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L I B E R T Y F L A M E S

94 2007 Liberty Flames Football


Game 1

TUSCULUMSept. 1, 2007 (7 p.m.)

Lynchburg, Va. • Williams Stadium (12,000)

SPORTS INFORMATIONSID: Dom DonnellyOffice Phone: (423) 636-7326Cell Phone: (423) 341-0091Fax Number: (423) 636-7370Email Address: [email protected] Address: 60 Shiloh Road

Greeneville, TN 37743Website Address: www.tusculumpioneers.comPress Box Phone: (423) 636-7344

COACHING INFORMATIONHead Coach: Frankie DeBusk (Furman, ’91)Record at School: 53-43 (Nine years)Career Record: 53-43 (Nine years)Office Phone: (423) 636-7302Best Time to Reach Coach: MorningsAssistant Coaches:Lance Royal . . . . . . . . .Defensive Coordinator/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LinebackersMarc Kolb . . . . . . . . . . .Offensive CoordinatorDon Dover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offensive LineKevin Weston . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive LineCaleb Slover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running BacksPete Golding . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive BacksChris Lenker . . . . . . . . . .Head Athletic Trainer

Series ResultsOverall Record: First MeetingRecord at Home: First MeetingRecord on Road: First MeetingRecord under Rocco: First MeetingCurrent Streak: First Meeting

PLAYER & TEAM INFORMATION2006 Record: 6-5Conference Record/Finish: 3-4/T-5thOffensive Formation: SpreadDefensive Formation: Eight-Man FrontLettermen Returning/Lost: 46/28Starters Returning/Lost: 17/11Offensive/Defensive Starters Returning: 5/8Offensive Starters Returning: Jamichael Caldwell(WR), Manuel Dickson (OL), Patrick King (RB),Matt Lawrie (OL), Corey Russell (QB)Defensive Starters Returning: Pharis Baldwin (DB),Rynel Butler (DL), Scott Harris (LB), OctaviusLove (DB), Antrez McDaniel (DB), Adrian Samples(DL), Justin Scott (LB), Jeremy Thompson (DB)

TOP RETURNING PLAYER STATSRushing Att. Yards Avg. TD Avg./GPatrick King 140 612 4.4 2 61.2Corey Russell 89 239 2.7 2 23.9

Passing Comp-Att-Int Pct. Yards TD Avg.GCorey Russell 135-252-9 53.2 1575 15 157.5

Receiving No. Yards Avg. TD Avg./GJamichael Caldwell 43 647 15.0 7 64.7Patrick King 14 63 4.5 0 6.3

Defense UT AT TT TFL SackJustin Scott 20 34 54 12.0-24 3.0-4Jeremy Thompson 26 17 43 7.0-27 2.0-15Antrez McDaniel 15 26 41 4.0-10 1.0-6Adrian Samples 9 26 35 12.0-28 5.0-17Pharis Baldwin 22 12 34 1.0-2 --

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Greeneville, Tenn.

Enrollment: 2,300Founded: 1794

Nickname: PioneersColors: Orange and Black

Conference: South AtlanticStadium: Pioneer Field (3,500)

Surface: Bermuda President: TBA

Athletic Director: Ed HoffmeyerOffice Phone: (423) 636-7323

2006 RESULTS (6-5, 3-4 SAC)8/24 BETHEL W/ 17-109/9 NORTH ALABAMA L/ 10-229/16 at St. Paul’s W/ 28-09/23 at Brevard W/ 33-09/30 at Wingate L/ 3-2110/7 at Lenoir-Rhyne W/ 17-1010/14 PRESBYTERIAN L/ 21-3010/21 at Catawba W/ 21-2010/28 NEWBERRY L/ 23-2711/4 at Mars Hill W/ 24-1711/11 CARSON-NEWMAN L/ 3-23

This contest:• Marks the first-ever meeting between the twoteams and the first between the two head coaches.• Pits two juxtaposing power units against one anoth-er, as Liberty rushed for over 2,000 yards and 23touchdowns and Tusculum posted the second-rankedDivision II rushing defense, allowing an average of 56yards per game in 2006.• Makes Tusculum the eighth team Liberty hasplayed against current members of the South AtlanticConference. The Flames have posted a combined 12-17-1 record against the membership with gamesagainst Carson-Newman (1-3), Catawba (3-2), Lenoir-Rhyne (2-4), Mars Hill (2-4-1), Newberry (1-1),Presbyterian (1-3) and Wingate (2-0).• Accounts for the fourth-straight year Liberty hasopened the season against a non-Division I opponent.

2007 SCHEDULE8/25 at Charleston (W.Va.) 1 p.m.9/1 at Liberty 7 p.m.9/8 at North Alabama 7 p.m.9/15 ST. PAUL’S 1:30 p.m.9/29 WINGATE 1:30 p.m.10/6 LENOIR-RHYNE 1:30 p.m.10/13 at Brevard 7 p.m.10/20 CATAWBA 1:30 p.m.10/27 at Newberry 7 p.m.11/3 MARS HILL 1:30 p.m.11/10 at Carson-Newman TBA

Pioneer Field (3,500)

Frankie DeBusk Corey Russell Adrian Samples

Game 2


SHIPPENSBURGSept. 8, 2007 (7 p.m.)


SPORTS INFORMATIONSID: Jason EichelbergerOffice Phone: (717) 477-1201Cell Phone: (717) 496-1884Fax Number: (717) 477-1253Email Address: [email protected] Address: 1871 Old Main Drive (OM 302)

Shippensburg, PA 17257Website Address: www.raiders.ship.eduPress Box Phone: (717) 477-1391

COACHING INFORMATIONHead Coach: Rocky Rees (West Chester, ‘71)Record at School: 102-86-1 (17 years)Career Record: 138-101-2 (22 years)Office Phone: (717) 477-1758Best Time to Reach Coach: Contact SIDAssistant Coaches:Mark Maciejewski . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Coach/SecondaryPete Lee .Offensive Coordinator/Offensive LineMike Burket Defensive Coordinator/LinebackersJ.C. Morgan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running BacksChance Powell . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wide ReceiversFrank Duffy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive LineRick Henshaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tight EndsJohn Wetzel . . . . . . . . . . . .Volunteer Assistant


PLAYER & TEAM INFORMATION2006 Record: 5-6Conference Record/Finish: 3-3/T-4th, WestOffensive Formation: Wing-TDefensive Formation: 4-3 MultipleLettermen Returning/Lost: 28/18Starters Returning/Lost: 16/9Offensive/Defensive Starters Returning: 6/7Offensive Starters Returning: Aaron Dykes (FB), MattOlecki (OL), Thomas Rainey (OL), David Richards(RB), Kerry Robbins (OL), Scott Sacco (OL)Defensive Starters Returning: Jonathan Aldridge(DB), Micheal Apgar (DL), Josh Emberg (DL),Reggie Farrior (DB), Jason Groller (DL), BillMorrison (LB), Jaron Nalewak (LB)

TOP RETURNING PLAYER STATSRushing Att. Yards Avg. TD Avg./GAaron Dykes 139 514 3.7 6 51.4David Richards 72 420 5.8 2 38.2

Passing Comp-Att-Int Pct. Yards TD Avg.GGabe Maiocco 63-161-5 39.1 861 8 78.3Chad DiFebbo 3-10-1 30.0 68 1 17.0

Receiving No. Yards Avg. TD Avg./GHoward Chavous 26 303 11.7 0 27.5Tim Devanney 15 193 12.9 2 17.5David Richards 13 152 11.7 0 13.86.3

Defense UT AT TT TFL SackJaron Nalewak 53 25 78 19.0-77 7.5-47Bill Morrison 29 43 72 8.0-28 2.0-17Jonathan Aldridge 38 30 68 0.5-1 --

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Shippensburg, Pa.


