Shattering Records. On the Way to a Big South Championship

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Offense Fewest interceptions thrown – 5 (previous record: 9 set in 1994, 1995 and 1999) Fewest fumbles – 10 (tied previous record also set 1999) Fewest fumbles lost – 3 (previous record: 6 set in 1993 and 1995)

Offense Total points scored – 469 (previous record: 356 set in 1997) Points per game average – 42.6 (previous record: 32.4 set in 1997) Average yards per play – 6.8 (previous record: 6.5 set in 1997) Rushing touchdowns – 32 (previous record: 31 set in 1979) Total touchdowns – 61 (previous record: 47 set in 1995) Team passing completion percentage – 62.0 (previous record: 61.3 set in 1991)

Defense Most shutouts – 3 (previous record: 2 set in 1979) Fewest points allowed – 172 (previous record: 176 set in 1979) Fewest rushing first downs allowed – 79 (previous record: 81 set in 1980) Fewest rushing yards allowed – 1,433 (previous record: 1,475 set in 1991) Fewest average rushing yards allowed per game – 130.3 (previous record: 134.1 set in 1991) Fewest rushing touchdowns allowed – 12 (tied previous record also set in 1982 and 1997) Fewest total touchdowns allowed – 21 (previous record: 24 set in 1979) Fewest total offensive yards allowed per game – 306.6 (previous record: 316.0 set in 1990) Special Teams Kickoffs returned for a touchdown – 3 (previous record: 2 set in 1995) Program Home attendance: 66,765 (previous record: 55,990 set in 1990) Average home attendance: 11,128 (previous record: 10,252 set in 1998) Largest single game home attendance: 15,631 (previous record: 12,623 set in 1998)

Defense Fewest rushing yards allowed – 1,413 (previous record: 1,433 set in 2006) Fewest average yards per rush – 3.2 (previous record: 3.2 set in 1990) Fewest average rushing yards allowed per game – 128.5 (previous record: 130.2 set in 2006) Interceptions returned for a touchdown – 3 (tied previous record also set in 1990 and 1992) Special Teams Total punt return yards – 413 (previous record: 337 set in 1995) Average yards per punt – 40.9 (previous record: 40.6 set in 1982) Punts returned for a touchdown – 4 (previous record: 2 set in 1986, 1988 and 1995) Total field goals – 15 (tied previous record also set in 1990) Total extra points – 56 (previous record: 43 set in 1995) Program Home victories: 6 (previous record: 5 set in 1992, 1995 and 2003) Home attendance: 85,140 (previous record: 66,765 set in 2006) Average home attendance: 14,190 (previous record: 11,128 set in 2006) Highest season total attendance figure: 126,547 (previous record: 123,070 set in 1994)

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General Information

2007 Season in Review

Media Information.....................................................6 Flames Sports Network .............................................8 Lynchburg/Central Virginia.......................................10 Travel Information ...................................................11 Recommended Hotels/Restaurants ..........................11 LibertyFlames.com .................................................31 Dr. Jerry Falwell Tribute ...........................................32

Tusculum..............................................................122 Shippensburg .......................................................123 William & Mary .....................................................124 Elon .....................................................................125 St. Francis, Pa. .....................................................126 Toledo ..................................................................127 Charleston Southern..............................................128 Presbyterian .........................................................129 Coastal Carolina....................................................130 VMI ......................................................................131 Gardner-Webb.......................................................132 2007 Results and Statistics ...................................133 2007 Awards and Honors ......................................138

The University Liberty University....................................................12 Academic Affairs for Athletics..................................16 Strength and Conditioning .......................................18 Sports Medicine .....................................................16 Athletics Compliance...............................................22 Equipment ..............................................................23 Williams Stadium ....................................................24 Flames Game Day Experience ..................................25 Williams Football Operation Center ...........................26 Athletics Facilities ...................................................28 Athletics Administration...........................................33 Athletics Excellence ................................................38 Flames All-Time Honor Roll......................................40 Flames in the Pros ..................................................42

Previewing the 2008 Season 2008 Outlook..........................................................46 Flames Quick Facts .................................................51

The Coaches Head Coach Danny Rocco .......................................54 Danny Rocco Quick Facts........................................56 Pete Sundheim........................................................57 Scott Wachenheim ..................................................58 Tom Clark ...............................................................59 Frank Hickson .........................................................60 Marshall Roberts ....................................................61 Charlie Skalaski ......................................................62 Brandon Streeter .....................................................63 Chad Wilt................................................................64 Robert Wimberly.....................................................65 Support Staff ..........................................................66

Flames Player Profiles Alphabetical Roster .................................................72 Numerical Roster ....................................................73 Geographical Roster................................................74 Preseason Depth Chart............................................75 Player Profiles.........................................................76

2008 Opponents North Greenville ....................................................100 Glenville State .......................................................101 Western Carolina...................................................102 Youngstown State .................................................103 Coastal Carolina....................................................104 Stony Brook..........................................................105 Lafayette ..............................................................106 Charleston Southern..............................................107 Presbyterian .........................................................108 VMI ......................................................................109 Gardner-Webb.......................................................110 Elon .....................................................................111 2008 Opponent Composite Schedule .....................112

Big South Conference Big South Overview and History.............................114 2007 Big South Results.........................................114 2007 Big South All-Conference ..............................115 2007 NCAA Team Statistics ...................................116 2007 NCAA Individual Statistics.............................116 2007 Big South Individual Statistics .......................116 Big South Conference Quick Facts .........................117 2007 Big South Team Statistics .............................118 Big South Conference Staff....................................119 Big South Composite Schedule ..............................120

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The Records Chronology ...........................................................140 Individual Records ................................................143 Rushing Records ..................................................146 Passing Records ...................................................148 Total Offense Records ...........................................149 Receiving Records ................................................150 Single Game Top Five ............................................151 Season Top Five....................................................154 Career Top Five .....................................................157 Class Rankings .....................................................160 Year-by-Year Leaders.............................................161 Team Records.......................................................164 Outstanding Seasons ............................................165 The Last Time .......................................................166 Opponent Records ................................................167 All-Time Assistant Coaches ...................................168 Williams Stadium Records.....................................169 Attendance Records ..............................................170 Year-by-Year Results..............................................171 Series Records .....................................................175 All-Time Roster .....................................................176

