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Liberty University, Lynchburg, Va. FRIDAY, September 9,1988 Vol. 6, No. 1 Mandatory drug testing not ready BY KIP PROVOST dents will be notified with a gastroanaly sis, the most expen­ positive test and to avoid any first college in theUnited States students attending LU begin­ News Editor call slip in their mailbox and sive drug testing done, only if false accusations of drug use. to implement random drug test­ ning in fall 1988 will be re­ Liberty University's random will have 48 hours to respond. the second urine test result is When a completed drug test ing. quired to sign a waiver con­ drug testing program will be­ Urine samples will be taken different from the first or if shows positive, the student may "We will be the first college senting to the testing. gin when Dr. Greg Albers, head from the student who is tested. both urine tests show positive. be dismissed from school. in America to have such a pro­ Any student not signing the of the drug testing program at If the sampling shows a posi­ The third test is foolproof and Re-enrollment will depend on gram, and I hope that others waiver will not be admitted to LU, gives the nod that all sys­ tive sign ofdrugs, a second test may be used as evidence in the severity ofthe situation and will follow suit," Dr. Jerry LU. tems are ready to go. will be run from the remaining court situations. The purpose decisions made by a review Falwell said. Overall, the reactions and Drug testing will be done on a sample of urine. of the third test, if it is neces­ board. Around 200 students per opinions of the student body randomly selected basis. Stu­ A third test will be run by sary, is to accurately confirm a Liberty University is the month will be tested, and all have been favorable. Falwell, Judd North Campus emphasize houses conservatism services BY ALLISON TROY Champion Reporter All grounds, maintenance and cus­ to LU CR's todial offices have been moved to North Campus. However, BY LORISKUDLER more conservatives enter die House several main offices mere make it Champion Reporter and Senate. possible for us to do our business in Almost 300 students attended a Charles Judd, a six th district con­ die branch offices here on campus. College Republican Club meeting gressional candidate, made his ap­ The physical plant operations have Tuesday Aug. 30, for a rousingpo ­ pearance in die rally as one step been made a part of Old Time Gospel litical celebration. toward this goal. Hour and are no longer part of Liberty Dr. Jerry Falwell and congres­ Judd, a conservative Christian can­ University. sional candidate Charles E. Judd were didate, addressed the students on his To make room for die new Student guest speakers at the event. concerns about Christian principles Center, die security offices have also In his address, Falwell empha­ disappearing from die schools and moved to die North Campus. sized how college students can im­ government. He also reiterated Dr. The Liberty Broadcasting Network pact the upcoming election by voting Falwell, stating how important it is offices are gradually moving to North and influencing others. He advo­ dial more conservatives enter Con­ Campus, which will provide larger cated getting involved in lobbying gress to allow a conservative presi­ studios to work in. dent to act. for local candidates and helping in Odier offices located at die North their campaign efforts. The main features of Judd's plat­ Campus include: die main telephone He feels that the majority of form include a strong national de­ office, printing services, recruiting of­ college students around America will fense, aid to die Contras, an end to fices, personnel office, financial aid support George Bush in the election federal funding of abortion and a services, die alumni offices and die and believes Bush will win by quite balanced budget amendment. Liberty University School of Life­ a wide margin. Because people had Catherine Maentanis, Public Re­ long Learning. comfortable lives in the Reagan years, lations officer for me College Repub­ North Campus is owned by Liberty they will want to continue his poli­ licans, reported on a trip she took this University, Liberty Broadcasting cies, Falwell explained. summer to Central America. She Students are more intelligent now expressed how real die tiireat of Network and Old Time Gospel Hour. than ever, he also said. Since stu­ communism is and how its ultimate dents are more informed, he contin­ goal is to reach die United States and ued, they can make decisions for destroy our freedom. Index themselves instead of following die LU's College Republican Club, adults in society. with 875 members, is the largest in Editorial 2 He said mat faculties of major Virginia, according to membership RAD 3 schools voted 78-22 for Mondale in officer Anthony Perrone. Sports 5,6 die 1984 election, while students Chairman Jim Lumley said that voted 61-39 for Reagan. This shows this year the College Republicans Dan Ho 2 that in spite of liberal faculties, stu­ would concentrate on registering stu­ Album Review..5 