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This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Liberty University School Newspaper at DigitalCommons@Liberty University. It has been accepted for inclusion in 1993 -- 1994 by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@Liberty University. For more information, please contact [email protected]. ^mmm mmm flibtvtv (Kijampttm Liberty University, Lynchburg, Va. Tuesday, September 7,1993 Vol. li, No. 1 Pizza generates cash Local eatery creates build a good relationship with Liberty. ply must contact Vito's and talk to the "A school always needs money. I would owner. Participants then print up the cou­ LU club fund raiser like to work hand-in-hand with the school," pons which will be used with the purchases he said. and wait for the funds to arrive. By TIM GIBBONS However, this is different from normal "They can all raise money for them­ Champion Reporter donations because the money is going to selves," he said. "I don't care what part of With its tiled rcd-and-white floors, adver­ students and their organizations, not the Liberty does it." tisements for pizza sauce companies on the school itself. In addition, Vassallo said he would not wall and homemade dough being tossed in When Vito's customers submit a coupon even put a cap on the number of coupons the back, Vito's Pizza at Candler's Station with each purchase, the money from that used. looks like a traditional Italian pizza place. purchase will be donated to an university "I don't care if all 6,000 students come But their plans to help Liberty University and group of the student's choice. down," he said. "We make money; they Liberty students are anything but typical. The Italian restaurateur said he is willing make money." "It's really simple," Al Vassallo, Vito's to work with any of Liberty's 45 clubs and Although the fund-raising special only co-owner, said explaining his plan. "For organizations which need funds. applies to pizza, Vito's is more than just a every large pizza, I'll give the university a "I wish we could get up there (to Liberty) pizza place. photo by Juon Christon dollar; and for every medium pie, I'll give and be a part of what's happening," Vassallo "We're a full-fledged Italian restaurant," Vito's Pizza, located at Candler's Station, has proposed a new fund-rasing program them 50 cents." said. for LU clubs. Roomates Steve Arnold (left) and Steve Arnold (center) discuss the The donation is part of Vassallo's plan to To get involved, any interested club sim­ See Vito's Pizza , Page 3 idea with Vito's workers. •--. •:-:.,•,:.:;•;::;•:• ::,y-!,:.::";:.'': •".';;mmim«0WMMMW?MWWWVWrW®& Students minister abroad, spread gospel By JOANNA TEDDER dinator to Eastern Europe, said. for a spiritual awakening. Assistant Copy Editor The Eastern Europe team was led LIGHT worked with missionaries LIGHT Ministries sent more than by Wes Tuttle, LIGHT coordinator; and LU graduates Charles and Jan­ 70 Liberty students into the mission Rob Jackson, vice-president of spiri­ ice Baldis in Slovakia and John field this summer, with teams travel­ tual affairs; and Hofert. The team Lloyd in Hungary. ing to Eastern Europe and El Salva­ ministered through puppets, drama The LIGHT singers also partici­ dor, proclaiming the saving grace of and song, spending three weeks in pated in the Eastern Europe trip and Jesus Christ. Slovakia, Romania, Hungary and learned numerous songs in the The teams also brought encour­ the Ukraine. native languages. agement to missionaries. This past winter, a LIGHT group However, translators were needed "One of our goals is to support the paved die way for the summer team, when giving testimonies. missionaries and enhance their min­ taking money to build a new church istry," Scott Hofert, campaign coor- facility and preparing the nationals See LIGHT trips, Page 3 Debate team anticipates great possibilities for season By PAMELA E. WALCK Returning debaters are few this into 24 intercollegiate teams and 20 News Editor year, with only four experienced campus teams mat will be participat­ With a new coaching duo, experi­ team members. ing in 18 tournaments. enced upperclassmen and fresh new "This year we will be counting on This year, die debate topic is, Re­ recruits, the Liberty University De­ Layla Hinton, Sandy Noles, Adam solved: "Commander in chief power bate Team is looking forward to a Milam and Abe Pafford to lead the of U.S. presidents should be substan­ successful year and an even brighter teams," O'Donnell stated. tially curtailed." future. "We lost a lot of senior debaters The firsttournamen t of the fall se­ "We have a very young group this last year but have six high school mester will be held at King's College year," Brett O'Donncll, head debate freshmen with debate experience, in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., on Friday, coach, stated. "It may take a while to which is very unusual," O'Donnell Sept. 24 through Sunday, Sept. 26. mature, but there is good team possi­ continued. Until the tournament, O'Donnell bility down the road; we'll just have Although freshman debaters are and Hall will continue with intense to take the bumps and bruises along placed in the novice division when sessions of practice debates and drills the way." entering on the collegiate level, this in debate theory. O'Donnell, who returned to LU year six recruits will be placed at the At the practice debates, the this fall, was the head debate coach junior varsity level. coaches critique the discussions, two years ago and led the team to the "Prospects may not look great at looking for errors in thought. number-three position in the nation. first, but I think that they'll get a lot "As coaches we listen to the prac­ During his absence from Liberty, better," O'Donnell said. tice debates and tell the students what O'Donnell pursued his doctorate at "One aspect that is very encourag­ they need to do to improve their Penn State University and is in the ing is the spiritual level of the team skills," O'Donnell stated. "What we this year. I know mat they will do a Contemporary Chrsttian artist Bruce Carroll ministered through acoustic song to an audience process of finishing his dissertation. do is a game, just like baseball or Assisting O'Donnell is Mike Hall, great job representing Jesus Christ football. Instead of being physically of more than 1,500 LU students in the Liberty multi-purpose center on Friday, Sept 3, at 7 p.m, a 1992 LU graduate and former var­ and the university," O'Donnell said. challenged, through debate you learn This was Carroll's first appearance at Liberty University* kicking off the fall concert schedule. •:•: >.<•: :^:^-x-;:>:--x:;:x-x':-::-:v:::o::::x:::.: >":" : :':'•'" • ::;:::::: - •-:-';: ••: '-:--- :-:-"-:•:•.-:•:-:•: . -:-:-:•;•:-:-.•;-:-:-.-:-•-:• '-.•: sity debate team member. This year's team will be broken about critical thinking." —-.—- ,.... — M ~..~~ , Campus takes time out Senate ties up loose ends, Spiritual emphasis week opens year prepares for upcoming session By JOANNA TEDDER Assistant Copy Editor Christian artist, Al Holley. that the main reason for Spiritual By AMY MORRIS "Getting to know more people Spiritual Emphasis Week, which Holley, who has participated in the Emphasis Week is to get the school World News Editor could make the campus less began Sunday, Sept. 5, will continue past two Spiritual Emphasis Weeks, year off on the right track spiritually. As student senate prepares for a intimidating for them," Williams through Wednesday, Sept. 8, with will minister in music during each "The primary goal of spiritual em­ new year of serving an increased stu­ continued. nightly meetings and a special service. phasis week is to gel us all focused dent body, last years' loose ends still • Resulting from the onslaught of convocation on Wednesday after­ "He (Holley) has gready blessed on die Lord," Jackson said. "Wejusi need to be tied, according to Jason new students, the development of a noon. the students," Rob Jackson, vice- pray thai every student will avail Williams, SGA executive vice presi­ spirit committee is also on the Ffeatured speaker is Dr. Ike president of spiritual affairs, said. himself to the opportunity." dent. agenda. The committee's purpose is Reighard, pastor of New Hope Bap­ "Al Holley communicates very well Services will be held in die LU 'There are bills that were passed to improve morale on campus while tist Church in Fayetteville, Ga. He is to me university generation." Vines Center on Tuesday, Sept. 7, by senate last year which still need to working on social issues, including accompanied by contemporary In addition, Jackson also staled and Wednesday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. be implemented by the adminisua- more privileges for seniors. lion," Williams stated. Furthermore, the spirit committee • •" ' '" "•• -! ' -'..'•MM..M —,— —"""'•— : :r: "One of our priorities is to push will also enlist the help of die stu­ " WSM''-•.'.'•' '^ these bills into effect as soon as we dent body in establishing uaditions. can," Williams said. "Liberty is still a young univer­ Inside According to Williams, key events sity. Now is the time to start building Jason Williams these Uaditions," Williams said. on the 1993-94 academic agenda SGA executive vice president Opinion: Feature: include: In addition, the student senate Sports: LU • The establishment of state stu­ plans on working toward greater we're getting some good ideas," The champion International Quarterback dent fellowships, uniting fellow stu­ consistency in SGA and a more uni­ Williams said. dents from the same home suite and fied campus while giving admini- Furthermore, SGA is still accept­ examines the students discuss throws perfect providing individuals with an oppor­ suation a belter idea of what the stu­ ing applications for dorm senators al tunity to build friendships and en­ dents' needs are as LU continues to David's Place. demise of adjustments game courage ride sharing during breaks. expand and change. Interviews are from Tuesday, Sept. "Freshmen and first-year students "As enrollment increases, so does 7 through Friday, Sept.17, from 2 to4 conservatism are benefited from this especially," student influence. More students p.m. Additional information can be See Page 4 See Page 7 See Page 9 Williams said. are interested in senate this year, and obtained by calling ext. 2323. ..; , ,;,, -i -;;;-;,-„t„,•-!,-,-,•;i-;r,-;-ir„v;i ,-, - - -, , i-r, ,-,•„,„-,,, — i—i

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Liberty Bible Institute exceeds GLTC lengthens hours > past year's student enrollment creates new routes FROM STAFF REPORTS be served from Route 1 instead of Route 2. By MICHAEL HAINES and PAMELA E. Many men gave up good jobs to come and academics school year include: The Greater Lynchburg Transit Company Nights and Sunday service will be adjusted WALCK learn how to preach the gospel." Rick Buck, • Getting LBI students to participate in more has announced the following schedule for into Birchwood. In addition to the rapid growth experienced LBI coordinator, explained. soul winning and discipleship. the 1993-94 academic school year: • Route 1 will run both directions on week by Liberty University, the Liberty Bible Insti­ According to Dr. Harold Willmington, vice • Recruiting more women who are interested • Saturday service on Routes 1,2,3 and 4 nights and Sundays. Route 2 will run in one tute, a school for students pursuing pastoral president and dean of LBI, another reason for in helping in church ministry. will change from hour service to half-hour direction every half hour. training, has experienced growth of its own. the growth is that many students are realizing • Helping LBI students learn practical skills service. • Sunday service ends at 7 p.m. with the last LBI, which reopened its doors in the fall of the need for stronger spiritual preparation for by serving at Thomas Road Baptist Church • Direct service from Main Street to The bus leaving The Plaza at 6:45 p.m. 1992 after closing them in 1985, has recorded the pastoral ministry. and emphasizing the spirit-filled life. Plaza will be provided on Route 2 A and • Service will be provided to Marchwood 85 students this year, up from 57 during the "I think the word is getting out (about "God has shown Himself strong on our from Church Street to The Plaza on Route 2 apartments and Westminster Canterbury on 1992-93 academic year. LBI)," Willmington said. behalf," Buck stated, when summing up the B. Saturdays in addition to weekdays. "Prayer is the main reason for our growth. Several of LBI's goals for the 1993-94 growth and positive future. • Bedford Avenue and Cabell Street will • Route 6 F will run on Saturdays. University officials release 1992 campus crime report (ftampu* QLnlmbur Editor's note: The following report Security of Campus Facilities state and local laws, statutes and ordinances on gency Services and to provide escort service is provided by Liberty University for Residence halls exterior doors are secured all university properties and may make inves­ on campus. The "Campus Watch" patrols current and prospective students, by locks accessible by the residents of