Athletic Phone Directory University Switchboard .......................(434) 582-2000 Athletic Department ............................(434) 582-2100 Football Office ....................................(434) 582-2040 Ticket Office............................(434) 582-SEAT (7328) For further information on Liberty football, contact Liberty University Athletics Communications: Office of Athletics Communications: Liberty University 1971 University Blvd. Lynchburg, VA 24502 Office: (434) 582-2292 FAX: (434) 582-2076 Press Box Phone: (434) 582-4628 Assistant AD for Communications/ Football Contact: Todd Wetmore Cell Phone: (434) 841-8974 Email Address: [email protected] Associate Athletics Communications Director: Ryan Bomberger Cell Phone: (434) 221-5576 Email Address: [email protected] Assistant Athletics Communications Director: Vincent Briedis Cell Phone: (434) 841-0939 Email Address: [email protected] Assistant Athletics Communications Director: Paul Carmany Cell Phone: (434) 221-5575 Email Address: [email protected]

2008 Liberty University Football Schedule Aug. 30 NORTH GREENVILLE............................7 p.m. Sept. 6 GLENVILLE STATE ...............................7 p.m. 13 at Western Carolina ...........................6 p.m. 27 at Youngstown State ..........................6 p.m. Oct. 4 at Coastal Carolina *..........................7 p.m. 11 STONY BROOK *.............................3:30 p.m. 18 LAFAYETTE .....................................3:30 p.m. 25 CHARLESTON SOUTHERN * ...........3:30 p.m. (Homecoming Weekend) Nov. 1 at Presbyterian .............................1:30 p.m. 8 at VMI * .......................................1:30 p.m. 15 GARDNER-WEBB * ..............................1 p.m. 22 ELON....................................................1 p.m. (Senior Day) 29 NCAA FCS (I-AA) Playoffs (First Round) .TBA Dec. 6 NCAA FCS (I-AA) Playoffs (Q-finals) ......TBA 13 NCAA FCS (I-AA) Playoffs (Semifinals) ..TBA 19 NCAA FCS (I-AA) Playoffs ....................TBA National Championship – Chattanooga, Tenn. * - Big South Conference game All Times are EST and are subject to change Bold indicates home games Editor: Todd Wetmore Assistant Editors: Ryan Bomberger, Vincent Briedis, Paul Carmany Contributors: Owen Benson, Eric Brown, Matt Klein, Kettie Fickter, Dwayne Groff, Sarah Kirse, Brad Johnson, Courtney Johnson, Amanda Medlin, Mollie Richards and Brad Salois Cover Photography: Colt Freeman, Kevin Giedd, Todd Hundley, Les Schofer and Alex Towers Contributing Photographers: Baltimore Ravens Photo Archives, Rich Clarkson & Associates, Jordan Crossingham, Denver Broncos Photo Archives, Bob DeVaul, Colt Freeman, Don Garlock, Kevin Giedd, Jamie Hall, Todd Hundley, Miami Dolphins Photo Archives, Tim Lyons, NBAE/Getty Images, Jeff Raymond, Les Schofer, Jerome Sturm, Alex Towers, Corkey Trewin, Jessica Weber, Barry Whitten, Ted Woodford, Liberty Archives Cover Design: Brian Wallace, Liberty University Office of Promotional Publications Layout/Typesetting: Heather Lehosit, Morgantown Printing & Binding, Morgantown, W.Va. Printing: Morgantown Printing & Binding, Morgantown, W.Va.

Certificate The Liberty University football media guide has been judged among the Top 20 nationally for the 14th year in a row in a publications contest coordinated by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). In 2007, the Liberty football media guide was voted No. 3 nationally among FCS media guides, while the cover took home “Best Cover” distinctions. The 2002 edition of the annual media guide was also named “Best Cover” design, while the 1998 football media guides ranked No. 8 in the annual CoSIDA publication contest. Since 1977, publications produced by Liberty University Sports Information Department have won 60 CoSIDA and NAIA-SIDA certificates at the national and regional levels, including 15 “Best in the Nation” awards. The 2008 Flames Football Media Guide is a publication of the Liberty University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and is produced by the Office of Athletics Communications.

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MEDIA INFORMATION Media Information

Game Press Services

Liberty University home football games are played at Williams Stadium on Liberty University’s main campus. The press box is located at the top of the West stands, nearest the Hancock Athletic Center. Media parking is available in the Blue Lot directly across from the stadium (P-I parking lot). Radio crews broadcast from the second level of the press box. Facilities for filming and video taping are on the roof of the press box. Media representatives working at field level must check in at the press box to secure sideline passes. Sideline passes must be displayed at all times while at field level, and NCAA sideline rules must be observed at all times.

The Office of Athletics Communications staff will be at your service throughout the game. All members of the media will be provided with programs, game notes, media guides and other pertinent information. Abbreviated statistics will be available at the conclusion of each quarter and full game statistics, including play-by-play, individual and team statistics, will be available shortly after the conclusion of each home contest. Wireless internet access, telephones and a fax machine will also be available for the media’s use throughout the entire game.

Media Credentials Working press credentials for Liberty home football games can be obtained by contacting the Liberty University Office of Athletics Communications. Due to space limitations, seating cannot be guaranteed unless ample notice is given. Requests from sports writers of daily newspapers and sports directors of television stations, along with media agencies covering the visiting team, will receive top priority. Only accredited photographers on assignments may work on the sidelines. Credentials can be mailed (with significant prior notice) or they can be picked up at the Will Call booth at the South Gate outside Williams Stadium. Proper identification will be required when picking up credentials at Will Call.

Media Parking Williams Stadium parking is located to the East of the stadium in the Blue Lot (P-1 parking lot). No cars will be admitted into the Blue Lot without a proper media parking permit. Please call the Office of Athletics Communications and request a permit in advance.

