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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SOUTHERN MISS VS. LIBERTY WILLIAMS STADIUM LYNCHBURG, VA.
3 TODAY’S GAME 7 HEART OVER HEIGHT: JAVON SCRUGGS 117 LIBERTY UNIVERSITY FALL ENROLLMENT TOPS GROWTH AMONG VIRGINIA COLLEGES DESPITE PREDICTIONS by Liberty Office of Communications &
The Spirit of the Mountain Marching Band.....95 Liberty Athletics Hall of Fame............................99 Flames Club Members..........................................107 Opponent Scoreboard..........................................122
PLAYER & TEAM INFORMATION Game Day Stats......................................................... 9 Southern Miss Roster..............................................10 Liberty Roster........................................................... 12 Liberty & Southern Miss Depth Chart................14 Opponent Information........................................... 15 Liberty Head Coach Hugh Freeze...................... 33 Liberty Football Coaching Staff......................... 39 Flames Football Support Staff...........................49 Liberty Cheerleaders.............................................. 51 Liberty Pictorial Roster......................................... 53
Public Engagement
119 FLAMES FEATURE: ASHLEY DYKEMA by Paul McCaw 121 SARGEANT ADDED TO RIMINGTON TROPHY WATCH LIST by Liberty Athletics Communications Demario Douglas, WR/PR
FLAMES GAME DAY CONTENTS Williams Stadium Clear Bag Policy.....................5 Famous Liberty Alumni..........................................17 Liberty at a Glance................................................. 18 Rigorous Academics............................................. 20 Liberty Facilities......................................................22 2019 Cure Bowl Champions.................................27 Director of Athletics Ian McCaw........................ 29 Raising Athletics Excellence............................... 30 Williams Stadium................................................... 62 Liberty Football Center........................................ 64 Indoor Practice Facility.........................................67 Cost of Athletics Facilities................................... 69 Athletics Facilities....................................................71 Flames Spirit and Tradition..................................83 2019-20 Athletics Excellence..............................87 Liberty Flames Sports Network......................... 91
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TODAY’S GAME “4 DOWNS” WITH THE GOLDEN EAGLES
1) Not only are Liberty and Southern Miss meeting for the first time on the gridiron this afternoon, but the Golden Eagles will also be the first team from the state Mississippi to ever to play at Williams Stadium.
Malik Willis, QB
STORYLINES
1) Unbeaten Liberty (5-0) will welcome Southern Miss (1-3, 1-1 C-USA) to Williams Stadium for the first time on Saturday, aiming for its third win over a Conference USA opponent this season. 2) Receiving votes in both Top 25 polls, Liberty will attempt to match the 1989 and 2008 squads for the best start in program history at 6-0. The Flames have won seven straight contests overall and eight straight home contests at Williams Stadium. 3) The Flames and Golden Eagles will square off for the first time today. In addition, it will be the first time Liberty Head Coach Hugh Freeze, a 1992 graduate of Southern Miss, has faced his alma mater during his head coaching career. 4) Liberty QB Malik Willis has been outstanding during his first four games as a Flame, averaging 99.5 rushing yards/game (tops among FBS QBs) with five rushing TDs and completing 64 percent of his passes for 777 yards and three scores. 5) Willis is one of four Flames with a 100-yard rushing game this season. Liberty ranks No. 6 nationally, averaging 268.2 rushing yards per game. Shedro Louis (career-high 170 yards) and Peytton Pickett (115 yards) both exceeded 100 yards during the Flames’ firstever ACC win at Syracuse last week. 6) The Liberty defense ranks among the nation’s leaders in total yards allowed (No. 4, 269.6 yards/game) and points allowed (No. 10, 18.6 points/game). The Flames have recorded seven takeaways in their last three games, leading to 38 points.
2) Liberty set program records for most votes received in both Top 25 polls this past Sunday, receiving 57 in the Coaches poll and 37 in the AP listing. The Flames opened 2020 with wins over Western Kentucky and FIU, improving to 3-1 all-time versus Conference USA opponents. 3) Southern Miss is playing for the first time in three weeks, following COVID-19 related postponements of its last two scheduled games against Florida Atlantic and UTEP. The Golden Eagles will be the third bowl team from 2019 Liberty has faced thus far this season (also Western Kentucky and FIU). Meanwhile, Liberty is in action for the sixth consecutive week. 4) The Flames are looking to finish the month of October with a 4-0 record. It would be Liberty’s first unbeaten October since the 2016 Flames posted a 4-0 October record.
MILESTONE WATCH
3/6: DT Ralfs Rusins needs three tackles to become the first current Flame with 100 career stops, while S Javon Scruggs is six tackles away from 100. 100: RB Joshua Mack’s next 100-yard rushing game will be his seventh as a Flame, tying him with DJ Abnar (2012-15) for 10th place on Liberty’s all-time list for most 100-yard games. Mack also posted 10 100-yard rushing performances at Maine prior to transferring to Liberty. Rashad Jennings owns the Flames’ career record with 22 100-yard rushing games.
Shedro Louis, RB
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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. This includes a clear bag policy that limits the size and type of bag that can be brought into the stadium by fans. The implementation of this measure is intended to enhance public safety while minimizing time spent searching bags at gate security checkpoints, thus easing access into the stadium.
The policy is consistent with the NFL’s current model. Only clear tote bags that do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12” or one-gallon plastic freezer bags will be allowed in Williams Stadium. In addition, small handheld clutch purses no larger than 4.5” x 6.5” will be permitted. Spectators will also be able to carry other items into the stadium, such as binoculars, cameras, and smartphones.
Liberty’s clear bag policy has been in effect since 2016 and will be strictly enforced during the 2020 football season.
ACCEPTABLE BAGS 6.5” 12”
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PLAYER FEATURE STORY HEART OVER HEIGHT
JAVON SCRUGGS
I’ve never been the biggest guy on the football field. I’m not the tallest or necessarily even the strongest or fastest player out there. No, I don’t have the freakish physical characteristics that jump off a sheet of paper. But what I do have inside of me can’t be measured by a ruler. It stems all the way back to my youth football days when I was the smallest kid in the group. My coach would always tell me: “The game is about heart over height.” Those words stuck with me.
A LESSON IN ADVERSITY
I probably would have never been around to hear those words if my uncle didn’t play high school football. I was around six years old at the time, and I would alternate weeks between going to the games to watch my uncle and hanging out with my friends at the local skating rink. But eventually, there came a point when my interest in football started to peak where I was watching my uncle play on a weekly basis. There was one game in particular that changed everything. The quarterback for my uncle’s team was attempting to throw a game-winning touchdown in overtime. I’ll never forget that moment. Everyone in attendance was on pins and needles. There was a sort of electricity in the air that can’t really be put into words. The quarterback’s throw came up two yards short in the end, but my mind was already made up to pursue football at the highest level after experiencing a moment like that.
I remember Coach Marshall (former assistant coach Marshall Roberts) calling me and asking if I wanted to play college football. It didn’t even take me a second to respond. “Of course,” I said. I’d waited my entire life for that moment. Life wasn’t always easy, and I didn’t grow up with much. But I never complained and always used the tools God gave me, along with the resources provided by my family. I’ll never forget the response from my grandmother, for example, when I told her the news. She just started crying and thanking the Lord for helping keep my head on straight. I started to think maybe God really does work in mysterious ways. My high school football coach, Doug Smith, actually played at Liberty when he was in college. So I basically spent my entire high school career preparing to play for the one school that ended up signing me.
A CHANCE TO MAKE HISTORY
Everything happens for a reason. I was with the team last season when we became the third team in history to win a bowl game in our first year of eligibility. I was also with them on Saturday against Syracuse when we beat our first ACC opponent in program history. I just want to be remembered as the guy that helped everyone around him get better. When things go wrong, I want my guys to trust me the same way they do when things go right. I want to always be that sort of player for my teammates. No, I was never the biggest guy on the field. I wasn’t blessed with the physical attributes that stand out on paper. But I’ll always believe, deep down, that I’m bigger than my body. I’ll always believe I have the heart to move mountains.
A DREAM REALIZED
That one moment pushed me to become the third person in my family to graduate from high school. It also paved the way to realizing a dream I had ever since I was a kid.
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GAME DAY STATISTICS 2020 LIBERTY (5-0)
SOUTHERN MISS INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
LIBERTY INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
9/19 AT WESTERN KENTUCKY........ W/30-24 9/26 FIU............................................ W/36-24 10/3 NORTH ALABAMA......................W/28-7 10/10 LOUISIANA-MONROE.................W/40-7 10/17 AT SYRACUSE.......................... W/38-21 10/24 SOUTHERN MISS............................1 P.M. 11/7 AT VIRGINIA TECH...........................TBA 11/14 WESTERN CAROLINA....................1 P.M. 11/21 AT NC STATE.....................................TBA 12/5 AT COASTAL CAROLINA �����������������TBA
2020 SOUTHERN MISS (1-3, 1-1 CONFERENCE USA)
9/3 SOUTH ALABAMA........................ L/21-32 9/19 LOUISIANA TECH.......................... L/30-31 9/26 TULANE........................................ L/24-66 10/3 AT NORTH TEXAS.........................W/41-31 10/24 LIBERTY............................................. 1 P.M. 10/31 VS. RICE............................................ 3 P.M. 11/7 NORTH ALABAMA............................ 3 P.M. 11/14 AT WESTERN KENTUCKY �����������2:30 P.M. 11/21 UTSA................................................. 3 P.M. 11/27 AT UAB.........................................3:30 P.M.
Rushing Malik Willis Joshua Mack Shedro Louis
Att 59 59 33
Yds Avg TD 398 6.7 5 359 6.1 1 310 9.4 3
Passing Malik Willis
Comp.-Att.-Int. Pct Yds TD 64-100-1 64.0 777 3
Long 53
Avg/G 194.2
Receiving DJ Stubbs Kevin Shaa Demario Douglas
No. 21 12 11
Yds 304 135 68
Long 53 29 15
Avg/G 60.8 27.0 13.6
Scoring Alex Barbir Malik Willis 3 players with
TD - 5 3
FG Kick X-2 7 19 - - - - - - -
Defensive Anthony Butler Javon Scruggs Aaron Pierre Durrell Johnson
UT 13 16 14 15
AT Total 17 30 13 29 10 24 7 22
Rushing Frank Gore Jr. Kevin Perkins DonRagsdale
Att 46 21 24
Yds Avg TD 208 4.5 1 82 3.9 2 81 3.4 1
Passing Jack Abraham Receiving Demarcus Jones Jason Brownlee Tim Jones
Comp.-Att.-Int. Pct Yds TD 85-132-3 64.4 1112 7
Long 88
Avg/G 278.0
No. 19 17 14
Yds Avg. TD 183 9.6 1 301 17.7 3 299 21.4 2
Long 22 88 74
Avg/G 45.8 75.2 149.5
Scoring B Bourgeois Jason Brownlee 4 players with
TD - 3 2
FG Kick X-2 6 12 - - - - - - -
TP 30 18 12
Defensive Hayes Maples Malik Shorts Ky’el Hembry
UT 14 16 13
AT Total 24 38 21 37 17 30
Avg. TD 14.5 3 11.2 0 6.2 1
Long Avg/G 67 99.5 46 89.8 75 48.0
TP 40 30 18
Long Avg/G 27 52.0 16 27.3 21 27.0
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OPPONENT ROSTER 2020 SOUTHERN MISS GOLDEN EAGLES NO. NAME.............................. YEAR .POS... HT. .... WT.......HOMETOWN 0 Demarcus Jones......................R-Jr.......WR......5-11..... 200......... Vicksburg, Miss. 1 Chris Scruggs Jr......................R-Fr......WR......6-2....... 191......... Clearwater, Fla. 2 Da’quan Bailey-Brown...........Jr...........WR......5-9....... 170......... Pompano Beach, Fla. 2 Eriq Kitchen..............................Sr...........DL........6-2....... 286......... Batesville, Miss. 3 Tahj Sykes..................................R-Jr.......DL........6-3....... 308......... Columbus, Miss. 3 Don Ragsdale...........................Jr...........RB........5-10..... 205......... Pisgah, Miss. 5 Tim Jones..................................Sr...........WR......6-1....... 202......... Biloxi, Miss. 5 Michael Pleas Jr.......................Fr...........LB........6-3....... 230......... Tallahassee, Fla. 6 Tate Whatley............................R-So.....QB.......6-2....... 198......... Lakeland, Fla. 6 Santrell Latham.......................R-Jr.......LB........6-2....... 213......... Meridian, Miss. 7 Dominic Quewon....................Jr...........DL........6-3....... 254......... Minneapolis, Minn. 7 Darius Maberry........................R-Jr.......RB........5-9....... 196......... Bolton, Miss. 8 Trey Lowe..................................R-So.....QB.......6-2....... 218......... Collierville, Tenn. 8 Josh Perry.................................R-Sr......DB........6-2....... 200......... Amite, La. 9 Malik Shorts..............................R-So.....DB........6-0....... 192......... Bassfield, Miss. 9 L.J. Leonard..............................R-Fr......QB.......6-2....... 174......... Slidell, La. 11 Antavious Willis.......................R-Fr......WR......5-10..... 173......... Camden, Miss. 11 Thomas Morton.......................R-Jr.......TE........6-4....... 232......... Niceville, Fla. 12 Eric Scott Jr..............................R-Jr.......DB........6-2....... 192......... Basehor, Kansas 12 Bennett Johnston...................Fr...........QB.......6-2....... 190......... Birmingham, Ala. 13 Antoine Robinson...................Jr...........WR......6-1....... 178......... Canton, Miss. 13 Tyrek Moody.............................R-Jr.......DB........5-10..... 191......... Petal, Miss. 14 Jack Walker..............................R-Jr.......QB.......6-3....... 220......... Madison, Miss. 14 Fred Smith................................Jr...........DB........6-1....... 178......... Hollandale, Miss. 15 Jack Abraham..........................R-Sr......QB.......6-0....... 209......... Oxford, Miss. 16 Brandon Hayes........................Fr...........RB........6-2....... 199......... Hattiesburg, Miss. 16 Mason Hunt...............................R-Jr.......P...........6-2....... 200......... Wiggins, Miss. 17 Jason Brownlee.......................Jr...........WR......6-3....... 192......... West Point, Miss. 18 Natrone Brooks.......................Jr...........DB........5-11..... 161......... Starkville, Miss. 18 Jason Goldstein.......................R-So.....QB.......6-0....... 228......... Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. 19 Ky’el Hemby..............................R-Sr......DB........6-1....... 218......... Abingdon, Md. 19 Jacob Prince.............................R-So.....TE........6-5....... 230......... St. Paul, Minn. 20 Vinson Brown...........................Fr...........DB........6-0....... 175......... Manvel, Texas 20 Tyler Kennedy..........................Jr...........WR......5-10..... 185......... Moreno Valley, Calif. 21 Frank Gore Jr............................Fr...........RB........5-8....... 185......... Miami, Fla. 22 Scott Rhea................................Fr...........DB........6-0....... 190......... Somerville, Tenn. 23 Dee Baker..................................R-Fr......RB........6-0....... 182......... Flowood, Miss. 24 Terence Cherry.........................Jr...........DL........6-2....... 263......... West Point, Miss. 24 Jake Lange................................Fr...........QB.......6-2....... 175......... Jackson, Miss. 25 Tyler Barnes..............................Sr...........DB........5-10..... 189......... D’Iberville, Miss. 26 Will Jones Jr.............................So.........DB........6-0....... 197......... Chicago, Ill. 27 Tre Davis....................................R-Jr.......DB........6-2....... 180......... Arlington, Texas 28 Swayze Bozeman....................Sr...........LB........6-3....... 224......... Flora, Miss. 28 Jimmie Haywood....................R-Fr......RB........5-9....... 202......... Theodore, Ala. 29 Dalton Melancon.....................R-So.....K...........5-11..... 182......... Boutte, La. 29 Camron Harrell.........................Jr...........DB........5-10..... 178......... Bradley, Ill. 30 Matt Pleasant...........................R-Jr.......WR......5-4....... 150......... Ocean Springs, Miss. 31 J.D. Rutherford........................Jr...........DB........5-9....... 182......... Bay St. Louis, Miss. 32 Hayes Maples...........................R-So.....LB........6-2....... 221......... Hattiesburg, Miss. 33 Kevin Perkins............................R-Sr......RB........6-0....... 234......... Tunica, Miss. 34 Tyrese Hopkins........................Fr...........LB........6-2....... 195......... Macon, Miss. 35 T.Q. Newsome..........................R-Fr......LB........6-1....... 233......... Gulfport, Miss. 37 Devin Thomas..........................R-Jr.......LB........6-1....... 222......... Norcross, Ga. 38 Naricuss Driver........................R-Jr.......TE........6-3....... 266......... Griffin, Ga.