Nickname: Red RaidersColors: Red and Blue

Conference: Pennsylavania State Athletic (Western Division)

Stadium: Seth Grove Stadium (7,700)Surface: Natural Grass

President: Dr. William N. Ruud Athletic Director: Dr. Roberta Page

Office Phone: (717) 477-1711

2006 RESULTS (5-6, 3-3 PSAC)9/2 SHEPHERD L/ 0-149/9 at Mansfield W/ 35-09/16 KUTZTOWN W/ 42-279/23 at West Chester L/ 0-249/30 BLOOMSBURG L/ 14-3510/7 at Slippery Rock W/ 28-2110/14 at Lock Haven W/ 20-17 (OT)10/21 INDIANA (Pa.) L/ 16-2010/28 CALIFORNIA (Pa.) L/ 20-3511/4 at Edinboro L/ 30-5411/11 CLARION W/ 35-10

This contest:• Marks Liberty’s second of three first-time oppo-nents on the 2007 schedule.• Matches up two well-honored squads in 2006, asLiberty placed 14 players on the Big South all-confer-ence teams, followed closely by the Red Raiders, whohad 12 honorees on the Pennsylvania State AthleticConference (PSAC) all-league teams.• Could be a big showing by both squads’ specialteams units. Shippensburg’s Howard Chavous rankedsixth among all Division II kickoff returners in 2006.As a team, Liberty ranked third nationally last year inkickoff return average and was the only team in thenation to return three kickoffs for a touchdown.• Will give Liberty its fourth opponent among currentmembers of the PSAC, with Liberty having posted a7-2 record in previous match-ups with the league.

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Seth Grove Stadium (7,700)

Rocky Rees Aaron Dykes Bill Morrison

2007 SCHEDULE9/1 at Shepherd 1 p.m.9/8 at Liberty 7 p.m.9/15 at Kutztown 3 p.m.9/22 WEST CHESTER 3 p.m.9/29 EDINBORO 1 p.m.10/6 at Clarion 2 p.m.10/13 at Millersville 1 p.m.10/20 SLIPPERY ROCK 1 p.m.10/27 LOCK HAVEN 1 p.m.11/3 at Indiana (Pa.) 1 p.m.11/10 at California (Pa.) TBA

Game 3


WILLIAM & MARYSept. 15, 2007 (7 p.m.)

Williamsburg, Va. • Walter J. Zable Stadium at Cary Field (12,259)

SPORTS INFORMATIONSID: Pete ClawsonOffice Phone: (757) 221-3369Fax Number: (757) 221-3412Email Address: [email protected] Address: 751 Ukrop Way

Williamsburg, VA 23187Website Address: www.TribeAthletics.comPress Box Phone: (757) 221-3414

COACHING INFORMATIONHead Coach: Jimmye Laycock (W&M ’70)Record at School: 178-127-2 (27 years)Career Record: 178-127-2 (27 years)Office Phone: (757) 221-3337Best Time to Reach Coach: MorningsAssistant Coaches:Zbig Kepa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offensive Coordinator/Wide ReceiversBob Solderitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line

Bob Shoop . .Defensive Coordinator/SecondaryTrevor Andrews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Recruiting Coordinator/Defensive LineSteven Jerry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running BacksScott Boone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LinebackersTrey Henderson . . . . . . . . .Defensive AssistantBrendan Nugent . . . . . . . . .Offensive AssistantJohn Sauer . .Speed, Strength and Conditioning

Series ResultsOverall Record: W&M leads, 3-0Record at Home: W&M leads 2-0Record on Road: W&M leads 1-0Record under Rocco: W&M leads 1-0Current Streak: W&M, W3

PLAYER & TEAM INFORMATION2006 Record: 3-8Conference Record/Finish: 1-7/6th, A-10 Southern DivisionOffensive Formation: Pro-StyleDefensive Formation: Multiple 4-3Lettermen Returning/Lost: 22/12Starters Returning/Lost: 13/10Offensive/Defensive Starters Returning: 9/5Offensive Starters Returning: R.J. Archer (WR), BrentCochran (OL), Luke Hiteshew (OL), Joe Nocholas(WR), Justin Oliver (OL), Matt Otey (RB), JakePhillips (QB), Mike Potts, (QB), Brad Stewart (OL)Defensive Starters Returning: David Caldwell (DB),Derek Cox (DB), C.J. Herbert (DL), MichaelPigram (LB), Adrian Tracy (DL)

TOP RETURNING PLAYER STATSRushing Att. Yards Avg. TD Avg./GDeBrian Holmes 44 242 5.1 1 20.5Jake Phillips 51 184 1.3 1 9.6

Passing Comp-Att-Int Pct. Yards TD Avg.GMike Potts 124-216-7 57.4 1559 10 173.2Jake Phillips 70-141-3 49.6 763 5 109.0

Receiving No. Yards Avg. TD Avg./GJoe Nicholas 41 597 14.6 8 54.3R.J. Archer 30 489 16.3 0 44.5

Defense UT AT TT TFL SackAdrian Tracy 28 42 75 15.5-68 6.0-41Michael Pigram 38 31 69 4.5-10 -Derek Cox 41 18 59 0.5-2 -David Caldwell 18 19 37 - -

Year-By-Year Results10/4/04 L 17-37 Lynchburg, Va.9/24/05 L 0-56 Williamsburg, Va.10/14/06 L 13-14 Lynchburg, Va.

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Williamsburg, Va.


Nickname: TribeColors: Green, Gold, and Silver

Conference: Colonial Athletic AssociationStadium: Walter J. Zable Stadium at Cary Field

(12,259)Surface: FieldTurf

President: Gene R. Nichol Athletic Director: Terry Driscoll Office Phone: (757) 221-3344

2006 RESULTS (3-8, 1-7 A-10)9/2 at Maryland L/ 14-279/16 MAINE L/ 17-209/23 VMI W/ 38-69/30 HOFSTRA L/ 14-1610/7 at Massachusetts L/ 7-4810/14 at Liberty W/ 14-1310/21 at James Madison L/ 17-3110/28 VILLANOVA L/ 31-3511/4 at Towson W/ 29-2811/11 at Delaware L/ 14-2811/18 RICHMOND L/ 14-31

This contest:• Marks the fourth-straight year the twoCommonwealth teams have squared off on the grid-iron, with the Tribe holding a 3-0 series advantage.• Accounts for the second time Liberty has playedfootball at Walter J. Zable Stadium at Cary Field inWilliamsburg, Va. A more seasoned Liberty squadhopes to have a better showing than its 2005 coun-terpart. The Tribe blanked the Flames, 56-0, on Sept.24, that season.• Continues Liberty’s long-standing tradition with fivemore of the new CAA football schools, as the Flameshave also faced Hofstra (1-7), James Madison (5-9),Maine (0-1), Towson (6-5) and Villanova (1-3) in previ-ous years.

