4 Carolina players suspended
Probably the biggest story this week entering the game, is the Carolina announcement of 4 defensive players suspended for Saturday’s game. The 4 players are Des Lawrence, Brian Walker, Donnie Miles, and M.J. Stewart. Lawrence and Walker were listed as starters at the 2 cornerback spots with Stewart listed as Lawrence’s back-up. The suspensions come in the wake of a report earlier this week of a hazing incident which took place earlier in the month. The Flames’ experienced quarterback and receivers will certainly provide a test for the Tar Heels secondary.
Injury update
Good news for Coach Gill & company on the injury front so far this season. Safety Gary Sampson is the only Flame who Gill singled out earlier this week as being questionable. As the week has progressed, it looks more and more like Sampson will give it a go on Saturday.
Flames go with the blue-white-blue combo
Which of the new 27 uniforms combos will Liberty wear on Saturday? Blue helmets, white jerseys, and blue pants.
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Expectations for 2014
Our Expectations for 2014 series has concluded, and you picked the Flames to finish the 2014 season at 11-1. The only loss you predicted LU to have was in the opener against UNC. The Appalachian State, Coastal Carolina, and Richmond games were the next most contested matchups.
New Bold Predictions contest
Check out our brand new “Bold Predictions” contest for the 2014 football season. Make your predictions each week, and at the end of the season we will award the winner with 2 tickets to a road game of your choice during the 2015 football season. The Flames are schedule to face West Virginia, Georgia State, and James Madison in nonconference road games next season. Picks are due each week by Friday at midnight.
Cordell on tear
Former Liberty baseball player Ryan Cordell was recently called up to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans and he has been on a tear since. Cordell is batting .261 with 4 homeruns and 14 RBIs in 12 games with the club.
Women’s soccer beats ODU
The women’s soccer team opened their 2014 season with an impressive 1-0 win on the road against Old Dominion. The Lady Flames lost their 2nd friendly, 1-0, to UNC Greensboro on Tuesday. Several other Fall sports get underway this weekend including Women’s Field Hockey, Men’s Soccer, Women’s Volleyball, and Cross Country
FlameFans thread of the week
We finally have football! Find all you need to know in our Game #1 Preview: @UNC thread which currently has over 150 posts in it! It’s this week’s FlameFans thread of the week.