the halls. tigations and arrests as set forth in said codes, have radio communications with the LES faculty and staff in compliance with the Interior room doors are locked and accessible as well as enforce the rules and regulations dispatcher and are monitored. federal Campus Safety and Crime • Speakers in chapel this week • Late night activities this by residents of the room. Residence hall exte­ adopted for students, faculty and staff. In addition, residence lifesponsors "Cam­ Awareness Act. weekend (for 9/10) include: rior doors are checked periodically be security Liberty Emergency Services officers serve pus Walks" which allow student input into include: Reporting Criminal Actions officers, and deficiencies arc documented at on foot and motor patrol 24 hours a day and reporting possible safely hazards (i.e., unlit Wednesday - Dr. Ike Reighard, bowling, PuttPuttgoIf, David's The university provides an around the security headquarters (dispatcher). maintain constant contact with the university areas, traffic/pedestrian safety concerns). Spiritual Emphasis Week Place and Open Gym. Addi­ clock contact point for reporting criminal Other campus facilities are monitored and community, affording easy access. Residence life also sponsors sexual assault tional information can be ob­ activity. Reports can be channeled to the checked by security personnel and locked on a Friday - Dr. Jerry Falwell Campus Programs provide information to awareness programs. tained by calling ext. 2323. university's security department by dialing periodic basis as stipulated by operational needs the university community regarding security Off-Campus Crime Monitoring Monday - Dean Bruce Traeger, 3911 from on-campus phones or 582-3911 of the university community. procedures and to encourage students, faculty Since Liberty University does not recog­ student development from off-campus. Phones in residence hall Campus Law Enforcement and staff to be responsible for their own secu­ nize or authorize off-campus student organi­ rooms and courtesy phones in academic fa­ • Yearbook class portraits for The campus law enforcement agency is rity and the security of others. Annual orienta­ zations or maintain off-campus housing for cilities are available for calling campus se­ • A Youth Quest Celebration underclassmen, LBI, seminary Liberty Emergency Services, which is also the tions are conducted at the beginning of the students, the Campus Security Department curity (Liberty Emergency Services, LES). campus security and emergency medical serv­ school year in the residence halls and at fac­ (LES) does not monitor any off-campus will be held on Thursday, Sept. and graduate students will be The security department's Uniform Bureau ices agency. Officers of this department con­ ulty-staff meetings to encourage all personnel facilities. Officers and the student develop­ 9, at 7:30 p.m. in DeMoss Hall taken from Tuesday, Sept. 7 dispatches an officer or officers to the scene U sist of those designated and appointed by the to become involved in maintaining a safe envi­ ment staff do work closely with local police of alleged criminal activity to investigate 160-161. Come out and join the through Friday, Sept. 10. Pic­ Chief Judge of the 24th Judicial Circuit of ronment. agencies in criminal activity investigation and take foUow-up action as die situation tures will be taken in the Virginia as special conservators ol the peace Campus Crime Prevention Programs off-campus if i t in vol ves university students. fun. dictates. and security officers certified by the Common­ Crime prevention tips and pointers are in­ Possession. Use or Sale of Alcoholic DeMoss atrium, outside the LU All reported crimes are documented on a wealth of Virginia's Division of Criminal Jus­ cluded periodically in the student publication Beverages and Illegal Drugs • Fall auditions for the fine arts library. security department incident report and tice Services (DCIS). Conservators have full of the residence life office. This information is Possession, use or sale of alcoholic bever­ channeled to the responsible official in stu­ department were rescheduled Any students who have not police powers on the university property and supplied by Liberty Emergency Services and ages and illegal drugs by Liberty University dent development for student matters or the adjacent streets and sidewalks. Security offi­ the Campus Pride and Safety Committee of students is grounds for immediate dismissal because of Spiritual Emphasis set up an appointment can do so administrative offices for faculty or staff cers have all powers designated by the Com­ Residence Life. from the university. The university cooper­ Week. The new time and date is by calling ext. 2206. matters. In addition, the security monwealth of Virginia to ensure the safety and A "Campus Watch" program initiated in ates with local police agencies in the inves­ department's investigations bureau conducts Monday, Sept. 13, from 6 p.m. security of the campus. Both types of officers August 1992 provides additional campus pa­ tigation and arrest of individuals engaging in investigations into incidents reported. to 10 p.m. Sign up sheets are in •Aerobic classes are available have authority to enforce the various federal, trol to report criminal activity to Liberty Emer­ illegal activities in this area. the fine arts building. 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It probably took about five time naked-eye and telescope observation for permanent facility to six months to build," Allison continued. using the 10-inch reflector," Van Eaton By JOANNA TEDDER Allison also added that he helped his father continued to explain. Assistant Copy Rditor build the telescope when he was about ci ght or As a result, the classes visit Van Eaton's Liberty science professors are currently nine years old. home in order to use the telescope to complete trying to find a home for a telescope which "He (Allison's father) just wanted to use their astronomy requirements. was donated to the department in 1981. the telescopes as another way of reminding "This activity affords students the The 10-inch reflecting telescope, built by people of God's creation," Allison said. opportunity to witness a little of the majesty Eugene Allison, father of LU fine arts profes­ However, because it had to be reassembled, and glory of God, as David exclaimed in sor Dr. David Allison, is currently being used the telescope was not used until recently. Psalm 19:1, 'The heavens declare the glory of at the home of Dr. Jim Van Eaton, LU profes­ Van Eaton reassembled the instrument on God,'" Van Eaton stated. sor of science. the front porch of his home. According to Van Eaton, the telescope is The telescope was donated by Allison's According to Van Eaton, the telescope will currently used to observe the moon and other family shortly after his father died in 1980. reside on his property until an adequate facil­ planets, particularly Jupiter. pholo by Bobht Cox "Wc would like to see the university fulfill ity on the Liberty campus is available. However, Van Eaton admitted that the one LU debate team members (from left to right) Adam Milam, Layla Hinton, Danny its original promise to our family to have the Although regardless of the telescope's lo­ strong disadvantage to housing the telescope Vezmar and Sandy Noles gather research information in preparation for their first telescope permanently housed on campus," cality, LU students have already benefited at his home is that only the southern sky can be debate tournament later this month. Allison slated. from it. viewed. English professor shares wildlife, Jesus Christ with local Boy Scout troop By PAMELA E. WALCK laxation may seem odd; but for Nut­ earning the level of Eagle Scout at the age group is much different and has a town and celebrated its 75th anniver­ News Editor ter, scoutmaster of Troop One, spon­ age of 15. very short attention span, scouting is sary in 1989," Nutter staled. "Our Editor's note: In a series of ar­ sored by Westminster Presbyterian "Normally kids do not reach Eagle very similar to teaching.. .but instead troop was organized even before the ticles during the next few weeks, Church on 11 th and Floyd Streets, it's Scout until just before the age of 18," of four walls for the classroom, Nut­ American Boy Scouts existed," he the Liberty Champion will be fea­ all part of being a scout. Nutter explained. ter has the great outdoors. continued. turing various faculty members "Outdoors, away from papers and "Reaching that level during my "I enjoy camping, hiking and ca­ Since being a scoutmaster, Nutter who participate in extracurricular classes.and being abletoenjoy God's sophomore year of high school was a noeing, it's a relief from academia, has also involved Liberty students in activities in the Lynchburg com­ creation, living the life Jesus led, for great accomplishment," he said. but it is still teaching —just outdoor the troop in the past two years. munity. me that's all part of the outdoor expe­ Nutter remained active in the Boy skills," he said. "I've had two assistants, Tim Bur­ After a long week of class lectures, rience," Nutter explained. "Most Scouts until he left West Virginia to "The teaching is more hands on, gess and Chris Vecchioni, who par­ paperwork and exams, many profes­ adults are seldom seen going on camp­ attend Tennessee Temple University. showing the boys how to tie a knot ticipated in numerous camping and sors look forward to a nice quite ing trips unless they have an excuse. "For a period of almost 10 years, I and then physically demonstrating canoeing activities," Nutter said. weekend at home. Scouting gives me my excuse to go did not do anything with the Boy the knot. Kids can see pictures of In addition, another unique aspect But for Dr. James H. Nutter, LU outdoors." Scouts. When I came to Lynchburg, I knots; but until they see one tied, they of Boy Scouts is Nutter's ability to professor of English, his idea of re­ Recently finishing his doctorate at decided I wanted to get involved can't do it," Nutter stated. share his faith in Jesus Christ. laxation is taking 10 boys on a 50- the University of Mississippi, Nutter again," Nutter explained. "During the Troop One, which consists of 10 "I've seen three scouts become mile canoe trip down the James River began his scouting experience in 1973 spring of 1989, I was a leader and boys ranging in age from 11 to 17, Christians, and one was even bap­ or camping in the Appalachian Moun­ as a Boy Scout in his home state of then in '901 was asked to become the has a long history of scouts and scout­ tized at Thomas Road Baptist Church. tains with the bare essentials. West Virginia. scoutmaster." masters. To me, that's really neat to see," Nutter Dr. James H. Nutter However, formany this form of re- He rapidly went through the ranks, According to Nutter, although the "Troop One is the oldest troop in concluded. Troopm aster, Troop One _t LIGHT trips _ mmmmmmammm Vito's Pizza ••• Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 1 The mission team also worked with he said. "We want to satisfy every­ Vito's has a healthy environment. These standards explain why there several American teachers and Lib­ body." "We maintain a fairly decent are no beer signs in the windows and erty graduates who were known as the Originally from Long Island, Vas- crowd," he said. "I try to stay within no racy pictures on the wall. "Fab Four." sallo bought Vito's Pizza in 1993 and the guidelines; otherwise, I'd just be Furthermore, Vassallo is excited Cathy Thompson, Val Campbell, is carrying on a tradition that started contradicting myself." about the program he's setting up Karen Carlberg and Sharon Watkins, with his parents' Long Island eatery. In an effort to maintain a fun envi­ now and plans on doing even more all LU graduates, started an Awana "We're just a small, privately- ronment, Vassallo and his partner have with Liberty in the future. program in Budapest, Hungary, the owned place," he explained. set up certain standards which must "We're all here; we live here," he first such group ever in Eastern To facilitate visitors, Vassallo said be followed. said. "Why not support one another?" Europe. ., • ,.y « . j . i ,, _., ^ An estimated 3,500 souls were saved through LIGHT's ministry this summer in Eastern Europe. In El Salvador, Rick Lange headed a team of 14 students who worked photo by Joanna Tedder with the youth group, consisting of 40 LU students, Teri Lee and Zulay Maldonado, strike a pose with El young people, of Miramonte Baptist Salvadorian elementary students while on a LIGHT Ministries trip. Church, and Liberty graduate Hal In addition, the team presented to the movie presentation and hand- Large, the pastor. outdoor concerts, featuring films ing out tracts. The team ministered in schools, which presented the gospel in a way The El Salvador team recorded hospitals and churches throughout the the people could easily understand. more than 50 people who accepted entire country with songs, drama and Before each film, the group first Jesus Christ as their personal Saviour personal testimonies. went door-to-door, inviting everyone during the three-week trip.