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39 WyDale Flott............................R-Jr.......DB........5-11..... 204......... Saraland, Ala. 40 Briggs Bourgeois....................R-Jr.......PK........6-1....... 220......... St. Amant, La. 42 Avery White..............................R-Fr......LB........6-4....... 221......... Hurley, Miss. 43 Khalen Leonard.......................R-Fr......DB........6-3....... 175......... Houston, Texas 46 Averie Habas............................So.........LB........6-3....... 231......... Rice Lake, Wis. 48 Ray Ladner................................R-Jr.......TE........6-4....... 240......... Kiln, Miss. 49 Griffin Fleming.........................So.........P...........6-1....... 200......... Chapel Hill, Queensland, Australia 51 Arian Gregory..........................Fr...........LB........6-0....... 198......... Luverne, Ala. 52 Louis Smith...............................R-Fr......OL........6-3....... 281......... D’Iberville, Miss. 54 Tyriq French..............................R-So.....LB........6-2....... 215......... Idabel, Okla. 55 Paul Gainer Jr...........................R-Jr.......OL........6-3....... 283......... Gautier, Miss. 56 Zach Portlock...........................R-Jr.......LB........6-1....... 235......... Mobile, Ala. 57 Trace Clopton...........................Jr...........OL........6-2....... 283......... Brookhaven, Miss. 59 Justin Hulett.............................R-Sr......LS.........6-0....... 194......... Biloxi, Miss. 60 Coker Wright............................So.........OL........6-4....... 282......... Brookhaven, Miss. 61 T.J. Harvey................................R-So.....DS........6-0....... 212......... Columbus, Ga. 62 Seth Roberson.........................R-Fr......LS.........5-10..... 225......... Oviedo, Fla. 63 Arvin Fletcher..........................R-Sr......OL........6-3....... 313......... Madison, Miss. 64 Hayden Sturdevant.................R-Jr.......OL........6-4....... 315......... Salisbury, Conn. 65 Gerquan Scott..........................R-Fr......OL........6-4....... 331......... Mobile, Ala. 66 Emanuel Rushing....................Fr...........OL........6-5....... 310......... Winter Springs, Fla. 68 Bryce Foxworth.......................Sr...........OL........6-3....... 307......... Pinellas Park, Fla. 70 Khalique Washington............Sr...........OL........6-5....... 339......... Lebanon, Pa. 72 Matt Ryals.................................R-Fr......OL........6-8....... 331......... Purvis, Miss. 74 Kameron King..........................R-So.....OL........6-2....... 272......... Marshall, Texas 77 Tanner Hawthorne..................R-Sr......OL........6-6....... 294......... Peoria, Ariz. 78 Tre Johnson..............................Sr...........OL........6-7....... 303......... Orlando, Fla. 79 Tykeem Doss............................Jr...........OL........6-5....... 379......... Aliceville, Ala. 80 Rico Dorsey Jr..........................Fr...........WR......5-10..... 170......... Hattiesburg, Miss. 81 Parker Colburn.........................R-Fr......P...........6-0....... 187......... Trussville, Ala. 83 Barrett Barham........................R-Sr......WR......5-9....... 186......... Clinton, Miss. 84 Mitchell Sellers.........................Fr...........TE........6-5....... 264......... Paradise, Texas 85 Brad Dennis..............................R-Jr.......WR......5-11..... 164......... Florence, Miss. 88 Luke Baker................................R-Fr......TE........6-5....... 240......... Naples, Fla. 89 Grayson Gunter.......................R-Sr......TE........6-5....... 247......... Madison, Miss. 91 De’Mikal Chesser.....................RSr........DL........6-6....... 291......... Forest, Miss. 92 Payton Snyder.........................R-So.....P...........6-3....... 181......... New Albany, Miss. 93 Josh Ratcliff..............................So.........DL........6-0....... 302......... Belle Rose, La. 94 Kristin Booth............................Fr...........DL........6-3....... 249......... Oxford, Ala. 95 Andrew Cole.............................R-Jr.......DL........6-4....... 317......... Somerville, Tenn. 96 Austin Todd..............................So.........DL........6-5....... 311......... Hattiesburg, Miss. 97 Cole Cavallo..............................R-So.....TE........6-2....... 230......... Slidell, La. 98 Andrew Stein............................So.........PK........5-9....... 166......... Slidell, La. 99 Deuntra Hyman.......................Jr...........DL........6-3....... 255......... Meridian, Miss.
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LIBERTY ROSTER 2020 LIBERTY FLAMES NO. NAME.............................. YEAR .POS... HT. .... WT.......HOMETOWN 0 Johnny Huntley.......................R-Sr......TE........6-3....... 240......... Plantation, Fla. 0 Tim Kidd-Glass.........................R-Sr. ....S...........6-1....... 200......... Danville, Va. 1 Shedro Louis............................So.........RB........5-8....... 175......... Immokalee, Fla. 1 Javon Scruggs.........................Jr...........S...........5-11..... 180......... Appomattox, Va. 2 Kevin Shaa................................R-Sr......WR......5-11..... 165......... San Francisco, Calif. 2 Emanuel Dabney.....................Sr...........CB........6-0....... 180......... Jackson, Miss. 3 Demario Douglas....................R-Fr......WR......5-8....... 165......... Jacksonville, Fla. 4 CJ Daniels..................................Fr...........WR......6-1....... 195......... Lilburn, Ga. 4 Chris Megginson......................So.........CB........6-0....... 185......... Lynchburg, Va. 5 DJ Stubbs..................................Sr...........WR......5-9....... 185......... Jacksonville, Fla. 5 Malik Caper...............................R-Fr......LB........6-0....... 240......... Hurst, Texas 6 Johnathan Bennett.................R-Fr......QB.......6-0....... 225......... Summerville, S.C. 6 Anthony Butler........................Sr...........LB........6-1....... 230......... Charlotte, N.C. 7 Malik Willis................................R-Jr.......QB.......6-1....... 215......... Atlanta, Ga. 7 Marcus Haskins........................Jr...........S...........6-0....... 185......... St. Paul, Minn. 8 Joshua Mack.............................R-Sr......RB........5-11..... 200......... Pittsford, N.Y. 8 Jimmy Faulks...........................R-Sr......CB........6-1....... 190......... St. Petersburg, Fla. 9 Juawan Treadwell...................Jr...........S...........6-0....... 195......... Crete, Ill. 9 Sean Brown..............................Fr...........QB.......6-1....... 180......... Apex, N.C. 9 Amarii Jenkins.........................R-Jr.......LB........6-0....... 230......... Ocala, Fla. 10 Will Bowers...............................R-Fr......QB.......6-0....... 190......... Southlake, Texas 10 TreShaun Clark.........................So.........DE........6-1....... 235......... Cape Coral, Fla. 11 Jaivian Lofton..........................Jr...........WR......6-2....... 205......... Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. 11 Durrell Johnson.......................Jr...........DE........6-4....... 235......... Baltimore, Md. 12 Trevor Hobbs............................Sr...........TE........6-4....... 265......... Elkhart, Ind. 12 Louis Taylor III..........................Fr...........S...........6-1....... 180......... Martinsville, Va. 13 CJ Yarbrough...........................R-Fr......WR......6-3....... 205......... Tanner, Ala. 14 Chris Ferguson.........................Sr...........QB.......6-3....... 230......... Fort Washington, Pa. 14 Deon Biggins............................Fr...........CB........6-1....... 170......... Horn Lake, Miss. 15 Chris Barrett.............................R-Sr......TE........6-2....... 245......... Clearwater, Fla. 15 Jayod Sanders.........................Sr...........DE........6-3....... 240......... Tallahassee, Fla. 16 Mason Yost................................R-So.....TE........6-3....... 245......... Jacksonville, Fla. 16 Quinton Reese.........................Fr...........CB........6-0....... 185......... Alpharetta, Ga. 17 Khaleb Coleman......................R-Jr.......WR......6-2....... 215......... Washington, D.C. 17 Benjamin Alexander...............R-Sr......S...........6-1....... 190......... Spring Mills, Pa. 18 Ahmad Jackson.......................Fr...........WR......6-1....... 210......... Tyrone, Ga. 18 Isaiah Avery..............................Jr...........CB........6-0....... 180......... Antioch, Calif. 19 Brody Brumm...........................R-Jr.......WR......6-0....... 200......... Winamac, Ind. 20 Troy Henderson.......................R-So.....RB........5-8....... 165......... Franklin, Tenn. 20 Jerome Jolly Jr........................Fr...........S...........5-11..... 200......... Jacksonville, Fla. 21 Micah Glaize.............................So.........S...........6-0....... 205......... Lynchburg, Va. 22 Kimani Donaldson..................R-Jr.......CB........6-0....... 170......... Jonesboro, Ga. 23 Cedric Stone.............................R- Sr.....S...........5-11..... 180......... Charlotte, N.C. 24 Aakil Washington....................Fr...........DE........6-2....... 245......... Marietta, Ga. 25 Gabe Fuster..............................Fr...........LB........6-0....... 235......... Chesapeake, Va. 25 Peytton Pickett........................R-Sr......RB........5-8....... 220......... Arlington, Texas 27 Treon Sibley..............................R-Fr......WR......6-0....... 210......... Akron, Ohio 28 Chancellor Smith.....................Fr...........CB........5-11..... 175......... Wake Forest, N.C. 29 Ian Ector....................................R-So.....CB........6-1....... 165......... Stafford, Va. 30 Michael Bollinger.....................R-Jr.......TE........6-0....... 240......... Spartanburg, S.C. 30 Tyron Staples...........................Sr...........LB........5-11..... 205......... Bedford, Va. 31 Daniel Darko.............................Jr...........WR......6-0....... 180......... Columbia, Md. 32 Aaron Pierre.............................R-Jr.......LB........6-0....... 225......... Tampa, Fla. 33 Frank Boyd................................R-Jr.......RB........5-11..... 200......... Chesterfield, Va. 33 Stephen Sings V......................Fr...........DE........6-3....... 235......... Charlotte, N.C.
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LIBERTY ROSTER 34 Aaron Lovins............................Fr...........S...........5-11..... 190......... Nashville, Tenn. 35 Tyren Dupree............................R-So.....LB........6-1....... 225......... Leesburg, Ala. 36 Luke Bales.................................Fr...........RB........6-0....... 185......... New Braunfels, Texas 38 Cade Robinson........................R-Fr......S...........6-1....... 190......... Elizabethtown, Pa. 39 Russian Williams.....................Fr...........RB........5-6....... 160......... Burke, Va. 41 Austin Mock..............................R-Jr.......LS.........6-2....... 245......... Lynchburg, Va. 42 Micaiah Overton......................R-Fr......DT........6-3....... 285......... College Station, Texas 43 DJ Humes..................................Fr...........LB........5-11..... 230......... Pembroke Pines, Fla. 44 Austin Lewis.............................Jr...........DE........6-6....... 270......... Jonesborough, Tenn. 46 Aidan Alves...............................R-Jr.......P...........6-1....... 205......... Dillsburg, Pa. 48 Rashad Whitehead.................Fr...........DE........6-2....... 265......... Atlanta, Ga. 49 Mason Sarra..............................Fr...........K...........5-7....... 195......... Plainville, Conn. 50 Chase Mitchell..........................Fr...........OL........6-4....... 320......... Washington, Pa. 50 Henry Chibueze.......................R-So.....DT........6-3....... 350......... Woodbridge, Va. 52 Jonathan Graham...................R-So.....OL........6-5....... 340......... La Plata, Md. 54 Andrew Johns..........................R-Fr......LS.........6-0....... 220......... Clermont, Fla. 55 Brendan Schlittler...................R-So.....OL........6-5....... 315......... Eureka, Mo. 55 Elijah James..............................Sr...........DT........6-5....... 300......... Chicago, Ill. 56 Will Buchanan..........................Fr...........OL........6-6....... 315......... Asheville, N.C. 57 Carl Poole..................................R-Fr......LB........5-11..... 225......... Danville, Va. 58 Matt Terrell................................R-Sr......LB........6-4....... 240......... Lynchburg, Va. 59 Damian Bounds.......................R-Sr......OL........6-1....... 290......... Ellenwood, Ga. 60 Gage Bassham.........................Fr...........OL........6-3....... 305......... Abingdon, Va. 63 Carter Bradley..........................R-So.....OL........6-2....... 310......... Lynchburg, Va. 64 Jacob Bodden..........................R-So.....OL........6-5....... 315......... Hoover, Ala. 65 Thomas Sargeant....................R-Sr......OL........6-1....... 295......... Mechanicsville, Va. 67 Ryan Eshleman........................R-So.....OL........6-6....... 300......... Lebanon, Pa. 68 Tristan Schultz.........................Sr...........OL........6-4....... 305......... Culver, Ind. 70 Boyd Rogish.............................R-Jr.......OL........6-3....... 285......... York, Pa. 73 BJ Wheat Jr..............................Fr...........OL........6-3....... 310......... Lynchburg, Va. 74 Bryce Mathews........................Sr...........OL........6-6....... 305......... Franklin, Tenn. 75 Maisen Knight..........................R-Sr......OL........6-4....... 300......... Salt Lake City, Utah 76 Nate Pena..................................R-Jr.......OL........6-1....... 315......... Mooresville, N.C. 77 Cooper McCaw........................R-Jr.......OL........6-5....... 305......... Southlake, Texas 78 Brian Hannibal.........................Fr...........OL........6-2....... 290......... Silver Spring, Md. 79 John Kourtis.............................R-So.....OL........6-4....... 315......... Toronto, Ontario, Canada 81 Noah Frith.................................R-So.....WR......6-4....... 195......... Woodstock, Ga. 82 D’Wayne Crawford.................R-Fr......WR......5-6....... 175......... Concord, N.C. 83 Carlos Poole.............................R-Fr......WR......6-3....... 190......... Danville, Va. 84 JT Wood....................................R-So.....TE........6-1....... 240......... Jacksonville, Fla. 85 Trey Hatcher.............................So.........TE........6-2....... 260......... Lynchburg, Va. 86 Ed Ogle......................................R-Fr......WR......5-9....... 180......... Allentown, Pa.. 87 Brayden Monday.....................R-Fr......TE........6-4....... 240......... Waynesville, N.C. 88 Jerome Jackson......................R-Jr.......TE........6-3....... 255......... Fort Worth, Texas 89 Cade Rowland..........................R-Fr......WR......5-11..... 175......... Freeport, Fla. 90 Jason Stricker..........................R-Fr......K/P......6-2....... 180......... Waxhaw, N.C. 90 Karsen Perkins.........................Fr...........DT........6-4....... 240......... Concord, N.C. 91 Jake Brickell..............................R-Fr......P...........6-2....... 205......... Franklin, Tenn. 91 Kendy Charles..........................Fr...........DT........6-0....... 280......... Orange Park, Fla. 92 Mason Wolk..............................R-Jr.......DT........6-2....... 265......... Bedford, Va. 93 William Green..........................R-Jr.......DT........6-5....... 310......... Albany, Ga. 95 Alex Barbir................................Sr...........K...........5-9....... 220......... Alpharetta, Ga. 96 Ike Okoye...................................Fr...........DE........6-2....... 210......... Silver Spring, Md. 97 Avery Blaikie.............................R-Fr......DL........6-4....... 260......... Tinton Falls, N.J. 99 Ralfs Rusins..............................R-Sr......DT........6-6....... 325......... Carnikava, Latvia
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GAME DAY DEPTH CHART WHEN LIBERTY HAS THE BALL
LIBERTY OFFENSE
WR 13 CJ Yarbrough (R-Fr., 6-3, 205) WR 2 Kevin Shaa (R-Sr., 5-11, 165) 81 Noah Frith (R-So., 6-4, 195) WR 5 DJ Stubbs (Sr., 5-9, 185) LT 68 Tristan Schultz (Sr., 6-4, 305) LG 59 Damian Bounds (R-Sr., 6-1, 290) C 65 Thomas Sargeant (R-Sr., 6-1, 295) RG 55 Brendan Schlittler (R-So., 6-5, 315) RT 77 Cooper McCaw (R-Jr., 6-5, 305) TE 0 Johnny Huntley (R-Sr., 6-3, 240) RB 8 Joshua Mack (R-Sr., 5-11, 200) QB 7 Malik Willis (R-Jr., 6-1, 215)
SOUTHERN MISS DEFENSE
t DE 7 Dominic Quewon (Jr., 6-3, 254) NT 3 Tahj Sykes (R-Jr., 6-3, 308) DT 2 Eriq Kitchen (Sr., 6-2, 286) WOLF 46 Averie Habas (Jr., 6-3, 231) NICKEL 25 Tyler Barnes (Sr., 5-10,189) 13 Tyrek Moody (R-Jr., 5-10, 191) MLB 6 Santrell Latham (R-Jr., 6-2, 213) SLB 28 Swayze Bozeman (Sr., 6-3, 228) FC 12 Eric Scott Jr. (R-Jr., 6-2, 192) SS 9 Malik Shorts (R-So., 6-0, 192) FS 19 Ky’el Hembry (R-Sr., 6-1, 218) BC 18 Natrone Brooks (Jr., 5-11, 161)
WHEN SOUTHERN MISS HAS THE BALL
SOUTHERN MISS OFFENSE
LIBERTY DEFENSE
DE 10 TreShaun Clark (So., 6-1, 235) WR 5 Tim Jones (Sr., 6-1, 202) DT 55 Elijah James (Sr., 6-5, 300) WR 17 Jason Brownlee (Jr., 6-3, 192) NG 99 Ralfs Rusins (R-Sr., 6-6, 325) LT 78 Tre Johnson (Jr., 6-7, 303) 70 Khalique Washington (Sr., 6-5, 339) BANDIT 11 Durrell Johnson (Jr., 6-4, 235) MIKE 6 Anthony Butler (Sr., 6-1, 230) LG 68 Bryce Foxworth (Sr., 6-3, 307) WILL 32 Aaron Pierre (R-Jr., 6-0, 225) C 57 Trace Clopton (Jr., 6-2, 283) ROVER 9 Juawan Treadwell (Jr., 6-0, 195) RG 60 Coker Wright (So., 6-4, 282) CB 4 Chris Megginson (So., 6-0, 185) RT 63 Arvin Fletcher (R-Sr., 6-3, 313) SS 1 Javon Scruggs. (Jr., 5-11, 180) TE 89 Grayson Gunter (R-Sr., 6-5, 247) WR 0 Demarcus Jones (R-Jr., 5-11, 200) FS 7 Marcus Haskins (Jr., 6-0, 185) CB 2 Emanuel Dabney (Sr., 6-0, 180) RB 3 Don Ragsdale (Jr., 5-10, 205) QB 15 Jack Abraham (R-Sr., 6-0, 209)
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OPPONENT SCHOOL INFORMATION UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI AT A GLANCE Location:.................................Hattiesburg, Miss. Enrollment:.............................14,130 Founded:.................................1910 Nickname:...............................Golden Eagles Colors:......................................Black & Gold Conference:............................Conference USA President:................................Dr. Rodney Bennett Director of Athletics:...........Jeremy McClain Did You Know?
