Williams Stadium Clear Bag Policy

CLEAR BAG POLICY

In an effort to enhance fan safety and expedite entrance to Williams Stadium, Liberty University has implemented a security screening process that includes a clear bag policy. This initiative limits the size and types of bags that can be brought into the stadium by fans. Only clear tote bags that do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12,” 1-gallon plastic freezer bags, and small handheld clutch purses (no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”) will be allowed into Williams Stadium. Liberty Athletics encourages guests to arrive at least 60 minutes prior to kickoff to avoid lines and enjoy the pregame, in-stadium activities.

ACCEPTABLE BAGS

12”

6” 12” 6.5”

4.5”

LEARNING TO LEAD

QUINTON REESE

Life works in mysterious ways. You never know when a turning point is coming. In my life, one of those pivotal moments happened last year in our sixth game of the season against Middle Tennessee. I tore my biceps. The injury sidelined me for more than six months until the following spring. Aside from rehabbing, I used the time to really focus on personal growth. And it changed my perspective on everything — my approach to the game, my goals in life, and so much more. It invigorated my desire to be a leader here at Liberty on and off the football field.

NOT A BORN LEADER

I never labeled myself as a leader. I thought I was a person who worked hard, and if I was ever in a position to lead, it was by example. With Coach Freeze in charge, he started pushing me into that role because he saw my impact on this team. A great leader sees what you can be more than what you are, and he helped me bring that out. Still, leadership takes time. It’s not like you just wake up one day and decide to lead, right? You have to walk the walk and then talk the talk. Every single day. Luckily, I had a teammate who showed me how to do just that — Ben Alexander. He showed us all the way to be honest. How to work, train, and compete. He set the example and never faltered. Whether he played 100 snaps or zero snaps, his attention and focus remained the same. As a team, we found that inspiring. If he’s holding up his end, how can we not? Now, it’s my turn to do what Ben did for my class. To lead the next group of players and show them the Liberty way. How we approach practice, play the game, and what our north star is — making it to another bowl game! To get there, it’s going to take all of us being on the same page and working together towards that goal.

CULTURE COUNCIL

But how do we all get on the same page. I often compare a football team to a family. And like many families, football teams are big and players have different opinions, lifestyles, approaches, and personalities. Getting dozens of young men to move as one is a tough task. And that’s where the Culture Council comes in. It’s comprised of multiple players on the team that serve as an intermediary between the coaching staff and players. It allows us to discuss what work’s well, what’s bringing the team down, and, more importantly, what we can all do to elevate our game and get on that same page. The better the culture, the better the environment, the better our performance. It’s that simple. I’m very grateful for be a part of the Culture Council, and it’s pretty wild to think that I’m one of the youngest ones.

It feels great to be a representative of my brothers and use my voice to help improve our team and discuss the challenges we face. Culture needs to be nurtured constantly. The job is never finished. Having a resource like this is instrumental to our on-field success.

HUNGER FOR MORE

To be a great leader, you must know that there is more to learn. I’m not a finished product, and I’ll always be a leader in training. That means continuing to perfect my analyses in the film room, working on how to optimize my time in the weight room, and being more conscious of nutrition and what I put in my body. I really became aware of this during my rehab when I was working so hard just to get back what I lost — and I took that negative experience and turned it into a blessing. And isn’t that what leadership is all about? Going through challenging moments and guiding oneself to a better place? Being a member of Liberty has changed my life. I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to get a world-class education, I’m playing football at a high level, and I’m a leader of men and a follower of Christ. My future goals are ambitious and lofty; I want bowl wins, a graduate degree, and to make it to the NFL. Yet, none of that matters if I don’t stay true to my values and beliefs.

I believe your legacy isn’t what you accomplish but who you inspire. I’ll do whatever I can to help lead the underclassman and show them who they can be and what they can achieve with the right attitude. We over me. Culture over accomplishments. That’s my ethos, and that’s Liberty Football.