The transfer portal for college football is one of the most horribly designed systems in modern sports. The fact that it closes and players have to announce their choice of whether to stay or to transfer to a different school while the season is still in session is pure lunacy. The NCAA has been focusing on the empowerment and mobility of […]
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So, the Flames got pummeled by the Oregon Ducks on a national stage. If you want to read the incredibly well-written recap of the game from Annie Cory, click here. After you’ve read that make sure to come back here and hang out with me for a bit. I have a lot to say about the Fiesta Bowl and the […]
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The 2023-24 season for the Liberty Flames has been one of making history. The first undefeated team, the first Conference USA Championship appearance — and yet, junior wide receiver CJ Daniels felt like the team didn’t even notice the ground they were breaking. “I felt like 12-0 came up on us quick,” Daniels said. “Just living in the moment, not […]
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Many NFL teams have already made short-term moves in hopes of securing a Super Bowl next season, but some transactions in particular have stood out. With sports temporarily on hold, NFL free agency has stepped to the forefront of our attention. This offseason produced a few teams that look primed for a deep playoff run. How does every division look, […]
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This week I had the opportunity to talk to Amanda Arnold, the sports editor for Tthe George-Anne, Georgia Southern University’s student newspaper. I had the chance to ask her a few questions about the Eagles season and her outlook expectations for the Cure Bowl, Liberty’s first-ever faceoff against the Eagles. How has the season been overall and who were your […]
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Football is almost over, but before I go and sulk around by myself for seven months, the most exciting day in football is quickly approaching. For a football fan, the Super Bowl is one of the best days of the entire year, but I don’t just love that last Sunday of football for the game — the whole atmosphere of […]
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Flames finish season with share of Big South title The Liberty Flames football team finished the 2016 season just out of reach of the FCS playoffs as it ended its year at 6-5 for the second consecutive season. Though the Flames fell short of their second playoff appearance in school history, their 4-1 conference record was enough to crown them […]
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The 2016 NFL season continues to be a letdown for fans It’s like the NFL is trying to sabotage itself. Every week, I hope that when I check the primetime schedule, I’ll find an exciting matchup. But so far, every week I’ve been highly disappointed. Since my Oakland Raiders have found themselves in first place in the AFC West, I’ve […]
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Liberty beats Gardner-Webb in overtime nail-biter Dexter Robbins had always heard that the biggest plays happen when you least expect them. That was exactly the case as he ran off the edge and blocked Paul Schumacher’s potential game-tying kick to clinch Liberty Football’s (5-3, 3-0) 23-20 win over Gardner-Webb (3-6, 1-2) in overtime. The rest of the team stormed the […]
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Buckshot leads the Flames to 41-7 victory over RMU Just a week prior, a dejected Liberty Flames football team left the field after suffering a blowout loss verses the No. 3 FCS team in the nation, Jacksonville State (JSU). Heads hung low as the Flames were statistically outclassed and ultimately outscored by redshirt senior quarterback Eli Jenkins’ Gamecocks. With a […]
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Whenever my mom tags me in a Facebook post, my heart skips a beat because I’m just waiting for another embarrassing photo of me to be made public to all my friends. But this time, my mom chose to hold off on humiliating me and instead she tagged me in a video the Baltimore Ravens had shared Sept. 20. This […]
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Flames suffer worst home loss of Turner Gill’s career Underperformance was the name of the game Saturday, Sept. 25 as the No. 3 Jacksonville State Gamecocks (3-1) traveled to Williams Stadium and defeated the Liberty Flames (1-3) by a score of 48-19. Missed tackles and ineffective offense plagued the Flames as the Gamecocks rushed for a total of 339 yards, […]
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Offense beats defense in football team’s annual spring game Spring has finally arrived in Lynchburg, bringing with it warm air, allergies and … football? Yes, football. The Liberty Flames football team held its annual spring game April 16 at Williams Stadium in which the offensive unit defeated the defensive squad, 57-46. The offense scored on the final drive of the […]
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With approximately two months remaining until the 2016 NFL Draft, the rumor mills and draft experts have all speculated as to who NFL teams will be adding to their respective rosters. While there is still much uncertainty, as NFL coaches and general managers are still looking for who they want, one particular NFL franchise has provided a bit of clarity […]
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