dents are still thinking for themselves, dents to vote, lobbying for congres­ he said. sional and presidential candidates as Sept. 9,1988 Photo by Barbara Guess One section, In addition to the presidential elec­ well as Contra aid and other issues. Charles E. Judd waves to supporters at last week's CR rally. tion, Falwell expressed concern that six pages More than 300 LU seniors stay at Sheraton, Holiday Inn BY BRAD TAYLOR with die situation. No date as of when die girls would Editorial Editor "The reason many of die seniors be moving was given. More dian 300 LU seniors are tem­ chose not to live off campus is be­ Management at both hotels told die porarily being housed at die Lyn­ cause diey want to be mere (on cam­ Liberty Champion thai diey have had chburg Holiday Inn and die Sheraton pus). They are really being shafted "little, if any, " problems widi LU Hotel. for all dieir hard work over the last students. Crowded rooms, no phones, and four years," Cosby said. "The lobby gets a littie crowded feeling somewhat alienated from tra­ According to university officials, with girls waiting to use die phones, ditional campus life have been some it may be some time before students but odier tiian that we have enjoyed of the complaints from students who will begin moving to die new dorms. their stay here," said one Sheraton are eagerly anticipating die comple­ John Baker, Dean of Student Af­ employee. tion of die new dorms. fairs, said die earliest that the transi­ The Holiday Inn is solving their The dorms, which will have two tion would begin between die hotels phone problem by putting die phones students per room, are divided into and die new dorms would be "early back into the rooms. Phones at both suites. Five rooms, two badirooms, to mid October." hotels were removed because neither and a livingNkitchen area will com­ Baker added dial die senior men hotel's phone system could handle prise a suite. would be moving into die first com­ the increased number of calls ex- Gay Cosby, an LU senior employed pleted dorms as their rooms at the pected from die LU guests. Holiday Photo by Phil Bass at the Sheraton, says many of die girls Holiday Inn are smaller than those of [m has arranged to handle die calls Construction is still underway on LU's senior dorms. being housed diere are disappointed die girls at die Sheraton. and bill each room.

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The Liberty Champion, Friday, September 9, 1988 page 2 OPINION

DAN HOCHHALTER "..Where the spirit of the Lord THE HO STORY is, there is Liberty." Another year begins -II Corinthians 3:17 for Liberty students Another school year has begun. Editorial Classes are in full swing, most students have already used up their minimum al­ lowance of tardies, professors are frantically searching their cluttered desks for lost class notes, and one Champion watches particular junior is already homesick. Now with the beginning of every year, there always has to be a first issue to the school newspaper. This is kind of excit­ students for news ing for us demented writers to watch. The place is already unorganized, everything Welcome to The Liberty Champion. As you have probably is lost, the editors have been reduced to quivering masses of grape jelly, and no already figured out by now, this is the official student news­ one can figured out how to use these paper of Liberty University. stupid computers which have been pur­ Let us emphasize the phrase student newspaper. chased to make dungs go easier for us. This is where I come in. I'm what they Our job here at The Champion is to report and reflect on the call a humor columnist. It's my job to activities by the students, and those that affect the students. write funny things down and it's your job We are not here to be critical of, or to even praise Dr. Jerry to laugh at them. (SUBTLE hint) Falwell, Dr. Pierre Guillermin or any part of the administra­ Two things are needed for this high- pressure, but especially creative and ar­ tion. guably distinguished line of work: a great Our job, as newspaper instructor Prof. Dick Bohrer puts it, deal of humor, and a high lacking of is to be the "watchdog" of the student arena. intellect. My friends agree on the latter trait, but You can help us. Let us know (if we don't already) aboutyour the jury's still out on the first one. club meetings and special events. Inform us of guest speakers Anyway, there is an unwritten rule hid­ or elections. This is your newspaper. den away in some unwritten relic mat says all columinsts—serious or humor­ And just because The Champion is our voice does not mean ous-must write an introductory column that it is not yours. Letters and opinion columns are welcomed Democrats getting 'Duked' in which we tell every trivial thing about with either agreeing or differing opinions. us that none of you really care to know. Oh, you have my sympathies-I can't We hope to become a part of your college life here at LU. stand introductions cither. I still have to And remember, sports is not the only program going by Republican ticket in polls live the painful