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Editorial ...Where the spirit of the Lord is, there is Liberty. II Corinthians 3:17

Secularized Christianity? As another year begins, the nation's opinion pages will be filled with horror stories of the "right's" demise and the collapse of conservatism. It seems sometimes as if we are losing on all fronts. Assaults from media, societal splinter groups and people in the political arena bombard us from all angles. Christian publications and political think tanks are full of sensational stories of religious liberties being snuffed out and people's rights being diminished. But aside from the sensationalism and hype (yes, Christian journalists are capable of this also) rises the question, where and why did it all go wrong? Why are we not living in a Christian generation —in a Christian nation? All the problems and stories are incidental to this truth: Christianity Christians must burst out of cloistered became politically correct. Because of its lack of challenge and persecution, institutionalized Chris­ 'bubbles' to combat immorality tianity in the United States has deteriorated to the point of nothing more than A great man once said that the hottest Christians who do "practice what they dents could have on a pseudo-Marxist "opiate" of the people. It has become increasingly places in hell will be reserved for those who preach." Why then, if the media is so fair and the surrounding ritualistic and oft labeled "traditional" as if done out of force of habit, rather keep their silence during times of moral de­ accurate, don' t they criticize those Christians community. than love. cay. who don't defend their convictions? Christians are Like it or not, our country is definitely in Most of us would admit to being vehe­ obligated to stand Christians, for fear of being labeled "fundamentalists" and pooled to­ a state of moral decay and far too many mently opposed to homosexuality, premari­ up and fight im­ gether in the quagmire of religious quacks, have detached their spirituality Christians are keeping silent. tal and extramarital sex, teenage pornogra­ morality on both from their everyday life, not realizing that it the very basis for the foundation Over the past several years, America has phy, murder and other societal evils. the local and na­ of this nation. seen the snipping of family values, the But too many Christians spend every tional level. They subscribe to the beliefs that, although the founding fathers did increase of children born out of wedlock afternoon siting in front of the television We should be lob­ and a severe rise of children slaughtered watching Oprah, Sally Jessie Raphael or bying our local BRANDI L. mention God on more than one occasion, it was simply customary in that before birth. some other talk show. congressmen and BARNUM time period. We have seen an increase in violence and Such shows exploit sin and the abomina­ elected officials •••••••iHHi Moreover, they may say that the founders were not born-again Christians sex-related crimes. We have seen a rise in tions of the Lord, yet many Christians still who were elected as a voice of the public. All but simply deists. Maybe this is partially true, but the founders were obscene content of art, television, movies feel drawn to watch such trash. we have to do is make the voices speak. It probably more fervent in their deism than most practicing fundamentalists and radio. We have witnessed the removal However, one Christian dentist, under really is that simple. of God from virtually every aspect of Ameri­ strong conviction against the spread of We must get out of our comfort zones, out today. For instance, was it pure desim that caused an elderly Ben Franklin can life. immorality created by such talk shows, stood of our little spiritual bubbles, roll up our to call his fellow congressmen to pray to end the gridlock caused by disputes How, with the presence of millions of up and made an impact. sleeves and get our hands dirty. over the Constitution during the constitutional congress? Christians nationwide, are these things al­ He contacted the sponsors of one particular Nothing is achieved without hard work and Sadly, through well-orchestrated portrayals and gross misinterpretations lowed to happen? They happen because talk show and informed them of exactly what dedication. However, many Christians just kind of trash they were funding. He stated don't seem willing to put forth the effort. through the years, the media and those associated with it have shown Christians are too afraid to stand up for what they believe or "supposedly" believe. that if they supported such garbage, he would After all, Falwell summed it up best when Christians to be basic ignoramuses — simple folks who rely on their A recent article in US A Today referred to boycott their companies. he said, "America may be in intensive care, spirituality to supplement their meager intellectualism. Dr. Jerry Falwell as being a member of the This one man diverted thousands and thou­ but we are not on life support. America has As a result, religious inscriptions are being chiseled off patriotic monu­ "most vulnerable." sands of advertising dollars and nearly forced not been fatally wounded. All we need is for ments, and religious symbols are banned from public places. Parents have However, Jerry Falwell is one of the few the talk show off the air. somebody to strike the match and light the American Christians who are willing to This was all done by one man. One man. torch." entrusted their most sacred possessions, the impressionable minds of their stand up for what they believe, no matter Just think of the impact of thousands of Thcmatchbookisopen. Are you convicted children, to teachers who were themselves indoctrinated with humanistic the cost or opposition. Christians all over the nation could have. enough to strike the match and light the torch dogma and moral relativism. The media is constantly criticizing those Think about the impact that Liberty stu- of freedom and morality? And even in the church, the Bible is now being supplemented with the pseudo-science of psychology. Leaders are preaching the gospel of secular humanism and relying on the inherent good of man and his intuition above Second ammendment contains much more God. Yet Paul said in Romans 1:16, "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ..,." displaying an attitude we must all posess in our figh to return America to good. than just the 'right to keep and bear arms' It is time to return to a pure Christianity, one that acknowledges God's The August2 Time clause of this amendment. They cite that the founders believed that if the government hand at work in the destiny of our nation, not partially, but wholly and in magazine cover story formation of a militia is now manifest as a became too centralized, spread its tentacles entitled "BIG stale and federal controlled National Guard into too many aspects of citizens' lives and total control. SHOTS: an inside and standing Army. ultimately became oppressive, citizens had We must return to our roots, defending the distinctly spiritual and look at thedcadly love Citizens are no longer responsible for the a rightt o revolt. good foundations of our nation without letting the remanufactured history affair between defense of their life, home, freedom and Revolt? Radical as it may seem, it is of the educated elite stand in the way. American kids and nation. simply a drastic means of retaking a gov­ their guns" offered a On the other hand, gun advocates cite the ernment machine that has gotten out of peek into the world last clause, reiterating the inherent right of control. of a drive-by shooter citizens to arm themselves. The founders realized this; and coupled named Doug. BRENT M. However, both sides fail to see the signifi­ with the historical record of armed citizens Read My Lips... The eight-page TRIMBLE cance for the entire amendment. The phrase, revolting against their oppressors and their Reverend Dan F. Pruitt Jr., pastor of Bristol Pentecostal Holiness spread, though infor­ "necessary to the security of a free state," success (look no further than our own Church in Bristol, Va., said, " I feel the denial of my request to display mative and dramatic, offered no insight, so­ binds the two as inseparable. Revolutionary War), this makes potent Any credible historian will acknowledge ammunition for the preservation of the GODZGUD on a personalized plate violates my free speech rights, lutions or causes to the problem of gun- related violence in America. the fact that an armed populace is the greatest constitutional rights of the people, not just particularly when the Commonwealth invites everyone to express them­ Any responsibility tagged to an individual deterrent to repressive governmental con­ the state, to keep and bear arms. Inciden­ selves on their license plates." who committed these crimes was ignored. trol. tal y, if lawmakers realized that most of the Rutherford Institute attorneys issued a suit in the U.S. District Court Instead, the cause of the problem was finally However, bear in mind that the writers of assault weapons they seek to ban are in the Constitution were emerging from under a actuality only post WWII designs with in Richmond, Va., Aug. 27, seeking an injunction telling the Virginia reduced to the easy availability of weapons. tyrannical yoke; therefore they saw the clause composite parts. Department of Motor Vehicles to issue Pruitt the vanity plate. Could the problem be short prison terms? A cut of $500 million previously pledged for as necessary for preserving the free state they Aside from media hysteria concerning Pruitt applied for the plate in 1992 and received a letter from the prison construction? created. Therefore, the founders obvious assault weapons and bleeding heart politi­ DMV telling him that Virginia does not issue plates mentioning a deity. No, the time-proven remedy of actual pun­ intent was to leave this clause open-ended to cians caving in to the hype, the real problem ishment for crime has been replaced by moral preserve the rights of the citizens. of actually punishing the criminal for the relativism, criminal psychological Buried in the clause is another right that is crime and not the method used to commit it, profiles.placing blame on deeply hidden, sub­ unspoken, yet it is distinctly understood. The remains to be solved. The Champion Champion Policies conscious hurts and lack of any personal re­ Box 20000 Liberty University The Champion encourages members of sponsibility. the community to submit letters to the editor Lynchburg, VA 24506-8001 Doug, the young man in the article, stated on any subject. that "guns are just a part of growing up these (804) 582-2124 Letters should notexceed400 words. The days." Funny, they were also a very big part Brand! Barnutn Tina Towers Champion requests that all letters be typed of life in the 1600,1700 and even 1800s. Editor in Chief Copy Editor and signed. Letters appearing in the Forum But why the difference in their usage? Ham Wakk Joanna Tedder do not represent the views of The Could it be that criminals were actually News Editor Assistant Copy Editor Champion's editorial board or Liberty punished for crime? University. Amy Morris Todd Hirshman Were individuals actually held account­ World News Editor Graphics Editor Also, all articles, except the editorial, bear able for their own actions? Did the absence the endorsement of the author, solely. Shannon Harrington Aaron Peters of violent television and other entertainment All material submitted becomes the prop­ Sports Editor Photography Editor have anything to do with it? erly of The Champion. The Champion re­ Perhaps, but these reasons, though viable, David Hart Melissa Birkhead serves the right to accept, reject or edit any Ad Production Manager are incidental compared to the primary rea­ Feature Editor letter received, according to The Cham­ son for the arming of American society. Hi fin Trimble Prof. Ann Wharton pion stylebook. The second amendment reads: "A well- Opinion Editor Adviser The deadline for letters is 6 p.m. Wednes­ regulated militia being necessary to the secu­ day. The Champion jj rjjilrihiilfflr every Tuesday while school rity of a free state, the righto f the people to is in session. 'Itie opinions expressed in this publication Please address all letters to "Editor, The keep and bear arms shall nol be infringed." do nol necessarily represent the views of liberty Uni­ Champion" and drop them off in DH113 or Anti-gun foes frequently quote the first versity. mail to The Champion, Liberty University, Tuesday, September 7,1993 (dttmmzntnTv Liberty Champion, Page 5 Overabundance of television violence By BARTON SWAIM Predictably though, liberals haven't taken up Champion Reporter make-believe sex.) How do liberals decide which causes to So maybe the government should monitor support and which ones to reject? One ques­ television for artlessncss. Ah, mat's it: To tion: Which bandwagon will be the easiest for lame the dangerously rising degree of aggres­ us to defend? siveness in children, inform parents of the The poor. Cute little animals. Victims of idiocy level of each program. WARNING. racism and sexism. The environment. Hence, THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM AVER­ conservatives arc left with capital gains— AGED ONLY ONE STAR PER CRITIC cuts and "military buildup." AND THEREFORE MAY BE FILLED Alas, they have adopted yet another: The WITH POINTLESS VIOLENCE. crusade against violence. Not real violence, Furthermore, another target of the liberal only the make-believe kind, like television crosshairs is the movie. Actors, they com­ violence. plain, tote too many guns; it sends kids the Rather sadly, make-believe violence was a message that "guns are cool." But to kids— sitting duck for liberals: 1) Even though this particularly boys— guns have always been type of violence is, in context, only minute cool! periphery, any opposition is apt to sound as if Why, I used to dream of doing to my fourth arguing that violence is good. 2) Make- grade teacher, Miss Tcaguc, what was done to believe violence is largely a product of capi­ Sonny in 'The Godfather." And it wasn't the talism. And 3) it all sounds very family unavailability of guns or my ignorance of values-ish. them that kept me from doing it; it was The drama partly unfolded when the U.S. because my father would have gotten really Senate and a few TV bigwigs recently "coop­ angry. erated" with one another. This all presents a strange dilemma: Liber­ The whole event took on a rather bizarre als, to criticize violence, even if it is a front, irony. Senators— all elected by "the are going to have to criticize liberals. people,"— told TV executives that they were Perhaps this new cause will have an emo­ not to sell their product, TV violence, to "the tional snowball effect, causing liberals to forget which my sister bought for her 18-month-old cut up a cake. which God would wipe out a city at the drop people," even though "the people" spend that the original purpose was only to look daughter. Therein was the rhyme "Three But I am just a stickler. Anyway, making of a hat. Conservatives will now have to give enormous amounts of money to watch TV more family values-ish, thus producing an­ Blind Mice." You will recall that in the story, sense is not a priority once you climb aboard up their half-hearted but traditional stance violence. (Read that sentence one more time other pomographer-feminist type feud. the mice all ran after the farmer's wife, and in a liberal bandwagon. against make-believe violence to liberals. and consider your own position on the matter; Imagine it: Senator Paul Simon, lying in retaliation, she cut off their tails with a carv­ Maybe violent children's literature does It will be kind of like giving up racism: it's probably a hypocritical one.) bed, reading a James Michener novel, when ing knife. have an adverse effect on young minds. Maybe they will exacerbate the problem unbelieva­ It should be noted that the escalation of TV he suddenly realized that, purely by accident, This book, however, has it differently: lhatnice young lady whocutoff her husband's bly while arguing with them will make you a violence is due solely to the loss of creativity. he has ticked off Hollywood and the three 'They all ran after the farmer's wife/She cut equivalent of a mouse tail was exposed to violence-monger. Plots, for example, are a thing of the past. major networks. up a cake with a carving knife." violent