2007 SCHEDULE8/30 DELAWARE 7:30 p.m.9/8 at VMI TBA9/15 LIBERTY 7 p.m.9/22 at Virginia Tech TBA9/29 TOWSON 1 p.m.10/6 at Villanova TBA10/13 at Maine 3 p.m.10/27 MASSACHUSETTS 1 p.m.11/3 at Hofstra 1 p.m.11/10 JAMES MADISON 7 p.m.11/17 at Richmond Noon


Walter J. Zable Stadium at Cary Field (12,259)

Jimmye Laycock Joe Nocholas Derek Cox

Game 4


ELONSept. 22, 2007 (1:30 p.m.)

Elon, N.C. • Rhodes Stadium (11,250)

SPORTS INFORMATIONSID: Matt EvistonOffice Phone: (336) 278-6711Email Address: [email protected] Address: www.elon.edu/athleticsStreet Address: Campus Box 2500

Elon, NC 27244Press Box Phone: (336) 278-6777

COACHING INFORMATIONHead Coach: Pete Lembo (Georgetown ’92)Record at School: 5-6 (One year)Career Record: 49-20 (Six years)Office Phone: (336) 278-6721Best Time to Reach Coach: Contact SIDAssistant Coaches:Warren Ruggiero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Coordinator/Quarterbacks

Jay Bateman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive Coordinator/LinebackersScott Browne . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running BacksRich Skrosky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offensive LineRicky Perez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wide ReceiversShane Burnham . . . . . . . . . . . .Special Teams . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Coordinator/Defensive EndsMarc Yellock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive LineBrian Newberry . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive BacksMitch Rippy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .KickersMike Nall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Punters Aaron Walker . . . . . . . .Strength & Conditioning

Series ResultsOverall Record: Elon leads, 7-3Record at Home: Elon leads, 3-2Record on Road: Elon leads, 4-1In Big South Games: Elon leads, 1-0Record under Rocco: First MeetingCurrent Streak: Liberty, W1

PLAYER & TEAM INFORMATION2006 Record: 5-6Conference Record/Finish: 2-5/T-5thOffensive Formation: MultipleDefensive Formation: 4-3Lettermen Returning/Lost: 32/22Starters Returning/Lost: 13/9Offensive/Defensive Starters Returning: 6/8Offensive Starters Returning: Tim Applegate (FB),David Harrison (OL), Terell Hudgins (WR),Michael Mayers (WR), Charles Porterfield (OL),Chris Werden (OL)Defensive Starters Returning: Chris Bland (DB),Daronce Daniels (LB), Tim Happer (DL), EricLudwig (DL), Zach McAlister (LB), Irvin Raglin(DB), Karlos Sullivan (DB), Corey Weaver (LB)

TOP RETURNING PLAYER STATSRushing Att. Yards Avg. TD Avg./GT.J. Clegg 63 226 3.4 2 21.2Michael Mayers 20 150 6.6 1 11.9

Passing Comp-Att-Int Pct. Yards TD Avg.GBo Williamson 3-3-0 1.000 78 1 7.2Terrell Hudgins 3-3-0 1.000 42 1 4.2

Receiving No. Yards Avg. TD Avg./GTerrell Hudgins 69 1027 14.9 8 102.7Michael Mayers 73 866 11.9 3 78.7T.J. Clegg 22 182 8.3 2 18.2

Defense UT AT TT TFL SackCorey Weaver 42 51 93 4.0-18 1.5-13Chris Bland 29 27 56 6.5-19 -Daronce Daniels 28 26 54 3.5-38 2.5-36

Year-By-Year Results9/18/76 L 14-59 Burlington, N.C.9/17/77 L 14-38 Lynchburg, Va.11/15/86 L 23-33 Lynchburg, Va.10/8/88 W 42-14 Burlington, N.C.10/4/97 W 41-9 Lynchburg, Va.10/31/98 L 14-36 Elon, N.C.11/6/99 L 14-38 Lynchburg, Va.11/4/00 L 17-24 Elon, N.C.11/9/02 L 35-56 * Elon, N.C.11/20/04 W 27-17 Lynchburg, Va.* - Big South Conference game

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Elon, N.C.


Nickname: PhoenixColors: Maroon and Gold

Conference: SouthernStadium: Rhodes Stadium (11,250)

Surface: Natural GrassPresident: Dr. Leo Lambert

Athletic Director: Dave Blank Office Phone: (336) 278-6800

2006 RESULTS (5-6, 2-5 Southern)9/2 at Coastal Carolina W/ 23-209/9 TOWSON L/ 17-249/16 PRESBYTERIAN W/ 28-09/30 at Appalachian State L/ 21-4510/7 WESTERN CAROLINA W/ 37-1910/14 at Georgia Southern L/ 21-2810/21 WOFFORD L/ 21-3510/28 at Chattanooga W/ 20-1711/4 FURMAN L/ 13-2411/11 at North Carolina A&T W/ 45-011/18 THE CITADEL L/ 7-44

This contest:• Renews an old rivalry for the Flames. The Phoenixwas one of the four original members who helpedkick off competition in the Big South Conference dur-ing the 2002 season.• Will be the 11th time Liberty and Elon have met onthe football field, with the Phoenix holding a 7-3edge.• Could showcase two contrasting styles of offense.Liberty rushed for 2,023 yards and 23 touchdowns in2006, ranking 19th in the nation in rushing yards pergame, while Elon threw for 2,707 yards and 18 touch-downs to rank 13th nationally in passing offense.• Gives Liberty a game against a SouthernConference opponent for the 15th-straight season.


Rhodes Stadium (11,250)

2007 SCHEDULE9/1 at South Florida TBA9/8 WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN 6:00 p.m.9/22 LIBERTY 1:30 p.m.9/29 APPALACHIAN STATE 1:30 p.m.10/6 at Western Carolina 6:00 p.m.10/13 GEORGIA SOUTHERN 3:00 p.m.10/20 at Wofford 1:30 p.m.10/27 CHATTANOOGA 1:30 p.m.11/3 at Furman 2:00 p.m.11/10 at The Citadel 1:00 p.m.11/17 STONY BROOK 3:30 p.m.

Pete Lembo Terell Hudgins Corey Weaver

Game 5


ST. FRANCISSept. 29, 2007 (7 p.m.)


SPORTS INFORMATIONSID: Bob VolkertOffice Phone: (814) 472-3128Cell Phone: (814) 330-6281Fax Number: (814) 472-3145Email Address: [email protected] Address: 301 Stokes Center #145

Loretto, PA 15940Website Address: www.francis.edu

COACHING INFORMATIONHead Coach: Dave Opfar (Penn State ’83)Record at School: 12-41 (Five years)Career Record: 12-41 (Five years)Office Phone: (814) 472-3285Best Time to Reach Coach: Through SIDAssistant Coaches:Darnel Richardson . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Head . . . . . . . . . . . . .Coach/Defensive Coordinator

Kevin Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offensive . . . . . . .Coordinator/Quarterbacks/Tight EndsA.J. Anderson . . . . . . . . . .Outside LinebackersMichael Bowman . . . . . . . . . . . . .CornerbacksMichael Craig . . . . . . . . . . .Inside LinebackersRick Magulick . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running BacksBrandon Nee . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive LineJay Roberts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SafetiesRalph DelSardo . . . . . . . . .Volunteer Assistant