Media Meal A meal will be provided for the media prior to each home football game. All media with credentials will be served a catered meal 90 minutes prior to kickoff. Soft drinks will be available throughout the game and a snack will be served at halftime.

Game Sideline Policies The NCAA maintains a strict sideline control policy in an effort to keep the playing area as clear of people as possible. All sideline photographers must have a clearly visible credential at all times. All credentials must be arranged in advance with the Office of Athletics Communications and can be picked up at the Will Call window at the South Gate. Photographers are not allowed in the team box at any time. University personnel will be on the sidelines to ensure that all credentials are clearly visible and the team box is clear of any non-team personnel.

Interview Policies Head coach Danny Rocco has requested a 24-hour notice on all interviews, including interviews for himself, members of the coaching staff and the players. Please plan ahead and call the Office of Athletics Communications when requesting interviews. Every effort will be made to ensure the requested individual(s) are available with prior notice.

Preseason camp interview schedule: Players and coaches are available after each preseason practice session for postpractice interviews for a designated amount of time. If you need to conduct an interview during a different time, please contact the Office of Athletics Communications for alternate plans. However, due to the rigorous time schedule of preseason camp, it is requested that every effort be made to conduct interviews following these practice sessions.

Preseason Camp Schedule July 29 – Reporting date July 31 – First practice with no pads Aug. 2 – First practice in shells Aug. 4 – First practice in full pads Aug. 5 – First two-a-day practice Aug. 17 – Liberty Media Day (2:30 p.m.) Aug. 23 – Final preseason camp practice Aug. 25 – First game week practice

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Regular season interview schedule during game week: Head coach Danny Rocco, members of football coaching staff and players are available for interviews Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of game weeks.

Tuesday interviews: Head coach Danny Rocco will host a weekly media press conference each Tuesday during the season to address the media. The press conference will be held in a designated area in the Williams Football Operations Center. The press conference will start at 1 p.m. and run for 30 minutes. Requested players and members of the coaching staff can be available for one-on-one interviews following Coach Rocco’s weekly press conference. Player/coaching staff interviews will start at 1:30 p.m. and run for 30 minutes. However, players will not be asked to miss class time or any other academic/team requirements for these interviews.

Wednesday and Thursday interviews: Head coach Danny Rocco, members of the coaching staff and players will be available after practices on Wednesday and Thursday. If you request an interview, you are advised to arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled finish time of practice in case practice finishes early. Coach Rocco, members of the coaching staff and players will not be held if you are not present when practice concludes.

Postgame interviews: The Liberty University football locker room is closed to members of the media at all times, both at home and on the road.

Home postgame interviews: Head coach Danny Rocco and requested players/member of the coaching staff will be available after a brief 10-minute cooling off period after each home game. Interviews will be conducted in a designed area inside the Williams Football Operations Center, beginning with Coach Rocco followed by requested players/coaching staff member. Media members will be escorted down on the field by a member of the Athletics Communications staff with approximately five minutes left in the fourth quarter. After the team leaves the playing field and enters the locker room, a member of the Athletics Communications staff will escort the media to the designated interview area.

Road postgame interviews: Head coach Danny Rocco and requested players/member of the coaching staff will be available after a brief 10-minute cooling off period after each road game. Coach Rocco and requested players/member of the coaching staff

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MEDIA INFORMATION will be available for interviews outside of the locker room or in a designated interview area (if one is available). A member of the Athletics Communications staff will escort the members of the media to the designated interview area.

Daily Practices During the season, Liberty practices are conducted at Williams Stadium. Practices start at approximately 3:30 p.m., and last for two hours. If you wish to attend practice or conduct an interview following practice, please call the Office of Athletics Communications to fill your request and verify practice times.

Visiting Radio Stations Liberty University will have normal phone lines in the press box for use by visiting broadcasters. Originating stations which require ISDN lines must call the Office of Athletics Communications in advance to order the line. All expenses for ISDN lines will be incurred by the originating station. Please clear up any questions on equipment prior to game day. All calls must be made collect or direct dial from the station to the booth. The game day emergency line in case of technical difficulties is (434) 582-4628.

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2008 Flames Media Outlets

Liberty’s Flames Online, located at LibertyFlames.com on the World Wide Web, is an interactive online site offering everything for the Liberty football fan. From updated statistics, player and coach’s profiles, to weekly game notes, features and press releases, LibertyFlames.com is the first place to check for the latest Liberty football news. Flames Online also provides ticket information, links to other great sites, as well as, information on how to listen to live play-by-play broadcasts of every Flames football game. Flames Online also provides comprehensive coverage of Liberty’s 18 intercollegiate athletic sports, as well as a complete look at Liberty University Athletic Department. Log on to Flames Online at LibertyFlames.com today.

Liberty University Office of Athletics Communications Phone: (434) 582-2292 | Fax: (434) 582-2076 TODD WETMORE

RYAN BOMBERGER

Assistant AD for Communications

Associate Athletics Communications Director

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WDBJ-TV/Channel 7 Mike Stevens, Sports Director 2807 Hershberger Road NW | Roanoke, VA 24017 Phone: (540) 344-7000 | Fax: (540) 344-5097

WSET-TV/Channel 13 Dennis Carter, Sports Director 2320 Langhorne Rd. | Lynchburg, VA 24051 Phone: (434) 528-1313 | Fax: (434) 847-8800 WSLS-TV/Channel 10 John Appicello, Sports Director P.O. Box 10 | Roanoke, VA 24022 Phone: (540) 981-9126 | Fax: (540) 343-2059

PRINT MEDIA Liberty Champion Sports Editor 1971 University Blvd. | Lynchburg, VA 24502 Phone: (434) 582-2124 | Fax: (434) 582-2420

SID Contact for: Football, Softball & Wrestling [email protected]

SID Contact for: Baseball, Men’s & Women’s Soccer, Men’s & Women’s Tennis [email protected]

VINCENT BRIEDIS

PAUL CARMANY

Assistant Athletics Communications Director

Assistant Athletics Communications Director

Lynchburg News and Advance Chris Morris, Sports Editor Chris Lang, Beat Writer 101 Wyndale Drive | P.O. Box 10129 | Lynchburg, VA 24506 Phone: (434) 385-5554 | Fax: (434) 385-5538 Richmond Times Dispatch Sports Editor P.O. Box 85333 | Richmond, VA 23293 Phone: (804) 649-6554 | Fax: (804) 775-8085 The Roanoke Times Sports Editor P.O. Box 2491 | Roanoke, VA 24010 Phone: (540) 981-3100 | Fax: (540) 524-4698

Visiting Video All visiting video personnel for coaches’ shows or for coaching game film must have a credential to be admitted to the video deck. All video personnel will shoot from the roof of the Williams Stadium press box. All credential arrangements must be made through the Office of Athletics Communications in advance.