rhymes like "Three Blind Mice." Who But I'm afraid there's really nothing we The time that once was allotted to explain This game has apparently been played in Never mind that it makes no sense at all for knows? However, it will be exciting to sec can do—once they steal an issue like that, the the storyline has now been scrapped for people the children's book industry as well. I re- the farmer's wife, in response to the infuriat­ what happens when liberals discover the only thing to do is wait a quarter of a century killing people. (But not before having sex. cendy stumbled onto a nursery rhyme book ing behavior of three mice, to turn around and "violence level" of the Old Testament, in or so. Multilingualist movement is misguided, promotes discord, not unity By Mark 11 askew that such a program would introduce enormous to communicate in English. ous trouble by having four languages. Spain the cruc iaJ difference is that the entire society' s Champion Reporter costs, the deeper effects would also be so­ This is important because a common lan­ cannot incorporate its Catalines, and Western culture changed just the same. The effort to make America a nation of cially divisive, exacerbating the differences guage is immensely unifying. The opposite is Europe doesn't seem to know what to do with This is where multilingualists and inul ticul - many languages is misguided. Emerging from already festering in our culture. also true. If two people cannot communicate, its foreign workers. Why would we as Ameri­ turalists go wrong. They sec cultural change a school of thought that supports pluralism I believe the fact that English is the native there will be very little unity. cans want to court the same frustrating troub­ in a hodge-podge of jammed, unassimilated and diversity, the multilingual push is only language of America needs no defense. It has If there is no unity, there will be some type les? segments. pushing America to a shambles. been the language of the colonists and the vast of conflict. While outsideculturcsand languages should Well, a bunch of jammed marshmallows Multilingualism is the idea that a language majority of Americans. Furthermore, the example of Canada and not be looked down upon, it must be remem­ will sooner or later separate again. (like English) shouldn' t be forced onto people The fact that the immigrating Germans and Belgium shows the extent of the rifts caused bered that they are, after all, outside. On the contrary, a benevolent cultural in the same society who speak a different Italians of the 1800s adopted the English by differing languages. The goal should be to assimilate immi­ change has got to be unified parts without language. This movement includes attempts language provides further evidence. French-speaking Quebec splits Canada, grants into American culture. As large num­ seam. Encouraging separate languages easily to force businesses to use Sighs with more If indeed English is the language that which otherwise speaks English. As a direct bers of immigrants enter American culture, blocks this necessity. than one language and for students to be Americans speak, it is important that every­ result of differing language and culture, the culture will change. Everything in history and in our present taught in their native languages. one in society knows how to speak it. Quebec could very well separate from the rest Just as German and Italian immigrants testifies to the need of one main language in a In some places around the world, it also Please, not that I am saying no other lan­ of Canada. Therefore, the problem really has changed culture a century ago, new immi­ society. Therefore, to legislate many lan­ includes government documents to be printed guage should ever be spoken by an American, shaken Canada to its constitution. grants will continue to change it. guages into American culture will only suc­ in more than one language. Besides the fact but only that every American should be able However, Belgium also experiences seri­ However, even though the culture changed, ceed in splintering it. • II fl llillil Ml^ Allowing gays to serve in IWAHT .•.MrtTv military is asking too much • do A SECOND By REBEKAH DeWITT Gays were in the military before, people Champion Reporter just didn't know about it because it was rfc^ Lifting the ban on homosexuals in the mili­ something that was unknown to the public and opinion tary has been one of the most controversial other troops. T^^^n^«w*»**' issues of 1993. However, homosexuals do not want to be in A great deal of stress was brought upon the the military to defend our country on the brink American people because of this unethical of war. Their goal is to make it known that dilemma. The gay and lesbian communities homosexuality is accepted in the U.S. mili­ flock together like birds to promote their "life­ tary. Strength, courage and unconditional pa­ style." They demand equal rights and disrupt triotism are the characteristics that identify society by shouting they should be judged by our nation's military. m their capabilities instead of their sexual orien­ Our troops are trained and willing to stand tation. America represents a tough and loyal brave and proud on the front lines to defend military based on masculinity that can shine our country from all harms, regardless of fear bright with honor and dignity. It is the job of and consequences. our military to defend our country. The gay man who imitates the female gen­ How can they do that if they are forced to be der has a closer link with sensitivity than surrounded by people who have no respect for bravery. Certainly, this indignity should not themselves, let alone our country? Bill Clin­ be permitted in the armed forces. ton is our president and commander in chief; Furthermore, there is a time and place for therefore, it is our obligation to show him people to seek individual freedoms and rights, adquatc respect. but using the military to promote sexual be­ We must make the characteristics and stan­ havior is simply curtailing the morality and dards of our nation strong and high to endure cohesiveness of the military. The "don't ask, all the liberalism and corruption America is don't tell, don't pursue" policy is the best faced with every single day. We need moral­ method to prevent discrimination and the best ity in our society more than ever before. possible way of getting the military to come Homosexuality is not an alternative "life­ together as a whole to protect America. npi TWT lj^ A # America's most powerful, style." There's only one race and that's mankind, It is not something that you inherit or have but America is facing a moral crisis. My ob­ yet corrupt labor union no control over; it is a mental physical sick­ jective is not to show prejudice but to voice ness that the Bible calls reprobate. The gays my opinion. By JIM BOOTH largest lobbies in the nation which supports think that might reflect the quality of our do not care about our American military. Allowing gays to join the military and en­ There were gays in the military long before courage immoral acts of sexuality is just too Champion Reporter increases in real estate taxes which pay for education. However, the opposite is true. the homosexual revolution came into play. much to ask of die American people. When we complete about a third of our public education and teachers' salaries. The quality of education at Liberty is college education, we may frequently wonder The NEA has a monopoly on public far more superior to the liberal, valueless edu­ if our high school education was a waste of education and is striving to become the largest cation at secular, stale-funded schools. time. "mafia" in the nation. Its president, Keith As a result of being non-unionized educa­ Liberty Forum What students received in high school can Geigcr, believes in blackmailing school tors, our instructors can teach us as ihey locus hardly be called an education; however, in all systems into paying teachers what they de­ on what we receive from a good education, Students thanked for patience during check-in actuality, it is a rancid product of unionized mand by threatening a dreaded "teacher not what they receive in iheir walleLs. Editor: 1 can say is "hang in there." You will make it teaching. strike." Furthermore, the NEA also has con­ Would you rather attend stale-funded Thank you new and transfer students lor through. Ask the Lord for direction and help The National Education Association, the trolled local school boards in vital budget schools which require courses dealing with your cooperation throughout the check-in and to make it llirough this first month of school. largest union in the country, is responsible for decisions by supporting school board mem­ homophobia, have gay professors or pay registration process. You possessed a good I le is right by your side all Ihc lime, so look lo this nation's disgusting system of leaching. bers who often overturn votes by the citizens. an astronomical amount for tuition because altitude, despite die lines and some of the Him especially since your parents cannot be As the cost of education continues to in­ Because it is so powerful and money hun­ of unionized professors who demand higher classroom confusion. Thank you lor your wiih you at this lime. crease, teachers' salaries grow and S AT scores gry, the NEA has turned this nation's public wages? patience! II we can be of help lo you, please come in drop. teachers into the most corrupt and immoral As the NEA gets worse (if dial is possible), You have been a great encouragement lo and see us. We want you lo have a great first The end result of NE A bargaining is a dete­ people who teach these same values to our we are going to see more of the disregard me and my co-workers in the College of year at Liberty. rioration of the students' education. youth today. that public school teachers have for education General Studies. Bonnie Smith However, with its wallet out front and stu­ We may complain of the slightly lower and the disregard that students possess for 1 was a siudenl here a few years ago, so 1 Data Management dent welfare behind, die NEA is one of the salaries of the instruc tors at this university and teaming. know exactly what you are going liuougli. All College of General Studies mmmm ^^w

Page 6, Liberty Champion ffigature Tuesday, September 7,1993 Student leader reflects on spiritual growth Answers Please By DAVID HART no longer Ginger Vertican. I was God's daugh- "What has the Lord Feature Editor ter,and that was an awesome feeling," Vertican Hundreds of Liberty students decide each said. been teaching you year to live for Christ during Spiritual Em­ During her senior year of high school, phasis week. Yet, it is the job of spiritual life Vertican prayed hard about where to attend recently?" directors, (SLD's), such as junior Ginger college. Vertican, to set the spiritual climate of stu­ She heard about Liberty because of its "To be thankful dents on campus. missions and drama opportunities, but it was "An SLD's job is to meet the needs of the Lord who gave her a sense of peace about for the privilege whomever is on their hall," Vertican said. going to Liberty. of growing up "Not only by being servants, but by being "On the day before I was going to drive in a Christian servant-leaders. We're servants to the girls on from California to Virginia, I made a phone home." the hall, but we also have to be leaders." call and accidentally dialed the wrong phone Vertican shared that God has anointed spiri­ number," Vertican explained. tual life directors for that position, and it's "The girl on the other end of the line was Amy Ray going to be by His power, His strength and going to attend Liberty and needed a ride to Sterling Heights, Mich. His spirit that SLD's exemplify God's Word school," Vertican continued. and God's grace. Since attending Liberty., Vertican says she "Other girls should look at us and see that has learned some difficult lessons. It took her "He's taught me God is constantly teaching us. I'm growing a long time, for example, to learn that it's not leadership and too," Vertican said. her righteousness which makes her righteous, perserverance in but that it's God's. "We are sisters. I want to be able to look at many situations the girls on my hall, say that they are my "A friend once told me that when Jesus was sisters, and have them say the same thing," nailed to the cross, His hands were nailed here at LU." Vertican continued. forever open, and I was always welcome unto Although she holds a position of leader­ Him. Sherwin Simon ship, Vertican represents many students at "I didn't make myself worthy for His pres­ Long Island, N.J. Liberty. She became a Christian at a young ence by doing the right things; I was made age but later experienced a deeper relation­ worthy by coming into His presence and ship when she gave Christ her life and not just acknowledging that 1 wasn't worthy. God "He's teaching her heart. accepts me, and He produces the fruit of the me patience "I was 13 when I went on a missions trip to spirit through me," Vertican said. Mexico. I couldn't speak the language, but I Vertican suggests that all new Christians through attend­ remember witnessing by drawing a heart and "keep it new." She believes that one should ing Liberty and a cross in the dirt. It was the only way I could remember the incredible relationship he has socializing." think of to explain that God was in my heart," to a mighty God and renew it in his mind. Vertican said. "This year, I want to have a sense of unity However, it was during that week that on the hall. I want to help the girls reach Jeanie Lee Vertican dropped to her knees in a dirt field personal goals ," Vertican said. "Whether Seoul, Korea and told the Lord she was willing to do they they want to loose a pound or have a more whatever He wanted, whenever and where established quiet time, I want to help them do photo by Divid Hart ever He wanted her to do it. that. I believe that if you can reach small Junior Ginger Vertican finds a quiet place on campus to sit down and read her Bible. "He's taught me "That was the turning point in my life. I was goals, you can reach the bigger goals in life." Vertican is a first-year spiritual life director on residence hall 21-1. that my mother is the greatest Worship leader thanks God for music ministry person in the world." FROM STAFF REPORTS Sunday, in front of the began his association with "I don't know why I'm calling you, Al," Most students recognize Al Holley as the entire congregation. Metro Bible Study (a McGuire said, "There are plenty of accom­ Jeremy Provaznic weekly bible study in the worship leader who leads music during Spiri­ Holley remembers his plished Christian singers in L. A., but for some Huntington, W.V. tual Emphasis Week. knees shaking and heart Atlanta area with an aver­ reason God has put you on my heart. How Few, however, know his musical accom­ pounding; but even dur­ age attendance of more would you like to go on a two month evangel­ plishments and the story behind his life's ing that performance, than 2,500). istic tour through Great Britain?" "He's taught calling to music ministry. those in the congregation Holley loved the Lord Soon after returning from that tour, Holley me to depend In his 17 years of ministry, Holley has could see he had a special and enjoyed singing; but realized he needed to record his first album. on Him irate v: gift in music. even during high school, Since then, he has seen hundreds of thousands rec^rdecfiO albums and performed for audi­ every situation ences across the continental United States, Every afternoon he never seriously consid­ of people make decisions to follow Christ. Alaska, Hawaii, Great Britain and Israel. Holley' s mother would sit ered serving God in a full "I have seen that when people experience a and be more He's ministered to more than 200,000 people he and his sister Theresa, time music ministry. He time of praise and worship, they are com­ open-minded." per year and shared the stage with men like down to teach them was still determined to pelled to come to terms with their relationship Dr. Charles Stanley, Dawson McAllister, Josh church hymns. persue a career in law. with Jesus Christ," Holley said. Catherine Hurst McDowell, Dr. Nelson Price, Gordon His mother gave him About six months after "I want people to experience God's perfect Dandridge, Term. McDonald, Dr. E.V. Hill, Dr. Ike Reighard little choice about giving graduation, however, love and forgiveness so they can fully enjoy