PLAYER & TEAM INFORMATION2006 Record: 3-8Conference Record/Finish: 2-5/6th, NECOffensive Formation: Multiple IDefensive Formation: 3-4Lettermen Returning/Lost: 29/21Starters Returning/Lost: 11/13Offensive/Defensive Starters Returning: 4/7Offensive Starters Returning: Brandon Bishop (TE),Antoine Rivera (WR), Alexander Szoke-Benton(OL)Defensive Starters Returning: Andrew Ardestani(DB), Louis Beninato (LB), Antawn Coleman (DB),Marcus Hutton (LB), Terrance Long (DB), FehiSevelo (LB), Christian Shannon (LB)

TOP RETURNING PLAYER STATSRushing Att. Yards Avg. TD Avg./GAnthony Richards 66 481 6.9 2 41.4Greg Jenkins 10 67 6.1 0 12.2

Passing Comp-Att-Int Pct. Yards TD Avg.GGeorge Little 4-5-1 80.0 60 1 6.7

Receiving No. Yards Avg. TD Avg./GAntoine Rivera 21 360 17.1 4 32.7Lemar Williams 9 138 15.3 1 17.2Anthony Richards 5 38 7.6 0 3.5

Defense UT AT TT TFL SackAndrew Ardestani 35 47 82 5.0-14 -Fehi Sevelo 17 49 66 9.0-41 5.0-23Louis Beninato 17 21 38 7.0-35 3.0-21Marcus Hutton 16 21 37 4.0-18 -

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Loretto, Pa.


Nickname: Red FlashColors: Red and WhiteConference: Northeast

Stadium: DeGol Field (3,450)Surface: Sportexe Artificial Turf

President: Rev. Gabriel Zeis, T.O.R.Athletic Director: Bob KrimmelOffice Phone: (814) 472-3276

2006 RESULTS (3-8, 2-5 NEC)9/2 SAINT PETER’S W/ 38-39/9 at Delaware State L/ 28-639/16 at Duquesne L/ 10-419/23 LaSALLE L/ 21-249/30 ROBERT MORRIS L/ 13-4510/7 at Central Connecticut L/ 21-6210/14 STONY BROOK L/ 20-3010/21 at Albany L/ 0-4810/28 SACRED HEART W/ 21-1411/4 at Monmouth L/ 20-5411/11 WAGNER W/ 35-14

This contest:• Marks the Flames’ 100th game at WilliamsStadium. Liberty has posted a 60-plus percent win-ning percentage since the on-campus facility openedin 1989.• Breaks up a stretch of games where Liberty playsfour out of five games away from Williams Stadium.• Places on display similar offensive styles as Libertyranked 19th nationally in rushing yardage a seasonago. The Red Flash followed by running for 1,865yards and 15 touchdowns, ranking 33rd in the coun-try in yards gained on the ground.• With the Red Flash will be the first time Liberty hasever faced a current member of the NortheastConference.

2007 SCHEDULE9/1 SAINT PETER’S 1 p.m.9/8 MOREHEAD STATE 1 p.m.9/15 at Robert Morris 1 p.m.9/29 at Liberty 7 p.m.10/6 CENTRAL CONNECTICUT 1 p.m.10/13 DUQUESNE 1 p.m.10/20 ALBANY 1 p.m.10/27 at Sacred Heart 1 p.m.11/3 MONMOUTH 1 p.m.11/10 at Wagner 1 p.m.11/17 at LaSalle 1 p.m.


DeGol Field (3,450)

Dave Opfar Antoine Rivera Fehi Sevelo

Game 6


TOLEDOOct. 6, 2007 (7 p.m.)

Toledo, Ohio • Glass Bowl (26,248)

SPORTS INFORMATIONSID: Paul HelgrenOffice Phone: (419) 530-4918Fax Number: (419) 530-4930Email Address: [email protected] Address: 2801 W. Bancroft St.

Toledo, OH 43606Website Address: www.utrockets.comPress Box Phone: (419) 530-3732

COACHING INFORMATIONHead Coach: Tom Amstutz (Toledo ’77)Record at School: 50-25 (Six years)Career Record: 50-25 (Six years)Office Phone: (419) 530-3500Best Time to Reach Coach: Contact SIDAssistant Coaches:Tim Rose . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive CoordinatorJohn Shannon . . . . . . . .Offensive CoordinatorAndy Boyd . . . . . . . . . . . .Outside LinebackersStanley Clayton . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offensive LineDoug Downing . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running BacksChris Hedden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tight EndsMark Rhea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive LineSteve Murray . . . . . .Strength and Conditioning

Series ResultsOverall Record: Toledo leads, 2-0Record at Home: Tied, 0-0Record on Road: Toledo leads 2-0Record under Rocco: First MeetingCurrent Streak: Toledo, W2

PLAYER & TEAM INFORMATION2006 Record: 5-7Conference Record/Finish: 3-5/5th, West DivisionOffensive Formation: SpreadDefensive Formation: 3-4Lettermen Returning/Lost: 46/20Starters Returning/Lost: 18/6Offensive/Defensive Starters Returning: 8/8Offensive Starters Returning: Jared Dewalt (OL),John Greco (OL), Chris Hopkins (TE), Nick Moore(WR), Aaron Opelt (QB), Jalen Parmele (RB),David Perkins (OL), David Washington (WR)Defensive Starters Returning: Barry Church (FS),Archie Donald (LB), Bernard Faithful (DL), KeithForestal (LB), Greg Hay (LB), Tyrrell Herbert (FS),Nigel Morris (DB), Sean Williamson (DL)

TOP RETURNING PLAYER STATSRushing Att. Yards Avg. TD Avg./GJalen Parmele 207 1170 5.5 8 94.2Richard Davis 87 308 3.2 3 23.5

Passing Comp-Att-Int Pct. Yards TD Avg.GClint Cochran 169-96-4 56.8 960 6 137.1Aaron Opelt 188-102-5 54.3 875 6 97.2

Receiving No. Yards Avg. TD Avg./GChris Hopkins 54 565 10.5 7 47.1Nick Moore 20 200 10.0 0 20.0Jalen Parmele 16 128 8.0 0 10.7

Defense UT AT TT TFL SackTyrrell Herbert 42 32 74 - -Barry Church 40 31 71 9.0-16 1.0-3Greg Hay 36 30 66 11.0-31 4.0-18

Year-By-Year Results9/17/94 L 37-47 Toledo, Ohio9/9/03 L 3-49 Toledo, Ohio

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Toledo, Ohio


Nickname: RocketsColors: Midnight Blue and Gold

Conference: Mid-American (West Division)Stadium: Glass Bowl (26,248)

Surface: NeXturfPresident: Dr. Lloyd Jacobs

Athletic Director: Michael O’Brien Office Phone: (419) 530-4987

2006 RESULTS (5-7, 3-5 MAC)8/31 at Iowa State L/ 43-45 (2 OT)9/9 at Western Michigan L/ 10-319/15 KANSAS W/ 37-31 (2 OT)9/23 McNEESE STATE W/ 41-79/30 at Pittsburgh L/ 3-4510/7 CENTRAL MICHIGAN L/ 20-4210/14 at Kent State L/ 14-4010/21 at Eastern Michigan L/ 13-1710/28 AKRON W/ 35-2011/7 at Northern Illinois W/ 17-1311/14 BALL STATE L/ 17-2011/21 BOWLING GREEN W/ 31-21

This contest:• Continues the Flames’ string of games againstNCAA Football Bowl Subdivision teams (FBS - previ-ously I-A). Liberty has now squared off against a FBSteam in each of the previous eight seasons.• Extends Liberty’s long-standing run against currentmembers of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) withLiberty having posted a 2-4 record against theleague’s current membership. • Rekindles the memories of Liberty’s only victoryover a FBS program. Liberty downed MAC memberEastern Michigan, 25-24, on October 14, 1989, inYpsilanti, Mich.