WWMC – The Light Jamie Hall, Station Manager WWMC – 90.9 FM “The Light” 1971 University Blvd. | Lynchburg, VA 24502 Phone: (434) 582-3691 | Fax: (434) 582-7461

WFXR/WJPR-TV/Channel 21/27 1765 Airport Road | Lynchburg, VA 24502 Phone: (434) 239-2700 | Fax: (434) 239-4871

Flames Sports Network Every Liberty football game will be carried on the Flames Sports Network. All Network broadcasts will be distributed through the WRVL-Radio facility, located on the Liberty University campus. The flagship station will be WRVL 88.3 FM. Any stations wishing to do so may become a part of the Flames Sports Network. Regular game fees will be charged. Contact the Flames Sports Network (434) 5823688 or the Liberty University Office of Athletics Communications (434) 582-2292 for more information concerning a reciprocal agreement or about a broadcast from the Liberty University campus. Also coming under the Flames Sports Network umbrella is the television portion, which will broadcast all home games. Anyone looking for more information about FSN’s television broadcasts or interested in picking up the broadcasts via satellite should contact Kevin Keys, Liberty University Associate AD – External Operations, at (434) 592-3905.

ELECTRONIC MEDIA WRVL - Flames Sports Network Jerry Edwards, Station Manager WRVL-Radio, Box 25,000 | Lynchburg, VA 24506 Phone: (434) 582-3688 | Fax: (434) 582-2994

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Flames Sports Network Radio Crew

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hroughout the 2008-09 school year, during the Flames’ fall and winter seasons, Liberty athletics fans will be able to catch all the action, home and away, on the Flames Sports Network. The Flames Sports Network (FSN) is comprised of Liberty’s radio and television networks. FSN has covered Liberty’s athletics teams for the last 28 years, traveling to more than 30 states, and traveling outside the continental United States to areas such as Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Liberty athletics has been broadcast over the radio airways since 1978. The Flames Sports Network was formed in 1981; Jerry Edwards was hired to handle play-by-play duties for the football and men’s basketball programs, a position he maintains to this day. The radio portion of the Flames Sports Network broadcasts on WRVL’s Victory FM 88.3 with coverage reaching the entire state of Virginia, and extending into parts of Maryland and North Carolina. Heading up the Samantha Steele reports from the sidelines for all football radio network efforts for and men’s and women’s basketball television broadcasts the 28th-consecutive year on the Flames Sports Network.

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will be Edwards. Affectionately known as the “Voice of the Flames,” he has been part of the network staff since its inception, and presently serves as the network director, handling game production and planning. Edwards’ efforts have earned him recognition as one of the finest sports broadcasters in Central Virginia. In addition to his work with the network, Edwards is the general manager of WRVL, a 50,000-watt FM station located on the Liberty campus. Joining Edwards on the football radio broadcast crew is a seasoned group, including Paul Rutigliano, Jamie Hall, H.J. Owen, Chris Wygal and Mark Edwards. After a successful two-year run with the network, Rutigliano returns to the radio booth to provide in-depth analysis as a color commentator. Rutigliano brings a unique perspective to the network, which includes insight into the program, as he currently serves as the Flames’ Assistant AD for Football Operations. Hall, station manager of WRVL’s sister station, WWMC 90.9 FM “The Light,” returns for his 12th year with the network and will once again serve as a sideline reporter. Owen is entering his 14th year as the network’s official statistician and Wygal returns for his seventh year as FSN’s radio engineer. The newest member to the radio crew is Mark Edwards, who currently hosts Lib-

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FLAMES SPORTS NETWORK The Flames Sports Network reaches radios across the state of Virginia, and extending into parts of Maryland and North Carolina.

erty’s pregame tailgating and postgame wrapup shows. The Flames Sports Network expanded its outreach during the 2003-04 season with the addition of television coverage for home men’s and women’s basketball games. Coming into the 2008 season, the television extension of FSN will air all seven home football games, all home men’s and women’s basketball contests and all home volleyball matches. This year, FSN’s television broadcast team will consist of Lee Beaumont (volleyball color commentator), Jamie Hall (women’s basketball color commentator), Ray Jones (football color commentator, volleyball play-by-play, men’s and women’s basketball play-by-play), Mike Tilley (football play-by-play) and Tim Scarborough (men’s basketball color commentator). Samantha Steele will serve FSN’s television extension as the sideline reporter for all football and men’s and women’s basketball contests.

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Bruce Carey Liberty University Producer Athletics TV Broadcasts

The FSN’s television broadcast team consists of trained professionals who have worked for most of the major sporting networks in the United States, including ESPN, ABC Sports, CBS Sports, NBC Sports, NASCAR, SportSouth, MASN, Comcast and FoxSports. FSN’s television broadcasting of Liberty’s home athletics events is handled through the Liberty Channel, a satellite/cable network offering family-friendly television. The Liberty Channel can be viewed in the greater Lynchburg area on most cable systems. Liberty athletics will also be broadcast live overthe-air on ABC 13 (WSET) as part of their new digital programming. Anyone looking for more information about FSN’s television broadcasts or interested in picking up the broadcasts via satellite should contact Kevin Keys, Liberty University Associate AD for External Operations, at (434) 592-3905 or by email at [email protected].