Holley began to feel God's and evangelist Rick Stanley. up hisprecious afternoons Al Holley abundant life with Christ." "The Lord has Yet, a career in music was far from his mind for music lessons. call on his life to serve When asked how he can successfully enter­ as he was growing up in Austell, Ga., a small Later, in a junior high school, he auditioned Him through music evangelism. He surren­ tain and minister to all age groups al his taught me to be town just outside of of Atlanta. He was deter­ for a contemporary Christian band, was ac­ dered to the Lord's leadership and began concerts, he replied," I find that as long as you forgiving in mined to go to law school and make a com­ cepted, and began traveling during the week­ praying for God to open the doors. are honest and speak the truth, people will my personal fortable living as an attorney. ends to do evangelistic concerts. During those first few years of ministry, listen to you no matter what their age. relationships." At the age of eight, Holley made his first During his senior year, Holley was voted Holley worked several part time jobs. One "It's incredible to me that God would place musical debut, a solo performance at Sunday "Best Male Vocalist" in Georgia at the State morning, he was awakened by a phone call me in front of so many people to proclaim his school. High School Literary Competition. It was from contemporary Christian artist Barry truth and yet I feel today as if I'm only just Joseph Fredericks This was followed by a solo, the very next also during his high school years that he McGuire. beginning. Each day remains fresh and new." Brooklyn, N.Y. Falling asleep: Columnist exposes classroom snooze-disguising techniques Walking into the convince the friends around us that the jaw T> THE HAIR STRAIGHTENING He's got the beat." wrong class is pretty jerking shake was not from falling asleep. TECHNIQUE 4) THE SORE NECK TECHNIQUE embarrassing, but it You aren't supposed to fall asleep while Since the head is bobbing, this leads some This is very effective. Once the sleeper's still is not the most someone is speaking; and if anyone falls asleep people to then merge into an action that makes head bobs, he immediately puts his hand on embarrassing thing in class, you tell yourself "it is not me ." others believe that he is fixing his hair. The the back of his neck acting like he's ready to that can happen to Ya, right. friend beside them thinks, "I thought my friend crack it, or he stretches the neck out forward you. Everyone falls asleep, and everyone tries was falling asleep; but when 1 looked over, heactin g as if he is working the pain out of it. It's Try falling asleep hard to fake out everyone around them with was straightening his hair, probably trying tobelievable . in class. certain techniques, to make it look like they gel it out of his eyes, I imagine." 5) THE PICKING UP SOMETHING OR One cannot deny didn't fall asleep. With girls who have longer hair, it is easier STRAIGHTENING SOMETHING ON THE the fact that he or n THE NODDING TECHNIQUE to uick everyone. The head bobbing motion FLOOR TECHNIQUE she has fallen asleep JOHN This is quite effective in the presence of a connected to falling asleep fits nicely with the This one is not as common as the rest. The in a class at some SCOTT speaker. This is the most common of all hair flippingactio n that girls sometimes do to sleeper awakes, then immediately flows the time and has done ^•••^•••••i techniques. The sleeper will take the down­ get their bangs out of their eyes. head bob into reaching for something on the so with a volcanic head bobbing motion. We ward movement of the head and repeat it, .^THE'TEELTHEBEAT" TECHNIQUE floor, such as a book bag or his shoe. all have been too tired to listen during a lecture making himself look like he is truly agreeing Often when a guy falls asleep in a class or However, the key for each of these tech­ and then have found ourselves waking up to by nodding to what the speaker is saying. convocation with an embarrassing head bob, niques to work is good transition. The sleeper an abrupt downward jerk of our heads. And People on both sides of him are tricked into he will awake and begin to bounce to some must smoothly flow the head jerk into what­ we all try to cover up that fact. thinking that he is a very affirmative person, invisible beat. He may start to flail his arms ever technique he chooses. I wish that all of us, as a community, could as he is very attentively listening to every playing drums to that phantom rhythm. Friends The smoother the transition, the belter he

admit our guilt. But we will do anything to point that the speaker makes. sitting around him think, "Ahh , look at Jim. can fool his friends. graphic by Todd Hirshman

NELSON CHAPMAN well in school, New Edition was number one on the charts toward heaven and said, "God, why are you doing this to By the drawing of the Holy Spirit, I saw my sinfulness with "Cool It Now". I was part of a bicycle gang and was me? Why are you taking me away from home? I don't wanl and asked Jesus Christ to forgive me of my sins and to in love with a red-headed girl named Valerie Parker. I was to leave!" come into my life to be Lord. Columnist shares in ihe middle of the wonder years. Little did 1 know my questions would soon be answered. Looking back, I now know the answer to my tcar- Then it hit. My dad got orders to transfer from Fi. Dix, My first lew months in Korea with one word: emp­ fillcd, fist-waving question lo ihe Lord: "I want your life personal testimony N.J.,toCampCasey,Soulh Korea. I immediately felt tiness. I was having a terrible lime adjusting to the lull of joy and peace. I wanl a relationship wilh you. the emotional Shockwaves as 1 had lo leave familiar culture and lo my peers. I was depressed, empty and Son, it's because I love you." The Lord chose to bring me into the world as an surroundings and friends. searching. 1 can honestly say thai il was ihe lowest If you have never asked Jesus Christ to forgive you of "army brat." My earliest childhood memories have My parents went ahead lo Korea to prepare things point in my life. your sins and to come into your life, friend, I plead wilh always had a military twist to them. I thought that all and my older brother and I stayed in Philadelphia The one bright spot at this lime was my sixth you lo do so now. dads came home in the evenings wearing combat boots with our aunt for a monlh. Wilh my parents lem grade teacher at Seoul Foreign School. He taught The Bible says, "That if you confess wilh your mouth and camouflage. porarily gone and old friends suddenly the Bible like mere was no tomorrow. He Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised I just knew dial you were subhuman if you didn't whisked away, my mind and emotions explained to the class repeatedly thai Him from the dead, you shall be saved; for with the heart know how to play "guns" in the woods. were in turmoil. God actually loves us and that He sent man believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the With the bellowing of drill sergeants echoing from It was during this lime that I confronted Jesus Christ, His Son, to die for our mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation (Rom. miles away in ihe mornings to the roar of C-141 cargo God. I was walking in my aunt's back­ sins. He showed us lhat ihe penally 10:9,10)." planes flying overhead at night, I was destined to be ihe yard one afternoon and did what any for our sins, eternal damnation, was Don't be fooled, you can never work your way to supreme commander of allied forces for the next war. sixth grader who missed his parents paid for by ihe death of Christ and heaven. Only by the grace of God through faith in Jesus The Lord, however, started to make some major and friends would do: I cried. proof of Jesus' deity and validity Christ can you be saved from your sins (Eph. 2:8-9). changes in my life during the sixth grade. Looking Wilh tears and memories of friends of His work on the cross was shown Those who earnestly seek Jesus will find thai He is back, that year couldn't have been better. I was doing swarming in my mind, 1 lifted my list in His resurrection. waiting wilh open arms. Tuesday, September 7, 1993 Liberty Champion, Page 7 Romanian student adapts to American life By BARBARA LEONARD needed in Romania," Chisca said. Champion Reporter "It is easier to gain material pos­ Imagine moving thousands of sessions in America, but I still pray miles away from everyone and for Romania," he stated. everything you know. Daniel On a lighter note, Chisca shares Chisca, an 18-year-old freshman, some of his embarrassing moments Adjustments take time, effort made the long trek from Arad, Ro­ since arriving in America. mania, to study business at Liberty One such incident occurred when By DAVID HART Nacirema, for example. Anthropolo­ the privilege. University. he accidentally forgot his luggage. Feature Editor gists have discovered that these people If you haven't already figured it As a boy, Chisca searched for "When I got to the states I had to To transplant oneself into another are very concerned with their mouths. out, "Nacirema" is "American" happiness in being a gymnast. As change planes on stand by," he ex­ cultural setting and immediately feel They believe the health of one's mouth spelled backwards. Maybe some ritu­ he trained for 10 years, he increased plained. comfortableisn'teasy. In fact, adjust­ affects how he gets along with others. als that initially seem odd, aren't so his strength but also made some "It seems the plane I needed to ment can take a great deal of time and They practice various ceremonies weird after all. unhealthful friendships. get on had already filled up, and I patience. of the mouth every day. Otherwise, Cultural diversity makes some "When I was about 11 years old, needed to take another One reason for this lies in an under­ they believe that their teeth will fall people uncomfortable. For others, I started robbing small stores late at flight,"Chisca said. standing of American's ethnocen- out, their gums bleed, their jaws shrink it's the common bond which holds re­ night with my friends," Chisca said. Daniel Chisca Therefore, he forgot to change trism. Ethnocentrism or a sense of and their friends desert them. lationships together. Then something changed his life. Freshman his luggage. While he was headed cultural superiority, is a silent barrier During these rituals, the Nacirema But what determines which per­ A speaker came to his small to Newport News, his luggage was international studens must overcome. stick a small bundle of bristles cov­ ception an individual holds? Perhaps church and said something that ceive a Christian education. on its way to Norfolk, Va. For three Most, if not all people, have a high ered with magical paste into their the answer is how much or how little touched his heart. It was about "I see how effective it can be to days hecouldn't change his clothes. opinion of their own style of living, mouths. Then they carefully move the he know about those from other cul­ Christ's love and His ability to bring the Bible into a nation and build Through all of his adjustments compared with those of other people. bundle up and down on their teeth. tures. change Chisca. on it," he said. and embarrassments, Chisca under­ This usually occurs because our Besides practicing their mouth rites However, what most Americans fail "It was like he was speaking right "No matter what though, Christians stands that here in America, there culture becomes such a part of us that at home, the Nacerima also go to a to do is look at things from another's at me. This became the turning point have to fight for what they believe," are many more possibilities than in we think our way is the only way to do holy-mouth-man several times a year. perspective. What if we felt the un­ in my life, and I invited Jesus into he continued. Romania. something. This man uses scary looking tools easiness of being in a room filled with my heart," Chisca said. However, coming to the United In addition, Chisca suggests to If someone does something differ­ and magical material to help people strangers? What if we had to adjust to As a result, Chisca came to the States has not been easy for Chisca. Liberty students: "When you speak ently, then he's sometimes labeled as get rid of evils in their mouths. a foreign language? United States to escape the Roma­ He especially dislikes the way food is with an international student, please weird. Yet, any actions taken out of Despite the pain, the individuals Maybe then we would understand nian schools which were controlled prepared and must make many ad­ speak slowly so that we can pick up context could be perceived as pecu­ are eager to take part in the ceremo­ the culture shock some international by the Communist central govern­ justments in his daily lifestyle. all that you say and correct us when liar. nies, l hey wait in line for hours and students experience when adjusting ment He chose to attend Liberty "My biggest challenge so far is we're wrong. After all, we are here Just look at the body ritual of the even pay large amounts of money for to an unfamiliar cultural setting. University because he wanted tore- staying in America when I know I am to learn too." International student contrasts Unites States with Chile By KIM MATHERLEY practice here," he said. and she explained what it was," he pictures to me. We are in touch. They Champion Reporter Antonio also learned English while said laughing. are happy I am here," he said. Jose Antonio has traveled around traveling around the world for more Another adjustment experience Food is another difference for An­ the world but has chosen to attend than a year. came when Antonio tried to greet a tonio. Liberty University to study psychol­ "I worked aboard a cruise ship," he "A lot of Americans lady as he would in Chile. "In Chile we eat the same foods but ogy and adjust to American culture. said. Several cruise ships later Anto­ are looking for things "I tried to kiss her on the cheek, and fresh. Even the milk you can drink "I am not worried about the future," nio has visited 30 countries and all of they already have. my friends said, 'what's the matter from the cow," he explained. Antonio, 21, said. the United States. with you?'" He also mentioned his perspective Antonio, originally from Santiago, "In England it was hard, but not They are blind. Antonio explained that in Chile he of females. "Girls in Chile are beauti­ Chile, began studying law at Central here," Antonio said about understand­ They do not see greets everyone that way, includin- ful, but I prefer American girls. My University of Chile and Baptist Bible ing different accents. geveryone from grandmothers to ba­ girlfriend is American," Antonio said. Institute. He later decided to come to While traveling, Antonio stopped how this land bies. Despite all the differences Antonio Liberty after hearing of it from Light at,an airport in Miami, Fla., and de­ is blessed." "We show how we feel. It's said, "America is blessed. I have been Ministries. cided to visit his friends in Virginia. friendly. I miss that. Here all they do to England and Australia and all the "I didn't know English at all. It Three weeks later he was enrolled at - Jose Antonio is give you their hand. It'scoldhere," United States. A lot of American seemed impossible," Antonio said Liberty. Freshman he said. people are looking for things they about learning a new language. Antonio described how the univer­ As any student far from home, already have. They are blind. They "I learned by myself. I didn't get a sities in Chile and those in the United Antonio also said that he misses his do not see how this land is blessed," class. I was studying day by day, one States differ: "It's different here, how don'tchangeclasses. Youdon'tstudy are a few things Antonio has learned family. he said. or two hours each day, sometimes the schedule works. There (in Chile) different subjects you just take your from experience. "In New York I "I would like to talk to them every­ "I believe God is working in this reading books and newspapers. I they make the schedule for you, and classes (in a major)." asked a lady what a toilet was and she day. Always I am writing home. I country. I want to leave a good testi­ learned from dictionaries. I got the the teacher comes to your class. You "I like to study," he said, but there turned red. I said, 'what's wrong?' send pictures to them, and they send mony here," Antonio said.

