Four weeks into the NFL season, and the injury bug is in full affect. But just as head coaches have to adjust their depth chart, so do you. Now is the time to search the waivers for steals. Plenty of quality players, such as Jason Campbell, Fred Davis and Deion Branch are free agents in most leagues and could make […]
Read moreLiberty’s DII hockey team experienced a dominating 12-2 win over the Richmond Royals Friday night. Liberty jumped out to a 5-1 lead in the first period on their way to out shoot the Royals 54-28. The “three-headed monster” of Brad Docksteader, Adam Steen and veteran Greg Jensen led the scoring rout with two goals each. Senior defenseman Drew Rodgers and […]
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The Liberty Flames men’s and women’s cross country teams have started their course for the fall 2011 season. The Flames officially started their season Sept. 2 with an appearance at the Virginia Tech Alumni Invitational and Sept. 17 at the Coastal Carolina Invitational/Big South Preview. […]
Read moreRocco’s defense forced 3 turnovers in RMU rematch he student section at Saturday’s evening football game against Robert Morris University flew a banner welcoming the Colonials to “the Bonfire.” No s’mores, no guitars, no kum-bai-ya. Instead, the Flames torched the Colonials in a resounding 38-7 rout. “It was very important that, coming off the game at NC State, that we […]
Read moreWeek two of the NFL season is all about one word — adjustment. Now, you’ve seen what your team’s productivity looks like, so adjust accordingly. If your starting players had solid opening day performances, run with them again but make sure to not write off any of your players under-performed if the showing was against tough competition. Give your players […]
Read moreLillie Happel claims MVP honors and makes 400th career kill The Liberty University Lady Flames volleyball team added three tallies to the win column over the weekend defeating Rider University, Saint Francis University and California State University Bakersfield at the Liberty Invitational. Against the Rider University Broncos, Liberty hit .428, dominating the match from the onset. Liberty scored first and […]
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4QF does not begin at kickoff, instead it is an all day event for LU students. The sun was rising, the birds were chirping and students were out of their beds before 3 p.m. on a Saturday. It must be gameday. The big headline was the Liberty Flames were victorious over Robert Morris in their […]
Read moreHey Kevin Fogg, would you characterize your speed as “explosive,” or “incendiary?” Cruising 88 yards for a touchdown in less than 12 seconds is one of the two. Danny Rocco pegged Saturday night’s affair with Robert Morris as a payback game for last years’ road loss as well as an opportunity to make a statement to the rest of the […]
Read moreThe puck finally dropped for the Liberty Men’s Hockey season on Friday night, but unfortunately the puck did not fall in their favor. The Flames D1 team lost its season opener against the Liberty Division II team in the Blue vs. White showdown. The game went into overtime as Division II’s Kyle Frey scored the winning goal nearly half way […]
Read moreJennifer Syndor has her squads hoping for Nationals The toe-touching’, power punching’ cheerleaders of Liberty University are saying bring it on. They’re ready to dominate this season and want another shot at the UCA Nationals at Disney World in Orlando, Fla. “Last year we were one spot away from getting a partial spot, paid bid, and would not have to […]
Read moreFor the Hoglunds, making an impact starts with children While his players were settling into their first week of classes, Liberty paintball coach Todd Hoglund and his wife, Leslie, were on the other side of the world, preparing to bring home their second adopted child with Down syndrome. A year and a half ago, the Hoglunds were watching the devastation […]
Read moreFor Achilles, it was his heel. For Samson, it was Delilah. For Danny Rocco and the Flames Saturday night in Raleigh, it was a deadly rash of turnover-itis that killed drives, momentum and ultimately, the chance for a win. “(We had) way too many mistakes, way too many miscues,” Rocco said afterwards. […]
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The Lady Flames volleyball team continued their non-league schedule Wednesday afternoon, taking on the 16th ranked University of Oregon Ducks in […]
Read moreColossal nose-tackle Asa Chapman was not on the team bus when the Flames pulled out of Lynchburg headed for Raleigh, N.C. The news broke Tuesday morning that Chapman was […]
Read moreAfter an eight month layover, it’s back. The hits. The Plexiglas. The clutch goals and the nail biting victories. The wait is over as Division I men’s hockey returns to Liberty Mountain for the fall 2011 season. Head coach Kirk Handy expressed how excited he is about the upcoming season […]
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