Table of Contents The University 2006-07 Outlook General Information Season In Review Media Information 2 2005-06 Game-by-Game Review 94 LibertyFlames.com 4 2005-06 Statistical 100 Flames Sports Network 5 2005-06 Results 100 Flames Television Network 6 Travel Information 7 Records Flames Reading Club 8 Chronology 102 1994 Big South Champions 104 The University 2004 Big South Champions 105 Liberty University 10 Individual Records 106 10 28 Athletic Academic Services 13 Top Scoring Performances 108 10 28 NCAA Rules Compliance 14 Retired Jerseys 109 Coaches Players Athletic Training 15 Class Rankings 110 Athletic Excellence 16 Single Game Top Five 111 Athletic Facilities 18 Single Season Top Five 112 Athletic Administration 20 Career Top Five 113 Vines Center 22 Year-By-Year Leaders 114 Attendance Records 23 Team Game Top Five 116 Flames In The Pros 24 Team Season Top Five 117 Flames Spirit 25 Team Records 118 All-Time Honors 26 Opponent Records 119 Vines Center Records 120 Previewing the 2006-07 Season 1,000 Point Club 121 34 42 2006-07 Outlook 28 Career Statistics 122 34 42 One More Lap With Liberty’s Larry Blair 32 Year-By-Year Summary 125 Opponents Big South Coaching Records 125 The Coaches Team Statistics Year-By-Year 126 Head Coach Randy Dunton 34 All-Time Starting Lineups 127 Coaching Staff 36 Year-By-Year Results 129 Flames Support Staff 38 Series Results 135 Liberty Basketball 40 All-Time Roster 138 Radio/TV Chart 140 Flames Player Profiles Alphabetical Roster 42 Men’s Basketball Schedule Numerical Roster 42 Date Time November A Moment With Co-Captain Rell Porter 43 16 at Oklahoma (Norman, Okla.) 8 p.m. 7070 8484 Academic Representation 44 21 CINCINNATI CHRISTIAN – FTN (TV) 7 p.m. Player Profiles 46 25 HOUGHTON 7 p.m. Season In Review Records Tyler Baker 46 27 SOUTHERN VIRGINIA 7 p.m. Larry Blair 47 Justin Holland 50 December 2 EAST CAROLINA – FTN (TV) 7 p.m. Damien Hubbard 52 4 ST. FRANCIS (Pa.) – FTN (TV) 7 p.m. Russell Monroe 54 9 LONGWOOD – FTN (TV) 7 p.m. Rell Porter 56 16 at St. Francis (Loretto, Pa.) 7 p.m. Anthony Smith 58 18 at Buffalo (Buffalo, N.Y.) 7 p.m. T.J. Bannister 60 21 LIPSCOMB 7 p.m. Dwight Brewington 61 BYU Holiday Classic (Provo, Utah) Larry Franklin 62 28 at Brigham Young 9:30 p.m. B.J. Jenkins 63 29 vs. Seton Hall 7 p.m 102102 Armon Jones 64 30 vs. Oral Roberts 7 p.m. 9494 Dominique Jones 65 Athletic Phone Directory Alex McLean 66 January Athletic Department (434) 582-2100 Kyle Ohman 67 2 at Florida (Gainesville, Fla.) 6 p.m. Men's Basketball Office (434) 582-2337 6 at UNC Asheville * (Asheville, N.C.) 4:30 p.m. Ticket Office (434) 582-SEAT Lamont Winters 68 9 RADFORD * – FTV (TV) 7 p.m. Training Room (434) 582-7453 13 WINTHROP * – FTN (TV) 7 p.m. For further information on Liberty men's basketball, contact the 2006-07 Opponents 17 at High Point * (High Point, N.C.) 7 p.m. Liberty University Office of Athletic Media Relations: Opponent Profiles 70 20 at Coastal Carolina * (Conway, S.C.) 2 p.m. 22 at Charleston Southern * (Charleston, S.C.) 7 p.m. Office of Athletic Media Relations Liberty University 27 VMI * – FTN (TV) 8:30 p.m. 1971 University Blvd. Big South Conference 30 UNC ASHEVILLE * – FTN (TV) 7 p.m. Lynchburg, VA 24502 Conference Information 84 Office: (434) 582-2292 Year-by-Year Champions 84 February FAX: (434) 582-2076 Conference Administration 84 3 HIGH POINT * – FTN (TV) 7 p.m. Press Row Phone: (434) 582-7451 6 at Winthrop * (Rock Hill, S.C.) 7 p.m. Assistant AD for Athletic Media Relations: 2006 Standings 85 Todd Wetmore 2006 All-Conference Teams 85 10 CHARLESTON SOUTHERN * – FTN (TV) 1 p.m. Cell Phone: (434) 841-8974 12 COASTAL CAROLINA * – FTN (TV) 7 p.m. E-Mail Address: [email protected] 2006 Statistics 86 15 at Longwood (Farmville, Va.) 7 p.m. Assistant Athletic Media Relations Director: Ryan Bomberger Composite Schedule 88 Home Phone: (434) 221-5576 17 ESPN Bracket Buster Game – ESPN 2 (TV) TBA E-Mail Address: [email protected] Big South