experience at the begin­ Division 1 this year. Read The Champion. ning of each semester when three hundred The Dukakis-Bentsen ticket is in can's recent surge in the polls. Ana­ students stand up before the class and trouble. lysts agree that Bush's speech proved recite in die most monotone voice, "My BRAD TAYLOR that he could stand on his own two name is Ricky McClanaz. I'm a freshman After emerging from the Democratic from Pocatello*. Idaho. My hobbies are all Convention last month out a Dukakis backed prison furlough feet and take control of the Republi­ sports, watching the Smurfs, and chasing LU acts as home with a commanding 10 tol7 point policy allowing convicted murders can Party well out front of Ronald girls. My favorite class is lunch. And my lead over George Bush, Dukakis has out on weekends. Reagan's long shadow, a task that favorite food is peanut butter and jelly watched his lead evaporate even as Citing just these two examples from needed to be completed before Bush Pop-tarts." the Dan Quayle controversy threat­ Dukakis' governorship, Bush has been could begin his climb in the polls. I'm not too crazy about doing this, but away from home ens to destroy the Republican Ticket. able to portray Dukakis as the liberal Even the Dan Quayle flap seems to mat unwritten rule says it has to be done. Dukakis' floundering campaign he truly is, something the Atlanta have helped the Republicans. The I am called—among other things-Dan Here you are at Liberty University. should come as no surprise to any­ Democrats seemingly tried to gloss firestorm of media attention on Hochhalter. Some call me Dan Ho. Some , You may have been planning this for one. The media-created spectacle over. Quayle has muted the Democratic call me Dan. Some call me Ho. Still o triers a long time or you may have just which we saw this summer in Atlanta As Dukakis' liberalism becomes message and the Dukakis agenda. call me strange, weird, or just plain nuts. decided to come here. Either way, tried to portray the Massachusetts unveiled before the American people, While Bush is maintaining a com­ I come to all of these, but my personal Governor as a social and economic Bush and Quayle will be able to favorite is "HEY!!" you've made it here and I am glad. fortable lead in all the major polls I am a junior, and I come from the thriv­ Coming to Liberty was a big step moderate. remind the electorate of the pre- conducted recently, political experts ing metropolis of Missoula, Montana. for you. You've turned a major cor­ However, attacks from Bush and Reagan years, and the horrors of a on both sides agree that right now it is Don't ask me what a Missoula is. I was ner in your life and maybe you're not the-Republican Party have forced liberal Democrat occupying the Oval anyone's race. They note how just bom there, that doesn't make me a feeling so sure about this move. You Dukakis to reveal his true liberal Office. Dukakis' lead crumbled within a historian. For all I know, Missoula could could even be having second colors, easily spotted by a quick Faded memories of a weak Amer­ matter of weeks and how the same have been named after a squaw named thoughts. But don't worry, many new glance at his policy record as gover­ ica, economic stagnation, and double thing could happen to Bush. Oula who won a beauty pageant and set students experience those feelings. That He who has begun a good work nor of Massachusetts. Residents of digit interest rates and unemploy­ I disagree. up a boutique and gift shop mere. Dumb They're perfectly understandable. in you will perform it..."(Philippians Dukakis' state seem quite aware of ment will be rekindled, resulting in Now that issues and political rec­ joke. After all, it's a whole new environ­ 1:6) his liberalism. Recent polls have voters, both Republican and Demo­ ords are beginning to take center stage, Not a whole lot of people out here have ment to get used to. There are new I decided that the best way to tell shown that the race in the Bay State is crat alike, casting their vote for Bush more and more Americans will real­ ever heard of Missoula, Montana. That's schedules, studies, people, places, you about life at Liberty was to ask becoming "embarassingly close" for in November. ize that four years of Michael Dukakis okay. Not a whole lot of people out west rules and regulations to adjust to. those students who were here before Dukakis. would undo everything accomplished have ever heard of Lynchburg, Virginia George Bush himself, having shed either. College life is different from being you to tell me of their experiences Vice President Bush has capital­ his "wimp-image," has given his ticket during the Reagan era. To continue, my major is Broadcast at home. For the first time in your here. Hopefully, this will shed some ized in recent days on a Massachu­ the boost it so desperately needed This not only seems to make Bush Management. That's what I want to do life, perhaps, you are away from your light on the questions you might be setts bill which would have required before the Republicans left the Su- the obvious choice, but