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09-30-87 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 5, Issue 6)
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This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Liberty University School Newspaper at Scholars Crossing. It has been accepted for inclusion in 1987 -- 1988 by an authorized administrator of Scholars Crossing. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Liberty Champion .Where the spirit of the Lord is, there is Liberty.-II Cor. 3:17 Vol. V No. 5 Liberty University, Lynchburg, Va. Wednesday, September 30,1987 Success and sacrifice teach Whelchel real Christianity By Robin Brooks and meant so much to her. She realized Also in dealing with issues that I'ani Windham only after her Porsche was stolen that are questionable, Lisa has refused she did have the strength if it came movie roles that she feels may com It has been said that life imitates down to it. promise her standards. art, but Saturday night that old adage Lisa told the audience during a Lisa commented that when people proved wrong as Lisa Whelchel, star question/answer period that she was don't know her they assume she is of NBC's "The Facts of Life," per saved at the age of 10 at First Baptist like her character, Blair. "Once we formed at Liberty University. Church in Lakeworth, Texas. get to talking they can usually, hope Whelchel, who portrays the rich Also during this time with the au fully, real quickly see the differ and spoiled Blair Warner, proved life dience, Lisa accepted a Liberty Uni ence," she quipped. can be so much better than art as she versity sweatshirt from Scott and Unlike Blair, Lisa stated that she shared her testimony with an en Mark and dorm 13. The sweatshirt never really had to fight her ego. "My thusiastic crowd in the Multi-Pur- was decorated with a picture of Mic mom raised me very strict and intui pose Center. key Mouse, reminiscent of her days tive, and she made sure I didn't get Between songs Whelchel shared as a Mouseketeer. carried away with myself." life experiences and God's work in After a 90-minute performance, Concerning her future on NBC's them. After relating the story of the Lisa held a press conference for Lib longest running prime time show, rich, young ruler who refused to give erty media. Despite being fatigued Lisa stated she plans to stay as long up everything and follow Christ, Lisa from travel and her performance, she as it is on the air. Concerning life told how the Lord led her to give up was warm, congenial and willingly after "The Facts," Lisa said: "I'm her Rolex and rings for the cause of answered questions. not locked into acting the whole time; starving children in Haiti. When asked if she sees herself as that may not even be an option. I In response to applause from the a role model, Lisa admitted that she don't know if I'll be able to be an audience, Lisa asked that people not has a responsibility, especially since actress; but if I am, it will be because applaud her actions because she 'The Facts of Life" hits young girls of God's grace. wasn't the "super Christian" she ap who are at a vulnerable age. "I know Also following the show Lisa's peared to be. She added that the Lord a lot of young girls get most of their opening act, singer-songwriter Billy had continued to convict her about growing up from watching televi Crockett commented on the en giving up other worldly possessions, sion. thusiasm of the Liberty crowd. such as her Porsche and her con "Parents have trusted us for a long "We loved it! You always hear a dominium. time and if we go behind their backs, lot about this school and what's Members say Choir Though she prayed for the strength I think they'll be upset," she noted. going on here with Dr. Falwell, but to offer up her possessions, Lisa Lisa remarked that she must deal it's something else to come here and explained she "just didn't have the with responsiblity on lots of issues, experience it," Crockett noted. like a close 'family' strength" to give up something that such as pre-marital sex. By Lori Skudler Hills Baptist Church and choir direc tor at First Baptist Church in Lyn They sing, they sway, they clap chburg. their hands, and they minister all at Eugenia Mills, a junior, who is the same time. They've been called beginning her second year in the "The Fellowship Choir" and "The choir, said she heard the choir per Black Fellowship Choir." form when she came to Liberty for But, neither of these is correct. College-for-a-Weekend. She liked The first title is inaccurate because the music they sang and the way they not only do they fellowship and sing came across. they also sing a unique kind of music. Mills, part of the white minority And, the second is incorrect because of the group, said she feels right at not all of the members are black. home. She added that it's not like The group is officially the Liberty being in a regular choir "It's more University Fellowship Gospel Choir. like a group of friends