Postseason Appearances 90 21 at VMI * (Lexington, Va.) 7 p.m. Assistant Athletic Media Relations Director: 2007 Big South Tournament 90 24 at Radford * (Radford, Va.) – SportSouth (TV) 4 p.m. Men’s Basketball Contact:Vincent Briedis Cell Phone Phone: (434) 841-0839 2007 Big South Tournament Information 91 E-Mail Address:[email protected] Big South Conference Quick Facts and Map 92 Big South Men’s Basketball Championship Assistant Athletic Media Relations Director: Paul Carmany 27 Quarterfinals (at Higher Seed) 7 p.m. Cell Phone: (434) 221-5575 E-Mail Address: [email protected] March 1 Semifinals – ESPNU (TV) (at Regular Season Champ)7/9 p.m. Editor: Vincent Briedis Assistant Editors: Todd Wetmore, Ryan Bomberger and Paul Carmany Contributors: Bryan Beman, Adam 3 Championship Game – ESPN 2 (TV) (at Higher Seed) Burke, Stephanie Blackard, Eric Bray, Jerod Brooks, Tim Crites, Mike Hagen, Jesse Houk, Josh Keys, Mike Montoro, Ryan Powell, Khalil Reed, Mollie Richards, Brad Salois and Brian Sennett Cover Photography: Kevin Giedd and Les Schofer Contributing All time are Eastern Standard Time and are subject to change * - Big South Conference Game Photographers: Bob DeVaul, Don Garlock, Kevin Giedd, John Fisher, Jamie Hall, Tim Lyons, Jeff Raymond, Les Schofer, Corkey ESPNU - Game to be broadcast on ESPNU Trewin, Barry Whitten, LU Archives Layout/Typesetting: Heather Lehosit, Morgantown Printing & Binding, Morgantown, W.Va. ESPN 2 - Game to be broadcast on ESPN 2 Printing: Morgantown Printing & Binding, Morgantown, W.Va. FTN – Game to be broadcast on Flames Television Network (via The Liberty Channel)
Liberty Flames Basketball 1 Media Information Media Credentials personnel will be at the arena to ensure Visiting Radio Stations Working press credentials for Liberty that all passes are clearly visible and that Liberty University will have phone lines home games can be obtained by contact- no one is out of their area. on press row for use by visiting broadcast- ing the Liberty University Athletic Media ers. Visiting stations will need to bring all Relations Office. Due to space limitations, Interview Policies of their own equipment required to origi- seating cannot be guaranteed unless During the season, head coach Randy nate a broadcast. Please clear up any ample notice is given. Only requests from Dunton will be available for media inter- questions on equipment prior to game sports writers of DAILY newspapers and views weekday mornings and on Fridays day. All calls must be made collect or sports directors of television stations, at the Flames Club luncheons. Players direct dial from the station to press row. along with media agencies covering the generally are available for interviews The emergency line in case of technical visiting team, will receive top priority. Only before or after practice. They will not be difficulties is (434) 582-7451. radio stations with a full-time sports direc- available for interview prior to the game tor who conducts a daily sports show will on game day. If you wish to attend prac- Visiting Video receive credentials. Only accredited pho- tice or to conduct an interview before or All visiting video personnel must have a tographers on assignments may work on after practice, please call the Athletic pass to be admitted to the video area. All the sidelines. Credentials will not be Media Relations Office to fill your request video personnel will shoot from the film- mailed, but can be picked up at the “Will and verify practice time. All interviews ing area at the top of the east or west Call” window at the Vines Center. An I.D. must be arranged through the Athletic stands in the Vines Center. All credential will be required when picking up creden- Media Relations Office at least one day in arrangements must be made through the tials. advance at (434) 582-2292. Players will not Athletic Media Relations Office in advance. be asked to miss class or study hall for Media Parking