Glass Bowl (26,248)

Tom Amstutz John Greco Jalen Parmele

2007 SCHEDULE9/1 PURDUE 7 p.m.9/8 at Central Michigan TBA9/15 at Kansas TBA9/22 IOWA STATE 7 p.m.9/29 WESTERN MICHIGAN 7 p.m.10/6 LIBERTY 7 p.m.10/13 at Buffalo TBA10/20 OHIO TBA10/27 NORTHERN ILLINOIS 7 p.m.11/3 EASTERN MICHIGAN 7 p.m.11/13 at Ball State 7:30 p.m.11/23 at Bowling Green 2:30 p.m.

Game 7


CHARLESTON SOUTHERNOct. 20, 2007 (1:30 p.m.)

Charleston, S.C. • CSU Stadium (4,000)

SPORTS INFORMATIONSID: Blake FreelandOffice Phone: (843) 863-7687Home Phone: (843) 729-0483Fax Number: (843) 863-7676Email Address: [email protected] Address: www.csusports.comStreet Address: P.O. Box 118087

Charleston, SC 29423Press Box Phone: (843) 863-7661

COACHING INFORMATIONHead Coach: Jay Mills (Western Washington ’84)Record at School: 22-22 (Four years)Career Record: 25-43 (Seven years)Office Phone: (843) 863-7119Best Time to Reach Coach: Through SIDAssistant Coaches:Darrell Perkins . . . . . . . .Defensive CoordinatorJamie Chadwell . . . . . . . . . . .Wide Receivers/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Recruiting Coordinator

Chuck Kelly . . . . . . . . .Offensive Coordinator/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offensive Line

Marcus Gladden . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive BacksMickey Mays . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive Line

Series ResultsOverall Record: Liberty leads, 12-2Record at Home: Liberty leads, 7-1Record on Road: Liberty leads, 5-1In Big South Games: Liberty leads, 4-1Record under Rocco: Liberty leads, 1-0Current Streak: Liberty, W1

PLAYER & TEAM INFORMATION2006 Record: 9-2Conference Record/Finish: 2-2/T-2ndOffensive Formation: Multiple; One BackDefensive Formation: Multiple ProLettermen Returning/Lost: 38/16Starters Returning/Lost: 19/9Offensive/Defensive Starters Returning: 7/9Offensive Starters Returning: Alex Bragg (OL), ClaytonCoffman (TE), Kenny Harper (RB), Matt Hoisington(OL), Jordan Lancaster (OL), Markus Murry (WR),J.W. Myers (OL)Defensive Starters Returning: Jon Carmon (DB), C.J.Hirschman (S), Dennis Justiniani (DL), Jonna Lee(LB), David Misher (DB), Josh Mitchell (LB),Stonewall Randolph (DL), Okeba Rollinson (DB),Jada Ross (LB)

TOP RETURNING PLAYER STATSRushing Att. Yards Avg. TD Avg./GKenny Harper 100 429 4.2 5 37.9Alexius Ferguson 15 79 4.9 0 12.3

Passing Comp-Att-Int Pct. Yards TD Avg.GEli Byrd 8-13-1 61.5 71 1 23.7Sidney Bryant 6-10-0 60.0 67 1 16.8

Receiving No. Yards Avg. TD Avg./GMarkus Murry 31 460 14.8 3 51.1Kenny Harper 26 205 7.9 1 18.6Clayton Coffman 8 138 17.2 0 11.5

Defense UT AT TT TFL SackJada Ross 51 76 127 11.0-28 2.0-10Jonna Lee 27 53 80 8.0-33 1.5-19Josh Mitchell 22 53 75 6.5-15 1.5-6

Year-By-Year Results10/30/93 W 42-6 Lynchburg, Va.11/19/94 W 59-27 Lynchburg, Va.10/28/95 W 19-15 Charleston, S.C.10/26/96 W 37-7 Lynchburg, Va.10/25/97 W 48-14 Charleston, S.C.10/3/98 W 28-21 ! Lynchburg, Va.10/23/99 W 34-14 Charleston, S.C.11/11/00 L 0-25 Lynchburg, Va.11/10/01 W 45-31 Charleston, S.C.10/19/02 W 31-17 * Lynchburg, Va.11/1/03 W 17-6 * Charleston, S.C.10/30/04 W 34-6 * Lynchburg, Va.11/12/05 L 30-31 * Charleston, S.C.11/11/06 W 34-20 * Lynchburg, Va.* - Big South Conference game! - Overtime Game

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Charleston, S.C.


Nickname: BuccaneersColors: Blue and GoldConference: Big South

Stadium: CSU Stadium (4,000)Surface: Natural Grass

President: Dr. Jairy C. Hunter, Jr.Athletic Director: Hank Small

Office Phone: (843) 863-7678

2006 RESULTS (9-2, 2-2 Big South)9/2 at Presbyterian W/ 21-139/9 at The Citadel W/ 38-35 (OT)9/16 WINGATE W/ 20-179/30 NORTH GREENVILLE W/ 20-1010/7 at Savannah State W/ 38-1310/14 EDWARD WATERS W/ 47-010/21 VMI W/ 27-2210/28 GEORGETOWN W/ 24-1011/4 GARDNER-WEBB W/ 28-1411/11 at Liberty L/ 20-3411/18 at Coastal Carolina L/ 17-31

This contest:• Kicks off the Flames’ sixth year of football competi-tion in the Big South Conference. • Accounts for the 15th-straight season Liberty hasfaced Charleston Southern on the gridiron, extendingthe longest-such streak in program history against asingle opponent.• Makes Charleston Southern the most frequentlyplayed opponent in Liberty history, surpassingDelaware State and James Madison, who the Flameshave faced 14 times, apiece.• Brings back fond memories from last year, whenLiberty’s 34-20 victory over No. 24 CharlestonSouthern represented the Flames’ first win over anationally-ranked team since 1997.

2007 SCHEDULE9/1 at The Citadel 2 p.m.9/8 at Wofford 7 p.m.9/15 JOHNSON C. SMITH 1:30 p.m.9/22 at Hawai’i Midnight9/29 at North Greenville 7 p.m.10/6 SAVANNAH STATE 1:30 p.m.10/20 LIBERTY 1:30 p.m.10/27 at Gardner-Webb TBA11/3 at VMI TBA11/10 PRESBYTERIAN 1:30 p.m.11/17 COASTAL CAROLINA 1:30 p.m.


CSU Stadium (4,000)

Jay Mills Rick Howell Jada Ross

Game 8


PRESBYTERIANOct. 27, 2007 (1 p.m.)


SPORTS INFORMATIONSID: Brian HandOffice Phone: (864) 833-8252Home Phone: (864) 906-5830Fax Number: (864) 833-8323Email Address: [email protected] Address: 105 Ashland Ave.

