According to multiple sources, Liberty Flames Nation has learned that former Marshall standout RB Kevin Grooms has left Liberty University. Grooms, the former Conference USA Freshman of the Year (2012) never played a down for the Flames. He was sitting out the 2014 season with eligibility problems.
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Grooms transferred to Liberty following an arrest for burglary while enrolled at Marshall. Head Coach Turner Gill had this to say when Grooms transferred to the Flames:
“Kevin sought out our football program because he is at a point in his life where he wants to make some positive changes. He believes Liberty University would provide the type of atmosphere that would allow him to be successful in this endeavor. He understands that he will be expected to grow academically, athletically, socially and spiritually. We are excited to have the opportunity to work with Kevin and be a part of his growth and maturity.
“While Kevin has enjoyed success both academically and athletically at Marshall, the thing that made Kevin attractive to us is the fact that he has had some adversity and he wants to make changes in his life. Liberty University is a place that has always offered young people a second change and we are excited to be a part of that process in Kevin’s life.”
A source close to Grooms stated that he had personal issues at home, and had struggled to adapt to the environment at Liberty. While this will no doubt be disappointing news to some Liberty fans, the Flames have no lack of depth in the backfield going into 2015 with both D.J. Abnar and Todd Macon returning.
Don’t forget that we will have Des Rice ready to go as well.