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The city of Lynchburg was founded in October 1786, when it was granted its charter. Named after its founder, John Lynch, the city is located in the heart of Virginia, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is located on the south bank of the James River, in a region rich in history, culture and outdoor recreational opportunities. Nicknamed the “Hill City,” Lynchburg is one of the oldest cities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is built on seven hills, creating spectacular vistas and a unique municipal layout. Lynchburg was ranked “Second Best Small City” by Money Magazine and included in the Top 50 “Best Places to Raise a Family” by Reader’s Digest. Lynchburg is also one of the safest communities in the nation (ranked seventh safest according to the FBI), offering the comfort of feeling secure wherever you go. With a population of approximately 64,000, Lynchburg proper is considerably smaller than many metropolitan suburbs. The city and five surrounding counties represent a population of more than 222,000, in a region of remarkable diversity, industry and historic significance.

In and Around Lynchburg Natural Bridge One of the seven Natural Wonders of the World, the Natural Bridge is higher than Niagara Falls, was formerly owned by Thomas Jefferson and its rock was carved by

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George Washington in 1750, when he etched his initials as the site’s first surveyor. Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest Retreat Situated less than eight miles from Liberty’s campus is Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest Retreat in Forest, Va. Located 60 miles from his famous Monticello home, Poplar Forest was an important part of Jefferson’s life – a private retreat, situated far from the public scrutiny and demands on his time. In 1806, while he was President, Jefferson directed the masons in laying the foundation for the dwelling, which is considered his most personal architectural creation and landscape. The retreat is a place where he came to find rest and leisure, to rekindle his creativity and to enjoy private time with his family. Lynchburg Hillcats Baseball Club Professional baseball was first played in Lynchburg in 1886, and the city has had a franchise on a regular basis since 1939. The Lynchburg Hillcats, a member of the Carolina League and the Class “A” affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, is the city’s current franchise. The Hillcats play on Calvin Falwell Field at Lynchburg City Stadium, and the city boasts over 500 players and coaches who have gone to “The Show,” including Darryl Strawberry, Aramis Ramirez, Bronson Arroyo and Dwight Gooden.

Monument Terrace Located in downtown Lynchburg is a 139-step staircase which honors veterans from Lynchburg who fought and died for our nation in various wars. Civil War June 17-18, 1864, served as a two-day, inconclusive, bloody battle within the city of Lynchburg which spilled into nearby Bedford (originally named Liberty). Over 3,000 Confederate dead are buried in the Old Confederate Cemetery located near the center of town. Appomattox Court House Roughly 25 miles from Liberty’s campus, Appomattox Court House, the historic site where our nation was reunited when Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant, ending the Civil War. National D-Day Memorial The National D-Day Memorial is in nearby Bedford, a community which suffered the most severe casualties per capita during the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944.

LYNCHBURG TO: Miles Hrs. North Greenville – Tigerville, S.C. . . . . . . . . . . . .309 . . . . . . .5:25 Glenville State – Glenville, W.Va. . . . . . . . . . . . .240 . . . . . . .4:15 Western Carolina – Cullowhee, N.C. . . . . . . . . . .335 . . . . . . .5:30 Youngstown State – Youngstown, Ohio . . . . . . . .433 . . . . . . .7:25 Coastal Carolina – Conway, S.C. . . . . . . . . . . . .295 . . . . . . .6:00 Stony Brook – Stony Brook, N.Y. . . . . . . . . . . . .466 . . . . . . .8:45 Lafayette – Easton, Pa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .373 . . . . . . .6:25 Charleston Southern - Charleston, S.C. . . . . . . .410 . . . . . . .7:00 Presbyterian – Clinton, S.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312 . . . . . . .5:25 VMI - Lexington, Va. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 . . . . . . . .1:30 Gardner Webb – Boiling Springs, N.C. . . . . . . . .250 . . . . . . .4:30 Elon – Elon, N.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 . . . . . . .2:15 TO LYNCHBURG: FROM 29 NORTH (from Danville, Va.) - Take 29 North to Lynchburg. After passing the Lynchburg Regional Airport on left, merge right onto 29 North/460 East. Go one mile to the Liberty University/Candler’s Mountain Road/Route 670 exit, which will be on your right. Go straight through the stop sign and make your first right, crossing the bridge onto the main Liberty University campus. FROM 29 SOUTH (from Charlottesville, Va.) - Take 29 South to Lynchburg. Merge onto 29 South/460 West just outside of Lynchburg. Take the second Candler's Mountain Road exit, entitled Candler’s Mountain Road/University Blvd. Turn left at light onto University Blvd. and continue straight to enter the main Liberty University campus. FROM 460 EAST (from Roanoke, Va.) - Take 460 East to Lynchburg. 29 North will merge with 460 East. One mile later, take the Liberty University/Candler’s Mountain Road/Route 670 exit, which will be on your right. Go straight through the stop sign and make your first right, crossing the bridge onto the main Liberty University campus. FROM 460 WEST (from Richmond, Va.) - Take 460 West to Lynchburg. 29 South will merge with 460 West just outside Lynchburg. Take the second Candler's Mountain Road exit, titled Candler’s Mountain Road/University Blvd. Turn left at light onto University Blvd. and continue straight to enter the main Liberty University campus. FROM I-95 (from Richmond, Va.) - Take I-64 West to Charlottesville, and then take 29 South from Charlottesville to Lynchburg. (See above directions from 29 South.)