• Notable Southern Miss alumni include singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett, North Carolina head football coach Mack Brown, celebrity chef Cat Cora, 3-time NFL MVP quarterback Brett Favre, NFL Hall of Fame punter Ray Guy, and NASA Astronaut Robert L. Stewart. • Southern Miss has 17 sports programs, seven men’s and 10 women’s. The Golden Eagles are members of the Conference USA.
• The University of Southern Mississippi was founded as Mississippi Normal College, a teacher-training school, in 1910. The university became the University of Southern Mississippi in 1962. • The public research university’s main campus spans 300 acres in the heart of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Known as the “Hub City,” Hattiesburg is conveniently located at the intersection of six major U.S. highways.
Scotty Walden Head Coach
PLAYERS TO WATCH
5 Tim Jones WR, Sr. Biloxi, Miss.
9 Malik Shorts DB, R-So. Bassfield, Miss.
15 Jack Abraham QB, R-Sr. Oxford, Miss. .
17 Jason Brownlee WR, Jr. West Point, Miss.
19 Ky’el Hemby DB, R-Sr. Abingdon, Md.
28 Swayze Bozeman LB, Sr. Flora, Miss.
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LIBERTY UNIVERSITY NOTABLE ALUMNI NOTABLE ALUMNI
ANTONIO GANDY-GOLDEN NFL Wide Receiver
RASHAD JENNINGS
“Dancing with the Stars” Winner; Retired NFL Running Back
AVERY WARLEY-TALBERT WNBA Center
Christian Music Artist
MEREDITH ANDREWS Christian Music Artist
WALT AIKENS NFL Safety
SHANNON BREAM
JOHN LUKE & MARY KATE ROBERTSON “Duck Dynasty” Personalities
“Fox News @ Night with Shannon Bream” Anchor
TOBYMAC
LINDSLEY REGISTER
“The Walking Dead” and “Six” Actress
SAMANTHA PONDER
“ESPN Sunday NFL Countdown” Host
JEAN MANES
Former U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of El Salvador
DR. SAMKON GADO
Ear, Nose, & Throat Surgeon; Former NFL Running Back
Liberty University prepares students in every vocation to impact the culture for Christ. Liberty graduates are sought out by employers because of their work ethic, knowledge, practical skills, and integrity. Liberty alumni have found jobs with well-known organizations such as:
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LIBERTY AT A GLANCE
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LIBERTY AT A GLANCE
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NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
DIVISION I CONFERENCE TITLES
MAJOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FOR THE NEARLY
$1.5 BILLION
CAMPUS REBUILDING ARE IN FULL FORCE
4,000 SEATS
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CONFERENCE ALL-SPORT AWARD WINS IN 23 YEARS
BASKETBALL
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NEW ARENA FOR MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL AND WOMEN’S VOLLEYBA L L
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LIBERTY MOVED TO THE ASUN CONFERENCE IN FALL 2018 BA S E BA L L | BA S KET BA L L | C ROSS CO U N T RY | G O L F | WO M E N ’ S LAC ROSS E | SO CC E R SOFT BA L L | T E N N I S | I N D O O R & O U T D O O R T RAC K & F I EL D | WO M EN ’ S VO L L EY BA L L
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PROVIDING RIGOROUS ACADEMICS WITH A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW
EQUIPPING STUDENTS
Since 1971, Liberty University has become one of the world’s largest Christian universities and has produced 250,000 alumni impacting their fields around the globe. Today, Liberty remains committed to investing in the lives of students, helping them realize their full potential, and bringing glory to God. Liberty holds regional accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)* to award associate, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees. In addition to regional accreditation, many programs at Liberty have earned further accreditation through industry-specific organizations. These accrediting bodies maintain rigorous standards and only recognize educational programs that represent the highest levels of excellence in their specializations.
COMMITMENT TO CHRISTIAN VALUES
Liberty’s unique character derives from its roots in the fundamentals of the Christian faith, as well as an abiding respect for this nation’s founding principles of limited government, individual liberty, and free enterprise. Our faculty members integrate biblical truth into every discipline while fostering a learning environment in which students are encouraged to excel. Liberty remains on the cutting edge of higher education, providing rigorous academics without compromising its commitment to Christian values.
In addition to outstanding residential programs, Liberty is a leader in online education. *Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Ga. 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Liberty University. Normal inquiries about the institution, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Liberty University.
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PROVIDING RIGOROUS ACADEMICS WITH A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW BUILT ON A SOLID FOUNDATION
Since its inception, Liberty University’s mission has been to provide a world-class educational experience with a solid Christian foundation, equipping men and women with the values, knowledge, and skills essential for success in every aspect of their lives. Students at Liberty are prepared for more than a career — they are prepared for life. As an accredited, evangelical liberal arts institution with 15 colleges and schools and more than 700 programs of study from the certificate to the doctoral level, Liberty offers educational opportunities for students at every stage of life to develop into leaders of vision and integrity. Liberty’s commitment to academic excellence is proven by its inclusion as a Doctoral University by the Carnegie Foundation. It is among only seven percent of schools in the country to receive this prestigious designation. The faculty at Liberty challenge students to think critically and creatively, and to become capable men and women of character who will make a positive impact in their communities and in the world. Service to others isn’t just a concept taught in Liberty classrooms; it’s a conviction our students and alumni live out every day.
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LIBERTY FACILITIES
DEMOSS HALL
JERRY FALWELL LIBRARY
RESIDENTIAL COMMONS
CENTER FOR NATURAL SCIENCES
Housing computer labs, classrooms, lecture halls, and a rooftop terrace, the 4-story DeMoss Hall serves as one of the primary academic buildings on campus. Connected to DeMoss, the Montview Student Union features additional dining options, space for student clubs, student service centers, and a bowling alley, in addition to lounge seating and open common areas.
With the completion of the third Residential Commons in August 2017, these buildings house nearly 3,000 students. Each building features two-person rooms, private bathrooms, on-site laundry, and a coed common area, providing students with comfortable seating and televisions.
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The 4-story Jerry Falwell Library is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, providing resources in both traditional and digital formats. Students can study in a variety of reading rooms, group study rooms, multiple balconies and terraces, and a spacious cafĂŠ.
Located across the lawn from the Jerry Falwell Library, the Center for Natural Sciences houses classrooms, an auditorium, and more than 30 laboratories designed for hands-on learning, including an advanced anatomy lab and a cell culture lab. The 4-story building also contains $2 million in equipment, such as a gene sequencer and GC mass spectrometer.
LIBERTY FACILITIES
CENTER FOR MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES
CENTER FOR MUSIC AND THE WORSHIP ARTS
FREEDOM TOWER
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Housing classrooms, a research center, and labs, the 4-story Center for Medical and Health Sciences is home to the College of Osteopathic Medicine and select programs of the School of Health Sciences.
Completed in Fall 2017, the tower is the centerpiece of Liberty’s campus rebuilding. It stands on the north end of campus near The Food Court at Reber-Thomas and houses the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity as well as spaces for special events. The tower also holds the Rawlings Scriptorium, which exhibits a collection of sacred texts, interactive screens, and a life-size replica of the Gutenberg press.
The Center for Music and the Worship Arts is split between two linked 4-story buildings and houses a concert hall capable of seating 1,600 guests. It is located along Liberty’s main academic corridor, across the courtyard from DeMoss Hall and adjacent to the Jerry Falwell Library.
A 78,000-square-foot, 3-story building for the school was completed in 2019. The building includes a 500-seat auditorium, information technology labs, data centers, and the Center for Entrepreneurship. It also has a simulated stock trading room featuring glass walls, New York Stock Exchange display boards, and a real-time ticker.
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2019 FBC MORTGAGE CURE BOWL
2019 FBC MORTGAGE CURE BOWL
In a season that saw the offense grab most of the attention with its prolific numbers, it was the Liberty defense that showed up in its biggest game. A stout defensive effort led Liberty to a 23-16 win over Georgia Southern in the 2019 FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl. With the win, the Flames capped off the most memorable year in program history with an 8-5 record. Liberty completed its FBS reclassification process in August 2019, received its first-ever bowl game invitation on Dec. 8, and walked away from Exploria Stadium with a bowl game trophy in hand. With the victory, the Flames became the third FBS transitioning team in NCAA history to win a bowl game during their first season at the FBS level. Georgia Southern came into the game ranked No. 8 in the country in rushing offense, averaging 261.5 yards per game. Liberty came into the game ranked No. 100 in the nation in rushing defense, surrendering 192.7 yards per game on the ground. Liberty’s defensive effort held Georgia Southern to 154 rushing yards, a single rushing touchdown, and three field goals in the victory. On the day, the Flames outgained the Eagles in total offense (402 to 249).
Flames defensive end Jessie Lemonier was named the 2019 Cure Bowl MVP, finishing the game with eight tackles, including two sacks. Lemonier ended his two-year career with the Flames ranked third in program history with 20.5 sacks. Liberty’s four-year starting quarterback Stephen Calvert finished the day completing 16-of-35 attempts for 270 yards and two touchdowns. He ended his career as the program’s all-time career leader in passing yards (12,025), completions (896), and touchdowns (93). Antonio Gandy-Golden finished his last game in a Liberty uniform with five receptions for 63 yards and a touchdown. Now a member of the Washington Football Team, GandyGolden completed his career as the program’s all-time leader in receptions (240), receiving yards (3,814), and touchdowns (33).
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IAN MCCAW BIO IAN MCCAW
Ian McCaw has a vision for Liberty Athletics, and he has worked quickly to make that vision a reality since being named the department’s 11th director of athletics on Nov. 28, 2016. His vision is for Liberty’s intercollegiate athletics program to Train Champions for Christ, provide a world-class student-athlete experience, and achieve victory with integrity. McCaw has lived out this mission, guiding Liberty Athletics to unparalleled success on the field, in the classroom, and in the local community in a short time on Liberty Mountain. Heading into the 2020-21 athletics season, Liberty’s teams have captured 26 total conference titles since McCaw’s arrival on Liberty Mountain. The Flames Football program won it’s first-ever bowl game, men’s basketball captured it’s first-ever NCAA Tournament victory, and Liberty studentathletes have posted department record numbers in GPA and graduation success rate.
During Liberty’s final two seasons as a member of the Big South Conference, McCaw guided Liberty Athletics to its 13th and 14th Sasser Cup titles in 2017 and 2018, an annual award given to the top athletics program in the conference. McCaw also helped pave the way for the future of Liberty Athletics on May 17, 2018, when it was announced that 17 of the 20 NCAA Division I programs would end a 27-year run in the Big South Conference to join the ASUN Conference for the 2018-19 athletics season. Under McCaw’s leadership, Liberty Athletics wasted little time making an impact in the ASUN Conference. During its inaugural season as a conference member, Liberty’s Athletics programs captured seven ASUN championship titles, including men’s basketball (regular season and tournament), baseball (tournament), women’s tennis (regular season), men’s indoor track & field, women’s indoor track & field, men’s outdoor track & field, and women’s outdoor track & field. Additionally, Liberty Athletics was awarded the Bill Bibb Trophy, which is presented to the ASUN Conference institution with the top overall athletics program. Liberty was also presented with the ASUN Conference’s Jesse Fletcher (Men’s All-Sports) and Sherman Day (Women’s All-Sports) Trophies. This marked the third time in conference history a member institution has swept all three honors and the first time since FGCU did so in 2012-13.
Less than three months into his time at the head of the Athletics Department, McCaw helped launch Liberty to the top level of intercollegiate competition. On Feb. 16, 2017, Liberty received notification that the NCAA had approved its request to enter into a two-year Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) reclassification process. McCaw led Liberty during its final season as a Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) independent in 2017 and guided the Flames into their first season at the FBS level in 2018 — fulfilling the vision of university founder, Dr. Jerry Falwell, for Liberty’s Athletics programs to compete at the highest level of NCAA competition.
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RAISING ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE ACADEMIC MAJORS The top areas of study for Liberty student-athletes are as follows:
BUSINESS | EXERCISE SCIENCE | COMMUNICATION | CRIMINAL JUSTICE | SPORT MANAGEMENT
STUDENT-ATHLETE GRADUATION SUCCESS RATE Liberty Athletics finished the 2018-19 season with an 88 percent student-athlete graduation rate, the highest rate in department history. Liberty’s student-athlete Graduation Success Rate (GSR) has seen an increase each of the last six years and eight out of the last nine years, improving from a 69 percent rate in 2009-10. Additionally, 19 of Liberty’s 20 NCAA Division I athletic programs have a graduation rate of 80 percent or higher.