getting to Currently, the choir is raising gether to sing and just trying to make money for a singing tour with the it sound good," she added. "Sing-A-Rap-A-Gram" service. The Tim Cay ton, who is president of choir or a smaller group, given 24- the choir for the second year, said hour notice, will make up a rap and the members spend a lot of time to sing it for anyone on campus. The gether outside of choir. "We're very cost is $2 for a small group and $4-$5 close," he said. for the whole choir. Arnitha Faris, a third-year choir Rod Allen, founder of the choir in member, responded the same way: 1981, has directed it intermittently "We're just like family." ever since. The choir was a part of The members learn their songs the Black Student Fellowship at one primarily by listening to their parts. time, but split from that group when When a soloist sings, there is a lot they added white members. of freedom to be extemporaneous or Allen, a graduate of Liberty, is spontaneous because the singers and also an ordained minister. In addition accompanint rarely use written to directing the choir at LU, he also serves as minister of music at Seven continued on page 2 Pag* 2 September 30,1987 Liberty Champion News Student gets 'bad' Rapp for Gospel Senate asks By Robert Holmes probably know McKeehan by his LU student Mike Tate, who is also "listen to the lyrics," saying they are for added Scan the radio dial and you're professional name "D.C. Talk." The from Washington, singing in various "from my heart" and "Biblically probably not going to find it. "D.C." represents a double meaning. churches. The highlight of their tour sound." phone lines Tune in your favorite Christian It stands for both "Decent Christian," was a part in Songfest '87 in British McKeehan said he just wants to By Steve Sitzai radio station, and you probably referring to his rapp lyrics, and for Columbia, where they received a "be good for the Lord." Like the Rev. won't hear it. Washington, D.C, the place he calls great deal of exposure. Jerry Falwell says, "If it's Christian, home. The student senate passed a re Try the record store, and you are McKeehan said his style of Gospel it ought to be better." solution Thursday asking for going to have a hard time buying it. McKeehan is excited about the music is unique from all others. "It's But, most of all, Toby "D.C. more off-campus telephone lines It's Christian rapp music, and a possibilities of Christian rapp. alot more blunt. It convicts. It deliv Talk" McKeehan wants to be sure to be installed. Liberty University senior is planning music, stating that his goals for the ers the message quite boldly. (The his music is uplifting for his brothers The resolution, sponsored by to make a ministry of it. future include presenting a full con lyrics) slap you in the face (with) fire and sisters in Christ. He said a song Herb Atkinson, calls for the ad While secular rapp music is often cert of rapp music to inner-city kids and brimstone," the singer said. he and Mike Tate have done together ministration to check into the pos sexually explicit in its lyrics, Toby and the release of his first album But not all Christians get excited in chapel services called "Heaven- sibility of having AT&T install McKeehan is cleaning it up and ad around Thanksgiving. about Gospel rapp. McKeehan has bound" exemplifies this uplifting the more outside lines. There are cur ding the Gospel to it. He has already cut a two-sided found himself defending his music best: rently 40 off-campus lines avail Many Liberty University students demo and is hoping that the sales against those who cite Gospel rapp Don't look down stand around keep able. from the demo will help defray the as just another form of satanic rock on reachin' for higher ground. Kinda But a proposal that students be Choir recording costs of the album. 'n roll. profound a trump will sound and all able to wear casual dress to lunch continued from page 1 Last summer, McKeehan traveled How does he respond to the God's children are Heavenbound. failed by a 37 to 15 vote. around the United States with fellow charges? He encourages his critics to The senate passed a measure music. that would allow seniors the option Beginnig in October, the group of attending the 9:45 a.m. and 11 will resume its schedule of perform a.m. worship services of Thomas ing almost every Sunday at various JOSTENS Road Baptist Church. churches in and around Lynchburg. February is usually the busiest Finally, the senate tabled a re time for the choir because it is Black solution that would allow stu History Month. The choir sings at dents to wear shorts to and from many different meetings, helping to sports activities. The proposal GOLD RING SALE celebrate this event. was referred to the Committee on Student Life for clarification of Next semester the group plans to specific details, such as the type go on tour in New Jersey where many IS COMING! of shorts which would be al of the members live. Maryland may lowed also be on the schedule.