Clinton, SC 29325Website Address: www.gobluehose.comPress Box Phones: (864) 833-8330

COACHING INFORMATIONHead Coach: Bobby Bentley (Presbyterian ’90)Record at School: First SeasonCareer Record: First SeasonOffice Phone: (864) 833-8247Best Time to Reach Coach: Contact SIDAssistant Coaches:Julius Dixon . . . . . . . . . .Defensive CoordinatorPhil Magdic . . . . . . . . .Assistant Head Coach/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LinebackersReuben Wright . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive LineDeke Herrin . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive BacksDavid Crane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running BacksJeff Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wide ReceiversScott Frazier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offensive LineZach Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tight EndsErick Cash . . .Speed and Strength CoordinatorShaun Satterfield . . . . . . . . .Video CoordinatorKeith Bunch . . .Associate Head Athletic TrainerSeries ResultsOverall Record: Presbyterian leads, 3-1Record at Home: Presbyterian leads, 0-2Record on Road: Series tied, 1-1Record under Rocco: First MeetingCurrent Streak: Presbyterian, W3

PLAYER & TEAM INFORMATION2006 Record: 7-4 (NCAA D-II)Conference Record/Finish: 5-2/2nd (South Atlantic)Offensive Formation: SpreadDefensive Formation: MultipleLettermen Returning/Lost: 55/15Starters Returning/Lost: 13/9Offensive/Defensive Starters Returning: 7/6Offensive Starters Returning: Justin Durant (WR),Jeffrey Hallen (OL), Andrew Jenkins (OL), GraysonMullins (QB), Joey Orck (OL), Jesse Painter (OL),S.J. Worrell (RB)Defensive Starters Returning: Terrance Blake (DL),Sherman Burnett (DL), Antoine Carter (CB), DavidDunagan (DL), Adam McKinney (DL), AntwanThomas (LB)

TOP RETURNING PLAYER STATSRushing Att. Yards Avg. TD Avg./GS.J. Worrell 130 576 4.2 3 50.1Chetyuane Reeder 90 430 4.6 5 38.0

Passing Comp-Att-Int Pct. Yards TD Avg.GGrayson Mullins 87-157-10 55.4 939 6 93.9

Receiving No. Yards Avg. TD Avg./GJustin Durant 37 607 16.4 6 55.2Brandon Clark 13 110 8.5 0 10.0

Defense UT AT TT TFL SackAntwan Thomas 34 45 79 7.0-29 4.5-24Sherman Burnett 25 36 61 8.0-17 1.0-1Anthony McKnight 24 24 48 3.5-16 -

Year-By-Year Results10/30/82 W 24-12 Clinton, S.C.10/29/83 L 9-28 Lynchburg, Va.10/27/84 L 13-17 Clinton, S.C.11/2/85 L 0-3 Lynchburg, Va.

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Clinton, S.C.


Nickname: Blue HoseColors: Garnet and BlueConference: Independent

Stadium: Bailey Memorial Stadium (6,408)Surface: Natural Grass

President: Dr. John V. Griffith Athletic Director: Dr. William Carlton

Office Phone: (864) 833-8240

2006 RESULTS (7-4, 5-2 SAC)8/26 at West Georgia W/ 10-09/2 CHARLESTON SOUTHERN L/ 13-219/9 at Fayetteville State W/ 7-69/16 at Elon L/ 0-289/30 LENOIR-RHYNE W/ 24-1310/7 WINGATE L/ 9-1410/14 at Tusculum W/ 30-2110/21 at Mars Hill W/ 21-14 (OT)10/28 CARSON NEWMAN W/ 28-711/4 at Catawba L/ 14-2111/11 NEWBERRY W/ 10-0

This contest:• Renews an old rivalry. Liberty squared off withPresbyterian four-straight years, 1982-85, with theBlue Hose picking up victories during three of the fourmeetings.• Represents the beginning of a new relationshipwith the Clinton, S.C., school as Presbyterian will offi-cially become a member of the Big South Conferencefor football in 2011.• Provides Liberty an opportunity to pick up its first-ever win over Presbyterian in Lynchburg. The BlueHose defeated the Flames while visiting the “HillCity” in 1983 (28-9) and 1985 (3-0). • Matches up two strong defensive units. Liberty seta school record last year for fewest points allowed enroute to a No. 12 nationally ranking in scoringdefense. Presbyterian ranked sixth among Division IIschools by allowing an average of 233.5 yards pergame.


Bailey Memorial Stadium (6,408)

Bobby Bentley Antwan Thomas Grayson Mullins

2007 SCHEDULE9/1 at Furman 7 p.m.9/8 PIKEVILLE COLLEGE 1:30 p.m.9/13 at Samford 7 p.m.9/22 at Western Carolina TBA9/29 at North Carolina Central 2 p.m.10/6 NORTH GREENVILLE 2 p.m.10/13 at VMI TBA10/20 at Coastal Carolina 7 p.m.10/27 at Liberty 1 p.m.11/3 CHOWAN 1:30 p.m.11/10 at Charleston Southern 1:30 p.m.

Game 9


COASTAL CAROLINA

SPORTS INFORMATIONSID: John A. MartinOffice Phone: (843) 349-2822Cell Phone: (843) 995-5923Fax Number: (843) 349-2819Email Address: [email protected] Address: P.O. Box 261954

Conway, SC 29528Website Address: www.GoCCUSports.comPress Box Phones: (843) 234-3404/234-3405

COACHING INFORMATIONHead Coach: David Bennett (Presbyterian ’84)Record at School: 34-11 (Four years)Career Record: 97-28 (11 years)Office Phone: (843) 349-2818Best Time to Reach Coach: Mornings (through SID)Assistant Coaches:Jamie Snider . . . . . .Co-Offensive Coordinator/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offensive Line

Gary Smalen . . . . . . .Co-Offensive CoordinatorCurtis Walker . . . . . . . .Defensive Coordinator/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Outside LinebackersAntoine Rivens . . . . . . .Assistant Head Coach/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive LineDrew Watson . .Recruiting Coordinator/SafetiesKevin Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Passing Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Coordinator/Quarterbacks

Mike Castellano . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CornerbacksKeith James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running BacksHunter Spivey . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wide ReceiversGrant Cain . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Linebackers

PLAYER & TEAM INFORMATION2006 Record: 9-3Conference Record/Finish: 4-0/1stOffensive Formation: MultipleDefensive Formation: MultipleLettermen Returning/Lost: 36/33Starters Returning/Lost: 11/18Offensive/Defensive Starters Returning: 4/6Offensive Starters Returning: Britt Leggett (OL), JeromeSimpson (WR), Mike Tolbert (FB), SantiniWashington (WR)Defensive Starters Returning: Adrain Grady (DL),Warren Jennings (DL), Ronnie Mason (DL), Ro-Derick Middleton (DL), Whittmin Reese (DB), D.J.Rice (LB)

TOP RETURNING PLAYER STATSRushing Att. Yards Avg. TD Avg./GMike Tolbert 70 448 6.3 7 39.9Jamie Fordham 30 182 5.7 0 21.2

Passing Comp-Att-Int Pct. Yards TD Avg.GWilliam Richardson 5-8-0 62.5 119 1 59.5

Receiving No. Yards Avg. TD Avg./GJerome Simpson 61 1077 17.7 16 89.8Santini Washington 28 457 16.3 3 38.1Mike Tolbert 14 187 13.4 1 17.0

Defense UT AT TT TFL SackD.J. Rice 18 33 51 5.0-7 -Ronnie Mason 17 18 35 7.5-30 3-16Dominique Davenport 14 21 35 0.5-1 -Ro-Derick Middleton 8 22 30 2.0-2 -Whittmin Reese 17 11 28 - -

Year-By-Year Results11/15/03 W 38-21 * Lynchburg, Va.10/23/04 L 6-33 * Conway, S.C.10/22/05 L 21-27 (3 OT) * Lynchburg, Va.10/28/06 L 26-28 * Conway, S.C.* - Big South Conference game

Series ResultsOverall Record: Coastal Carolina leads, 3-1Record at Home: Series tied, 1-1Record on Road: Coastal Carolina leads, 2-0In Big South Games: Coastal Carolina leads, 3-1Record under Rocco: Coastal Carolina leads, 1-0Current Streak: Coastal Carolina, W3

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Conway, S.C.