78% 74% 69%
70%
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
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81%
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2015-16
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ACADEMIC HONORS LIBERTY STUDENT-ATHLETES ARE RECOGNIZED NATIONALLY AND WITHIN THE ASUN CONFERENCE FOR THEIR HIGH ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS. Over the past four years, seven student-athletes were awarded the nation’s highest academic distinction, CoSIDA Academic All-America® status: Jovaine Atkinson (track & field), Serena Barr (at-large team/field hockey), Kat Bouton (track & field), Alicia Finnigan (at-large team/ swimming & diving), Ruben Garcia (men’s soccer), Amelia Johnson (volleyball), and Hunter Winstead (football). During the 2019-20 academic year, 385 student-athletes earned a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA (74%). Additionally, 45 student-athletes earned a 4.0 cumulative GPA, while 19 out of Liberty’s 20 programs earned a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA. During the Spring 2020 semester, Liberty Athletics earned a 3.24 GPA, the highest cumulative GPA on record in the department. A total of 264 Liberty Flames student-athletes garnered inclusion on the 2019-20 ASUN Conference Academic Honor Roll, a 20 percent increase from the 2018-19 school year.
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RAISING ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE ACADEMIC PROGRESS RATE (APR) Over the last several years, the Liberty University Athletics program has met or exceeded the NCAA standards as defined by the APR initiative. For the 2018-19 academic year, 60 percent of Liberty’s teams scored 975 or higher, with six receiving a score of 1,000 and two receiving a score of greater than 1,000.
1,000+ APR 930-974 APR 1,000 APR
2 6
8 4
975-999 APR
COMMUNITY IMPACT • Liberty’s 557 student-athletes contributed 8,000 hours of community service in the 2019-20 academic year to local ministries and charitable organizations. • Liberty student-athletes raised nearly $7,500 for school supplies and collected 3,174 canned goods that were donated to those in need and at risk in the local community. .
COMMITMENT TO STUDENT-ATHLETE SUPPORT AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT In 2011, Liberty University became the 14th school to earn the National Association of Academic Advisors (N4A) Program Certification. By obtaining this certification, Liberty has demonstrated that its academic support unit has the knowledge, practices, and procedures in place to assist studentathletes in reaching their goal of graduation.
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HUGH FREEZE BIO COACHING E X PERI EN CE:
HUGH FREEZE HEAD COACH
C A R E E R COACH I N G H O N O RS: 2013 GRANT TEAFF FCA COACH OF THE YEAR 2011 SUN BELT CONFERENCE COACH OF THE YEAR 2009 AFCA SOUTHEAST REGION COACH OF THE YEAR 2009 MID-SOUTH CONFERENCE COACH OF THE YEAR 5-TIME REGION 8-AA COACH OF THE YEAR 4-TIME ASSOCIATED PRESS HIGH SCHOOL COACH OF THE YEAR
A winning tradition at the highest level of NCAA collegiate football was brought to Liberty Mountain when Hugh Freeze was introduced as the ninth head coach in football program history on Dec. 7, 2018. It did not take long for Freeze to live up to this lofty standard as he led the Flames to their firstever bowl game appearance and victory during his inaugural season at the helm of the program. The Flames capped their first season under Freeze with a 23-16 victory over Sun Belt Conference member Georgia Southern in the 2019 FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl on Dec. 21 at Exploria Stadium in Orlando. With the victory, Liberty became the third FBS transitioning team in NCAA history to win a bowl game during its first full season at the FBS level.
2019-PRESENT – LIBERTY (HEAD COACH) 2018 (OCTOBER-DECEMBER) – ARIZONA HOTSHOTS (OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR) 2012-16 – OLE MISS (HEAD COACH) 2011 – ARKANSAS STATE (HEAD COACH) 2010 – ARKANSAS STATE (OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR) 2009-10 (DECEMBER-FEBRUARY) – SAN JOSE STATE (OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR) 2008-09 – LAMBUTH (HEAD COACH) 2006-07 – OLE MISS (TIGHT ENDS/ RECRUITING COORDINATOR) 2005 – OLE MISS (ASSISTANT AD FOR FOOTBALL EXTERNAL AFFAIRS) 1995-04 – BRIARCREST HIGH SCHOOL/TENN. (HEAD COACH) 1992-94 – BRIARCREST HIGH SCHOOL/TENN. (OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR/ DEFENSIVE BACKS)
E DUCATION: B.S., MATHEMATICS (SOUTHERN MISS, ’92) HOM E TOW N: OXFORD, MISS. W IF E : JILL CHIL DRE N: RAGAN, JORDAN, AND MADISON
Freeze’s prior collegiate head coaching stops include Lambuth University (2008-09), Arkansas State (2011), and Ole Miss (2012-16). After leading the Flames to an 8-5 record in 2019, Freeze has posted a combined 50-37 mark in nine seasons as a head coach. Freeze’s renowned highpowered offense allowed two of the program’s best offensive standouts to cement their names in Liberty’s record books with numbers that may last for quite some time. Wide receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden finished his career as the program’s all-time career leader in receiving yards (3,814), receptions (240), and touchdowns. Gandy-Golden was a semifinalist for the 2019 Biletnikoff Award and was named to the Phil Steele All-America team. Quarterback Stephen Calvert completed his days in a Liberty uniform passing for a program
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HUGH FREEZE BIO record 12,025 career passing yards, 93 career touchdowns, and 896 career competitions. As a team, Liberty finished the 2019 season ranked No. 21 in the country in passing offense (288.9 yards per game) and No. 32 in total offense (439.4 yards per game). Liberty posted an 8-5 record, the most wins for a Flames football team since 2014. When hired at Liberty on Dec. 7, 2018, Freeze brought over 25 years of continued coaching success, including head coaching experience that has led to conference titles, nationally ranked recruiting classes, and bowl appearances at multiple stops. Prior to his current coaching position at Liberty, the native of Oxford, Miss., returned to his hometown school and led it back to championship form during his five seasons as head coach at Ole Miss (2012-16). Freeze guided Ole Miss to bowl games during three of his five years with the Rebels, including victories in the Music City Bowl (2013) and the Sugar Bowl (2015). Freeze’s time in Oxford was highlighted by a 10-3 campaign in 2015, the program’s first 10-win season since 2003. The Rebels won their first four games of the 2015 season, including a 43-37 road victory over No. 2 Alabama, Ole Miss’ first win in Tuscaloosa, Ala., since 1988. Alabama went on to claim the national title, finishing the season with a 14-1 overall record. The Crimson Tide’s loss to Ole Miss marked the third time in program history that the Rebels were the national champion’s only loss during their championship season. The 2015 campaign also included a thrilling 38-27 win over No. 21 Mississippi State in its rivalry “Egg Bowl” game with the Bulldogs and a 48-20 win over No. 16 Oklahoma State in a New Year’s Sugar Bowl contest. Ole Miss was ranked as high as No. 3 in the national polls in both 2014 and 2015 and finished top 10 in the country for the first time since 1969 after the Sugar Bowl win (No. 9 in the coaches poll and No. 10 in the Associated Press poll). Ole Miss was a mainstay in the national polls during Freeze’s tenure, including top 25 rankings for 45 weeks over his five-year coaching stay and a string of 27-straight weeks in the polls for the first time since 1957-62.
In 2013, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) awarded Freeze the Grant Teaff Coach of the Year award. Freeze has been heavily involved with FCA during his entire coaching career and has been featured in the FCA Magazine and spoken at FCA functions. Freeze was also a finalist for the 2014 Bear Bryant Award and the 2014 Dobb Trophy. The Bear Bryant Award is given annually to the top NCAA National Coach of the Year, while the Dobb Trophy honors the head coach whose team excels on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. Freeze has an eye for the nation’s most talented high school players, collecting four nationally ranked recruiting classes at Ole Miss. In 2013 and 2016, his recruiting classes ranked in the top five nationally, making them the best in program history. Freeze and his staff developed 20 players who earned All-SEC honors, including All-Americans Cody Prewitt, Senquez Golson, Robert Nkemdiche, Laremy Tunsil, Evan Engram, Laquon Treadwell, and Trae Elston. Treadwell was named Ole Miss’ first ever SEC Freshman of the Year in 2013 and became the school’s first Biletnikoff Award finalist in 2015. Nkemdiche was the first defensive lineman to be named a Hornung Award finalist. Engram won the Ozzie Newsome Award and Pop Warner College Football Award following the 2016 season. Eleven Ole Miss players were selected in the NFL Draft during Freeze’s time as head coach, including first-rounder Engram as well as D.J. Jones, Derrick Jones, and Chad Kelly hearing their names called in the latest draft. In 2016, the Rebels had three first-round draft picks in Tunsil, Treadwell, and Nkemdiche. Donte Moncrief, Senquez Golson, Fahn Cooper, and Cody Core were also drafted over the last four years. Before returning to Oxford, the former Ole Miss assistant experienced a record-setting run at Arkansas State. With Freeze as head coach in 2011, the Red Wolves captured the Sun Belt Conference championship and became just the third school in Sun Belt history to finish undefeated in league play with a perfect 8-0 mark. The 10-2 overall record marked the program’s first 10-win
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HUGH FREEZE BIO season since 1986, when ASU was a member of the I-AA Southland Conference. In the best debut season ever by an A-State head coach, Freeze became just the 14th FBS first-year head coach to win 10 regular season games. He also returned ASU to a bowl game for the first time since 2005. Freeze was named Sun Belt Coach of the Year, while 13 of his pupils earned all-conference honors. Freeze’s first season in Jonesboro saw him serve as Arkansas State’s offensive coordinator, guiding the Red Wolves’ offense to a record-breaking year in 2010. ASU, ranked No. 42 in the nation in scoring offense, finished the season averaging 30 points a game and recorded at least 20 points in 11 consecutive games for the first time in school history. Freeze’s offense scored 46 touchdowns for the fourth-most in school history and the most since the 1975 season. Prior to his arrival at Arkansas State, Freeze compiled a 20-5 record over the 2008 and 2009 seasons at the helm of the Lambuth University football program in Jackson, Tenn. Freeze was named the American Football Coaches Association’s Southeast Region Coach of the Year in 2009 after leading the Eagles to their best regular season in school history with an 11-0 record.
Among his talented pupils during that period were eventual Rebels and former NFL starters Michael Oher and Greg Hardy. Before assuming the role of head coach at Briarcrest, Freeze served as the teams’ offensive coordinator and defensive backs coach from 1992-94, as the Saints reached the TSSAA state semifinals twice. A 1988 graduate of Senatobia High School, Freeze received an associate degree from Northwest Mississippi Community College in 1990 and was a two-year letterwinner on the Ranger baseball team. He earned his bachelor’s degree in mathematics with a minor in coaching and sports administration from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1992. It was while attending USM that he became active in mission projects, serving as a missionary in Houston, Salt Lake City, St. Petersburg, Russia, and Australia. Freeze also served as the state president for the Mississippi Baptist Student Union. Born in Oxford and raised in Independence, Mississippi, Hugh and his wife, Jill, are the parents of three daughters: Ragan, Jordan, and Madison.
Prior to taking over as head coach at Lambuth, Freeze served on the Ole Miss staff from 2005-07, including the final two seasons as an assistant coach. Before going to Ole Miss, Freeze served 13 years at Briarcrest Christian School (Memphis, Tenn.) as a classroom teacher, coach, and administrator. He was the Saints’ head football coach from 1995 to 2004, running the nohuddle “spread system” for six years that led to six straight state championship games. Freeze compiled a 99-23 record while at Briarcrest, which included an undefeated season in 1996, and led the school to state championship titles in 2002 and 2004. Briarcrest won regional titles in 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, and 2002, and Freeze was named the Region 8-AA Coach of the Year five times and Associated Press Coach of the Year four times.
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17 BENJAMIN ALEXANDER
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50 HENRY CHIBUEZE
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54 ANDREW JOHNS
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56 WILL BUCHANAN
55 ELIJAH JAMES
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WILLIAMS STADIUM WILLIAMS STADIUM ON L IBERTY U NI V E R SI TY’S CA MPU S, NE A R THE MAIN E NT RA NCE , A ND A DJACE NT TO THE HAN CO CK WE LCO ME CE NT E R
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The Liberty Football Center, complete with coaches’ offices, academic rooms, locker room, equipment room, and training room, is located at the north end of the stadium. Carter Tower, complete with 18 luxury suites and a media center, is located above the west bleachers. Visiting teams are provided a team room in the stadium’s south end zone.
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SUMMER 1990
SUMMER 1994
The first game was played, and 12,750 fans watched Liberty score 31 unanswered points in a 37-18 Homecoming victory over Towson.
Lights were added.
The stadium was officially named “Williams Stadium” in honor of Arthur L. and Angela Williams, major contributors to the university.
FALL 2006 The stateof-the-art, 48,000-squarefoot Football Operations Center, located at the north end of the stadium, was completed.
NOV. 4, 2006 Liberty University passed the one million mark in home attendance during its 21-0 win over Western Carolina at Williams Stadium.
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WILLIAMS STADIUM SINGLE-GAME ATTENDANCE RECORDS ATTENDANCE DATE W-L 1. 22,551 Sept. 19, 2015 W 2. 21,712 Nov. 12, 2016 L 3. 20,838 Oct. 4, 2014 L 4. 20,425 Sept. 1, 2018 W 5. 20,393 Oct. 24, 2015 W 6. 20,217 Oct. 25, 2014 W 7. 19,314 Oct. 2, 2010 W 8. 19,111 Oct. 15, 2011 W 9. 18,955 Nov. 19, 2015 W 10. 18,911 Oct. 19, 2013 L
RESULT Liberty 31, Montana 21 Liberty 26, Charleston Southern 48 Liberty 39, Richmond 46 Liberty 52, Old Dominion 10 Liberty 45, Kennesaw State 35 Liberty 34, Gardner-Webb 0 Liberty 52, Savannah State 14 Liberty 63, Coastal Carolina 27 Liberty 24, Coastal Carolina 21 Liberty 52, Coastal Carolina 55
RENOVATION
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Williams Stadium was expanded from 12,000 to 19,200 seats, and a five-story tower was completed. The tower features a press box, 18 luxury suites, an 11,000-squarefoot Club Pavilion, offices for the Liberty Athletics administration, and concessions stands.
A then Liberty- and Big South-record 19,314 fans attended the first game at the renovated Williams Stadium during a 52-14 victory over Savannah State.
Williams Stadium hosted its first-ever nationally televised game on ESPNEWS as Liberty defeated No. 4 Coastal Carolina 24-21.
Newly-expanded Williams Stadium hosted Liberty’s inaugural game as an FBS member. The Flames defeated Old Dominion 52-10.
Liberty hosted No. 22 Syracuse at Williams Stadium, marking the first time a Power 5 and top-25 ranked FBS team visited Lynchburg.
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LIBERTY FOOTBALL CENTER ABOUT The Liberty Football Center (LFC) is a 65,455-square-foot facility located in the north end zone at Williams Stadium that was renovated and reopened in Spring 2020. Shortly after the completion of the 2018 football season, Liberty began the renovation project to expand its football operations center that originally opened in 2006 and was known as the Football Operations Center (FOC). The recently completed renovation project added 18,000 square feet to the three-story facility. The top floor of the newly renovated facility houses 17 offices, 10 position meeting rooms, and offensive and defensive meeting rooms, plus a 147-seat, theater-style team meeting room. The middle floor of the building, located on ground level, includes a new locker room with 122 lockers and an attached equipment room to better service Liberty’s football players.
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This floor also houses a 13,000-square-foot player’s lounge, including a nutrition center, and can accommodate up to 130 people. The area also will be used as a recruiting area during home football games. A glass enclosed cardio workout room replaced the existing front entrance to the operations center, and the workout area overlooks the lower level. Rounding out the new amenities of this floor is a press room for weekly press conference and postgame interviews, plus a new training room. The sports medicine area also includes 11 treatment beds, an on-site x-ray room, and hydrotherapy pools. Closing out the facility is a state-of-theart weight room in the lower level of the operations center. The 16,000-square-foot workout space is furnished with the latest training equipment, allowing Liberty’s players to prepare themselves to excel at the highest level of college football.