rather the when or if I ever grow up. family and friends. But you'll have having. public school teachers to lead stu­ perdome last month. ONLY choice. And, yes, the question has already sur- . the opportunity to meeta lot of people Since our busy schedules will not dents in the Pledge of Allegiance. Bush's well received acceptance jfaced: What is a Telecommunications here and to make some good friends. allow us the timet o sit down together Dukakis vetoed the bill. speech at the GOP Convention can Brad Taylor is the editorial editor major doing writing a humor column for All of this may seem a bit over­ and talk, in the next several issues of Bush has also been quick to point certainly be credited to the Republi­ for The Liberty Champion. the Champion? To supply a fair response whelming. Even so, I want you to the Liberty Champion I will be writ­ to this question, I have taken several feel welcome here. I want Liberty ing my advice to you in a series of seconds of my precious time in a deep University to be your home away letters with you in mind, as seen philosophical thought process and have from home. I want you to feel as through the eyes of students who come up with the best answer I could, though you have always been here. I have traveled this path before you. I LIGHT teams share gospel answering the question with a question: will attempt to explain life at Liberty why does die telephone ring when you're want your college years to be enjoy­ in die bam tub? The most intelligent able and for you to be successful and the pursuit of your happiness. answer: I don't know. here. Most of all, I want you to feel during summer Orient tours Moving on, me next item to answer for that Liberty is your place, so that you In the next issue of the Liberty a genuine introductory column is my fa­ will know Liberty is God's place for Champion, Dr. G will be discuss­ It's unimaginable to believe that 84 them realize the power of God. vorite food. But, be honest now, do you you in His timing. ing "Dealing with Liberty: Why students had worked in various parts REYNARD VALDEZ i Because this country is 85 percent really care about what I like to eat? I don't "Being confident of this very thing. you are here. of the world sharing the "Gospel of Catholic, many of the people had not even care about what I like to eat. As long our Lord Jesus Christ. LIGHT Minis­ The team in Japan was led by Jeff as it's edible, Til eat it known of God's love for them and Which brings me to my hobbies. I like to tries Orient 88' campaigns targeted Zakrenski, ministering in several areas were very receptive to the presenta­ the countries of China (Communist), do anything as long as it does require of the country where the name of tion called "God Loves You." strenuous physical activity. Fitness is for Japan, South Korea, and the Philip­ Jesus has never been heard. During the time spent in the Philip­ the birds. pine Islands. LIGHT singers Asako Onishi and pines, several concerts were given Although I'd like to chase girls, I can't For three weeks LIGHT team Steve Nemeth had the privilege of and a lot of souls reaped. Atanarmy put mat on the list because mat does The Liberty Champion members experienced a different sharing Christ with their own nation­ base one of the congress woman of require strenuous physical activity. When culture, and another way of spreading ality. Onishi's father had been instru­ the country gave her life to Christ diey see me coming up the road, they run the Gospel message. mental in making arrangements for a after watching the puppet show. The especially fast, which means I'd have to Box 20,000 In China, over 9,000 Bibles were concert at Onishi's high school sing­ woman later requested with tears in run especially faster man they, and mere- hand carried into the country, without ing to thousands of Japanese students. her eyes that we pray for her and the fore would place upon my being an abun­ Liberty University being detected by custom officials. country. dance of strain. Oh, well, you have to take The Book of Acts describes how me good with me bad. Because of missionary contact in thousands of new con verts were added »Over 6,000 decisions were made for Lynchburg, Va. 24506-8001 China, the bibles would get into the There. I diink I've covered everything. to the church by the Apostles' wit­ Christ in countries half way around I have now completed my introductory hands of Chinese believers who have ness. Over 3,000 Koreans responded the world because of young people column for die year. Again I can be at prayed and waited patiently for their to the invitation out of a crowd of involved with LIGHT Ministries wfio peace. I have completed my duty as a personal copy of the Word of God. 10,000. have a burden for world evangeliza­ humor columnist to tell you everything Bruce Stanton, Editor Keith Miller, Sports Editor The missionary contact stated that tion. about me mat you didn't really need to for every Bible, 10 Chinese will hear Though preaching was prohibited know and will probably forget in die near and read about Christ. at a Buddhist