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...on THEM
Have you ever tried to walk someplace in a hurry on this campus? If so, then chances are that one time or another you have probably run into THEM. Relevant THEY mosey about with seemingly no particular place to go. THEY usually are in no hurry to get from point A to point B. And * THEY often pick the most inconvenient spots to stop and chat with 1 one another. Dan s Diet THEY are the Floaters, and THEY can cause no end of frustration to those of US who are members of the rival faction, the Walkers. Yesterday I tried to walk through hands beat in sync with a motorcycle. So, I grabbed a Coke from me frig a door. Oh, I made it all right-only My lower jaw hung to the ground and plopped down on the couch for A Walker's goal is usually to go from the place he is to the place after the third try and some remodel but no air was reaching my lungs. a heavy sulking session. But as I he want's to be in the shortest possible time. • ing of the surrounding wall with an Walking straight was not common worked out desperate last minute But whenever he tries to get someplace, he inevitably winds up axe. practice for some time. I was not ideas to save the Dan Ho diet, I behind a group of Floaters, especially if he is unfortunate enough to Okay, so maybe I walk a little on having the time of my life. caught an interesting commercial on be in DeMoss Hall when classes let out. the wide side. But, then again, Nevertheless, I do exercise. I run the tube. While his patience thins, he tries to pass the stumbling students. maybe the rest of the world is just a to the TV, I run to the refrigerator, Defeat was certain. The Dan Ho He swerves right to find his path blocked by a hyper-extended force little too skinny. Whatever the cir I pull open the door, and men I run diet would remain a dream. I would of floaters jutting into the walkway as they converse beside the bricks. cumstances are, I mink maybe I back to the couch. Hey, it works! no longer be up mere with the stars. A quick left only results in a near head-on collision with an oncoming should think about going on a Actually, the super-duper Dan Ho Worse yet, there was no other way to trim me tummy. It seemed like floatilla. diet... again. diet was going over like a lead bal Special diets have popped up all loon. Nothing seemed to work right. I'd have to remain looking like a bub After what seems an eternity the opportunity finally presents itself over the country and needless to say, I couldn't figure out how everyone ble gum machine a little longer. As to escape, and the frustrated Walker shifts into high gear, flying by I've tried them all. Usually, these else dieted with such ease. Maybe I I grabbed another Coke and a slice the ponderous procession. diets are founded by self-proclaimed don't have what it takes. But then of pizza to stuff my face with, it hit The same thing happens to US when WE drive. Even when WE beauties in the Beverly Hills area: again, maybe you have to be skinny me. If God wanted me to be skinny. decide not to speed, WE almost always wind up behind one of Victoria Principal, Linda Evans, to write a diet plan. He would have sewn my mouth shut! THEM. This wouldn't be a problem except that WE usually wait Miss Piggy and the Muppets, etc. too long to pass THEM. Then WE get trapped again, as a string Well, none of those worked. As a The Liberty Champion matter of fact, after concluding those previously passed floaters drift by with "Gotcha again!" smiles plas Volume 5 e Number 5 diets, I often found myself doing tered brazenly on their self-satisfied faces. Liberty University wheelies across the bathroom floor. Now, the Floaters are probably saying, "Yeah, but you guys should Bummer. P.O. Box 20,000 slow down a little. Stop and smell the roses once in a while." However, never fear, unfortunate Lynchburg, Virginia 24506-8001 OUR response: "Yeah, but you shouldn't walk so slow. You friends of flab, because this little Copyright © 1987 L.U. shouldn't stand in the middle of the hallway to talk." hombre is going to come up with his All Rights Reserved But, maybe THEY'RE right. Maybe the Lord put Floaters on the own version of fat fighting. I'm Robin Brooks earth for a reason. Maybe THEY'RE here to irritate us so much that going to call it Dan Ho's Guide to Editor WE'RE forced to develop a little tolerance and patience. Gut-busting. Trish Stirsman Copy Editor Maybe WE should take the hint The first area I'll have to conquer Robert Pitts News Editor NAAAAAHHHHH!!!! is definitely the biggest and most hor Doug Waymire Sports Editor rifying sacrifice to my physical well- Pam Windham Layout Editor being: food. Linda Fields Feature Editor Mock election results Step one of my diet will consist Jeanine Richardson Advertising Manager of absolutely no food for the first Approximately 500 people participated in College Republicans' Don Hayden Photo Editor three months, followed by one meal, mock presidential election on September 17, just before the birthday Ann Wharton Supervisor celebration honoring the