LIBERTY FOOTBALL CENTER
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INDOOR PRACTICE FACILITY
INDOOR PRACTICE FACILITY As part of the football program’s FBS reclassification process, Liberty opened its newest football facility during the summer of 2017 — the Liberty University Indoor Practice Facility. The $29 million project provides a full-size indoor football practice field, plus end zones, with a 70-foot ceiling clearance. The facility is located northeast of the Football Operations Center and adjacent to Liberty’s AstroTurf practice field.
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COST OF ATHLETICS FACILITIES LIBERTY ATHLETICS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (SINCE 2010)
Clarkson Clubhouse
• Completed in 2014
Estimated Cost: $4M
Cook Tennis Center/Hershey-Esbenshade Tennis Courts • Multi-year renovations completed in 2017
Estimated Cost: $16M
Williams Stadium
• Major renovations completed in 2010 and 2018
Estimated Cost: $20M
Vines Center
• Multi-year renovations completed in 2015 and 2020
Estimated Cost: $29M
Liberty Indoor Track & Field Complex • Completed in Winter 2017
Estimated Cost: $2M
East Campus Field House • Completed in 2012
Estimated Cost: $5M
Liberty Field Hockey and Lacrosse Fields • Completed in 2011
Estimated Cost: $19M
Liberty Natatorium
• Completed Fall 2017
Estimated Cost: $29M
Liberty University Indoor Practice Facility • Completed in Summer 2017
Estimated Cost: $3M
Osborne Stadium/Matthes-Hopkins Track Complex • Renovation completed in 2012
Estimated Cost: $10M
Kamphuis Field at Liberty Softball Stadium • Completed in 2015
Estimated Cost: $20M
Liberty Baseball Stadium • Completed in 2013
Estimated Cost: $20M
Liberty Football Center
• Completed in Spring 2020
Estimated Cost: $32M
Liberty Athletics Center
• Completed Fall 2017
PROJ ECT S U NDERWAY
Estimated Cost: $1M
Liberty Arena
• Opens 2020
Indoor Tennis Facility
Expected completion January 2021
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ATHLETICS FACILITIES WILLIAMS STADIUM Home of Flames Football | Capacity: 25,000+ | Opened in 1989 Renovated and expanded in 2010 and 2018
LIBERTY FOOTBALL CENTER Base of operations for Flames Football | 65,455 square feet | Opened in 2006 Renovated in 2019-20
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY INDOOR PRACTICE FACILITY Featuring a full-size AstroTurf practice field with end zones | 70-foot ceiling clearance Opened in 2017
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ATHLETICS FACILITIES FOOTBALL PRACTICE FIELD Outdoor AstroTurf field | Opened in 2007
LIBERTY ATHLETICS CENTER (LAC) Academic areas, Olympic sport weight room, centralized athletic training room, equipment room, and sports nutrition refueling station | Opened in 2017
EAST CAMPUS FACILITY Base of operations for Lady Flames Volleyball | Opened in 2007
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ATHLETICS FACILITIES VINES CENTER Capacity: 9,547 Opened in 1990; renovated and expanded in 2014, 2015 and 2020
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BASKETBALL PRACTICE FACILITY Base of operations for Flames Basketball Includes 3,000-square-foot basketball performance center | Opened in 2013
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ATHLETICS FACILITIES LUURTSEMA CENTER/OSBORNE STADIUM/MATTHES-HOPKINS TRACK COMPLEX Base of operations for Flames Soccer and Track & Field | 1,000 chairback seats Track completely rebuilt in 2012
LIBERTY NATATORIUM Olympic-sized, nine-lane, 50-meter pool | Separate 17-foot-deep diving well with two springboards and three-column tower | 1,300 seating capacity with wraparound, three-side bowl seating | 75,00 square feet | Opened in 2017
THOMAS INDOOR SOCCER CENTER Indoor practice facility for Flames Soccer | Opened in 2009
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ATHLETICS FACILITIES LIBERTY INDOOR TRACK & FIELD COMPLEX Home of Liberty Track & Field | Six-lane, hydraulically banked, 200-meter track Capacity: 1,500 | Opened in 2017
WORTHINGTON FIELD AT LIBERTY BASEBALL STADIUM Home of Flames Baseball | Capacity: 2,500 chairback seats | Opened in 2013
KAMPHUIS FIELD AT LIBERTY SOFTBALL STADIUM Home of Lady Flames Softball | Capacity: 1,000 chairback seats | Opened in 2014
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ATHLETICS FACILITIES LIBERTY TENNIS COMPLEX Home of Flames Tennis | Includes 12 outdoor courts and 6 indoor courts Capacity: 250 outdoor, 100 indoor | Expected completion January 2021
EAST CAMPUS FIELD HOUSE Home of Lady Flames Field Hockey and Lacrosse | Capacity: 750 per field Opened in 2012; renovated and expanded in 2018-19
CLARKSON CLUBHOUSE Base of operations for Flames Golf | 4,600-square-feet | Opened in 2014
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FLAMES SPIRIT AND TRADITION THE NICKNAME The Liberty University athletics teams have been nicknamed the Flames since 1974, when the student body chose the Flames over several other options. The decision was based upon the school’s motto, “Knowledge Aflame.” Liberty began in 1971 as Lynchburg Baptist College with green and gold as the school’s colors. In 1976, the name was adjusted to Liberty Baptist College, and the colors were changed to red, white, and blue. The school once again changed its name in 1985 to Liberty University. However, throughout the shifts, “Flames” remained the nickname for Liberty’s athletics teams. In 1980, the eagle was designated as the Flames’ new mascot because of the patriotic symbolism and connection with the school name. It was designed with the Flames’ nickname in mind. Thus, a flaming torch clutched in the eagle’s left talon was included in the original mascot renderings.
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ATHLETICS EXCELLENCE YEAR IN REVIEW Before the athletic year was halted prematurely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, five Liberty teams had captured conference championships. Men’s basketball (regular season and tournament), women’s basketball (tournament co-champion), men’s indoor track & field, and women’s indoor track & field each earned ASUN Conference championships. Meanwhile, women’s swimming & diving won back-to-back Coastal Collegiate Sports Association (CCSA) crowns. Football also made history with its first-ever bowl game victory. The Flames topped Georgia Southern 23-16 to win the 2019 Cure Bowl.
FOOTBALL
The Flames became just the third team ever to win a bowl game during their first season of bowl eligibility after moving up from FCS to FBS. Liberty finished 8-5, recording its most wins in a season since 2014. The Flames’ impressive season also featured a victory over Bahamas Bowl champion Buffalo. All-American wide receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden was a fourth-round pick of the Washington Football Team in the 2020 NFL Draft.
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The Lady Flames finished a 10-8 season with a No. 19 national ranking. For the first time, two Liberty players (Jill Bolton and Ashley Dykema) earned All-America honors in the same season.
CROSS COUNTRY AND TRACK & FIELD
The Flames swept the men’s and women’s team titles at the ASUN Indoor Track & Field Championships at the Liberty Indoor Track & Field Complex. Immediately after the meet, Brant Tolsma announced his retirement after 34 years coaching at Liberty. He finished his career with the Flames with 116 conference titles and 77 conference coach of the year awards. In cross country, Liberty finished as the men’s and women’s ASUN runners-up for the second year in a row.
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Liberty won a school-record 30 games, tying for the second most victories in Division I for the 2019-20 season. For the second consecutive season, the Flames shared the ASUN regular-season title and cut down the nets as tournament champions. Liberty topped Lipscomb in the ASUN Championship title game, the final contest played at the Vines Center.
Liberty went 21-12, capped off by the first two postseason victories in program history. The Lady Flames won a pair of National Invitational Volleyball Championship (NIVC) matches to reach the tournament’s quarterfinal round. Liberty was 11-5 in conference play, setting a program standard for ASUN victories in a season.
MEN’S SOCCER
Midfielder Ruben Garcia became the Flames’ first CoSIDA Academic All-American since 2011 with his selection to the second team. The senior was also the program’s first ASUN Scholar-Athlete of the Year selection.
WOMEN’S SOCCER
Liberty’s 10-7-2 record featured its first-ever win over an ACC opponent (Pitt). The Lady Flames yielded zero goals in regulation during ASUN Conference play and were the only ASUN team to defeat conference champion Lipscomb.
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ATHLETICS EXCELLENCE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
The 20-11 Lady Flames finished the season with an eight-game winning streak, reaching the ASUN Championship title game for the second year in a row. When the championship game was canceled, Liberty and FGCU were named ASUN co-champions.
WOMEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING
Liberty successfully repeated as CCSA champion for the first time in program history, winning a program-record 14 CCSA events. Payton Keiner was named a CSCAA All-American when the 2020 NCAA Division I Women’s Swimming & Diving Championships were canceled, becoming the third All-American in program history.
BASEBALL
The Flames’ 10-7 record included series wins over Seton Hall and Kent State. Noah Skirrow, Troy Britts, and Landon Riley combined for the fourth no-hitter in program history during a 6-4 home triumph over Marist.
SOFTBALL
Liberty topped No. 6 Michigan and No. 21 Ole Miss during its early-season gauntlet of a schedule. The Wolverines were tied for the highest-ranked opponent the Lady Flames have ever defeated. Liberty won its only four home games of the season and has now won 16 straight at Liberty Softball Stadium.
MEN’S TENNIS
The Flames’ 8-6 mark was headlined by the team’s first-ever triumphs over Penn State and Virginia Tech. Chase Burton set the program record for singles victories during the Penn State match, finishing the year with 77 career wins.
WOMEN’S TENNIS
The Lady Flames ended up 7-4 during their abbreviated season. Individually, Kalani Soli went 16-5, including a 9-0 mark at No. 1 singles in the spring. Soli also topped No. 20 Asuka Kawai of Illinois at the Oracle ITA Masters during the fall.
WOMEN’S LACROSSE
Liberty won all three of its matches at Liberty Lacrosse Field, extending its home winning streak to eight. The Lady Flames finished No. 2 nationally for caused turnovers per game (14.83), while Anna Keebler racked up 24 goals in just six contests.
MEN’S GOLF
Led by GCAA/Ping All-Americans Kieran Vincent and Jonathan Yaun, Liberty closed the 2020 season with a No. 32 national ranking. The Flames bookended their year with impressive team performances, opening with a victory at the Island Resort Intercollegiate and finishing with a runner-up effort at the General Hackler Championship.
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LIBERTY FLAMES SPORTS NETWORK FOOTBALL GAME DAY COVERAGE
During the 2020-21 academic year, Flames fans can catch all the action on the Liberty Flames Sports Network (LFSN), which is comprised of Liberty’s radio and television networks and has covered Flames athletics since 1981. The flagship radio station for Liberty Football is The Journey 88.3 FM in Lynchburg, Va. The 50,000-watt station is part of The Journey FM Radio Network, which has 19 affiliates that cover Virginia and much of North Carolina. Alan York returns for his 11th season calling Flames Athletics. York is the radio play-byplay voice of football and men’s basketball. Additionally, York is the television voice for Liberty Baseball and Softball. Nick Pierce handles radio play-by-play duties for baseball and the football sidelines. Fans may also follow Liberty Athletics on WFFP Channel 24, the flagship television station of LFSN. The station airs football as well as baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, field hockey, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, and volleyball games. The station can be viewed on all satellite and cable systems throughout Southwestern and Central Virginia.
The Liberty Flames Sports Network from Van Wagner is the best way to follow Liberty Flames Football on the radio at home and on the road. The tailgate show begins 90 minutes prior to kickoff. Hosted by Nick Pierce and guests, the show provides the most in-depth pregame radio coverage of Liberty Football. Fans will hear commentary from coaches and players, along with exclusive pregame thoughts from Head Coach Hugh Freeze. Alan York and Paul Rutigliano team up for their 11th season together in the radio booth. During the live radio play-by-play broadcast, Nick Pierce reports from the sideline, and live studio reports keep you up-to-date on scores from across the country. At the conclusion of the game, listen to the Postgame Show for a complete recap, including interviews with the Flames and Head Coach Hugh Freeze.
LIBERTY FLAMES FOOTBALL SHOW
The Liberty Flames Sports Hotline is broadcast live each Monday night during the football season. The “Voice of the Flames” Alan York hosts the hour long show that takes you inside Liberty Athletics. Head Football Coach Hugh Freeze joins York each week, along with Liberty Athletics administrators, studentathletes, and other coaches. The show is carried on the regional ESPN family of stations: 93.3 FM (Lynchburg), 1320 AM (Lynchburg), 1240 AM (Roanoke), 106.3 FM (Danville), and 1250 AM (Bedford).
Liberty sporting events have been broadcast on outlets across the nation, including the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN), ESPN+, ESPN3, Cox Television Network, American Sports Network (ASN), The Walk, and various independent stations, representing more than 40 million households coast-to-coast. LFSN’s television broadcast team consists of trained professionals who have worked for most of the major sports networks in the United States, including ESPN, ABC Sports, CBS Sports, NBC Sports, NASCAR, SportSouth, Comcast, and Fox Sports.
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LIBERTY FLAMES SPORTS NETWORK LFSN RADIO AFFILIATES VIRGINIA Charlottesville 97.1 Clifton Forge 90.9 Danville 88.3 Lynchburg (Flagship) 88.3 Marion 94.7 Newport News 96.9 Pulaski/Roanoke 106.5 Richmond 94.9 Shenandoah Valley 95.5
Suffolk 107.3 Virginia Beach 98.3 Williamsburg 100.1 Wytheville 101.9 NORTH CAROLINA Elizabeth City 88.3 Norlina 94.3 Roanoke Rapids 91.1 Rocky Mount 107.3 Zebulon 90.5
FLAMES CENTRAL
Flames Central is a weekly sports show that airs on LFSN affiliates around the country and on ESPN+. The show is available locally on WSET ABC 13, WDBJ 7, and MASN. Check local listings for air times. The 30-minute show hosted by Matt Warner, Rett McGibbon, and Emily Austen focuses on Liberty student-athletes, coaches, and alumni, while telling stories of faith and discussing current issues in sports
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LIBERTY UNIVERSITY MARCHING BAND LIBERTY UNIVERSITY MARCHING BAND
The Liberty University Marching Band, “The Spirit of the Mountain,” has established itself as a prestigious collegiate marching ensemble. This corps-style group features contemporary show designs which have appealed to a variety of mass audiences. The flashy horn line, precision marching, and impeccable movements have dazzled many crowds to their feet, while the color guard has demonstrated its versatility with a variety of choreographed movements. The band has performed at the New York Giants vs. Atlanta Falcons game at the Meadowlands, for the Collegiate Marching Band Festival in Allentown, Pa. on three occasions, and for a large number of competitive exhibition performances on the East Coast. In addition, the band performed in other exciting venues in New York City, college campuses, Jacksonville Landing, Walt Disney World, Carowinds Park, Broadway at the Beach, a host of competition sites, and the Lynchburg community. The “Spirit of the Mountain” is again hosting the annual State of Virginia marching Band State Championship in Williams Stadium, and the Bands Of America competition, performing exhibition for all the bands in attendance for both events. The Liberty University Marching Band is excited about their show “Everlasting,” exclusively arranged for Liberty University. The show is comprised of eight tunes celebrating our love relationships, which we all hope to be
Everlasting! The show is designed to entertain the audiences at NCAA football games. If you, or someone you know, are interested in joining the LU Marching Band, please visit our website at Liberty.edu/Band for more information. Membership in the marching band is comprised of students majoring in just about every department and discipline across the university — you don’t have to be a music major to join! Membership auditions are online and open to all incoming students. Contact us now to become a part of this fine band. The band is under the leadership of Dr. Stephen Kerr, director. Dr. Kerr joined the Liberty University School of Music faculty in 1990 and was appointed director of bands in 2000. Dr. Kerr received his bachelor’s degree in music education from Liberty in 1982, master’s from Virginia Tech, and Ph.D. in Music Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Dr. Kerr also directs the acclaimed Liberty University Wind Symphony and teaches instrumental conducting and other music and band courses. Essential staff that support the Liberty University Marching Band include Tommy Goddard, assistant director of athletic bands and drumline, and Bryanna Boyd, guard instructor. Marching and music technicians include Tim Fus, Kara Witt, Austin Esquirell, Caleb Martin, Dani Smith, Moo Farrow, Preston Forrest, and Aliza Nogueras.