interviews and at no time will a player’s Flames Sports Network - home number be given to the media. Vines Center parking is located in the Radio parking lot of the DeMoss Learning Center Please do not call the basketball office. Every LU basketball game will be carried (P-3 Parking Lot). No cars will be admitted on the Flames Sports Network. Network without a media parking permit. Call the Media Luncheon broadcasts will be distributed through the Athletic Media Relations Office and Selected Fridays during the 2006-07 bas- WRVL-Radio facility, located on the Liberty request a permit in advance. ketball season, the Flames Club hosts a University campus. The flagship station luncheon in the donor room of the will be WRVL-FM 88.3. Any stations wish- Williams Football Operation Center. Lunch Media Meal ing to do so may become a part of the begins at noon, followed by Coach A meal will be provided for the media Flames Sports Network. Regular game Dunton’s comments at 1 p.m. Following prior to each home game. All media with fees will be charged. Contact the Flames his comments at about 1:30 p.m., Coach credentials will be served starting one Sports Network (434) 582-3688 or the Dunton will be available for interviews. hour prior to tip-off. Drinks will be avail- Liberty Athletic Media Relations Office The luncheon dates during the basketball able throughout the game. (434) 582-2292 for more information con- season are December 1, January 26, cerning a reciprocal agreement or about a February 9 and March 2. Game Day Press Services broadcast from the LU campus. The Athletic Media Relations staff will be at your service throughout the game. All Postgame Interviews Flames Television Network members of the media will be provided Liberty’s locker room is closed after – TV with programs, game notes, media guides games, both home and away, but coach Twelve of the Flames’ 30 games will be and other pertinent information. Full sta- Randy Dunton and requested players are broadcast on television this season, tistics will be available at halftime and at available after a brief cooling-off period. including 11 of 14 home games. The home the end of the game. Final statistics pro- Postgame interviews for coaches and play- games will be televised LIVE on the vided include play-by-play, individual and ers are conducted in the Flames locker Flames Television Network, via The Liberty team statistics on standard NCAA forms. room area of the Vines Center in the room Channel. The Liberty Channel is a Telephones and a fax machine will also be across from the training room. Satellite/Cable Network offering family- available for the media’s use. friendly television for every member of the Daily Practices American family, young to old. The Liberty Photography Policies During the season, Liberty practices are Channel is uplifting, inspirational and conducted in the Vines Center and entertaining with a strong, conservative The NCAA maintains a control policy in and moral foundation. The Liberty an effort to keep the playing area as clear Schilling Center, but the times could vary throughout the week. If you wish to attend Channel can be viewed in the greater of people as possible. All photographers Lynchburg area on most cable systems, as practice or to conduct an interview before must have a pass clearly visible. All pass- well as on the SkyAngel Satellite Network, practice, please call the Athletic Media es must be arranged in advance with the which is the third-largest satellite network Relations Office in advance to obtain prac- Athletic Media Relations Office and can be in the United States, behind DirectTV and tice times. picked up at the “Will Call” window. DISH Network. Anyone wishing to pick up Photographers must stay in the end zones the Flames Television Network feed can do behind the end lines and are not allowed so by contacting The Liberty Channel at in the team area at any time. University (434) 582-2607.