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IBM 893-15 L Page 8, Liberty Champion Waxlb Mtfas Tuesday, September 7,1993 "•i". Around the World NOT Clinton, GOP priorities differ PICTURED WASHINGTON-ln his weekly radio address, President Clinton said he Would focus this fall on health care reform, free trade and reinventing government. But Congressman Bill McCollum of Florida said the president omitted a critical issue- fighting crime. McCollum urged a passage of a Republican crime bill that would create a partnership between the federal government and the states to ensure swift and certain punishment. He said deterrence must be a key to any crime bil L To that ertd^ McCollum said the GOP crime bill would limit the number of appeals from prisoners on death row, as opposed to the Democratic Bill would allow more litigation and more appeals. Prosecution demands death in Bush's assassination plot CALL KUWAIT-Kuwaiti prosecutors are demanding the death sentence for 11 Iraqis and a ex. 2206 or • Kuwaiti charged with trying to assassinate former President Bush during a visit there last April • STOP BY The prosecution is also seeking a 10-year prison sentence for two other Kuwaiti defendants TE110 charged with hiding the others. Schedule an The trial resumed Saturday, Sept. 4, after a summer break. Lawyers said that the state security court will pronounce sentences in two weeks. appointment The plot was foiled before Bush arrivedi He*S in Kuwait for forging the coalition that drove Iraq fromth e Emirate in the 1991 Gulf War. for your In June, President Clinton ordered a.missile attackon Iraqi intelligence headquarters in Baghdad in retaliation for its mle in the plot Iraq denied the charges. Yearbook Picture [iddle East one step closer to peace TODAY! wmm#mm^m^^ TUNIS, Tunisia-Yasser Arafat has wonapproval fromth e Palestine Liberation Organization's The LAST day for freshmen, sophomore, junior, LBI, biggest faction for a peace pact with Israel, and he said the PLO and Israel will recognize each pher "very soon." seminary and graduate student photos is Sept, 10, Arafat told reporters in Tunis that the agreement is final, and there is no going back.'* The The LAST day for senior photos is Sept 17. plan will give Palestinians self-rule in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank city of Jericho. •f Arafat also said some of the Arab participants in the O.S.-sponsored peace process are close to signing agreements wim Israel, btit he did not say which ohesv Syria, Jordan and Lebanon ALL photos willbe taken in DeMoss Hall, outside have been taking part in the talks. the library. Israel army radio said Israel and the Palestinians have set September 13 as a target date for recognition. Class dress is f0qmre

BOB STURM With that high caliber line-up of teams, a fan must be a tests and Liberty cannot afford to lose any games at any But any true fan knows that the offense is only as tough bit concerned with the Flames career 3-12 record versus point of the season that they should normally win. as its offensive line, and this group of players is hoping ranked opponents in Division 1-AA, including winless in Another reason is that Chiles is just a sophomore and to pick up where it left off late last season. I f they can give Will it be best of times three attempts since the '90 season. although physically he is ready, he will have to prove the quarterback time, the offense will not have problems Another possible concern could be last year's start. he can run an offense mentally. But I, just like the marching up and down the turf this year. for Flames football ? Without an extended nap in September and early Oc­ rest of Liberty fans, will give the coaches the Now to the defense, Liberty is reluming six starters, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." — tober last season, Liberty could have earned their first- benefit of seeing both players in practice and live with the defensive secondary my major point of concern. A Talc of Two Cities. ever post-season bid. If the Flames are not quick out of with their decision. Both cornerbacks from last year arc gone, but in steps Well, which is it? For Liberty University's 1993 fool- the gates in '93, it could be a long season. The rest of the offense is in top form. Nine of 11 Chris Hadley and Shelton Lewis. Look for these two to ball squad, only time will tell. This brings us to a major problem— the quarterback starters are returning and depth is a new improve­ make or break the success of the defense this year. Excitement is at a raging pace during this annual early- situation. When this column is printed, we may ment to the Flames squad. According to Ruligli- An improved defensive line should make things excit­ September period of optimism. Granted, the Flames are already know who will win this quarterback Iano, wide receiver is the deepest position ing this year, but like any team at any level of football, fielding possibly their finest team since jumping to Divi­ derby between Travis Wilemon and new­ on the squad, including speedster James success rests on the ability to make a big play and help out sion 1-AA. But, with that lop-notch team comes a top- comer Antwan Chiles. B u t McKnight returning from knee prob­ the offense— the best offense is a great defense. notch schedule including four ranked teams. then again, this could last several weeks lems. He is back to his world-class 4.3 Well, I guess a fearless forecast is in order, although The first seven opponents on the Flames schedule before Head Coach Sam Rutigliano de­ speed. my record speaks for itself. Taking into consideration the bring some impressive marks from ihe 1992 campaign. cides on who he will go with for the Running back features Adrian lough road schedule, I am going to put the Flames at 8- Last season they won a combined 56 of 78 games, stretch run. Cherry, Matt Council and Scott Tho­ 3 and predict their first ever play-off spot. It is not that including Youngslown State who came three points from My thoughts? I would feel more com­ mas who contrast each other's ability easy for them, however; they have to prove all season back-to-back national championships, and Troy State fortable with Wilemon to begin with nicely. Cherry runs between the tack­ long that ihey deserve to be in the field of 16 in Novem­ which lost only one game last season, a 9-7 loss right here because college football does not al- les, Council prefers the sweeps, and ber. Let-downs litis year could prove very fatal. in Lynchburg. low a pre-season to decide these con- Thomas is a great third down back. Will it be the best of times? Lei's hope so. Liberty Champion, Page 10 Tuesday, September 7,1993 Harris Teeter mm LOW PRICES wmm QUALITY AND VARIETY 1 COOKED HAM

Flames quarterback Antwan Chiles spots up during Saturday's game against Concord. Since coming to Liberty this year, Chiles says he is very happy to be here. 99 Former Gator happy at LU By JOSHUA COOLEY said. "You don't play in front of 80,000 Champion Reporter "I wasn't happy with my situation people herc.You don't have a bunch Among the scores of new students at Florida," Chiles continued. of hoopla," Chiles said. attending Liberty this fall, there is one Now Chiles is at Liberty, after being "Lberty is a first rate place. Coach student who is very happy to be here. recruited in his senior year of high Rutigliano is firstrat e all the way." He's not just a student, though. school by Florida, Notre Dame, Chiles' one specific goal he says is 73% LEAN FRESH Antwan Chiles is a six-foot-two-inch, Nebraska, Miami and Tennessee. "just to play." 225-pound sophomore quarterback But the fact that he is not playing "I want to contribute to a national who transferred to Liberty in June for a school like the University of championship team,"' he said. from the University of Florida. Florida, which has established itself Chiles believes he can improve the GROUND Ever hear of Shane Matthews, a as an NCAA Division I contender, Flames' squad with competition. quarterback who was in the running does not seem to bother Chiles. He "With my arrival, it goes back to for the Heisman Trophy last season? seems content with Liberty. the old saying, 'Competition makes Well, Chiles was his backup. This "I don't care what level you are you better,'" he said. "Competition BEEF season, however, he is not a Gator, on...you can't find a better program makes that position better, and I but a Flame, and will contest with than (Liberty's)," he said. brought competition. senior Travis Wilemon for the role of "The coaches are great herc.Every Not only does Chiles believe he can GOLDEN. RIPE DIET PEPSI OR starting quarterback. day I come to practice with a smile." improve the Flames' team, but he also BANANAS Chiles was given an honorable he continued. believes he can improve himself. PEPSI COLA mention for All-American by USA Chiles thinks that, in some ways, "If there was nothing for me to im­ Today and was considered the num­ LU is very different from Florida. prove on, I'd probably be in the NFL ber-one athlete out of high school. "Liberty is a unique school in it­ right now," he said. "I think the Lord had something to self. People smile at you," he said. Chiles left the University of Flor­ 99 do with my coming to LU," Chiles The football program at Liberty, ida to play for Liberty. He believes according to Chiles, is also different LU is the place for him. 12 PK. CLASSIFIED from Florida's. "I'm already happy here," he said. 12 OL CANS STUDENT GROUPS FORT EARLY BARBER SHOP A Raise as Much as You Want in One Week! 3506 MEMORIAL AVENUE (Insection of Fort & Memorial Ave.) $100...$600...$1500! HAIRCUTTING AND HAIRSTYLING Market Applications for the holiest credit card ever- BY BRUCE RIPLEY Special rates for senior citizens NEW GM MASTERCARD. Users earn BIG DISCOUNTS TUES. THRU FRI. 8:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. on GM Cars! Qualify for FREE APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE SATURDAYS T-Shirt & "94 GMC JIMMY. PHONE 845-0487 8:30 - 5:00 P.M. Call 1-800-950-1039, ext. 75. HARRIS TEETER... LOW PRICES ALL DAY, EVERY DAY

