Liberty coverage

Big South media day notebook: Kallander says conference eyes expansion – Damien Sordelett, News & Advance

Big South coaches weigh in on possible 12-game season – Damien Sordelett, News & Advance

With only 6 teams in the league after Coastal’s departure, the Big South must be proactive if it intends on keeping the auto-bid to the FCS playoffs which requires at least 6 football playing members.

Liberty is picked to finish 2nd in the Big South, with Charleston Southern the favorite to repeat.

Come on Damien, you couldn’t pick LU first?

Our Coverage

Four Flames were picked to the preseason all-conference team including wide receiver Zac Parker, defensive lineman JaRon Greene, cornerback Chris Turner, and punter Trey Turner. The full list of preseason all-conference selections can be found here.

Check out our list of the notable quotes from Liberty’s media day press conference.

Here’s the full transcript of everything Coach Gill, Stephon Masha, and Dexter Robbins had to say.

Stories from around the league

Charleston Southern

Charleston Southern voted to win Big South football championship -thetandd.com

Seven CSU players preseason all-conference – The Berkeley Independent

Kennesaw State

Kennesaw State enjoying quick rise in Big South – Craig Haley, STATS FCS

Kennesaw State tabbed third in Big South football poll – Doug Roberson, The Atlanta Journal-Consitution

Kennesaw State tapped as Big South’s third-best team in preseason polling – John Bednarowski, Marietta Daily Journal.

Monmouth

Monmouth University lands six players on the preseason All-Big South team, while the Hawks were voted fourth in the preseason poll. The Hawks open their 24th season on September 3rd at Lehigh – Josh Newman, Asbury Park Press

How much better can Mike Basile be? – Josh Newman, Asbury Park Press

Presbyterian

Blue Hose believe they have character, ability for winning season – Myron Hosea, Greenville Online.

General

With Coastal Carolina gone, is the Big South up for grabs? – Josh Newman, Asbury Park Press