2 Liberty Flames Basketball Media Information Flames Live on the Web Flames home basketball games that are tel- Get on board the information super-high- evised by the Flames Television Network. way and listen to live play-by-play coverage By logging on to Flames Online at 2006-07 of every Flames basketball game at the con- www.LibertyFlames.com, live stats, live venience of your own personal computer. play-by-play coverage and video of Flames Flames Media Fans can listen to Flames basketball games basketball action is just a click of the as they will be aired live on the World Wide mouse away. Outlets Web. Fans will also be able to watch all ▼Electronic Media WRVL - Flames Sports Network Liberty University Office of Jerry Edwards, Station Manager WRVL - Radio, Box 25,000 Lynchburg, VA 24506 Athletic Media Relations Phone: (434) 582-3688 | Fax: (434) 582-2994
WLNI - The Line Rich Roth, Sports Director Phone: (434) 582-2292 P.O. Box 11789 | Lynchburg, VA 24506 Fax: (434) 582-2076 Phone: (434) 845-5463 | Fax: (434) 845-2063 Website: WWMC - The Light www.LibertyFlames.com Jamie Hall, Station Manager WWMC - 90.9 FM “The Light” 1971 University Blvd. | Lynchburg, VA 24502 Vincent Briedis Mailing Address: Phone: (434) 582-3691 | Fax: (434) 582-7461 Assistant Athletic Media Office of Athletic Relations Director WDBJ-TV/Channel 7 Media Relations Mike Stevens, Sports Director 2807 Hersberger Road NW | Roanoke, VA 24017 Liberty University MBSK, Men’s Golf, Phone: (540) 344-7000 | Fax: (540) 344-5097 1971 University Blvd. Website Contact Lynchburg, VA 24502 Cell: (434) 841-0839 WRXR/WJPR-TV/Channel 21/27 1765 Airport Road | Lynchburg, VA 24502 [email protected] Phone: (434) 239-2700 | Fax: (434) 239-4871
WSET-TV/Channel 13 Dennis Carter, Sports Director 2320 Langhorne Rd. | Lynchburg, VA 24501 Phone: (434) 582-1313 | Fax: (434) 847-8800
WSLS-TV/Channel 10 John Appicello, Sports Director P.O. Box 10 | Roanoke, VA 24022 Phone: (540) 981-9110 | Fax: (540) 343-3157
▼Print Media Liberty Champion Sports Editor | 1971 University Blvd. Lynchburg, VA 24502 | Phone: (434) 582-2124 Fax: (434) 582-2420
Lynchburg News and Advance Steve Trosky, Sports Editor | Chris Lang, Beat Writer 101 Wyndale Drive | P.O. Box 10129 | Lynchburg, VA 24506 Phone: (434) 385-5554 | Fax: (434) 385-5538 Todd Wetmore Ryan Bomberger Paul Carmany Richmond Times Dispatch Assistant AD for Athletic Assistant Athletic Media Assistant Athletic Media Sports Editor | P.O. Box 85333 | Richmond, VA 23293 Media Relations Relations Director Relations Director Phone: (434) 649-6554 | Fax: (434) 775-8085
Football, Wrestling, Softball Baseball, M/W Soccer, M/W WBSK, M/W Cross The Roanoke Times Sports Editor | P.O. Box 2491 | Roanoke, VA 24010 Contact Tennis Contact Country/Track, Phone: (540) 981-3100 | Fax: (540) 524-4698 Cell: (434) 841-8974 Cell: (434) 221-5576 Volleyball Contact [email protected] [email protected] Cell: (434) 221-5575 USA Today College Sports Editor [email protected] 7950 Jones Branch Drive | McLean VA 22107 Phone: (703) 854-5596 | Fax: (703) 854-2071
▼Wire Services Associated Press Staff Photographers: Les Schofer, Kevin Giedd Sports Desk | 700 East Main St., Suite 1380 Student Assistants: Adam Burke, Josh Keys, Khalil Reed, Mollie Richards, Brad Salois Richmong, VA 23219-2684 | Phone: 1-800-552-9935 Fax: (434) 643-6223
Liberty Flames Basketball 3 LibertyFlames.com
For the most complete and up-to-date infor- LibertyFlames.com via the Flames Television easier. Flames fans can visit LibertyFlames.com mation on the Liberty University Athletic Network. to purchase tickets or find information about Department, log on to the athletic department’s Starting during the 2006-07 season, a record- joining the Liberty University Flames Club – the official web site – www.LibertyFlames.com – the ed version of head coach Randy Dunton’s athletic department’s booster club. newest avenue to gain updates on the Liberty media press conferences will be available on LibertyFlames.com is the only place that fam- Flames Men’s Basketball program. LibertyFlames.com. Select player and coaching ily, friends and fans of the Liberty University Updated daily, LibertyFlames.com is a pre- staff interviews will also be available each week, Athletics Department need to go to get the most mier site that provides Liberty fans with the giving the