Constitution. consisting of raw liver and pickled The Republican results are as follows: perch. The liver is for protein. The pickled perch is to let the dieter know Staff members: Frank Banfill, Tracy Bottiger, Eric Busby, Andrew Ches- that life has not left him or her... yet. bro, Millicent Cook, Jonathan Evans, Todd Foreman, Ivan Giesbrecht, Total Students Faculty It is extremely unfortunate that 1 Howard McKinney, Steve Sitzai, Lori Skudler, Dan Webb, Dave Willhite, Kemp 60.5% 62.5% „.19% must exclude myself from this area Stephen Jones, Kimberly Lerie, David Nickerson, Corrine Powell, Kip Bush 14% 13% 33.25% because 1' m allergic to liver and fish. Provost, Chris Stirsman, Dan Wagner, Holly Whitefield, Bruce Stanton, Robertson 9.75% 9.5% 14.25% Step two of the soon-to-be-famous Susan Wise, Roger Adams, Robert Christiansen, Jerry Fink, Jennifer Dole 7.25% 6.2% 24% Dan Ho diet is simply exercise. I Ferrell, Annette Hamrick, Pam Harvey, Beth Isaacson, Mike Sparks, Dupont 3% 3% 4.75% tried exercise...once. 1 ran a mile. 1 Dan Krachhalter, Kathy Maentanis, Helen Perry, Kyle Knowles. Haig 2.75% 2.75% 4.75% was pretty proud of myself, after run The opinions and views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those ot Hall 0.26% 0.25% 0% ning it in 5.2 hours. My brain left Liberty University. me at the halfway point. My feet and P«9»« September 30, 1987 liberty Chwnpton Feature Student smuggles Bibles to China
By Kip L. Provost / Last Christmas Andy and Nathan divided up in pages was shared Your heart starts to beat faster. received a letter from Hartman invit among the members. These people Your palms begin to sweat. On your ing them to China to work with Alvin hid the pages of the Bible in their back you're carrying 50 pounds of and Kendall Cobb smuggling Bibles. shoes to take home and study. Bibles and your mission is to smug The Cobbs are head of Bible way "I mean, I own four Bible, you gle them in communist China where Ministries, Inc., and work Bibles know And they had one Bible for being a Christian definitely shortens into China where there is one Bible every 10 people, and it was in your life span. for about every 10 people. pages," Andy remarked. His visit to China, he says, has helped him Now you've nached the customs Hong Kong, under British rule, realize how much Americans have house. Before you enter China, your was the first stop. There Andy at and take for granted. bags will be searched by Five or six tended Shenzhen University for two communist officials. They ask for weeks learning the basics of the The Bibles were supplied by the yourbags. You'veprayedforanhour Chinese language. Cobbs through Bibleway Ministries, that God will somehow blind them While he was there, Andy met a Inc. Six workers rented an apartment so they won't see the 60 Bibles you Chinese medical major and was in in Hong Kong. Boxes of Bibles were have in the bag on your back. vited up to the student's dorm room stacked in one corner of the apart ment to the ceiling. You hand them your first bag, a where he was shown many long nee "dummy" bag, which holds every dles and medicines that were strange Everyday they each loaded a bag thing but Bibles. It passes through to Andy, but common to the practices of 60 Bibles and one "dummy" bag the x-ray machine that scans the con of acupuncture. that held articles of clothing and tents of your baggage. You are then While they conversed, Andy overnight supplies. From Hong permitted to enter China. noticed a Chinese Bible lying on the Kong they traveled to a number of different entrances to China either by You're in communist China with student's desk. boat, train or bus. 60 illegal Bibles. "Where did you get this " Andy Andy Combs smuggled Bibles asked. Once there, the dummy bag was into China almost daily this summer "An American friend gave it to handed to the customs officials first and the illustration above is his story. me," the student said. and the second bag, full of Bibles, By the end of summer, Andy, Andy took the opportunity to show was always prayed for so that the along with his 16-year-old brother the student John 3:16 and asked him officials would not ask to check it. and four other students, smuggled to translate it for him. The fact that One afternoon the students de 8,000 Bibles into China, plus hun the student was so open to the gospel cided to take no dummy bags and Andy Combs and friend In Communist China dreds of pieces of Christian litera made an impression on Andy. each risked taking two bags of Bibles ture. "I challenged him to read the which became very heavy. More They took their bags of Bibles to smuggling procedure to that of a un The junior pre-med major was Bible. I prayed for him and planted prayer. When they reached the cus hotels to be checked in, locked, and, dercover agent in a drug ring. given the opportunity to go to China a seed in his life," Andy said. toms house, to their surprise, not a later, to be picked up by Chinese VVe were the pack mules," said by a man named David Hartman who Andy visited a house church, an single person was in sight. They en