Nickname: ChanticleersColors: Coastal Green, Bronze and Black

Conference: Big SouthStadium: Brooks Stadium (7,322)

Surface: Natural GrassPresident: Dr. David DeCenzo

Athletic Director: Warren “Moose” Koegel Office Phone: (843) 349-2820

2006 RESULTS (9-3, 4-0 Big South)9/2 ELON L/ 20-239/9 at Wofford W/ 41-389/16 at Georgia Southern L/ 21-389/23 SOUTH CAROLINA STATE W/ 33-149/30 at Winston-Salem State W/ 31-1210/7 FURMAN W/ 29-2710/14 at VMI W/ 31-2710/28 LIBERTY W/ 28-2611/4 SAVANNAH STATE W/ 66-611/11 at Gardner-Webb W/ 52-2411/18 CHARLESTON SOUTHERN W/ 31-1711/25 at Appalachian State L/ 28-45

This contest:• Brings the three-time defending Big SouthConference champions to Lynchburg, fresh off theleague’s first-ever NCAA FCS Playoff berth.• Allows Liberty a chance to avenge a heartbreaking,27-21 triple-overtime loss to the Chanticleers duringtheir last visit to Lynchburg in 2005. The two teamscombined for 29 points in the fourth quarter on Oct.22, before No. 14 Coastal Carolina got a five-yardrushing touchdown to eke out a victory at WilliamsStadium.• Pits Coastal Carolina’s potent offensive attack,which ranked No. 6 nationally in scoring offense in2006, against Liberty’s stout defense, which rankedNo. 12 in scoring defense, thanks to a school-record172 points allowed on the season.

2007 SCHEDULE9/1 at Delaware State 7 p.m.9/8 WINSTON-SALEM STATE 7 p.m.9/15 GEORGIA SOUTHERN 7 p.m.9/22 at James Madison 6 p.m.10/6 at Furman 2 p.m.10/13 CHOWAN 7 p.m.10/20 PRESBYTERIAN 7 p.m.10/27 VMI 7 p.m.11/3 at Liberty 1 p.m.11/10 GARDNER-WEBB Noon11/17 at Charleston Southern 1:30 p.m.

Nov. 3, 2007 (1 p.m.)Lynchburg, Va. • Williams Stadium (12,000)


Brooks Stadium (7,322)

David Bennett Jerome Simpson Adrian Grady

Game 10


VMINov. 10, 2007 (1 p.m.)


SPORTS INFORMATIONSID: Wade BrannerOffice Phone: (540) 464-7515Home Phone: (540) 463-5033Fax Number: (540) 464-7583Email Address: [email protected] Address: Smith Hall, Room 116

Lexington, VA 24450Website Address: www.vmikeydets.comPress Box Phone: (540) 463-6725

COACHING INFORMATIONHead Coach: Jim ReidRecord at School: 1-10 (One year)Career Record: 85-92-3 (16 years)Office Phone: (540) 464-7264Best Time to Reach Coach: Weekdays, 2:30-3:00 pmAssistant Coaches:Bob Bodine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offensive LineBrent Davis . . . . . . . . .Offensive Coordinator/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .QuarterbacksJeff Hanson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive LineRichard McNutt . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive BacksBrock Pittman . . . . . . . . . . . .Offensive TacklesVince Sinagra . . . . . . . .Defensive Coordinator/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LinebackersGreg Shockley . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running Backs/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Recruiting Coordinator

Paul Soltis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wide ReceiversPhil Sabatini . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Strength CoachLance Fujiwara . . . . . . . . . . . . .Athletic Trainer

PLAYER & TEAM INFORMATION2006 Record: 1-10Conference Record/Finish: 0-4/4thOffensive Formation: MultipleDefensive Formation: MultipleLettermen Returning/Lost: 30/15Starters Returning/Lost: 16/11Offensive/Defensive Starters Returning: 7/7Offensive Starters Returning: Robert Brown (OL),George Handler (OL), Tommy Lloyd (TE), TravisLudden (OL), Jeff Marcey (OL), Tim Maypray (RB),Rusty Webb (OL)Defensive Starters Returning: Keshawn Artis (LB),Marcus Brown (DB), Patrick McKinney (LB), JacobRochester (LB), Levi Swindell (DB), Keith Taylor(DB), Andy Viola (DL)

TOP RETURNING PLAYER STATSRushing Att. Yards Avg. TD Avg./GJoey Robinson 37 330 8.9 1 33.0Tim Maypray 41 280 6.8 1 28.0

Passing Comp-Att-Int Pct. Yards TD Avg.GKyle Hughes 28-51-3 54.9 371 3 46.4

Receiving No. Yards Avg. TD Avg./GTim Maypray 14 244 17.4 0 24.4Joey Robinson 12 191 15.9 0 19.1

Defense UT AT TT TFL SackPatrick McKinney 37 45 82 2.5-7 -Levi Swindell 35 35 70 0.5-1 -

Year-By-Year Results9/9/95 L 30-51 Lexington, Va.10/26/02 L 14-38 * Lexington, Va.10/4/03 W 31-28 * Lynchburg, Va.11/6/04 W 38-17 * Lexington, Va.10/1/05 L 7-10 * Lynchburg, Va.11/18/06 W 32-28 * Lexington, Va.* - Big South Conference game

Series ResultsOverall Record: Series tied, 3-3Record at Home: Series tied, 1-1Record on Road: Series tied, 2-2In Big South Games: Liberty leads, 3-2Record under Rocco: Liberty leads, 1-0Current Streak: Liberty, W1

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Lexington, Va.


Nickname: KeydetsColors: Red, White and Yellow

Conference: Big SouthStadium: Wesley P. Foster, Jr. Stadium/Alumni

Memorial Field (10,000)Surface: Bermuda

Superintendent: General J.H. Binford Peay IIIAthletic Director: Donny White

Office Phone: (540) 464-7251

2006 RESULTS (1-10, 0-4 Big South)9/2 DAVIDSON W/ 20-199/9 at Norfolk State L/ 19-329/16 at Richmond L/ 7-589/23 at William & Mary L/ 6-389/30 JAMES MADISON L/ 7-4510/7 at Army L/ 7-6210/14 COASTAL CAROLINA L/ 27-3110/21 at Charleston Southern L/ 22-2710/28 at Gardner-Webb L/ 31-3511/11 at The Citadel L/ 21-4811/18 LIBERTY L/ 32-38

This contest:• Continues a new conference rivalry between teamswho are geographically fewer 75 miles apart fromeach other. The contest marks the fifth-straight yearLiberty has faced the Keydets on the gridiron, withLiberty walking away with a victory during three out ofthe four contests.• Provides Liberty a chance to vindicate a three-pointHomecoming loss during VMI’s last visit to WilliamsStadium. A missed field goal in the waning secondssaved the Keydets’ win on Oct. 1, 2005.• Matches the top two rushing attacks in recentleague history as VMI led the Big South by runningfor 2,273 yards last year.