school, the team sang You are encouraged to get involved future. But I can rest And so can you. Steve Sitzai, Copy Editor Brad Taylor, Editorial Ed. Two of the tour guides had trusted and gave testimonies of their faith in with LIGHT Club, and most of all go Until, of course, come April. When Christ as their Lord and Savior. One Christ. For many Koreans this was and tell someone about God's love every senior in die world will tell us Don Hayden, Photo Editor Pam Havey, Adv. Mgr. of them was really excited and he the firsttim e they had ever heard of for them. If you're not saved and deprived, unfortunate students all diey've made a public profession of faith by Jesus. attending Libu ty University it's not learned in me last four years and how mey remember their freshmen year like it hap­ Kip Provost, News Editor Dick Bohrer, Advisor telling many of the LIGHT team Over 400 Filipinos made decisions too late. Ask Christ to forgive your members. to accept Christ as their Savior, as the pened yesterday and...naw, I don't want sins and come into your heart, believ­ to give away all die surprises. Not having the freedom to worship LIGHT Internationals ministered in ing that God raised Him from the I'm sure me suspense is killing you. God or even to possess a Bible, the Manila and Bohol, Philippines. grave. Let Him be Lord of your life. It's killing me...Naw... Chinese people helped us to see our Placed in situations beyond their relationship with God in a more ap­ control the team in the Philippines Reynard Valdez is Religion Dan Hochhalter is a staff colum­ preciative light. had many daily experiences that made Editor for The Champion. nist for The Liberty Champion. The Liberty Champion, Friday, September 9, 1988 page 3

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Balin's debut album classified as 'fun' Get the "Ho Story" BY DAN HOCCHALTER of a genuine "FUN" album. Strong There is, however, one little quibble My problem is this; with the big •StafT Columnist vocals is one of them. You could say I have with the album. Balin as­ time musicians behind her, they aren't Only in The Liberty Champion • There's a category in Christian mu- Balin is the female version of Petra's sembles a first-class back-up. She's used as much as their potential al­ | sic that surprisingly not a whole lot of John Schlitt. got artists Greg Volz, Bob Carlisle lows. There are no ear-catching solos ^artists fall into. All have a certain de­ Her shrill, raspy voice is powerful and Marty McCall singing along. Her or anything along diose lines. Maybe gree of this in their albums or con- throughout the entire album. She can guitars are strummed by Jerry in her next album she could cut her ieerts, but very -and I mean very few belt out lyrics that'll send shivers up McPherson and Dann Huff, who plays back-ups loose and let them go. We i--can successfully pull off a record and down your spine on a hot and and writes songs for Amy Grant and shall see. PUTYOUR Hhat falls 100 percent under this title. humid day while wearing a black other big name singers. Though she is still shy from master­ There arc no intense songs; the lyr­ wool sweater. For bass, she's got Tommy Simms ing die art of CCM (Hey, it's a debut COLLEGE DEGREE ics don't require much philosophical This brings me to another factor in of White Heart (I don't know if you album, what do you expect?), Trace TO WORK. thought- they're right up front No, making a successful Christian con­ have ever watched this guy play, but Balin's "Champions" is a definite- this is not the music that leaves the temporary music "FUN" album -the he can do things to a bass guitar that not to sound trite- thumbs up. Air Force Officer Training School Coot-a-tapping on the gas pedal and lyrics. Like I stated above, they're not no one thought possible.) .It wouldn't hurt to buy a copy. is an excellent start to a the fingers playing the steering wheel intense, nor are they so deep you need challenging career as an Air Force Officer. We offer great (I.firstheard the album cruising down a doctorate in philosophy to interpret starting pay, medical care, 30 Interstate 90 on my way here). 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BY KEITH MILLER ference. At that time, the Lancers they can. No easy feat. Sports Editor were ranked ninth in the nation in Still, the women's team produced The 1988 season for the Liberty NCAA Division II. SportsShorts two All-Americans last year, and this Univerity soccer team is their firsta s This year's team will be a very young year's team has to try to replace them. an NCAA Division I member. The team, having just three seniors and LU volleyball in a season when the team is moving Flames debut schedule includes 14 one junior. Brian Baker, Mike Rivas up to Division 1 status. Division I foes including Vanderbilt, and Rob Clark will be the only sen­ Brian Baker George Nimo team drops Coach Ron Hopkins welcomes back William & Mary, James Madison, iors with John Davis being the lone seniors Traci Tidwell, Pam Fauber, Virginia, West Virginia, Campbell junior. These four will be looked Newcomers who