Christians who were contacted by the Andy."We sacrificed our backs and had worked with Andy's brother, illegal church in China where the tered China once again, this time Cobbs. our money. It was physically de Nathan, on a Teen Mission team. gospel is secretly shared. One Bible with twice as manv Bibles as before. Andy compared the whole manding and very exhausting." Ashcroft has come a long way By Pam Windham of the great battle led by Robert the Andy applied to a small Christian Bruce between the English and Scots Are you interested in the foreign college in England which did not ac in 1314 at Bannockburn in Scotland, students? One who might have cept him because he had not been Andy became the victim of many caught your attention is Andy saved long enough. He was attending fights. "I always used to get beat up Ashcroft. another school in England when his there because I was English!" he He was born Andrew Timothy mother introduced the idea of attend noted. Ashcroft in Ronford, England, on ing Liberty University. Feb. 21, 1965, to Kenneth and Kath After the two years of coming He filled out an application for LU leen Ashcroft, missionaries to Italy. home with a black eye, Andy went as a joke on his mother. He didn't Andy's parents had been mis back to Italy to St. George's school think he would be accepted, and he sionaries to Italy. When it came time in Rome. Here he endured his four didn't want to leave England. for his arrival, Andy's mother years of high school. "It was a joke; Unaware of the style and customs traveled to England so that her son it has 60 different nationalities!" he of America, Andy arrived at Liberty would have English citizenship and chuckled. with hair down his back and patched to be near her relatives during the Though he made a profession of blue jeans. delivery. faith as a child, as he entered young Disallusionment set in like a ton manhood, he strayed from his funda of bricks, and all Andy wanted to do The early part of his education mental teachings. took place in the Junior English was go home to England. Homesick Andy's life turned around when School of Rome on the Apian Way. ness really set in after he found that he reached the point that nothing He stayed at this school until he was someone had stolen his money. "I ii mid offer him comfort except God. eight years old and his parents moved thought that if this was a Christian to Scotland for two years of deputa Andy sank into a depression so college, I could just leave my money tion. deep that he tried to end his own life lying in my drawer. I was wrong." by smashing his car into a brick wall. It was starting all over again. Andy Here Andy learned what a harsh But God wasn't finished with Andy place the world really was. Because had always depended on friends to yet. help him and bale him out of trouble. As he tried to fight his battles on his own, Andy sank even further into "Friends to me were my total depen v mky& depression. He finally turned it all dence. When I came to America, I SHOWIN' HIS STUFF—Andy over to God. had to learn to see through superficial Ashcroft, cartoonist for the people and depend totally on God." Liberty Champion, displays his "I prayed to Jesus and decided to Andy is in his third year at Liberty. art work on his VW bug.— put God before life, girlfriend, job His major is undecided, but his minor Photo by Don Hayden and car," he said. "I then felt a peace so tremendous overwhelm me." is in missions, and he plans to go 1 back to Italy and carry on the work As he got his life straightened out. Vj • * S§5arV'7 his parents have started. Liberty Champion September 30,1987 P"** 5 Sports1
Soccer team CHAMPION loses by one CLASSIFIEDS DIAL 582-2128 By Dan Wagner FOR SALE The Flames went head to head For Sale:'82 Commodore trailer. 2 with Division 1 William and Mary bedrooms. 5min. from LU campus. NO of Williamsburg, Va. on Sept. 23. MONEY DOWN-iust assume loan, $196 The Flames kept up with William per month. Call 237-1326 alter 5 pm. and Mary through most of the game, with a score of 1 -1, but just before For Sale Firewood. Seasoned oak, the end of the first half the score cut, split, delivered. Hall cord. $40 Call John at 384-5632. please leave mes turned against the Flames 2-1, when sage Ricky Dahan of William and Mary scored his second of the only two scores that his team made. For Sale 1981 Marshville Savoy. 14' by 60' 2 bedrooms. 1 and a-hall baths, Chris Dickens scored the only large living room and kitchen, includes score for the Flames. stove, relrigeralor. heal pump, central William and Mary, currently air, washer-dryer. Call 525-4198 ranked I Ith in the nation, has been "blowing away most of the other For Sale National Geographic. 230 is teams that they have played so far sues, take all $17 50; Sword ol the Lord, this year," Bell said. complete yearly series, some 1950s Bell said the Flames appear to and 60's. take all $12 50; complete en cyclopedia set, good condition $15, have gotten off to a slow start since some theological and reference books, their 1-5 record doesn't look too im several brand-new Bibles. Bargains pressive. 237-4865 However, the coach went on to point out that there are two reasons NOTICES for this. He explained that it is very hard YOl ADRIAN! Anyol you's what's into bein' in shape-Call Kelly Wick at for a team to be successful when it Courtside lor a Iree visit Call 237-5080 loses experienced players or moves M-W-F. 3-10 Special student rate still available. continued on page 6