Liberty the latest insight into the up-to-date sports information on the Flames. most comprehensive coverage of the Liberty men’s basketball program’s game-day prepara- Your latest updates are just a click of the mouse Flames Men’s Basketball program on the World tion. away – visit LibertyFlames.com today! Wide Web, including updated rosters, players Men’s Basketball is not the only sport cov- and coaches’ bios, player features, game ered by LibertyFlames.com. You can get ros- releases, statistics, schedule and results and ters, players and coaches’ bios, statistics and much more. schedules for each of Liberty University’s 18 Each game of the 2006-07 men’s basketball NCAA Division I sponsored sports. Fans can LibertyFlames.com season can be heard LIVE by clicking on a link catch up on the latest athletic department news The No. 1 Online on LibertyFlames.com. Additionally, LIVE statis- and notes just by clicking on the numerous Destination For tical play-by-play will be available for all home links found at LibertyFlames.com. games and select away contests. Eleven home LibertyFlames.com not only brings you closer Liberty Athletics basketball games can also be seen LIVE on to the action but also exists to make your life
4 Liberty Flames Basketball Flames Sports Network Jerry Edwards begins his 26th season as the "Voice of the Flames" for the Flames Sports Network. He will cover football and men's basket- ball for WRVL-88.3 FM and postseason baseball on the Flames Sports Network. Edwards also Jerry Edwards serves as the general man- Play-By-Play ager of WRVL, the flagship Broadcaster station for the network. Edwards began his broadcasting career in 1968 at WNYN radio and WJAN TV in Canton, Ohio, broadcasting high school and college football, basketball and baseball. In 1971, he and his family moved to Paducah, Ky., where he worked for WDXR radio and TV. He then moved to Evansville, Ind., where he was sports director for WTVW TV and then he moved to Cleveland, Ohio, to work for WSUM radio. In 1979, Edwards moved to Lynchburg, Va., Throughout the 2006-07 school year during ball season. Edwards has been part of the to attend the Liberty Bible Institute. In 1981, he the Flames' football and basketball seasons, Network staff since 1981, and presently serves was hired as WRVL's general manager and Liberty sports fans will be able to catch all the as the network director, handling game produc- "Voice of the Flames" for the athletic depart- action, home and away, on the Flames Sports tion and planning. Edward's efforts have earned ment. Radio Network. him recognition as one of the finest sports Jerry and his wife, Fay, have two children, Since its inception in 1981, the Flames broadcasters in Central Virginia. In addition to Melanie and Mark, both graduates of Liberty Sports Radio Network has expanded to over 25 his work with the network, Edwards is the gen- University. Melanie, her husband, Kyle, and states and as far away as Hawaii and California. eral manager of WRVL, a 50,000-watt FM sta- their two daughters, live in California where he The Flames Sports Radio Network has had tion located on the Liberty Mountain campus. serves as a pastor at a church. Mark works with working relationships with as many as 12 sta- Joining Edwards on the broadcast this sea- his father at WRVL, where he is the music and tions on various occasions. son will be Jamie Hall, H.J. Owen and Chris production director. Fay has worked in Liberty's A unique and attractive selling point of the Wygal. Hall, who is entering his 10th year on Financial Aid department for 19 years. Flames on the radio is the situation that Liberty the basketball broadcasting team, will handle University athletics offers to potential sponsors. color commentary, while Owen, who is entering Sponsors who join the Flames Sports Radio his 12th year as a member of the Flames Network have the opportunity to help market a Sports Network and will once again serve as program based upon Christian principles that is the official statistician and spotter. The newest fully aligned with the Division I level of the addition to the broadcast team is Wygal, who NCAA. serves as the team's engineer, and is entering Once again, Jerry Edwards will serve as the his fifth season with the Flames Sports "Voice of the Flames" during the 2006 basket- Network.