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Taco Bell 2802 Candlers Mnt Road Lynchburg, VA 24502 (434) 237-3965

Dairy Queen 8021 Timberlake Rd Lynchburg, VA 24502 (434) 237-7030

Little Cucci’s 14805 Forest Rd, #105 Forest, VA 24551 (434) 525-9510

Flames Preferred Dining Property

Other

Shakers 3401 Candlers Mnt Road Lynchburg, VA 24501 (434) 847-7425

Crown Sterling 6120 Fort Ave Lynchburg, VA 24502 (434) 239-7744 McDonald’s 3405 Candlers Mnt Road Lynchburg, VA 24502 (434) 237-4216 Sonic Drive-In 3805 Wards Rd Lynchburg, VA 24502 (434) 832-8122

Applebee’s 3624 Candlers Mnt Rd Lynchburg, VA 24502 (434) 528-2626 Kentucky Fried Chicken 8322 Timberlake Rd Lynchburg, VA 24501 (434) 237-2614 Ledo Pizza 120 Simons Run Ste G Lynchburg, VA 24501 (434) 237-9495

Subway- Campbell Ave. 3501 Campbell Ave. Lynchburg, VA 24502 (434) 846-7827 Sundae Grill 3700 Candlers Mnt Road Lynchburg, VA 24502 (434) 846-5076

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n centuries gone by, "liberty" was just a concept an idea feared by tyrants and dreamed of by the opposed. In more recent history, "liberty" became a cause and a deeply held belief worth fighting and dying for. Today, Liberty University has become a place where students call home … where people dare to dream big dreams and then work to see those dreams come to pass … where old-fashioned values and morality still survive and thrive in a world which appears to have forgotten the meaning of the word … where the undeniable Truth of the Ages still reigns supreme … where the whole person is educated - body, mind and soul … a place where you can learn, grow and achieve wholeness as you become all God created you to be.

The Mission To produce Christ-centered men and women with the values, knowledge and skills required to impact tomorrow's world … the mission is carried out for resident students, through both undergraduate and graduate programs, through a rigorous academic program and structured social environment … also, it is carried out externally for students who can't make the trek to the campus in a comparable academic program but without the structure of the resident community, through a distance learning program.

A Brief History For more than 36 years, Liberty University has produced graduates with the values, knowledge and skills required to impact the world. Founded by Dr. Jerry Falwell and Dr. Elmer Towns in 1971, Liberty University is a private, coeducational, undergraduate and graduate institution. The University offers over 60 programs of study that contribute to the University’s standing as the world’s largest distinctively Christian, academically excellent and spiritually vibrant institution. The 5,000acre campus serves over 25,000 resident and external students with a diverse student body made up of individuals from all 50 states, Washington, D.C. and 81 nations. Liberty is truly a representation of what God can do with a dream and a heart that desires to honor Him.

Location Situated in Lynchburg, Va., Liberty University is nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and located on the south bank of the historic James River, in a region rich in history, culture and outdoor recreational opportunities.

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Faculty Liberty University’s over 350 full-time and more than 300 part-time faculty are committed to engaging with students in the challenge of exploring vital links between faith and learning. There are over 450 institutions of higher learning represented among this impressive group. Liberty’s commitment to personalized education also ensures that the student-toprofessor ratio is nicely balanced at 25:1.

Degree Programs In higher education, the principal means of ensuring quality is accreditation by a recognized accrediting body or agency. Liberty University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), and nationally accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS). Additionally, a number of specific programs are approved by accrediting and licensing bodies for specific disciplines (i.e. our nursing, sport management and education programs). SACS and TRACS, in turn, are both recognized accrediting bodies by the United States Department of Education.

Spiritual Life The Spiritual Life Department prepares students to make a global impact for the glory of God - wherever He leads them. Life-changing campus church and convocation services connect students with their Creator through passionate worship and powerful Biblical messages custom designed for this collegiate generation. These services give Liberty students first-hand encounters with the most influential Christians on the planet. Each semester the Campus Pastor’s Office personally trains over 1,000 student leaders who are the catalysts for the positive peer pressure and Biblical community which is the glue of Liberty University. Each year, these student leaders minister personally to their peers and commit to love, pray for, pray with and personally disciple every student on campus. Every student’s relationship with Christ is a priority. Light Ministries facilitates Liberty’s global vision by providing dozens of opportunities each year for the Liberty community to participate in cross-cultural missions experiences. Already over 7,000 students have boarded planes to take the Gospel of Jesus Christ to over three million people. The Spiritual Life Department is radically committed to aligning the Liberty community with the Great Commandment and Great Commission of Jesus Christ. As the spiritual fires are sparked in hearts - Spiritual Life fans the flame.

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NOTABLE SPEAKERS

Notable Speakers

Bobby Bowden Florida State Head Football Coach

Sean Hannity Fox News

George Bush 41st President of the United States

Newt Gingrich Former Speaker of the House

George W. Bush 43rd President of the United States Newt Gingrich Former Speaker of the House Reverend Billy Graham Evangelist Sean Hannity Host of Fox News’ Hannity & Colmes

John McCain R-Arizona/Republican Presidential Nominee

Ronald Reagan 40th President of the United States

Mark Lowry Christian comedian and vocalist

Clarence Thomas Supreme Court Justice

Kevin Max Grammy Award Winning Member of dc Talk

Rick Warren Best-Selling Author of “A Purpose-Driven Life”

Jody McBrayer Member of Christian vocal group Avalon

NOTABLE ALUMNI Peter Aluma Former NBA player Sid Bream Former Major League Baseball player Katie Feenstra Current member of the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream

Jesse Helms Former Senator

Samkon Gado Current member of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins

Mike Huckabee Former Arkansas governor

Eric Green Former NFL player

Tim LaHaye Best-Selling Co-Author of the “Left Behind” series

Lee Guetterman Former Major League Baseball player

John McCain R-Arizona/Republican Presidential Nominee

Aaron Horton Member of the band Escape Velocity

Chuck Norris Actor/Martial Artist

Angela Elwell Hunt Award-winning author

Toby McKeehan Grammy Award Winning Member of dc Talk/ Platinum Solo Recording Artist (tobyMac) James McKnight Former NFL player Julius Nwosu Former NBA player Tony Perkins President of Family Research Council/ Former Louisiana State Representative Adrian Smith Senator (R-Nebraska) Michael Tait Grammy Award Winning Member of dc Talk Randy Tomlin Former Major League Baseball player

Mike Huckabee Former Arkansas Governor Chuck Norris Actor/Martial Artist

Katie Feenstra

Notable Alumni Sid Bream Toby Mac Platinum Selling Recording Artist

Senator Adrian Smith R-Nebraska

Samkon Gado

DC Talk Four-Time Grammy Award Winning Recording Artists

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Academic Affairs for Athletics

Liberty student-athletes continue to score high marks in the classroom, as well as on the playing field due to the efforts of the Liberty University Office of Academic Affairs for Athletics. Equipped with facilities at the Vines Center, Williams Football Operations Center and the Hancock Athletic Center, student-athletes have convenient locations to utilize the staff and resources. Student-athletes receive everything from computer use and tutorial services to lessons on study skills, time management and organizational skills.