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Thou shalt move back 10 yards and Sparked by a 94-yard touchdown start all over. bomb from Paul Johnson to Willie After the penalty, Liberty burned Parker, the Flames pulled to within a timeout and tried to regroup, but three points with just under five mi Eastern Illinois' defense rose to the nutes remaining in the game. occasion as the Panthers sacked Head coach Morgan Hout decided Johnson on the next two plays, forc to kickoff and rely on a tough Flame ing a fourth and 21 situation. defense that had proved itself all day When play resumed, Hout elected long rather than to try an onside kick. to punt with 1:48 remaining. Hout's strategy worked as the de Liberty's defense stopped Eastern fense forced the Panthers to punt Illinois on three downs again as the after three downs. Panther's were forced to punt with Liberty gained possession at its 28 seconds remaining. own 20 after the touchback on the No more rabbits were to be pulled punt with 3:IS remaining. out of the hat though, as time ran After a 2-yard run by tailback Wil out on the Flames after three incom LIGHTNING QUICK- -LU speedster Willie Larkins evades an Eastern Illinois defender.—Photo lie Larkins on first down, probably plete passes. by Don Hayden the biggest play of the game occur The loss leaves Liberty at 1-3 on red. the season, but the game was not a Paige (19 tackles and one sack for Johnson hit tight end Eric Green total loss as far as won-lost records minus 12 yards), Liberty did not Football bits and pieces in the flat with a pass, and Green go- allow one Panther drive to go farther rambled close to 30 yards before What does not show up in the stats than 30 yards in the second half. By Bruce A. Stanton being forced down. or the record is the play of an inspired Also turning in strong defensive ous record of 80 yards. This put the Flames at midfield defense. performances were free safety 'For the second week in a row, The old record was acheived twice with almost three minutes remaining After trading touchdowns in the Donald Lindsey (15 tackles), Coach Morgan Hout received praise by former Flame quarterback Phil and with all three timeouts left. first quarter, the Flame defense got linebacker Dwight Jones (12 tackles) from the opposing coach following Basso. Then, in the excitement of the mo down to business. and defensive back Donald Smith (10 the game. In 1981 he threw 80 yards to Chris ment, someone noticed the dreaded Led by junior linebacker Mickey tackles). "I walked out to midfield and Patterson, and in 1983 he connected Coach Spoo (Eastern Illinois head with Kelvin Edwards for the same Soccer- coach Bob Spoo) said 'Congratula distance. continued from page 5 tions!' I said why are you con •"Look ma! No fumbles!" Liberty gratulating me? You guys won. cleaned up its ball handling act this up to a higher division of competi week only to be hampered by seven tion. "He said we really did a great job," Hout said. costly penalties for 75 costly yards LU has had to get used to playing •The 94-yard touchdown pass and three (two costly) interceptions. highly skilled Division 1 teams. In from quarterback Paul Johnson to •Eastern Illinois is Division 1-AA addition, the Flames have lost sev Willie Parker was the longest pass and beat Liberty 40-15 last season. eral key players because of injuries. from scrimmage in school history. Losing 17-14 is not too bad of an "It's like taking a Division 2 or That connection broke the previ improvement for one year. Division 3 team and playing against the pros," Bell said. When asked about key players Bell noted that he is particularly im pressed with the talent displayed by Dickens and freshman goalkeeper George Nimo. Dickens, who scored the only goal A Kick-off Meeting for the Flames against William and Mary, is also playing well as a sub stitute goal keeper, according to the for The National head coach. "I'm glad Chris also displays strong offensive talent," he said. Federation In addition, Nimo also played an outstanding game against Division 1 William and Mary, according to of Decency Bell. "The William and Mary coach said it's hard to find a goalkeeper that good," Bell noted. Look for it in October The William and Mary coach told Bell the Flames were one of the har Contact Kent McHeard at dest teams they have played this sea son. Ext. 3097 or Box 22365 The Flames next home game will be this Saturday against Eastern SPRING TRAINING IN SEPTEMBER?—Although their season doesn't Mennonite College at 2 p.m. on the start until Feb. 23, members of the Flames baseball team are already soccer field. practicing for the upcoming campaign.—Photo by Don Hayden 1