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OP Barring a tie or a player strike or 1 0 0 37 3 Liberty track member Todd Pettyjohn finished ninth place overall and volleyball fifth American in the dccathalon at the NCAA Division I National Cham­ something like that, two things are Concord-Liberty, Statu RECORD: 0-1 certain about the National Football Concord College 0 3 0 0—3 pionships held June 4-5. Pettyjohn also broke an NCAA meet record for his Liberty University 20 14 3 3—37 Navy Invitational, Sept. 3-4 League: First, 14 teams won their First Quarter 17-foot, three-fourth inch pole vault. He also finished second in the 1500- Lib—Cherry 78 run (kick tailed). 14:45 SL Peter'a-Uberty, Stats meter decathalon event with a 4:28.74 time. And he came in fifth for his first game last weekend, and second, Lb—Jones 47 pass Irom Wilemon (Whitehead kick), St. Peter's College 4 8 4 there are only 17 weeks remaining 7:40 Lberty University, W 15 15 15 49.01 time in the 400. Lb—Jones 21 pass Irom Wilemon (Whitehead kick). IBERTY in the regular season. Oh, how time 3:21 Liberty Totals Second Quarter Service aces-Att Big South granted automatic bid flies. 10-66 Con—FG Hidalgo 46, 8:03 Service errors 5 The champion of the Big South women's basketball tournament will Lib—McKnight 26 pass from Wilemon (Whitehead Men's soccer Kilrs-Att 26-62 Pittsburgh Steelers at Los Ange­ kick). 6:22 Attack errors 7 W L T GIs. OP receive an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament for the first time. The Lb—McKnight 35 pass Irom Wilemon (Whitehead Sob blocks 2 les Rams. Give Rams Head Coach t 0 0 7 1 kick). 1:49 Assisted blocks automatic bid will be in effect for the 1993-94 season. Chuck Knox a Third Quarter Blocking errors Lb-FG Whitehead 46, 1:42 USC-Aiken-Liberty, Stat* With this in mind, Lady Flames Head Coach Rick Reeves feels as if this USC-Alken 0—1 week, and he'll take A -9,200 LIBERTY INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Lberty 6—7 will be a promising and challenging season for the team which is returning KILLS—Keznor 8, Wickersham 7, Ritter 6. Martindale First Period off the weight. Con Lib 2, Malison 2, Nice. Lb—Wright scores Irom Johnson, Ogusanyi (22:01) all but two starters. First downs 13 20 ATTACK ERRORS—Ke2nor 2. Martindale 2, Wicker­ During his stint in USC A— Stephanson scores from Heine (37:15) Rushes-yards 39-132 26-137 sham 2, Ritter. Seattle, Knox Passing yards 103 274 SE RVCE ACES-Mattson 5, Ward 3, Nice, Martindale. Second Period Men's volleyball tryouts begin soon Return yards 90 70 SERVICE ERRORS—Ke2nor 2, Martindale. Mattson, Lit)—Zanakis scores Irom Johnson (2:39) joined with several Comp-Att 15-26 22-30 Nice. The LU men's volleyball club will begin tryouts in late September or Lb—Zanakis scores from Ogusanyi (22:00) Sacked-Yards lost 1-9 2-19 SOLO BLOCKS—Mattson. Wickersham. other professional Lib—Wright scores from Styles. Sinclair (19:00) Punts 3 ASSISTED BLOCKS—Martindale 2, Ritter 2, Mattson early October according to Head Coach Sam Skclton. Lb—Wright scores from Merchant (19:33) coaches on the Sl- Fumbtes-lost *1-0 1-1 2, Wickersham 2. Skelton said there will bca lot of turnover from last year's squad with only Penalties-yards 8-50 11-79 Lb—Harrington scores Irom Shebume (26:15) Lb—Wheaton scores Irom Maniatty (33:36) imfastdiet program. Time ot Possession 32:46 27:14 Towson Liberty, Stats two out of six starters returning. He added that the best thing for guys who Towson State, W 15 15 16 I liked him better when he was usc-Aik Ub INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Lberty University 10 13 14 are interested in trying out is to get involved in intramural volleyball, both OFFENSE Goals 1 7 overweight. Rams by 6, trust me. Assists 1 9 indoor and sand. RUSHING—Concord, Edwards 7-64, Baker 22-56. Liberty Totals Shots on goal 10 25 Johnson 1-17, Pate 3-1, Ferrell 6-(-6). Lberty, Cherry 6- Service aces-Att 9-70 Houston Oilers at Kansas City Saves 8 4 To raise funds for the club, Skelton is planning a two-man grass court 104,Council 6-27, Thomas 5-19. Par ker4-18, Wilemon 1- Service errors 7 Corner kicks 3 10 Chiefs. A lot of people figure the (-2), Chiles3-(-17). Kills-Att 31-125 volleyball tournament on campus and several all-night volleyball tour­ Fouls 12 PASSING-Concord, Ferrell 115-26-0 103. Lberty, Attack errors 23 Oilers to make it to Atlanta on Jan. Offsides 2 naments. Wilemon 14-14-0 222. Chiles 8-16-1 52. Solo blocks 1 RECEIVING—Concord. Mole 5-40. Crowder 4-33, Assisted blocks 6 30,1994.1 don't. Chiefs by 7 1/2. Y—USC-A, Heine. Sipala. Lb, Hohnson, Whealon Jetfers 2-22. Baker 2-7, Pate 2-1. Liberty. McKnight 5-93. Blocking errors 11 Miami Dolphins at New York Jets. Jones 4-82. Allen 4-21, Carswelt 3-25. Bouslough 2 21. Wilemon smashes school record INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Council 2-10, Thomas 1-12, Dews 1-10. LIBERTY INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS What is Bruce Coslett trying to pull? SHOTS ON GOAL—USCAiken, Rein hardl 6, Ertel LU quarterback Travis Wilemon broke the Liberty football record for FIELD GOALS—Concord, Hildago 1-2 46. Lberty, KILLS—Keznor 10, Mattson 7. Martindale 6. Nice 3, 1. Heine 1,Stephanson 1, Shuckle 1,. Liberty. Sinclair Whitehead 1-1 46. Moody 2. Ritter 2, Wickersham. most consecutive completions in a game. Wilemon went a perfect 14-14 in Certainly not a shot at the playoffs. 1 .Ogusanyi 2, Styles 2, G. Wheaton 1. Tiutiu 1, Johnson MISSED FIELD GOALS—Concord. Hildago. ATTACK ERRORS—Mattson 7, Martindale 6. Moody 1, Wright 8, Barrington 2, R. Wheaton 1, Zanakis 2, Dolphins by a bunch. MISSED PATS—Liberty, Whitehead. 4, Keznor 3, Ritter 2. Wickersham. Saturday's game against Concord, throwing for 222 total yards and four Shelburno 2, Merchant 2. PUNTING—Concord, Broyles, 7-284 (54 long). Lib­ SERVICE ACES—Mattson 5. Keznor 2, Martindale, ASSISTS—USC-Aiken, Heine 1. Liberty. Sinclair 1, touchdown passes. Also, Wilemon threw no interceptions and was not Indianapolis Colts at Cincinnati erty, Cotvard 3-151 (57 long). Nice. Ogusanyi 2, Styles 1, Johnson 2, Shebume 1. Merchant PUNT RETURNS—Concord, Belcher 1 -1, Williams 1 - SERVICE ERRORS—Nice 2, Keznor, Martindale. Bengals. I like Steve Emtman, that 1, Maniatty 1. sacked in the game. (-2). Lberty. Jones 3-19. Ritter. Mattson, Ward. burly farmboy who played for the KICKOFF RETURNS—Concord, Williams 3-65. Baker SOLOR BLOCKS—Mattson. The previous record was six consecutive completions, set by former LU 1-17. Edwards 1-9. Liberty. Cherry 2-51. ASSISTED BLOCKS—Keznor, Ritter, Mattson, Nice. Washington Huskies. Colts by 3. DEFENSE How the B|g South. ttOOl Wickersham. Ward. quarterback Phil Basso against Mars Hill in 1984. TACKLES—Concord, Ford 12, Hendricks 6, Noble 5, UNC -Greensboro—8 Philadelphia Eagles at Green Bay Belcher 3, B. Jenkins 3, Pate 3. Wade 2. G. Jenkins 2. Georgetown—2 Temple-Liberty, Stats Wells 2, Steckline 2, Williams 2. Reichenbach 2, Carter 2. Temple University. W 14 15 15 15 Packers. Be honest, now. Who re­ Campbell—5 Meador, Rodes, Sanderfer, Wilson, Harris. Liberty, Krause Lberty University 16 7 10 0 Sports Schedule ally likes the Eagles? Packers by 1. 14,Christophers. Long 7, Leggett6, Thompson 5. Hadley Cawtaba—4 4, Walker 4, Clark 4. Johnson 3, Cochran 3, Earls 3, Lewis Liberty Touts UMBC-7 Football New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Fal­ 2, Watklns 2, Bomar 2. Gresham 2, Davis, Covington. Service aces-Att 5-72 Charleston Sou.—1 cons. Why do so many Liberty stu­ McGill, Ration, Poole, Degrate. Service errors 7 The team takes the road to Boone, N.C. on Saturday, Sept. 10 as it faces FUMBLES RECOVERED-Concord. Ford. Lberty. Kills-Art 34-110 UNC-Ashevilte— 1 McGill. Attack errors 18 Appalachian State University. Kickoff time is set for 1:30 p.m. dents root for Atlanta teams? Fal­ Appalachian St.—0 INTERCEPTIONS—Concord, G. Jenkins. Solo blocks 1 cons by 7. PASS BROKEN—Concord, G. Jenkins, Pate. Lberty. Assisted blocks 2 Men's Soccer Bomar, Lewis. Clemson—7 Blocking errors 6 Buffalo Bills at Dallas Cowboys. SACKS—Concord, Carter (-10), Harris (-9). Liberty, Radford—0 On Tuesday, Sept. 7, the team will host Campbell in the first Big South Gresham (-9). LIBERTY INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS The rematch! Whoopee. I don't like 'Big South teams in Bold Conference game of the season. The game starts at 3 p.m. Then Saturday, KILLS—Mattson 8, Wickersham 7. Keznor 6, either team. Bills by 14. Other games: Martindale 5, Ritter 4, Moody 3, Ward. Sept. 11, the Flames go on the road to face the University of Maryland- Appalachian State—22 ATTACK ERRORS—Mattson 7, Moody 6, Wicker­ Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vi­ North Carolina A&T—10 sham 3, Martindale 1. Baltimore County at 7 p.m. kings. Jim McMahon's face-mask SERVICE ACES—Mattson 2. Ritter 2, Martindale. Southwest Texas State—20 SERVICE ERRORS—Ward 3. Martindale 2, Ritter. Women's Soccer visor looks good with Minnesota's Texas ASI—14 Mattson. At home against Big South opponent UNC-Greensboro on Friday, Sept. purple and gold uniforms. Vikings SOLO BLOCKS—Mattson Youngstown State—17 ASSISTED BLOCKS—Martindale 3, Keznor, RKter, 10 at 4 p.m. by 11. Western Michigan—13 Wickersham. The team hosts High Point on Tuesday, Sept. 14 at 4 p.m. San Francisco 49ers at Cleveland Morgan Slate—24 Sept 1 Charleston Southern—20 Virginia Tech-Liberty, Stats Women's Volleyball Browns. Ugly. 49ers by 13. Virginia Tech 15 15 15 Delaware State—31 Lberty University 6 3 11 Travels to Syracuse, N.Y. for the Syracuse Tournament on Friday, Sept. San Diego Chargers at Denver Fayetteville State—28 Broncos. Stan Humphries was lucky INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS 10 and Saturday, Sept. 11. Times are to be announced. KILLS—Virginia, Berglund 9, Schmidt 9, McFadden 8. last year. Welcome back to reality, j Yelsh 6, Arbuckle6, Smith 2, Drummond. Liberty, Ward 6, On Tuesday, Sept. 14, the_Lady Flames open their season at home against Flames Football Wickersham 6, Mattson 5, Nice 2. Moody 2, Keznor 1. Stan. Chargers by 3. ATTACK ERRORS—Virginia, Schmidt4, Berglund 3, UNC-Greensboro starting at 7 p.m. Yelsh 3, MdFadden 2, Hanner, Schneider. Love. Ar­ Cross Country Detroit Lions at New England Pa­ Game 2 Preview buckle. Liberty. Nice 5, Wickersham 4, Ritter 4, Ward 3. triots. The Pats drafted Drew Bled­ Moody 3, Kexnor 2, Mattson. Opens its season on the road at the William & Mary Invitational in SOLO BLOCKS—Virginia. Arbuckle, Schmidt. Lb­ soe, that spectacular passer from Liberty vs. ASU erty, Mattson 3, Ward Williamsburg, Va. starting at 6 p.m. Washington State. Detroit by 14. Flames Head Coach Sam Rutigliano said that he will continue to use Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New the same quarterback rotation that he used in LU's victory against York Giants. I love it when players Concord. vt 1 and coaches beat their former teams. "The approach (against Appalachian State) will be the same," Rutigli­ c i v L E s «f s R E T I R E M E N T I N V E Bucs and Bill Parcels by 1. ano said. "Travis (Wilemon) will start, and in the third or fourth series, Phoenix Cardinals at Washington Antwan (Chiles) will go into the game." Redskins. On the first play by the Rutigliano said he was pleased with the defensive play against Con­ Skins', quarterback Mark Rypien cord, but says they must prepare to play the entire game against ASU. will pass to receiver Art Monk, run­ The Mountaineers lead the series with the Flames 1-0, so LU will feel ning a hook pattern for a 14-yard the heat going into Kidd Brewer Stadium. However, the Flames will gain. Cardinals by 5. seem to be right at home, playing on artificial turf. In this case, expect a Los Angeles Raiders at Seattle big game from speedster James McKnight. Seahawks. I hope Tom Flores for­ On the ground, the Flames will continue to use the threat of running gets which team he coaches and back Adrian Cherry. Cherry will also find plenty of backup help from accidently flies back to L. A. with the Matt Council and Scott Thomas. And if the offensive line creates holes rest of the Raiders. Go home, Tom. like they did against Concord, the backs will dominate the game. We don't like you. Seattle by 2 1/2.