LIBERTY’S NCAA DIVISION 1 COSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS Jason Benham Mike Gelatt Third-Team (Baseball) First-Team (Soccer) 1998 2007

Jay Cline

Kristin Colson Second-Team (Volleyball) 2005

Clendon Henderson

Jennifer Hodges Third-Team (Women's Soccer) Cathy Williams 1999 Third-Team (Track/Cross Danielle McNaney Country) First-Team (Track) 1998 2005 Second-Team (Track) Arlene Zelinskas 2004 Second-Team (Track) 2007 Heather Sagan First-Team (Track/Cross Country) 2002

Colin Dugan Mike Godsil Ryan Greiser Matt Lambros

Derek Lisko Mark Malvaso Dan Pope Nathan Revell

Second-Team (Football) 2005 Holly Deem

Third-Team (Track) 1998 Megan Frazee Second-Team (Women’s Basketball) 2008 Jarrod Everson

First-Team (Football) 1998 First-Team (Track) Second-Team (Football) 1997 2008

2008 Liberty Graduate Vince Redd

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2007-08 BIG SOUTH PRESIDENTIAL HONOR ROLL – FOOTBALL MEMBERS

Steven Ackley Mike Brown Jonathan Brummel Zach Davis

Kristal Tharp Second-Team (Women’s Basketball) 2005

Kevin Richard Chris Rocco Britt Stone Soeren Wendland

CHAMPS/Life Skills

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS FOR ATHLETICS STAFF KRISTIE BEITZ

The mission of the NCAA is to maintain intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of the campus educational program and the student-athlete as an integral part of the student body. With this in mind, the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program was created to support the student development initiatives of its member institutions and to enhance the quality of the student-athlete experience within the university setting. During the 2006-07 academic year, Liberty University’s Academic Affairs for

Athletics Department launched the Flames ALL Teams Competition. In this challenge, athletic teams competed against one another and earned points based on participation as well as accomplishment in Academic Excellence, Athletic Performance, Personal & Team Enhancement and SAAC Communication. Additionally, CHAMPS/Life Skills designs workshops and seminars each year for student-athletes, which focus on academics, personal awareness, career planning, diversity training and financial responsibility.

Associate Athletics Director for Academic Affairs

MATT ANTHONY Academic Coordinator

STUDENT–ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAAC) The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is a body of student-athletes (two representatives from each athletic team), cheerleaders and student trainers who have been selected by the Liberty University Athletics Administration, coaches and athletes. SAAC provides its members an environment to express opinions, concerns and new ideas that would enhance the student-athletes’ experience at Liberty. The committee also offers the student-athletes an opportunity to have a more personal relationship with members of the athletics department administration and the community by assisting local charities and community programs. The committee spearheads Liberty’s effort as part of the Big South Conference’s community service initiative as they race for the Kallander Cup, an annual award bestowed upon the conference institution that best exemplifies service within the community. Awarded each summer, Liberty won the inaugural cup in 2007.

RACHEL WISEHART of the Liberty women’s soccer team was selected for the 2008-09 academic year as the President of Liberty’s SAAC organization. She will represent Liberty as its spokesperson for business regarding the Big South Conference and the league’s SAAC organization.

ANDY COLEMAN Director of Academics for Football

JENI COLEMAN Academic Coordinator

BUCK ROMERO Director of Academics for Men’s Basketball

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Strength & Conditioning The football program utilizes a brand-new weight complex in the Williams Football Operations Center. Opened in Jan. 2007, this 16,000square foot weight facility is a state-of-the-art workout area, boasting 24 custom-made module units which can be used for but are not limited to cleans, bench and squat. These modules were developed for the first time for Liberty football. The power racks have over 500 holes in them to give the Liberty athlete unprecedented choices to work the precise body area they want to exercise. Power racks available on the market now only have 80 holes and limit the training of the athlete. “This is the best football weight room in America,” said Bill Gillespie, Liberty’s head strength and conditioning coach. “This facility shows a representation of Liberty University and its commitment to excellence for its athletics programs.”

Liberty athletics will be ahead of the curve in strength and conditioning with this facility. The facility is built for the future and designed for the program to grow. Five years from now, the nuances of the facility will begin to become commonplace for top-flight NCAA Division I programs. The facility maximizes money and space. The power racks also include a spot for dumb bells for the student-athletes’ convenience. The spacious complex includes everything from cardio machines to weighted vests for plyometrics, giving the student-athlete the very best equipment to train with.

The strength and conditioning program boasts coaches Bill Gillespie and Dave Williams, both holding the distinction of Master Strength and Conditioning Coaches by CSCCa. There are only 70 Master Strength and Conditioning Coaches in the world and Liberty is now the only institution from what is formally known as I-AA to have two honorees in the same strength and conditioning program.

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STRENGTH & CONDITIONING STAFF BILL GILLESPIE Head Strength & Conditioning Coordinator

DAVE WILLIAMS Associate Strength & Conditioning Coordinator

The Flames Strength & Conditioning program is headed by worldrenowned weightlifter Bill Gillespie, who brings NFL and Pac-10 experience to “The Mountain.”