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FUTURE FOOTBALL SCHEDULES 2021
Sept. 4 Campbell Sept. 11 at Troy Sept. 18 Old Dominion Sept. 25 at Syracuse Oct. 2 at UAB Oct. 9 Middle Tennessee Oct. 16 at Louisiana-Monroe Oct. 23 at North Texas Oct. 30 UMass Nov. 6 at Ole Miss Nov. 20 Louisiana Nov. 27 Army
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Sept. 2 Bowling Green Sept. 9 at Coastal Carolina Sept. 16 at Buffalo Sept. 23 Eastern Michigan Sept. 30 Old Dominion Oct. 7 at Miami (Ohio) Oct. 14 at Virginia
Oct. 28 ETSU Nov. 4 at South Carolina Nov. 11 Connecticut Nov. 18 UMass Nov. 25 at New Mexico State
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Aug. 31 Coastal Carolina Sept. 7 at UCF Sept. 14 at Eastern Michigan Sept. 21 Ball State Sept. 28 at Appalachian State Oct. 5 Marshall Oct. 19 at North Carolina Oct. 26 Texas State Nov. 9 Campbell Nov. 16 at UMass Nov. 23 at FIU Nov. 30 New Mexico State
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LIBERTY ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME
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MEN’S BASKETBALL: 2004-07 Larry Blair II remains one of the most prolific scorers in program history and ranks second only to Liberty Athletics Hall of Fame inaugural class member Karl Hess. Blair finished his distinguished career on Liberty Mountain with 2,211 career points and is tied for the program’s all-time lead with Hess with 43 career 20-point games. Blair burst onto the scene as a freshman and was named the 2004 Big South Freshman of the Year. He led the Flames in scoring during the 2004 Big South Men’s Basketball Championship title game with 29 points, guiding the program to an NCAA Tournament berth for the second time in school history. The native of Charlotte, N.C. is the only player in program history to earn All-Big South honors all four years of his playing career (2004 – second team; 2005-06-07 – first team). He was also a two-time VaSID all-state selection and named to the 2007 CollegeInsider.com Preseason Mid-Major All-America team. Following his days in a Liberty uniform, Blair went on to play 11 seasons of professional basketball in Finland, France, Georgia, Hungary, Lebanon, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
HENRY ELLIOTT
MEN’S TRACK & FIELD: 1987-89 Henry Elliott made the most of his three-year career with the Flames after transferring to Liberty from Campbell following his freshman season. Elliott was a two-time All-American in different disciplines, first earning NCAA Division II AllAmerica honors in 1987 in the discus with a
fourth-place finish. Two years later, he became Liberty’s first-ever NCAA Division I Men’s AllAmerican with a seventh-place finish in the decathlon at the national championship in 1989. He also was the Penn Relays champion in the decathlon as a senior in 1989. Elliott helped cap Liberty’s dominance in the Mason-Dixon Conference during the program’s final days at the NCAA Division II level. Liberty captured the Mason-Dixon Conference Indoor Track Championship titles all three years he was a member of the team in 1987, 1988, and 1989, while securing Mason-Dixon Conference Outdoor Track Championship titles as a junior and senior in 1988 and 1989. The native of Spivey’s Corner, N.C., made the team’s 100-Point Club all three years of his career with the Flames and still ranks in the program’s top 10 of six different events more than three decades after graduation.
ANDREA [WILDRICK] HAMPSON
WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD: 1999-02
Andrea [Wildrick] Hampson owns more NCAA Division I All-America honors than any other female student-athlete in the storied history of the Liberty Track & Field program. Hampson became the program’s first-ever female competitor to win All-America honors at the NCAA Division I level in 2000 with a ninth-place finish at the outdoor national championship in the pole vault. She also earned All-America honors in the same discipline in 2002 at the NCAA National Indoor Track Championship (tied for fourth place) and Outdoor Track Championship (second place). Since her graduation in 2002, no other Lady Flames track & field athlete has come within a foot of breaking her indoor and outdoor pole vaulting records. The native of Mechanicsville, Va., was a threetime member of Liberty’s 100-point club and joins fellow Liberty Athletics Hall of Fame honoree Heather (Sagan) Zealand as one of the program’s two female performers with a top two finish at a Division I national championship.
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Jeff Mincey helped establish a standard of excellence for Liberty’s baseball program as a four-time team captain and member of the inaugural team in 1974. In just three short seasons, Mincey and his fellow teammates went from start-up program to reaching the 30-win mark for the first time in program history. Liberty posted a 31-10 record in 1976, finishing the season with a win over No. 17 ranked South Carolina. Mincey led the team that season with nine home runs, along with a .343 batting average and 21 RBI. Mincey was the second player in program history selected in the Major League Baseball Draft. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 21st round in 1976, but he elected to return to Liberty for his senior season. The native of Concord, Calif., returned to his alma mater in 1980 and served on staff as an assistant coach for eight seasons (1980-87). He was Liberty’s first-ever full-time assistant coach, helping the Flames transition from the NAIA level to becoming Liberty’s first program to play at the NCAA Division I level in 1984. While on staff, Mincey helped Liberty make three consecutive trips to the NAIA World Series (1981-83) and post the program’s first-ever 40-win season in 1983 (40-17).
MORGAN HOUT
FOOTBALL HEAD COACH: 1984-88 Morgan Hout was a pioneer and the visionary head coach that guided Liberty’s football program through the transition from the NCAA Division II ranks into the Division I era. Hout was at the helm of the football program from 1984-88, where he coached 11 All-
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Americans. He also helped recruit 11 Liberty football players who went on to play in the NFL, including the two highest NFL Draft selections in football program history. Hout’s squads continually faced off against the toughest competition in the country. His 1984 team wrapped up the season with a 27-14 win over NAIA No. 1-ranked Carson-Newman, marking the first time in program history Liberty defeated the No. 1 ranked team in the country at any level. The native of Marietta, Ga., guided Liberty to an 8-3 record during the program’s first year at the NCAA I-AA level in 1988, and finished the year ranked No. 18 in the country. He was duly honored for his efforts when he was named the 1988 VaSID Coach of the Year and the Bobby Ross Coach of the Year.
SAMUEL JOHNSON
MEN’S SOCCER: 1984-86
Samuel Johnson is one of the most decorated players in men’s soccer history, joining fellow Liberty Athletics Hall of Fame selection Paul Annan as the program’s only other twotime All-American. Johnson was the second men’s soccer player to earn All-America honors, doing so at the NCAA Division II level in 1985 and 1986. He was also named to the Virginia Intercollegiate Soccer Association first team three times (1984-86) and was a two-time selection to the NSCAA South Atlantic All-Region squad (1985-86). As a defender, Johnson led the Flames in scoring during the 1985 campaign, netting 10 goals while adding two assists to tally 22 points as a junior. Liberty finished the 1985 season with a 14-2-3 record and advanced to the semifinals of the Virginia State Intercollegiate Tournament. Liberty’s 14 victories is tied for the program record for victories in a season. The Ghana native helped Liberty post 27 shutouts during his three seasons on the pitch with the Flames. Liberty recorded 12 shutouts in 1985, setting a new program record that has only been matched by the 2009 team. Liberty allowed 11 goals in 1985, the third fewest in a season in program history.
LIBERTY ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2012
CLASS OF 2019
Renard Brown Baseball, 1980-82 Sharon (Wilkerson) Emory Women’s Basketball, 1997-2000 Johnnie Engelhardt Men’s Cross Country/Track & Field, 1982-84 Steve Isaacs Men’s Basketball, 1980-83 Mickey Paige Football, 1985-88
CLASS OF 2018
Peter Aluma Men’s Basketball, 1994-97 Rashad Jennings Football, 2006-08 Frank Landry Men’s Golf Coach, 1992-04 Danielle (McNaney) Detmer Track & Field, 2002-05 Warren Stewart Wrestling, 1988-90
CLASS OF 2017
Sam Chelanga Men’s Cross Country/Track & Field, 2008-11 Julius Nwosu Men’s Basketball, 1991-93 Katie Phillips Bigham Softball, 1996-99 Richard Shelton Football, 1984-88 Dave Williams Strength & Conditioning Coach, 1984-2017
Jesse Castro Wrestling, 1977-81 Mark Chafin Men’s Basketball, 1975-78 John Sanders Football, 1979-82 Sharon Snodgrass Women’s Basketball, 1979-82 Ryan Werner Men’s Track & Field, 1992-96
CLASS OF 2015
Eric Green Football, 1985-89 Mike Hatch Wrestling, 1984-87 Katie (Feenstra) Mattera Women’s Basketball, 2002-05 Sam Rutigliano Football Coach, 1989-99 Pat Sipe Baseball, 1983-86
CLASS OF 2014
Mike Decker Men’s Track & Field, 1999-2001 Wayne Haddix Football, 1983-86 Matt Hildebrand Men’s Basketball, 1991-94 Jake Matthes Men’s Cross Country/Track & Field Coach, 1976-91 Delethea Quarles Women’s Track & Field, 1987-89
CLASS OF 2013
Bailey Alston Men’s Basketball, 1988-90 Brenda Bonheim Annie Hunt Fairchild Volleyball/Women’s Basketball Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field, Coach/SWA, 1975-2000 1984-87 Nancy Davis Steve Kearns Women’s Soccer, 1998-2001 Football, 1976-79 Robby Justino Todd Setsma Football, 1989-92 Men’s Golf, 1993-95 Anthonia (Akpama) Oyedele Randy Tomlin Volleyball, 1996-99 Baseball, 1986-88 Ed Vickers Men’s Basketball, 1978-80
CLASS OF 2016
CLASS OF 2011
Paul Annan Men’s Soccer, 1982-85 Fred Banks Football, 1982-84 Bill Bell Men’s Soccer Coach, 1980-2000 Jerry Edwards Radio Play-by-Play, 1981-2010 Heather (Sagan) Zealand Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field, 1999-2002
CLASS OF 2010
Theresa Bream Women’s Basketball, 1990-93; Volleyball, 1987-90 Lee Guetterman Baseball, 1978-81 Gina (Gibson) Richardson Women’s Track & Field, 1982-85 Chip Smith Football, 1973-76 Al Worthington Baseball Coach, 1974-86; Athletics Director, 1983-89
CLASS OF 2009
Dr. Jerry Falwell Founder and Former Chancellor Arthur L. Williams Athletics Financial Supporter Elena (Kisseleva) Bengds Women’s Basketball, 1997-2000 Bob Bonheim Wrestling/Football Coach, 1973-86 Sid Bream Baseball, 1979-81 Kelvin Edwards Football, 1982-85 Karl Hess Men’s Basketball, 1977-80
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Name/Position (Years at LU) | Team (League) Years | Active Players listed in red Ajayi, Solomon/LB (2018-19) Cleveland Browns (NFL) 2020 Aikens, Walt/CB (2011-13) Miami Dolphins (NFL) 2014-19 Anderson, Ben/QB (1994-97) New York Giants (NFL) 1998 Portland Forest Dragons (AFL) 1999 Banks, Fred/WR (1982-84) Cleveland Browns (NFL) 1985-86 Miami Dolphins (NFL) 1987-93 Chicago Bears (NFL) 1993 Barrie, Sebastian/DL (1990-91) Green Bay Packers (NFL) 1992 Arizona Cardinals (NFL) 1993-95 San Diego Chargers (NFL) 1995 Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) 1996 Arizona Rattlers (AFL) 1999-03 San Jose Sabercats (AFL) 2004-05 Basso, Phil/QB (1981-84) Indianapolis Colts (NFL) 1985 Benton, Elijah (2016-19) Cleveland Browns (2020) Bolden, Dominic/WR (2005-08) BC Lions (CFL) 2010 Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) 2011 Brown, Jeff/DB (1979-82) Washington Federals (USFL) 1983-84 Brown, Mike/QB (2008-11) Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL) 2012-14 Carolina Panthers (NFL) 2015 Burns, Travis/DB (1998-2001) Norfolk Nighthawks (af2) 2003 Grand Rapids Rampage (AFL) 2004 Quad City Steamwheelers (AFL) 2005 Carswell, Dwayne/TE (1991-93) Denver Broncos (NFL) 1994-2006 Clark, Steve/DB (1982-85) Buffalo Bills (NFL) 1987 Davis, Dominique/DL (2011-14) Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) 2015 Kansas City Chiefs (NFL) 2016
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Degrate, Rodney/DL (1994-97) Portland Forest Dragons (AFL) 1999 Toronto Argonauts (CFL) 1999 Edwards, Darnell/WR (2003, 05-06) Columbus Lions (WIFL) 2007-08 Edwards, Kelvin/WR (1982-85) New Orleans Saints (NFL) 1986 Dallas Cowboys (NFL) 1987-88 Ferguson, Markus/OL (2002-05) Albany Conquest (AFL2) 2007-08 Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz (AFL2) 2009 Fogg, Kevin/DB (2009-13) Miami Dolphins (NFL) 2014 Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) 2015 Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL) 2016-18 Toronto Argonauts (CFL) 2019 Montreal Alouettes (CFL) 2020 Forslund, Mike/QB (1979-82) Washington Federals (USFL) 1983 Gado, Sam/RB (2001-04) Kansas City Chiefs (NFL) 2005 Green Bay Packers (NFL) 2005-06 Houston Texans (NFL) 2006-07 Miami Dolphins (NFL) 2007 St. Louis Rams (NFL) 2008-09 Gandy-Golden, Antonio/WR (2016-19) Washington Football Team (2020) Goede, Chris/OL (1991-94) San Antonio Texans (CFL) 1995 Goodman, Eugene/RB (2001-04) Columbus Lions (WIFL) 2007 Green, Eric/TE (1985, 87-89) Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) 1990-94 Miami Dolphins (NFL) 1995 Baltimore Ravens (NFL) 1996-98 New York Jets (NFL) 1999-2000 Haddix, Wayne/DB (1983-86) New York Giants (NFL) 1987-88 Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL) 1990-91 Cincinnati Bengals (NFL) 1991-92 Cleveland Browns (NFL) 1993 Hagen, Jacob/DB (2011-14) St. Louis Rams (NFL) 2015 Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) 2016
Haith, William/DB (1999-2002) Norfolk Nighthawks (af2) 2003 Manchester Wolves (af2) 2005-06 Dallas Desperados (AFL) 2006 New Orleans VooDoo (AFL) 2007 Grand Rapids Rampage (AFL) 2008-09 Harris, Erick/WR/DB (2001-04) Amarillo Dusters (af2) 2005 Alabama Steeldogs (af2) 2006 Rhein Fire (NFL Europe) 2006 Amsterdam Admirals (NFL Europe) 2007 Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) 2006-07 Grand Rapids Rampage (AFL) 2009 Kansas City Command (AFL) 2011 Hayes, B.J./WR (2008-11) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL) 2012 Hursky, Nick/LB (2005-08) Milan Rhinos (IFL) 2010 Inverso, Glenn/QB (1977-80) New York Jets (NFL) 1981 Chicago Bears (NFL) 1982 New York Jets (NFL) 1984 Jacobs, Trey/DL (2006-09) Washington Redskins (NFL) 2010 Jennings, Butch/RB (1994) New York Giants (NFL) 1995 Jennings, Rashad/RB (2006-08) Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL) 2009-12 Oakland Raiders (NFL) 2013 New York Giants (NFL) 2014-16 Jones, Dominique/TE (2008-09) Indianapolis Colts (NFL) 2012-13 Kansas City Chiefs (NFL) 2013 Denver Broncos (NFL) 2014-15 Miami Dolphins (NFL) 2016 Jones, Rennie/WR (1982-85) Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) 1985 Kagey, Bill/PK (1982-85) Dallas Cowboys (NFL) 1986 Kearns, Steve/TE (1976-79) British Columbia Lions (CFL) 1980-82 Kinard, Leroy/RB (1988-90) New York Jets (NFL) 1991-92
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Name/Position (Years at LU) Lambros, Matt/WR (2005-08) Toronto Argonauts (CFL) 2009 Lemonier, Jessie/DL (2018-19) Los Angeles Chargers (NFL) 2020 Lunsford, John/K (2012-15) San Francisco 49ers (NFL) 2016 Mathis, Mark/DB (1983-86) Los Angeles Rams (NFL) 1987-88 Edmonton Eskimos (CFL) 1989-91 British Columbia Lions (CFL) 1992 McConnell, Wes/DB (1989-92) Shreveport Pirates (CFL) 1993-94 McFadden, Andrew/WR/RS (1995) St. Louis Rams (NFL) 1997 Indianapolis Colts (NFL) 1998 Portland Forest Dragons (AFL) 1999-2000 McKnight, James/WR (1991-93) Seattle Seahawks (NFL) 1994-98 Dallas Cowboys (NFL) 1999-2000 Miami Dolphins (NFL) 2001-03 Nelson, Pat/WR (1988-91) Orlando Predators (AFL) 1992 New York Jets (NFL) 1992-93 Nimako, George/RB (1991-92) Toronto Argonauts (CFL) 1993-94, 1997-2000
Rashad Jennings
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| Team (League) Years | Active Players listed in red Nivens, Roosevelt/OL (1991-94) Baltimore Stallions (CFL) 1995 Dallas Cowboys (NFL) 1996 Paige, Mickey/LB (1985-88) Washington Commandos (AFL) 1989-90 Parson, Biff/QB (1998-2001) Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) 2002 Peterson, Darrin/WR (2012-15) Chicago Bears (NFL) 2016 Redd, Vince/LB (2007) New England Patriots (NFL) 2008-09
Smith, Donald/DB (1986-89) Minnesota Vikings (NFL) 1990-91 Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL) 1992-94 Memphis Maddogs (CFL) 1995 Toronto Argonauts (CFL) 19962000 Steward, Hunter/OL (2011-13) BC Lions (CFL) 2014-20 Summers, Chris/WR (2008-11) Chicago Bears (NFL) 2012 Minnesota Vikings (NFL) 2013 Buffalo Bills (NFL) 2014
Rush, Torrey/DB (1996-99) Barcelona Dragons (NFL Europe) 2001
Washington, Desmond/DB (1997-98) Florida Firecats (AFL) 2001-05 Cincinnati Jungle Kats (AFL2) 2007
Sartin, Trey/OL (1994-97) Indianapolis Colts (NFL) 1998-99
Wendlend, Soeren/OL (2007-10) Green Bay Blizzard (IFL) 2011
Sene, Stephen/OL (2005-07) St. Louis Rams (NFL) 2008 New England Patriots (NFL) 2008 Alabama Vipers (AF1) 2010 Los Angeles Avengers (AFL) 2008