Liberty Flames Basketball 5 Flames Television Network color commentary for football games. Jones brings over 20 years of broadcasting experi- ence to the Flames Television Network as he has broadcast basketball and football games for several area high schools, including Heritage, Jefferson Forest and Liberty Christian Academy. He has also called several seasons of semi-pro football and the Dixie League World Series.
Tim Scarborough Color Commentator, Men’s Basketball
Tim Scarborough is in his fourth year as a member of the Flames Television Network and will be serving once again as the color commentator for all men’s basketball games. Scarborough is a 1991 graduate of Liberty and was a member of the Flames’ basketball program for four seasons (1987-90), serving as the team’s cap- tain during his senior season. He finished his career ranked in the top 20 of the program’s all-time scor- ing list and became the first person in school history to earn a full athletic scholarship after joining the basketball program as a walk-on during his fresh- man season. After graduation, Scarborough joined the Flames’ coaching staff as an assistant coach for two seasons (1996-97), helping guide Liberty to back-to-back appearances in the title game of the Big South Tournament and a 23-9 record during his final sea- For the fourth year in a row, the Flames Television Flames Television Network son, marking the most wins in the history of the pro- Network will be broadcasting most of the Liberty men’s Broadcast Team gram since Liberty made the move to the Division I level and women’s basketball games played in the Vines in 1988. Center throughout the 2006-07 season, covering 11 Dennis Carter Scarborough began his broadcasting career on home men’s basketball games and 13 home women’s Play-By-Play, Men’s Basketball WRVL-Radio 88.3 FM in Lynchburg, Va., and covered basketball games, while also broadcasting any of the Play-By-Play, Women’s Basketball high school, college and professional level sports in the teams Big South Conference Championship home Washington D.C. area for seven years. For two years, games. Dennis Carter is in his fourth year as a member of Scarborough served as the host of a cable television The Flames Television Network (FTN) serves as the the Flames Television Network broadcast team and will sports broadcasting arm of the Liberty Channel, a satel- show called “Just Another Sports Show”, seen on cable be serving once again as the play-by-play announcer networks in Reston, Va. He has also served as the play- lite/cable network offering family-friendly television for for a number of men’s and women’s basketball games. every member of the American family, young to old. The by-play announcer for Fairfax County high school foot- Carter is no stranger to the television airways as he ball and basketball games, as well as, a sideline Liberty Channel is uplifting, inspirational and entertain- has been a member of the sport broadcast team at ing with a strong, conservative and moral foundation. reporter for Georgetown football and a color commenta- WSET-TV (ABC – Channel 13) in Lynchburg, Va., since The Liberty Channel can be viewed in the greater tor for George Mason basketball. August 1983 and has been the station’s Sports Director Lynchburg area on most cable systems, as well as, on since October 1985. the SkyAngel Satellite Network, which is the third- Jamie Hall Prior to his days at WSET-TV, Carter served as a largest satellite network in the United States, behind Color Commentator, Women’s Basketball DirectTV and DISH Network. sport reporter/weekend anchor at WBTM/WAKG Radio In addition to the Liberty Channel, select basketball in Danville, Va., for four years. While at WBTM, Carter Jamie Hall is in 14th year with the Flames Sports games broadcast during the 2006-07 season will be was honored as the best year-round sports broadcaster Network. Hall will add his voice as a color commentator seen on a tape-delayed basis on iLifetv, a digital chan- on a non-metro radio station. to all television brodcasts. nel on the Inspirational Television Network, a 