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By STEPHEN STROUT be limited. comebackagainstHoustonintheplay- Champion Reporter Expect Miami to finish 12-4. The offs and is better than Kelly at reading • Marino, Offerdahl set to lead Dolphins play solid defense, feature a defenses despite a weaker arm. The Dan Marino would be the obvious surplus of playmakers, great coach­ job is Kelly's to lose but should he fal­ strength of any football team. Marino ing and one of the league's top quar­ ter, the cries will be fast and furious has made 140 consecutive starts terbacks in history. for Reich. (excluding the 1987 strike) and is Figure the Bills to finish 10-6. No­ throwing as well as ever. • Bad memories still in Buffalo body was hit harder than Buffalo by :::::::::^:^:'::::x::::::"v-:':v:::::::::::::v:;:-:-:o This season Marino will be throw­ On paper the Bills have many tal­ free agency and psychological rami­ ing to anew cast of receivers. Mark ented players but Super Bowl failures fications still exist from three Super Duper and Mark have put a damper on three otherwise defeats, but the Bills have too many Clayton are de­ fine seasons. Running back Thurman savvy veterans to fall too far too fast. Season preview, predictions parted and re­ Thomas became the first player in : : :ffaa-;s. : I I II I I. I. Ml Mill I II I I ' ""•"• placed capably NFL history to lead the league in total • Colts yet to emerge as stallions by Irving Fryer yards from scrimmage for four con­ The team made the single biggest insure him playing time. yards in 1992. Parcells should elimi­ better. and Mark In­ secutive years. turnaround in NFL history last sea­ No running back gained nate alot of those mistakes New York dished out millions for gram. Miami also added utility player The defensive line, led by Bruce son, yet the record is misleading. The more than 600 yards in 1992 and the The quarterback position should be former Bengal Boomer Esiason to be Keith Byers, who along with Keith Smith and Jeff Wright, remains strong Colts were playing a last place sched­ Colts were dead last in team rushing. in good hands for the decade with their quarterback. Boomer has Jackson at tight end give the Dolphins after being second best in the NFL ule and were tied or trailing in six of The same cast of backs will venture Drew Bledsoe, the overall top pick in struggled since 1990 and questions the most versitle receiving corp in the against the run in 1992. Cornelius the club's nine wins. into a ground attack this season al­ the 1993 draft. Parcells coveted Bled­ remain about his arm strength. business. Bennett's move to inside linebacker The Colts are potentially a unit of though the attack is about as potent as soe to the extent that he turned down The Jets lost their one legitimate Defensively, the Dolphins' secon­ last season made him as intimidating top thoroughbreds defensively. Steve a Clinton campaign promise. San Francisco's offer of all their draft lineman, Irv Eatman, who signed with dary is superb highlighted by Pro as ever. Emtman's strong return from knee The offensive line will be bolstered picks for the rights to the rookie. the Rams, and the unit could be worse Bowler Troy Vincent at cornerback Citing quarterback as a weakness surgery gives Indianapolis a top line with the addition of Pro Bowler Will Bledsoecan'tdoitall,though. The than a year ago. and J. B. Brown on the opposite cor­ in Buffalo may seem unthinkable but pass rusher and, if Jon Hand plays up Wolford, who may miss early action Patriots were 22nd in the NFL run­ The defensive backs are New ner. consider the element of controversy to par, the defensive line will be razor recovering from shoulder surgery, and ning the football but that can be attrib­ York's strong suit. Cornerback James Louis Oliver is a safety capable of at the position. Jim Kelly had a ca­ "sharp. center Kirk Lowdermilk from the uted to a poor offensive line. Hasty and strong safety Brian Wash­ both interceptions (5) and tackles (90). reer-high 19 interceptions and three The linebacking corp is the club's Rams. Leonard Russell is the featured ington are top line players and the Byron Cox became a leader at line­ turnovers against Dallas in limited strongest asset led by Quentin Cory- Wide receiver was also upgraded running back now that Jon Vaughn addition of Ronnie Lott helps the backer and earned a Pro Bowl spot. play. Kelly' s knee was also a problem att, who may be the league's next star during the offseason with the signing and John Stephens have been traded. overall scheme in the secondary. If John Offerdahl is healthy, the spot severely hampering his move­ linebacker. of speedster Aaron Cox of the Rams. The Patriots were dead last at get­ If Jeff Lageman makes a full recov­ Miami linebackers will sparkle. The ment. The offensive side of the football is The Colts also used a first-round draft ting to the quarterback a year ago and ery from knee surgery and Leonard Dolphins were 6-0 in games where Frank Reich led the Bills to a record a place of turmoil for Coach Ted choice on Scan Dawkins from Cali­ that statistic must dramatically rise Marshall provides ample pass rush, Offerdahl played at least half a game Marchibroda. fornia. for the defense to be effective overall. the defensive line will be solid. last year and only 5-5 otherwise. Jeff George missed The linebackers are solid with Pro Rob Moore and Chris Burkett are The running back position must be Predicted standings: most of training • Parcells, Bledsoe bring in future Bowler Vincent Brown and Andre good starting wideouts but the club upgraded as well. Rookie Terry Kirby, I.Miami Dolphins camp after demand­ Bill Parcells' presence on the side­ Tippett, who can still pressure the needs tight end Johnny Mitchell to third round choice from Virginia, is a ing to be traded. lines will improve the Patriot's achil- quarterback. bounce back from an injury plagued solid choice to be the starting half­ 2. Buffalo Bills Jack Trudeau was 3. Indianapolis Colts les' heel, mental mistakes. rookie campaign. Johnny Johnson, back with expected contributions from the opening day New England tossed 19 intercep­ • Coslet digs in graveyard for Jets acquired from Phoenix, is a former Marie Higgs. Bobby Humphrey signed 4. New England Patriots starter but George's tions, fumbled 43 times, allowed 65 Bruce Coslet's team got alot older Pro Bowl runner who could give the just before the opener but his role may 5. New York Jets talent and salary sacks and surrendered 1,052 penalty in the offseason but not necessarily ground attack a needed boost. Steelers, Oilers compete for jobs in post-season By MARTY CLARK Buffalo shut down Pittsburgh's run­ look formidable. They are the only 1989, the Browns needed to make Pittsburgh's, will have San Francisco Besides having the lowest talent Champion Reporter ning game they had nowhere to turn, team in the league to make the NFL some changes in the offseason. and Houston paying them visits. level for any team in the NFL, the • Steelers refined, ready season and so they struggled through yet playoffs each of the last six Through free agency leveland re­ Bengals must also cope with the fact Fans are thinking repeat in the Steel another game without scoring a touch­ seasons. ceived quarterback Vinny Testaverde • Bengals digress to pussy cats that they must play in San Francisco City as the Pittsburgh Steelers pre­ down. Their defense was number one in and wide receiver Mark Carrier from The Cincinnati Bengals, who have and New Orleans, which only tends to pare to defend their AFC Central The Steelers have a break since San the AFQ and they allowed only six Tampa Bay and guard Houston gotten lost in their own Jungle, are add injury to insult. Division crown. Coming off a sur­ Francisco and New Orleans must both rushing touchdowns the entire sea­ Hoover form the Falcons. struggling to breathe in the basement Putting things in the right perspec­ prise season in which they took both play in Pittsburgh this year, an advan­ son. Once again, all eyes will be on of the Central division. tive, the backup quarterback for Cin­ games from Houston to win the divi­ tage the Oilers will not experience Houston also led the NFL in pass­ quarterback Bernie Kosar, who now Having lost Boomer Esiason and cinnati is ex-Raider Jay Schroeder, sion, the Steelers because of having to play on the road ing for the third straight year. Appar- has Mark Carrier along with Michael throwing away the play-action that who will only be put in the game if believe they are for both of these games. entiy, though, numbers do not mean Jackson to catch the long passes. was so characteristic of Boomer's Klingler leaves in a body bag. prepared to de­ everything. Something even greater The Cleveland passing game has glory days, the Bengals can do noth­ To top that off Cincinnati's passing fend. • 'Now or never,' say Oilers prevented Houston from advancing been underdose scrutiny, being criti­ ing more than prepare for the future production, which is second worst in Last year, The Houston Oilers are still recov­ last year. cized for its incapability of passing and grin and bear what the present has the NFL, lost Tim McGee, who was I the Steelers ex­ ering from blowing a 35-3 third quar­ Maybe it was destiny for bungling down-field. in store for the team. signed by the Redskins. celled in the running game with Barry ter lead to the Buffalo Bills in last Buffalo to lose its third straight Super A low number of yards gained per David Klingler is the future for the What else could go wrong for the Foster leading the way, rushing for year's AFC wild card game. The day Bowl. Regardless, if Houston makes completed pass have had them play­ team, and he has had his own prob­ Bengals? 1,690 yards. That number came sec­ after the Houston collapse, defensive the playoffs this year, they should ing below average on a consistent lems. Last season he ond in the NFL only to Emmitt Smith, coordinator Jimmy Eddy was imme­ hope for a quarterback whose last basis. threw 98 passes, com­ who had 1,713. diately fired, opening up the position name is not Reich and for a 40-plus The Browns need more that a pleting less than half Predicted standings: However, the running game is not for Buddy Ryan. Ryan hopes to cure point lead going into the fourth mediocre showing in the AFC Cen­ of them. Only three what the Steelers have to worry about the team physically and mentally. quarter. tral this year or they will end up going were for touchdowns. 1, Pittsburgh Steelers with the Houston Oilers in close pur­ Quarterback Warren Moon, who through major reconstruction. Klinger was also 2. Houston oners suit. Pittsburgh must get their pass­ feels retirement rapidly creeping up • Browns look new, but not better Cleveland does tend to be the "dark sacked 11 times in 3. Cleveland Browns ing game in gear if they are to advance on him, will once again be the offen­ ArtModell, theownerof theCleve- horse" in the division, though, be­ one game, breaking 4. Cincinnati Bengals further in the playoffs. sive weapon for the Oilers. If you land Browns, has had it. cause of new faces and new attitudes. his own personal rec- Last year in the playoffs, when look at Houston by the numbers, they Having not made the playoffs since Also, its schedule, just like ordoflO. Chargers try to conduct band of misfit teams in West By SHANNON D. HARRINGTON est thing on this team to either of throw to but has always made good use of be the next bet for Shell. Sports Editor those guys. Barnett will quickly adapt what he does have. For a team with many questions at stake, the • Super Bowl dreams prevail in San Predicted Mending?: to Montana's clutch-pass style, and if This season, new Head Coach Wade Phil­ next question is: How long can Howie Long Diego 1. San Diego Chargers the chemistry is just right, they could lips wants Elway to make good use of tight keep holding up the defense? Defense wins championships. Well, except 2. Kansas City Chiefs make a powerful combination. ends Shannon Sharpe and Reggie Johnson. Lineman Anthony Smith is probably the for last season. 3. Denver Broncos Christian Okoye had better start Sharpe who is built like a linebacker and runs next best player on the defense, but the packing his bags. With the team like a wide receiver has the potential to be to Raiders have too many other holes to fillfo r The only thing that kept the Chargers out of 4. Los Angeles Raiders the Super Bowl last season was a little more moving into a San Francisco-style the Broncos what Eric Green is to Pittsburgh. him to make much of a difference. help offensively. It was a one man show for 5. Seattle Seahawks passing offense, according to Chiefs The Broncos made major adjustments in The Raiders are relying on too many could- Stan Humphries at the Junior Seau is arguably the best linebacker Head Coach Marty Schottenheimer, Harvey the offensive backfield with the acquisitions be's. In order for any advancement, the team quarterback position. The presendy in the league next to Kansas City's Williams and Barry Word will be given the of Bernstine and Robert Delpino. Both were must get quick experience to the younger same goes for Anthony Derrick Thomas. most attention. dominant roles in the passing game of their players. Miller at receiver. Also, Gill Byrd and Stanley Richard handle Thomas heads into his sixth year as the ring former teams. But, this is 1993 pass coverage like no other duo in the NFL.. leader of the Chief defense. He and defensive • Defense the only dry spot in wet Seattle and San Diego is a year Defensive coordinator Bill Amsparger is lineman Neil Smith tied for the team's sack • Bad boy Lofton returns to Raiders Seatde is one of the teams just lying the wiser in playoff experi­ the best in the business. Rest assured there leader with 14 and one half. But this season The addition of free agency to the NFL was gutter, waiting for its younger players to mature ence. will be no high scoring games against his Thomas will line up as a defensive end to give nothing new to the Raiders this season since before it lakes the NFL by storm. Quarterback John Fries/ returns after he defense. And if the offense can produce, this added boost to the line. they had been doing it for years (i.e. Ronnie Until then, quarterbacks Dan McGwire and fell to injury in the first regular game of the team will be on the way toSuper Bowl XXVIII. The Chiefs will hang close with the Charg­ Lott, Roger Craig and Sam Graddy). Rick Mirer will batde it out to see which one 1992 season. Because of the job his successor, ers throughout the entire season. The only This year, the "black and silver" will have can lead this team. Stan Humphries, did, Friesz will have a diffi­ • Chiefs move to Montana for leadership force that will determine the outcome of the two new veteran jerseys added to the team, Wide receivers Brian Blades and Tommy cult time earning back the starling position he One thing the Chiefs have been lacking the AFC West is will power. quarterback Jeff Hosteller and receiver James Kane are just hoping one of the quarterbacks once held. past few years is a quarterback who has the Lofton. can get the ball to them so that each can keep With Rod Bernstine gone at running back, mentality to win championships. Steve De- • Elway back in control of Broncos But in the past the Raiders have had nothing his statistics from falling like last season. Marion Butts must step up and lead the back­ berg was not able to do it for K.C., and signing The Broncos have one of the most under­ but disappointment from signing big name One positive note for the team is the de­ field. Bulls led ihe team in yards wilh 809 last Dave Krieg after Deberg left was just wishful achieving defenses around. With Mike Croel, players to revive the team. So the question is: fense. Last season the squad finished with the season, despite a knee injury. thinking. Simon Fletcher and Karl Mecklenburg at the can Hosteller and Lofton do it? fourth best passing attack in the league. Butts will have plenty of backup with Ron­ Joe Montana comes to an anxious team just linebacker position and Steve Alwater and The answer will be found quickly by Head Cortez Kennedy has proven that he can nie Harmon, Eric Bieniemy and rookie sensa­ wailing for someone to lake the reigns. Tyrone Braxton in the backfield, one can see Coach Art Shell. And if neither of the two, unify the defense. This is why he was named tion, Natrone Means. But one luxury Montana does not have why. particularly Hosteller, can help this team then Defensive Player of the Year in 1992. On the defensive, this team has it all. coming to Kansas City that he enjoyed wilh Until the defensive unit can find the miss­ Shell may have no where else to turn. The defense may win a few games for the Leslie O' Neal, Chris Mims and BurtGross- San Francisco is wide receivers Jerry Rice and ing link, the Broncos are going nowhere. Todd Marinovich has been given plenty of Seahawks this season. But until one of the man have quarterbacks heading for shelter John Taylor. It makes a big difference when John Elway is another underachiever. Elway chance to become the great passer he was quarterbacks mature into a team leader, the when they see those lightning-bolt helmets your throwing lo receivers of that caliber. has never had the Mark Clayton and Mark predicted to be. Seahawks will slay at the bottom of the divi­ coming. K.C. wide receiver Tim Barnett is the clos­ Duper or Rice and Taylor combination to Fourieen-year veteran Vince Evans would sion.

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