Williams, Lauren/WR (2003-05) Oakland Raiders (NFL) 2007 Rhein Fire (NFL Europe) 2007 Los Angeles Avengers (AFL) 2008
Shelton, Richard/DB (1984, 86-88) Denver Broncos (NFL) 1989 Seattle Seahawks (NFL) 1989-90 Montreal Machine (WLAF) 1991-92 Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) 1990-93 Smith, Brock/QB (2005-08) Milan Rhinos (IFL) 2010
Eric Green
Wilson, Bejour (2018-19) Arizona Cardinals (NFL) 2020 Woodrum, Josh/QB (2012-15) New York Giants (NFL) 2016 Indianapolis Colts (NFL) 2016 Baltimore Ravens (NFL) 2017-18 Washington Redskins (NFL) 2019
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1980 ............................Steve Kearns................................................. 4th Round.................................. British Columbia Lions (CFL) 1981 ............................Glenn Inverso................................................ Free Agent.................................................New York Jets (NFL) 1983 ............................Jeff Brown...................................................... 18th Round................................ Washington Federals (USFL) Mike Forslund............................................... 21st Round................................ Washington Federals (USFL) 1985 ............................Fred Banks..................................................... 8th Round...........................................Cleveland Browns (NFL) Phil Basso....................................................... Free Agent.......................................... Indianapolis Colts (NFL) 1986 ............................Kelvin Edwards............................................. 4th Round........................................New Orleans Saints (NFL) Steve Clark..................................................... Free Agent......................................................Buffalo Bills (NFL) Rennie Jones................................................. Free Agent.......................................Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) 1987 ............................Wayne Haddix.............................................. Free Agent.............................................New York Giants (NFL) Bill Kagey....................................................... Free Agent.............................................. Dallas Cowboys (NFL) 1989 ............................Mickey Paige................................................. Free Agent........................... Washington Commandos (AFL) Richard Shelton............................................ 10th Round.............................................Denver Broncos (NFL) 1990 ............................Eric Green....................................................... 1st Round..........................................Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) Donald Smith................................................ 10th Round........................................ Minnesota Vikings (NFL) 1991 ............................Leroy Kinard.................................................. Free Agent.................................................New York Jets (NFL) 1992 ............................Sebastian Barrie........................................... Free Agent........................................ Green Bay Packers (NFL) Wes McConnell............................................. Free Agent......................................... Shreveport Pirates (CFL) Pat Nelson...................................................... Free Agent.........................................Orlando Predators (AFL) 1993 ............................George Nimako............................................ 4th Round..........................................Toronto Argonauts (CFL) 1994..............................Dwayne Carswell......................................... Free Agent..............................................Denver Broncos (NFL) James McKnight.......................................... Free Agent...........................................Seattle Seahawks (NFL) 1995 ............................Roosevelt Nivens......................................... Free Agent.........................................Baltimore Stallions (CFL) Chris Goede................................................... Free Agent.......................................San Antonio Texans (CFL) Butch Jennings............................................. Free Agent.............................................New York Giants (NFL) 1997 ............................Andrew McFadden...................................... Free Agent................................................ St. Louis Rams (NFL) 1998 ............................Ben Anderson............................................... Free Agent.............................................New York Giants (NFL) 1998 ............................Andrew McFadden...................................... Free Agent.......................................... Indianapolis Colts (NFL) Trey Sartin...................................................... Free Agent.......................................... Indianapolis Colts (NFL) 1999 ............................Ben Anderson............................................... Free Agent.............................Portland Forest Dragons (AFL) Andrew McFadden...................................... Free Agent.............................Portland Forest Dragons (AFL) Rodney Degrate........................................... Free Agent.............................Portland Forest Dragons (AFL) 2001 ............................Torrey Rush.................................................... Free Agent.........................Barcelona Dragons (NFL Europe) 2002 ............................Biff Parson..................................................... Free Agent...................................... Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) 2004 ............................Sam Gado...................................................... Free Agent.........................................Kansas City Chiefs (NFL) 2007 ............................Lauren Williams............................................ Free Agent.............................................Oakland Raiders (NFL) 2008 ............................Vince Redd.................................................... Free Agent.................................. New England Patriots (NFL) Stephen Sene................................................ Free Agent................................................ St. Louis Rams (NFL) 2009 ............................Rashad Jennings.......................................... 7th Round......................................Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL) Matt Lambros................................................ 2nd Round.........................................Toronto Argonauts (CFL) 2010 ............................Trey Jacobs.................................................... Free Agent...................................Washington Redskins (NFL) 2011 ............................Mike Brown.................................................... Free Agent.....................................Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL) B.J. Hayes....................................................... Free Agent............................... Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL) Chris Summers............................................. Free Agent.................................................Chicago Bears (NFL) 2013 ............................Dominique Jones......................................... Free Agent.......................................... Indianapolis Colts (NFL) 2014 ............................Walt Aikens.................................................... 4th Round................................................Miami Dolphins (NFL) Kevin Fogg..................................................... Free Agent...............................................Miami Dolphins (NFL) Hunter Steward............................................ 1st Round.............................................................. BC Lions (CFL) 2015 ............................Dominique Davis.......................................... Free Agent........................................Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) Jacob Hagen................................................. Free Agent................................................ St. Louis Rams (NFL) 2016 ............................John Lunsford............................................... Free Agent......................................San Francisco 49ers (NFL) Darrin Peterson............................................ Free Agent.................................................Chicago Bears (NFL) Josh Woodrum............................................. Free Agent.............................................New York Giants (NFL) 2020.............................Antonio Gandy-Golden............................. 4th Round......................... Washington Football Team (NFL) Solomon Ajayi.............................................. Free Agent..........................................Cleveland Browns (NFL) Elijah Benton................................................. Free Agent..........................................Cleveland Browns (NFL) Jessie Lemonier........................................... Free Agent.................................. Los Angeles Chargers (NFL) Bejour Wilson............................................... Free Agent...........................................Arizona Cardinals (NFL)
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FLAMES CLUB MEMBERS Garrett & Amanda Scott Jeff & Vicki Scott John Scott Randy & Susan Seavers Dillon Segur Sig & Gwen Seiler Frederick Selin Brian & Kris Sennett Todd & Melisa Setsma Mark Shafer Jake & Lorin Shellenberger Alexis & Jennifer Sherard Toby Sherman Bill & Cathy Simms Daniel & Natalie Sloan Andrea Smith Caroline Smith Clyde & Joyce Smith Stephanie Spangler Tony Spangler Aaron Sparkman Julie Speakes Tim & Shawna Spencer Jamison & Melanie Spicer Lee & Kathy Spradlin J. Owen Stinnette Jim Stokes Bryan & Carole Stone Mr. Rick Stoneking Kathy Straw Fred & Denise Streszoff Roger & Peggy Stump Jason & Makaela Suitt Ted Sweet David & Winnie Taber Cole Tabler Doug & Angela Taylor Ashley Tharpe Martin & Kimberly Thompson Dean Tollison Mr. William Turpin Mrs. Michelle Unkart Darryl & Sara Updike Chase & Sydney Vaden Steven & Sharon Vandiver Shawn & Ashley Venable Mrs. Susan Vitullo Brian Vogt Bill & Sharon Waddell Alberta Wallis Jr. Bruce & Dottie Warrington Dave & Colleen Welch Isaac Wendland Paul & Cindie Wetmore Kathy Wheeler Corey White Leigh White Teresa White John & Linda Williams Cliff & Suzanne Williams Jr. Tony & Nancy Williamson Randy & Lynne Willis Rick & Denise Wilson Sonya Wilson Lani Witherby Jim & Erin Wolk Eric Woodson Larry Works Kameron Yates Mike & Maretta Yoder Josh & Heather Zealand
Talon Level - $60-$119 Brian Abernathy Audrey Adkison Chandler Alder Steve & Debra Allen Erik & Lauren Amy Kevin Anderson Robert & Susan Andrews Matt & Mary Anthony Isaac Apon Courtney Applewhite Alexis Austin Regan Barr Barr Henry & Melody Barrera Glenn & Sally Bates Tim & Julie Beard Patricia Behm Riley Bennett Bennett Mark & Donna Blais Ryan Bomberger Holly Bouslough Kris Bouslough Mrs. Sarah Bowman Shannon Bowman Reese & Jodi Braband Cory & Danielle Bradow Jaiden & Morgan Brandt Mark Brisson Frank Brouse Cameron Brown Dan Brown John & Susan Brown Jennifer Burris Luke & Valerie Burton Michael Burton Tyler Cannon Joe Carmany Paul & Katy Carmany Glenn & Diane Carniol Ryan & Maggie Carr Ethan & Katrina Chase Will & Tara Cheatwood Clay & Heather Copeland Kevin & Debbie Corwin Rachael Counselman Kenny & Susan Craig Jonathan & Diana Crider Kathryn David Grady Davis Robert & Christina Day Joan Deal Doug DeBiase Scot & Doreen DeCristofaro Matt DeLuca Robert & Renee DeVinck Thom & Jane Doney Colleen Donlin Robert Dulaney Nina Dunay Allison Edwards Lincoln & Kestrel Evans Kasey Fagan Jonathan Farley Zach Farquhar John Filegar Barry & Mary Finke Trevor Foshey Lisa Foster Michael Fuce Richard Fuhr Rueben & Cassandra Gaines
Luke Gentala Joy Gerk Julie Glover Jose & Carrie Gomez Steven Gonzalez Alan Good Linda Goodson Dr. Garry Graves Jillian Greene Eugene & Patricia Gwathmey Robyn Hall Lazarus Hamlett Paul Havel Heather & Hunter Hefner Mark Hemric Rachel Henderson Tyler & Paige Highfill Matt & Stacey Hildebrand Kenny Hobbs George & Kathy Hotz Charles & Kathy Hughes Jacob & Kendall Ireland Michael Johnson Richard Johnson Seth Jones Ryan Kauth Alan Kempson Robby Key Steve Kilpatrick Keith & Sue Kohout Laura Kozej Joseph Kubat Frank & Carol Landrey Austin Laws Jeremy Lee Renee Lilly Rebecca Linares Shelby Locklear Bert & Kellan Locklin Adam Long Mel & Terri Love Clint Lowe Jeffrey & Nicole Lowes Chelsea Mangino Grace Mangino Steven Manwarren Richard & Tina Markham Darry & Debbie Marshall Chris Martin Logan Martinez Tommy & Debbie Maupin Dan & Morgan Maxam Jonathan McPhail Paul Miller Beverly Mock Vicki Modzelewski Mike Montoro Troy Moore David Nasser Reed & Kim Newton Greg & Mary O’Berry Luc Olivier Jr. Robert & Shelly Ore Nikki Parsley-Blocker Virginia Penn Nick Pierce Joe Pierre Jason & Rachael Porter D.H. & Stacy Powell Pamela Preston Nancy Pryles
Tori Quinn Scott & Rebekah Ray Kevin Rhea Eugene Rice Mark & Connie Roberts Andrew Robertson Robert Rode Daniel Rodgers Jame & Kelley Satterfield Randy Sayre Kent Shaibley Charles Shotmeyer Kyle Sikes David Skiff Jeffrey Small Bill Smith Tom & Carla Solle Justin Spier Kevin & Scarlet Spiron Lyall & Sheila Sutton Jenny Sydnor Ryne Szurgot Tim & Whitney Talley Alexia Taylor Sam Thomas Julia Thurman Scott Tison Sean Tuohy Dale & Dana Usry Jim Wagner Lynn Ware John Wells Brandon & Alicia West Bill & Sharon Wheeler Julie Wineriter Gregg Winn Lani Witherby Chris Woodard Noelle Woolf Alan & Kyle York Updated – Oct. 19, 2020 The mission of the Flames Club is to raise financial support for Liberty University Athletics and to ensure that our coaches and student-athletes have everything they need to compete for championships. Flames Club members can enjoy preferred parking, seating, and pregame hospitality privileges based upon membership level. The Flames Club experienced its 15th consecutive year of growth in 2019 with 1,709 members contributing $1.3 million to help take the program to a higher level of excellence. The Flames Club has a goal of reaching 2,000 members this year. For information about joining the 2019 Flames Club: 434-582-CLUB (2582) LibertyFlamesClub.org FlamesClub@liberty.edu.
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ROCK ROYER/MAC RIVERA AWARD ABOUT In 1974, the Rock Royer/Mac Rivera Award was established to honor the graduating senior student-athlete at Liberty University who best exemplifies the character and drive epitomized in the lives of these great Christian men. Rock Royer was Liberty’s first football coach in 1973. Mac Rivera was a member of Liberty’s basketball team from 1972-74. Both Royer and Rivera died tragically at a young age. This award encompasses more than just athletic ability. It recognizes the graduating student-athlete who has maintained an exemplary testimony on the playing field, in the classroom, and among the student body. The 2020 recipient of this award was women’s swimming & diving standout Hannah Baker. A two-time team captain, Baker helped the Lady Flames capture back-to-back CCSA titles in 2019 and 2020. She swam on nine CCSA-champion relay teams and was a five-time CCSA individual podium finisher. Her 1:46.55 leadoff leg of Liberty’s CCSA and conference-meet record 7:10.73 800 free relay in 2018 remains a program record for 200 freestyle. Baker is the third swimmer all-time at Liberty to go 12-for-12 at CCSA Championships, qualifying for A Finals in all 12 individual events she entered at conference meets over
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the last four years. She is the first swimmer in program history to earn top-three CCSA finishes in the 50 free, 100 free, and 200 free during her career. During her time at Liberty, the Lady Flames posted a 49-7 dual-meet record, the winningest four-year dual-meet record in program history. A native of Fairfax, Va., who maintained a 3.95 GPA, Baker graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She was named a 2018 CSCAA Scholar All-America honorable mention recipient. During her time at Liberty, she helped the swimming & diving team achieve national acclaim, as the team’s 3.79 GPA in Fall 2018 was the highest of any NCAA swimming & diving team in the nation. Outside of the pool and classroom, Baker has spent many hours helping with community service projects. During her time at Liberty, she aided with the Dollar Makes a Difference campaign, Trick or Treat so Others Can Eat, Share the Warmth, Serve Lynchburg, R.S. Payne School Field Day, Human Kind 5K and Fun Run, Football Clean-up, Liberty Athletics Golf Outing, and Freedom 4/24 5K.