ANNA BLACKSTONE Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

E.L. ESTES Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

MANNY ROJAS Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

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Sports Medicine The student-athlete at Liberty University has the luxury of having one of the most dedicated sports medicine teams in the country. The staff is headed by Chris Casola, Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine who oversees medical care for the Flames football team. Scott Lawrenson is the Associate Athletic Trainer and Insurance Coordinator. Barry Finke and Aaron Schreiner are Senior Assistant Athletic Trainers, while Assistant Athletic Trainers Madeline Bosek, Jesse Cops and Laura Hoskins round out the staff as Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC). In conjunction with services available through Team Physicians Dr. Gregg Albers and Dr. Richard Lane at Light Medical, the Liberty University Athletic Training staff utilizes two hospitals, Lynchburg General Hospital and Virginia Baptist, for any emergency or general medical needs. Liberty is also fortunate to have team orthopaedic services from Central Virginia Orthopaedics along with assistance and consultation from Rehab Associates of Central Virginia. Housed in the beautiful 3,200-square foot Football Training Room located in the Football Operations Center, the main athletic training room is a modern facility complete with the latest equipment. Satellite athletic training rooms are located in the Field House at Williams Stadium, located at the south end of the football complex, the Hancock Athletic Center, the Vines Center and the Crowder-Muckel Fieldhouse neighboring Worthington Stadium.

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FOOTBALL OPERATIONS CENTER TRAINING ROOM QUICK FACTS: • 3,200-square foot training room • Two plunge pools • Hydroworks underwater treadmill • Doctor’s exam room • Offices • Top of the line modalities - Heat - Cold - Compression - Electrical stimulation - Ultrasound - LASER and cervical/lumbar traction table

SPORTS MEDICINE STAFF CHRIS CASOLA

SCOTT LAWRENSON

Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine

Associate Athletic Trainer

BARRY FINKE

AARON SCHREINER

Senior Assistant Athletic Trainer

Senior Assistant Athletic Trainer

MADELINE BOSEK

JESSE COPS

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Assistant Athletic Trainer

LAURA HOSKINS Assistant Athletic Trainer

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Athletics Compliance Liberty University’s Athletics Compliance Office monitors and verifies compliance with all NCAA, Big South Conference and University requirements. The office educates not only the athletics staff, administration and studentathletes, but also University faculty, staff and administration as well as other individuals and entities with athletics interests. Liberty University is committed and compelled to the principle of institutional control in the operation of its athletics department in a way that is constantly within the rules and regulations of the NCAA, Big South Conference and the University. As the University strives for excellence on and off the field of competition, the highest regard for ethical conduct must also be sought. In order for the athletics department to exist, outside participation is required and must be emphasized. Any inappropriate activity outside the rules and regulations of the NCAA could jeopardize student-athletes’ eligibility to compete athletically. Everyone involved inside or outside the University must do his or her part in order to foster an environment that is supportive of the NCAA operating principle of competitive equity. Each person has a role and responsibility, which includes accountability and integrity when it comes to compliance with NCAA rules and regulations. The communication process is a must when it comes to understanding how each person fits within the structure of the NCAA’s rules and regulations. If you have any questions regarding NCAA rules and regulations, especially those dealing with prospects and student-athletes, please contact the athletics compliance office. Liberty’s athletic programs need your help and support, so please cooperate to ensure the success of Flames Athletics, on and off the field. MIKE HAGEN

PATRICK GAILLARD

Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance

Compliance Coordinator

“Five Rules of Athletics Compliance” Only coaches and athletics department staff members are permitted to be involved in the recruiting process. Alumni, friends and “other representatives of athletics interest, i.e. “boosters” who are not employed by the University are not permitted to contact a prospect (or members of the prospect’s family) by letter, telephone or in-person (on or offcampus) for the purpose of soliciting their participation in the athletic program. Liberty faculty members are permitted to have contact with the prospects, but only while on the campus during unofficial visits or off-campus, in the locale of the institution, when a prospect is on an official visit. A prospect remains a prospect even after he or she signs a Letter of Intent or financial aid agreement to attend the University. The prospect does not lose his/her prospect status until the start of classes at Liberty or the beginning of official team practice prior to the start of classes. The prohibition of contact with a prospect is intended to relate to unavoidable incidental contacts with a prospect by representatives of a member institution’s athletics interest. It is understood that such a contact is not prearranged by the athletics representative or an athletics department staff member; is not made for the purpose of recruitment of the prospect; and involves only normal civility. For example, if you meet a high school student or junior college student-athlete, you can talk with them about anything except Liberty athletics. If you are attending a public function and find yourself talking to the parents of a prospect, you can talk about anything that doesn’t relate to the athletics department. If a student-athlete accepts any benefits or special consideration based on his or her status as an athlete or because of athletic skill, the student-athlete will lose all eligibility for intercollegiate athletic participation. Do not do anything for prospective or enrolled student-athletes without specific authorization from the Liberty Athletics Compliance Office. Representatives of athletics interests are reminded that NCAA rules regarding enrolled student-athletes remain in effect throughout

If you have a question about NCAA rules and your interaction with Liberty coaches, student-athletes or staff please contact: Athletics Compliance Office Liberty University 1971 University Blvd. Lynchburg, VA 24502 (434) 582-2100

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the entire year, including summer breaks. When student-athletes complete their final season of eligibility, they must abide by NCAA rules until the end of that academic year and/or until they are no longer receiving athletics financial aid.

Interaction with boosters and Liberty student-athletes It’s easy to form a relationship with Liberty student-athletes as you cheer them on and watch them compete. Building these types of relationships is not only fun for fans but also important in the lives of student-athletes. In an effort to make sure that the eligibility of every student-athlete is not harmed, please look over these few guidelines for what can and can not be provided to a student-athlete, and remember that if you have any questions, please contact the Liberty Athletics Compliance Office. What a booster can do: Provide summer employment to a studentathlete, provided he/she is paid the going rate and only for work actually performed. Provide a meal to a student-athlete or the team at their home (not a restaurant). They can also provide a ride to their home for the meal. What a booster cannot provide a studentathlete (just to name a few): Give a gift of clothing or equipment. Provide free or reduced housing costs. Give cash or co-sign on loans. Arrange for employment of a relative. Provide rentals or purchases of any type. Provide use of a car. Pay the costs for a student-athlete’s friends or family to visit campus. Free medical or professional services. Provide free use of a phone for long-distance calls. Provide funds for entertainment of an athlete, their friends or relatives. This page was prepared by the Liberty Athletics Compliance Office to assist alumni, student-athletes, boosters and friends in complying with NCAA rules and regulations governing the conduct of the Liberty University Athletics Program.