24 hour-a- Recently, Carter was honored with the 2000 Virginia Hall has served as the play-by-play broadcaster for day digital cable network - designed to bring unique, Association of Broadcasters award for best daily sports- the Lady Flames basketball program for 12 years. He fresh and distinct inspirational programming to your cast in the State of Virginia and has been also the recip- also has handled the same duties for soccer, baseball, world. It is a lifestyles network, filled with practical and ient of the Virginia High School League-Marshall softball and hockey. He has broadcast such events as inspirational programs on better finances, health, fami- Johnson award for outstanding coverage of high school the Big South Women’s Basketball Tournament, the lies, relationships, marriages and more. iLifetv, which sports in Virginia. NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament, the Big South covers seven million household nationwide, will be air- Baseball Tournament, the NCAA Softball Regional ing the one game per week on Friday evening. Ray Jones Tournament, the Big South Men's and Women's Soccer A team of three broadcasters will be handling the Play-By-Play, Men’s Basketball Tournaments and the NCAA Women's Soccer broadcast of each of the men’s and women’s basketball Play-By-Play, Women’s Basketball Tournament. teams as the broadcast team of Dennis Carter, Ray Hall is the station manager at WWMC 90.9 FM "The Jones, Tim Scarborough and Jamie Hall return for a Ray Jones is in his fourth year as a member of the Light" on the campus of Liberty University where he has fourth season on the Flames Television Network. Flames Television Network broadcast team and will be broadcast a variety of programs including coach's Jones will serve as the play-by-play announcer for serving once again as the play-by-play announcer for a shows, sports talk, political affairs and The Get Up and men’s basketball and women’s basketball games. number of men’s and women’s basketball games. Go morning show. He is also responsible for thelighton- Carter will serve as the play-by-play announcer for a Jones has provided play-by-play and color commen- line.com website, where he maintains a Flames Sports number of men’s and women’s basketball games as tary coverage for Flames television events since 1991, Network picture page that features photos he has taken well on the Flames Television Network, while including play-by-play coverage for the Lady Flames of the various Liberty University athletic teams. Scarborough returns for another season of insight as volleyball television broadcasts for the last two years. Hall received his bachelor’s degree in communica- the men’s basketball color announcer. Hall will serve as Jones has called over 120 televised sporting events tions from Liberty in 1997 and currently resides in the the women’s basketball color announcer. in his career, including broadcasts for the Big South Lynchburg area. Anyone looking for more information about the Television Network, Comcast Sports, The Flames Flames Television Network or interested in picking up Television Network and the Inspiration Network. the broadcast via satellite should contact Bruce Carey, Jones is a 1984 graduate of Liberty where he began Liberty University Assistant Athletic Director for his sports broadcasting career at WLBU-TV. He also Television Media, at (434) 582-2607 or by email at served as a member of the Flames Sports Network [email protected]. broadcast crew on WRVL-Radio 88.3 FM, providing
6 Liberty Flames Basketball Travel Information Lynchburg To:
Team (Location) Miles Hrs. Recommended Hotels Brigham Young – Provo, Utah 2128 38:00 and Restaurants Buffalo – Buffalo, N.Y. 583 12:00 Charleston Southern – Charleston, S.C. 410 7:00 Recommended List of Recommended List of Cincinnati Christian – Cincinnati, Ohio 500 8:30 Hotels Local Restaurants Coastal Carolina – Conway, S.C. 295 6:00 East Carolina – Greenville, N.C. 273 5:30 Big South Conference Florida – Gainesville, Fla. 656 13:45 Local Choice Hotels Big South Conference High Point – High Point, N.C. 125 2:15 (Call 877-240-2929 to receive 15% Corporate Sponsor Houghton College – Houghton, N.Y. 510 12:00 discount – LU Code # 00211890) O’Charley’s Lipscomb – Nashville, Tenn. 500 8:30 4042 Wards Road Longwood – Farmville, Va. 50 1:00 Comfort Inn Oklahoma – Norman, Okla. 1174 21:45 (434) 832-8282 Radford – Radford, Va. 94 1:30 Rt. 29 & Odd Fellows Rd. (434) 847-9041 Southern Virginia – Buena Vista, Va. 37 0:45 Other Local Restaurants St. Francis – Loretto, Pa. 312 7:25 Applebee’s UNC Asheville – Asheville, N.C. 280 5:00 Sleep Inn VMI – Lexington, Va. 75 1:30 3624 Candler’s Mountain 3620 Candler’s Mountain Winthrop – Rock Hill, S.C. 220 4:00 Road Rd 528-2626 846-6900 Chick-Fil-A To Lynchburg: Other Local Hotels Wards Road FSU Days Inn 239-2557 3320 Candler’s Mountain FROM 29 NORTH (from Danville, Va.) - Take 29 North to Road McDonald’s Lynchburg. After passing the Lynchburg Regional Airport 847-8655 2135 Wards Rd. | 239- on left, take the 460 East exit. Go one mile to the Liberty 7852 Extended StayAmerica University exit. Go straight through stop sign onto the River Ridge Mall | 237- 1910 University Blvd. Liberty University campus. 4216 239-8863 4030 Wards Rd. | 237- FROM 29 SOUTH (from Charlottesville, Va.) - Take 29 5623 Holiday Inn Select South to Lynchburg. Take the second Candler's Mountain 601 Main St. Ryan’s Steakhouse Road exit. Take a right at the second light. Take another 528-2500 right at the second light onto University Blvd. Go a 1/2 2623 Wards Rd. 237-5069 mile to Liberty University. Kirkley 2900 Candler’s Mountain Sonic Drive-In FROM 460 EAST (from Roanoke, Va.) - Take 460 East Road 3805 Wards Rd to Lynchburg. Take the Liberty University exit. Go straight 237-6333 832-8122 through stop sign onto the Liberty University campus. Go a 1/4 mile to Liberty University. Ramada Inn and Shaker’s Conference Center River Ridge Mall 3436 Odd Fellows Rd. FROM 460 WEST (from Richmond, Va.) - Take 460 West 847-7425 847-7500 to Lynchburg. Take the Candler's Mountain Road/Liberty University exit. Take a left at the first light onto University Taco Bell Wingate Blvd. Go a 1/4 mile to Liberty University. 2210 Wards Rd. 3777 Candler’s Mountain 237-3965 Rd. FROM I-95 (from Richmond, Va.) - Take 64W to 1-888-4WINGATE Charlottesville, and then take 29S from Charlottesville to Lynchburg. (See above directions from 29S)
Liberty Flames Basketball 7 Flames Reading Club
Headed by the Liberty University men’s basketball program, the Liberty University students attend an orientation meeting with Flames Reading Club enters a new year in 2006-07. the City Schools Instructional Reading Specialist, as well as Title 1 The Flames Reading Club annually consists of Liberty student- teachers and principals, to prepare for their service as Reading athletes and members of the general student body who serve as Buddies. reading mentors called “Reading Buddies” for children in the Also, the students of the Lynchburg City School start each Lynchburg City School system. “This gives Liberty students and stu- year’s reading club in the Vines Center as members of the Liberty dent-athletes the opportunity to serve in the community and make a University administration and athletic department, including difference,” said men’s basketball head coach Randy Dunton. Executive Vice President Dr. Ron Godwin and head basketball Nine Lynchburg City elementary schools currently participate in coach Randy Dunton, kick off each year’s campaign with a motiva- the program, including: William Marvin Bass, Heritage, Sandusky, tional speech. Sheffield, Paul Munro, Robert S. Payne, Bedford Hills, Linkhorne The Flames Reading Club is currently in its fourth year, with the and Perrymont. program receiving rave reviews and feedback during its first three University students work with Title 1 eligible students, which years. consist of students in grades 2-5, who benefit from having a Reading Buddy. Liberty University students visit to the elementary school once a week during a designated time and help the students improve their reading skills.
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