HANNAH BAKER
2020 Rock Royer/Mac Rivera Award Winner
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ROCK ROYER/MAC RIVERA AWARD PREVIOUS AWARD WINNERS ROCK ROYER AWARD
MAC RIVERA AWARD
1974 Rick Herceg – Football
1977 Paul Dalton – Men’s Basketball
1975 Sling Patterson – Football 1976 David Neff – Football 1977 Scott Goetz – Football
ROCK ROYER/MAC RIVERA AWARD 1978 Gary Avila – Wrestling
2001 Andrea Wildrick – Women’s Track & Field
1979 Dave Anderson – Football
1980 Karl Hess – Men’s Basketball
2002 Heather Sagan – Women’s Cross Country/
1981 David “D.J.” Hertzler – Football
Track & Field
1982 Sharon Snodgrass – Women’s Basketball
2003 Collin Mascagni – Men’s Soccer
1983 Bill Gillespie – Football/Men’s Track & Field
2004 Tatiana Tkachuk – Volleyball
1984 Rick Seilhamer – Wrestling
2005 Sam Gado – Football
1985 Sue Andrew – Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field
Dave Bream – Baseball
2006 Sonia Rodriguez – Women’s Soccer
Danielle McNaney – Women’s Track & Field
1986 Ron Starner – Men’s Soccer
1987 Pam Wilder – Women’s Basketball
2007 Arlene Zelinskas – Women’s Track & Field
1988 Annie Hunt Fairchild – Women’s Track & Field
2008 Allyson Fasnacht – Women’s Basketball
Andre Sims – Football
2009 Beth Bennett – Softball
1989 Kathy Guetterman – Volleyball
2010 Chris Rocco – Football
1990 Lynn Attwood – Women’s Cross Country/Track
2011 Zach Duke – Football
& Field/Basketball
2012 Jesse Sanders – Men’s Basketball
1991 Craig Holiday – Wrestling
2013 Jennifer Klugh – Women’s Cross Country/Track
Phillip Thompson – Baseball
1992 Mike Coleman – Men’s Basketball
& Field
1993 Theresa Bream – Volleyball/Women’s Basketball
2014 Trey Lambert – Baseball
1994 James Downey – Football
2015 Alex Close – Baseball
2016 Ashley Rininger – Women’s Basketball
Matt Hildebrand – Men’s Basketball
1995 Todd Setsma – Men’s Golf
2017 Holly Van Noord – Women’s Soccer
1996 Ryan Werner – Men’s Track & Field
2018 Evangeline Crist – Women’s Tennis
1997 Michael Prettyman – Men’s Track & Field
2019 Alicia Finnigan – Women’s Swimming & Diving
1998 Ben Anderson – Football
2020 Hannah Baker – Women’s Swimming & Diving
1999 Jarrod Everson – Football 2000 Elena Kisseleva – Women’s Basketball
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Nathan Day – Men’s Basketball
UNIVERSITY ARTICLE LIBERTY UNIVERSITY FALL ENROLLMENT TOPS GROWTH AMONG VIRGINIA COLLEGES DESPITE PREDICTIONS
This week, Liberty University also reported a .3% increase for the percentage (the “mix”) of its on-campus minority population — now at 20.6% — following an 8.2% increase in new domestic minority incoming freshmen in that program from Fall 2019.
The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia recently released a report showing that Liberty University did not follow analysts’ predictions that colleges would see a dip in numbers due to the COVID-19 pandemic to start the school year. Liberty, in fact, experienced an estimated 10.5% increase in total enrollment over last fall — the highest growth estimated among all Virginia colleges.
“We started another year off strong here at Liberty University, and we are especially grateful that the early predictions for colleges across the country did not hold true for us,” said President Jerry Prevo. “This shows that students now, more than ever, are seeking a distinctly Christian education from a world-class university — and Liberty is at the top of the list.”
While Liberty has experienced growth, SCHEV reported that overall enrollment at Virginia’s public and private nonprofit institutions this fall declined by 1.3%. The report estimated that new first-time student enrollment at the state’s four-year, private nonprofit institutions increased by .5%, and total undergraduate enrollment increased 3.4%, all due to gains by Liberty. “All of this growth is attributed to Liberty University, both in new students and overall undergraduate enrollment,” the report stated. It also stated a rise in graduate and firstprofessional enrollment from last fall, “primarily because of significant increases in graduate enrollment at Liberty University by non-Virginian students.”
Liberty hit an enrollment milestone over the summer for its classes offered online, reaching 50,000 new students. Overall, 108,000 students are pursuing degrees with online classes through Liberty, which remains a top choice for adults earning their degrees and advancing their careers around the globe. The fall semester officially started on Aug. 24 on campus, offering in-person instruction for all classes. Before classes resumed, Liberty released its full Campus Operating Plan that contained all health and safety regulations related to the COVID-19 pandemic and has continually advanced its efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19. The SCHEV reviewed the plan and found it to be in compliance with the required components of the Higher Education Reopening Guidance, developed in consultation with the Virginia Department of Health. by Office of Communications & Public Engagement
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FLAMES FEATURE: ASHLEY DYKEMA Ashley Dykema began playing field hockey at an early in the day-to-day emotions. At the same time, we age, fell in love with the sport and never looked back. are pursuing glory for God while having fun and embracing the gifts that He has given us.” “As soon as I started playing, you could tell that I had a skill for it.” Dykema said. “That was the beginning The Lady Flames have found unique ways to combat of the end.” the irregularity that they are experiencing while continuing to bond as a team. Dykema, now a senior, was drawn to the Liberty field hockey program because of the team’s unique “Our scrimmages have really helped. It is not really culture. Since her first day on campus, Dykema has game day, but it is a break from the normal practice been greatly impacted by the coaching staff as well schedule,” Dykema stated. “We do a lot of off-theas her fellow teammates. field activities together where we will hang out or go get dinner or coffee away from the practice “The culture of the team is so unique and different. environment, which allows us to grow as a team.” This program has pushed me past my comfort zone, in a good way,” Dykema raved. “If you ask The 2019 Longstreth/NFHCA All-America second the coaches, especially Coach Parsley-Blocker from team honoree and the Lady Flames are grateful that freshman year to now, I am a completely different they are even able to practice right now, as some person. I think that is a testament to the intensity of their rivals have not been afforded the same and the demands of this team. They are constantly opportunities this fall. They hope to leverage the pushing you to be your best.” time that they have together this fall into a BIG EAST championship and a berth into the NCAA Tournament Since Ashley arrived at Liberty, she has been joined in the spring. by two familiar faces. Her sister, Bethany, joined the field hockey team as a freshman for the 2019 season, “It is going to be very unusual, but I am very excited. and in the spring she was joined by her youngest Because of the situation that we have been put in, we sister, Emily. The Dykema sisters are the second trio are very different from the teams that I have played of sisters to play for the Liberty field hockey team at with before,” Dykema said. “I am excited to see where the same time, joining the Barr sisters. Natalie (2012- we can go. Many teams in the BIG EAST are not able 15), Bethany (2013-16) and Serena (2013-16) Barr to practice right now, or they are only able to do so competed for the Lady Flames from 2012-16. in a very limited capacity. It is going to be a really fun and special season.” “When I committed to Liberty, in my wildest dreams I would not have thought that both of my sisters by Paul McCaw would have played with me. When we were in high Liberty Athletics Communications school and played club together, it was so different. When you come to college the demands are different, the workload is different, and the expectations are different,” Dykema stated. “It has been so cool to see them each navigate the offseason and the challenges that have come along. It has bonded our relationship in a new way because we are at a Division I program, and we are facing the same challenges together.” This offseason has provided many unique challenges for the Liberty field hockey team, as the season, typically played in the fall, was postponed to the spring. Despite the unusual circumstances, the Lady Flames have been committed to remembering their purpose. “One big thing that we talk about a lot is remembering our ‘why.’ We want to remind ourselves why we are out there and what we are pursuing,” Dykema said. “It prevents us from getting caught
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The Rimington Trophy Committee adjusted its procedures with consideration to the COVID-19 pandemic, choosing to hold its 2020 watch list until play began. The plan was implemented across all Division I conferences. This year, the committee accepted nominations from all eligible Division I programs with the goal of highlighting as many collegiate centers as possible and showing the outstanding commitment of the nominated student-athletes.
SARGEANT ADDED TO RIMINGTON TROPHY WATCH LIST Center Thomas Sargeant, who recently started his 41st career game for the Flames at Syracuse, is drawing national attention for his consistent play on the offensive line. On Oct. 14, Sargeant was one of several FBS players added to the Rimington Trophy Watch list, an award presented annually to the most outstanding center in NCAA Division I College Football.
Dave Rimington, the award’s namesake, was a consensus first-team All-America center at the University of Nebraska in 1981 and 1982, during which time he became the John Outland Trophy’s only two-time winner as the nation’s finest college interior lineman. For more on the Rimington Trophy and a list of past recipients, visit www.rimingtontrophy.com The Rimington Trophy is a member of the National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA), which encompasses the most prestigious awards in college football. Founded in 1997, the NCFAA and its 25 awards now boast over 800 recipients, dating to 1935. Visit ncfaa.org to learn more about the association. by Liberty Athletics Communications
Since its inception, the 17-year old award has raised over $4.45 million for the Boomer Esiason Foundation, which is committed to finding a cure for cystic fibrosis. Sargeant, a native of Mechanicsville, Va., has started every game at center for the Flames since 2017. After spending his first year redshirting, the center started as a walk-on the next year and has started every game since. The offensive lineman earned a scholarship from Liberty following his redshirt freshman season in December of 2017. Sargeant has been a fixture on the Liberty offensive line through the Flames’ FBS reclassification process, including Liberty’s victory over Georgia Southern in the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl to cap off the Flames’ first full year at the FBS level last December. The former walk-on anchored an offensive line that allowed quarterback Stephen Calvert to finish his career (2016-19) as Liberty’s all-time leader in career passing yards (12,025) and touchdowns (93). Liberty’s offensive line allowed Calvert to post the longest streak in the country among FBS quarterbacks by completing 295 passing attempts without an interception in 2019. The Flames, who posted an 8-5 record in 2019, finished the year ranked No. 21 nationally in passing yards per game (288.9) and No. 32 in total offensive yards per game (439.4).
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OPPONENT SCOREBOARD WESTERN KENTUCKY (1-4, 1-2 C-USA)
FIU (0-2, 0-1 C-USA)
NORTH ALABAMA (0-1, 0-0 BIG SOUTH)
9/12......at Louisville...........................L/21-35 9/19......LIBERTY..................................L/24-30 10/3.......at Middle Tennessee...........W/20-17 10/10....Marshall..................................L/14-38 10/17....at UAB.....................................L/14-37 10/24....at Chattanooga....................4 p.m. 10/31....at BYU.....................................TBA 11/7.......at Florida Atlantic................6 p.m. 11/14....SOUTHERN MISS.................6 p.m. 11/21....FIU............................................2 p.m. 11/28....at Charlotte...........................7 p.m.
9/26......at Liberty..............................L/34-36 10/10....MIDDLE TENNESSEE........L/28-31 10/23....JACKSONVILLE ST............7 p.m. 10/30....MARSHALL..........................7 p.m. 11/7.......at UTEP.................................4 p.m. 11/13....FLORIDA ATLANTIC.........7 p.m. 11/21....Western Kentucky.............2 p.m. 11/30....LOUISIANA TECH..............Noon
10/3.......at Liberty................................L/7-28 10/17....at Jacksonville State...........2 p.m. 11/7.......at Southern Miss..................3 p.m. 11/21....at BYU.....................................TBA
LOUISIANA-MONROE (0-5, 0-2 SUN BELT)
SYRACUSE (1-4, 1-3 ACC)
SOUTHERN MISS (1-3, 1-1 C-USA)
9/12......at Army...................................L/7-37 9/19......TEXAS STATE ......................L/17-38 9/26......UTEP........................................L/6-31 10/3.......GEORGIA SOUTHERN........L/30-35 10/10....at Liberty................................L/7-40 10/24....at South Alabama................6 p.m. 10/31....APPALACHIAN STATE........7 p.m. 11/7.......at Georgia State...................TBA 11/14....at Arkanas State..................TBA 11/21....vs. Louisiana Tech...............4 p.m. 11/28....LOUISIANA............................5 p.m. 12/5.......at Troy.....................................3:30 p.m.
9/12......at North Carolina.................L/6-31 9/19......at Pittsburgh.........................L/10-21 9/26......GEORGIA TECH....................W/37-20 10/10....DUKE ......................................L/24-38 10/17....LIBERTY..................................L/21-38 10/24....at Clemson.............................Noon 10/31....WAKE FOREST.....................TBA 11/7.......BOSTON COLLEGE.............TBA 11/20....at Louisville...........................7 p.m. 11/28....NC State.................................TBA 12/5.......at Notre Dame......................2:30 p.m.
9/3.........SOUTH ALABAMA..............L/21-32 9/19......LOUISIANA TECH................L/30-31 9/26......TULANE..................................L/24-66 10/3.......at North Texas......................W/41-31 10/24....LIBERTY..................................1 p.m. 10/31....vs. Rice...................................3 p.m. 11/7.......NORTH ALABAMA..............3 p.m. 11/14....at Western Kentucky..........6 p.m. 11/21....UTSA.......................................3 p.m. 11/27....at UAB.....................................3:30 p.m.
VIRGINIA TECH (3-1, 3-1 ACC)
WESTERN CAROLINA (0-0, 0-0 SOCON)
NC STATE (4-1, 4-1 ACC)
9/26......N.C. STATE...........................W/45-24 10/3.......at Duke.................................W/38-31 10/10....at North Carolina...............L/45-56 10/17....BOSTON COLLEGE ..........W/40-14 10/24....at Wake Forest...................3:30 p.m. 10/31....at Louisville.........................TBA 11/7.......LIBERTY................................TBA 11/14....MIAMI (FLA.).......................TBA 11/21....Pittsburgh............................TBA 12/5.......CLEMSON............................TBA
11/14....at Liberty........................ 1 p.m. 11/21....at Eastern Kentucky.... 3:30 p.m.
9/19......WAKE FOREST............. W/45-42 9/26......at Virginia Tech............ L/24-45 0/3.........at Pittsburgh................. W/30-29 10/10....at Virginia....................... W/38-21 10/17....DUKE............................... W/31-20 10/24....at North Carolina......... Noon 11/6.......MIAMI (FLA.) ............... 7:30 p.m. 11/14....FLORIDA STATE........... TBA 11/21....LIBERTY.......................... TBA 11/28....at Syracuse.................... TBA 12/5.......GEORGIA TECH............ TBA
COASTAL CAROLINA (4-0, 2-0 SUN BELT) 9/12......at Kansas................................W/38-23 9/19......CAMPBELL............................W/43-21 10/3.......ARKANSAS STATE..............W/52-23 10/14....at Louisiana...........................W/30-27 10/24....GEORGIA SOUTHERN........Noon 10/31....at Georgia State...................TBA 11/7.......SOUTH ALABAMA..............TBA 11/14....at Troy.....................................3:30 p.m. 11/21....APPALACHIAN STATE........TBA 11/28....at Texas State.......................TBA 12/5.......Liberty.....................................TBA
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