Wesley P. Foster, Jr. Stadium/ Alumni Memorial Field(10,000)

Jim Reid Patrick McKinney Tim Maypray

2007 SCHEDULE9/1 LOCK HAVEN 1 p.m.9/8 WILLIAM & MARY 1 p.m.9/15 at James Madison 6 p.m.9/22 at Lehigh TBA9/29 at Robert Morris 1 p.m.10/13 PRESBYTERIAN 1 p.m.10/20 GARDNER-WEBB 1 p.m.10/27 at Coastal Carolina 7 p.m.11/3 CHARLESTON SOUTHERN 1 p.m.11/10 at Liberty 1 p.m.11/17 THE CITADEL Noon

Game 11


GARDNER-WEBBNov. 17, 2007 (1:30 p.m.)

Boiling Springs, N.C. • Spangler Stadium (8,000)

SPORTS INFORMATIONSID: Marc RabbOffice Phone: (704) 406-4355Cell Phone: (704) 974-3662Fax Number: (704) 406-4739Email Address: [email protected] Address: 110 S. Main Street

Boiling Springs, NC 28017Website Address: www.gwusports.comPress Box Phone: TBA

COACHING INFORMATIONHead Coach: Steve Patton (Furman ’77)Record at School: 67-41 (10 Years)Career Record: 97-65-1 (14 Years)Office Phone: (704) 406-4344Best Time to Reach Coach: Weekday MorningsAssistant Coaches:Joe Pizzo .Offensive Coordinator/QuarterbacksJohn Windham . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Co-Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . .Coordinator/Defensive Backs

Travis Cunningham . . . . . . . . . . . .LinebackersJim Seacord . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive TacklesMike Doolittle . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive EndsChris Foster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running BacksIan Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ReceiversChase Harp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offensive LineKevin Jones . . . . . . . . . . .Head Athletic Trainer

Series ResultsOverall Record: Gardner-Webb leads, 8-4-1Record at Home: Gardner-Webb leads, 4-2Record on Road: Gardner-Webb leads, 4-1-1Record at Neutral Locations: Liberty leads, 1-0In Big South Games: Gardner-Webb leads, 4-1Record under Rocco: Gardner-Webb leads, 1-0Current Streak: Gardner-Webb, W2

PLAYER & TEAM INFORMATION2006 Record: 6-5Conference Record/Finish: 2-2/T-2nd Offensive Formation: SpreadDefensive Formation: 4-3Lettermen Returning/Lost: 56/11Starters Returning/Lost: 21/6Offensive/Defensive Starters Returning: 9/10Offensive Starters Returning: Ivan Anderson (OL), DevinCampbell (QB), Demario Deese (OL), Hughie Dixon(TE), Duvaughn Flagler (WR), David McCarthy (OL),David Montgomery (RB), Vonzell Pittman (WR),Bailey Walker (OL)Defensive Starters Returning: Kenny Baker (DL), MarioBrown (LB), Daniel Cooke (DB), Kyle Daye (DT),Quantavis Jackson (LB), Brian Johnston (DL),Michael Pavelko (LB), Rent Sherrill (DB), DaveSimpson, Jr. (DB), Terron Williams (DB)

TOP RETURNING PLAYER STATSRushing Att. Yards Avg. TD Avg./GDavid Montgomery 78 385 4.5 3 38.8Phillip Peoples 77 341 4.2 4 32.3Bubba Wallace 49 234 4.6 2 20.5

Passing Comp-Att-Int Pct. Yards TD Avg.GDevin Campbell174-311-1755.9 2215 15 201.4Stan Doolittle 41-61-4 67.2 388 4 55.4

Receiving No. Yards Avg. TD Avg./GDuvaughn Flagler 64 740 11.6 7 67.3Dobson Collins 8 104 13.0 0 10.4

Defense UT AT TT TFL SackMario Brown 55 54 109 12.0-38 5.0-26Mike Pavelko 33 54 87 2.0-3 -Brian Johnston 35 42 77 14.0-53 8.0-47

Year-By-Year Results10/2/76 L 16-54 Boiling Springs, N.C.10/1/77 L 7-22 Lynchburg, Va.9/30/78 T 30-30 Boiling Springs, N.C.9/29/79 W 29-32 ! Roanoke, Va.10/18/80 W 15-14 Boiling Springs, Va.10/3/81 L 9-14 Lynchburg, Va.9/16/00 W 19-8 Lynchburg, Va.10/20/01 L 25-29 Boiling Springs, N.C.10/5/02 L 21-31 * Lynchburg, Va.10/11/03 L 17-27 * Boiling Springs, N.C.10/2/04 W 17-9 * Lynchburg, Va.10/29/05 L 16-21 * Boiling Springs, N.C.10/21/06 L 24-27 * Lynchburg, Va.* - Big South Conference game! - Forfeit

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Boiling Springs, N.C.


Nickname: BulldogsColors: Scarlet, Black, and Pewter

Conference: Big SouthStadium: Ernest W. Spangler Stadium (8,000)

Surface: Natural Grass (Bermuda)President: Dr. Frank Bonner

Athletic Director: Chuck Burch Office Phone: (704) 406-4340

2006 RESULTS (6-5, 2-2 Big South)9/2 at Jacksonville W/ 49-149/9 TENNESSEE TECH W/ 30-269/16 at UT-Martin L/ 9-359/23 APPALACHIAN STATE L/ 6-419/30 at Southeastern Louisiana W/ 28-2110/14 GLENVILLE STATE W/ 31-2310/21 at Liberty W/ 27-2410/28 VMI W/ 35-3111/4 at Charleston Southern L/ 14-2811/11 COASTAL CAROLINA L/ 24-5211/18 WOFFORD L/ 17-34

This contest:• Will bring to a close Liberty’s 35th year of competi-tion as a program and the Flames’ sixth year as amember of the Big South Conference for football.• Signifies the 14th time Liberty and Gardner-Webbhave met on the football field, tying the Bulldogs withDelaware State and James Madison as the second-most frequently played opponent in program history.• Accounts for the third time in the last seven yearsLiberty has closed a season away from the friendlyconfines of Williams Stadium.• Continues one of the most competitive rivalries inprogram history. Liberty’s previous 13 games againstGardner-Webb have been decided by an average ofless than nine points, including a 7.2 average spreadsince Big South play started in 2002.

2007 SCHEDULE9/1 at Ohio TBA9/8 JACKSONVILLE 6 p.m.9/22 at Mississippi State TBA9/29 AUSTIN PEAY 6 p.m.10/6 at Appalachian State TBA10/13 at Wofford TBA10/20 at VMI TBA10/27 CHARLESTON SOUTHERN 1:30 p.m.11/3 SAVANNAH STATE 1:30 p.m.11/10 at Coastal Carolina 7 p.m.11/17 LIBERTY 1:30 p.m.


Ernest W. Spangler Stadium (8,000)

Steve Patton Duvaughn Flagler Brian Johnston

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