could step in and Division I ranks should prove to be a first match Lynn Atwood and Monica Carmona, University and Richmond. The sched­ upon to provide the leadership for challenge for playing time for the good experience for the players. BY CHRIS DOYLE who will lead the squad this year as ule will be the toughest to date with Flames and Coach Bill Bell include When looking toward the '88 sea­ Sports Reporter the top returning runners. All were all but three of the teams being Divi­ this young but talented team. All-State goalkeeper Eric Partin, and son, Coach Bell commented, "With In their firstmatc h of the season, very compctati vc for last year's team sion I. George Nimo, Freeman Turksen, forwards Mike Senetz from West playing the schedule we played last the Lady Flames volleyball team and should build from their perform­ Last year, the Flames finished with JihnnySasu.Lee Davis andJeff Alder, Germany, Derek Smyth from Ireland season, I felt the boys got a taste Of took a tough loss from the North ances of last fall. a 7-10-2 mark while playing ten an All-Conference selection, will be and Jacob Isang from Nigeria. playing against good Division I op­ Carolina Tarheels last Friday. Suf­ Also returning from last year are Division I opponents. The Flames looked upon to anchor the defense. Coach Bell and assistant Andrew ponents, and even though they will fering from a few pre-season inju­ Anna Hall, Thersa Duncan and Ch­ finished the season in fine fashion by The midfield will be strong with Baker Bell expect the 1988 season to be a be young, they will be ready to take ries, Liberty was able to take an eryl Nash. They will add stability and defeating Longwood College for the and Rivas. James Otchere will hold good year but also a learning experi­ on this new challenge." early lead in the first game of the experience to the team. Co-Championship of the VISA Con­ down the front line. ence. The Flames' first yearin the best three of five match, but fell Newcomers Karen Eiseman and behind to a 13-15 loss. Patty Bottiglieri will strengthen the North Carolina also won the squad, as they open the season Sep­ Women's soccer second game, 15-10. The fourth tember 17th at William & Mary. game went to the Heels, 15-1. Liberty's big contributor's were enters first season Thersa Bream and Kim Thomas, Christopher .who led the team at the net killing BY KEITH MILLER school." 352 and 47 percent of their spikes re­ rejoins Flames Sports Editor So far, 25 girls are on the team, with spectively. The Lady Flames also Special to The Champion Adding a new sport is tough any­ all of them fighting for a starting •served an impressive 95 percent After a season of major injuries and time, but when it happens in the midst position. Since this is the first year of "with Julie Sitlcr, Michelle Marsh, the inability of one runner to get back of the school moving from Division offering the sport, everybody that Bream and Thomas all serving 100 from a missionary trip to South Af­ II to Division I, it makes the job all works hard and practices will be on percent. rica, Coach Jake Matthes' cross coun­ the harder. This is the task facing the the team. t Coach Sue Kelly was very opti­ try team is looking for a return to their women's soccer team, formerly aclub "We got kindof alate start this year, Melinda Auckland Melissa Schwatke mistic of her Lady Flames. "North status of a southern power. sport at LU. so we appreciate all the hard work the Carolina is oneof the toughest teams Heading into their first season of Coach Roy Yarbrough's team is girls are putting into this team," said amoung the students I have talked like to see as many as possible show •well face this season, so we can Division 1, Matthes welcomes back facing the usual problems associated DeVore. "Most of the girls played in to," DeVore said. "A lot of them up, but it would mean alot to the girls only look forward to the rest." seniors Ray McClanahan, Gary Hill, with starting a new sport. Making a high school, and we have alotof girls didn't know we were going to have a if Dr. Fal well would go to some of the Liberty faces Virginia Common­ Brett Lawler and Doug Wickert. schedule, getting a practice field, with good quickness and speed. team, and they were interested to home games to give the girls support. wealth University in their first home McClanahan was ,a 1986 All-S6uth > getting uniforms and gear and a tight They're working real well as a team." hear about it. As far as fans, we would That would mean alot to the team."^ inatch of the season this Friday at Region selection, is coming of a fine budget all make for the headaches The players usually run three miles the Multi-Purpose Building start­ outdoor season in the 800 and 1500. that sports in existence don't have. a day, before and after practice, plus ing at 4 p.m. Lawler has a personal best in the 800 "It was very hard to start this pro­ the running in the practice itself. • of 1:51. Hill ran for the firsttim e last gram," said assistant coach Helen Soccer players have to build a lot of Seniors anchor spring and is ready to contribute, DeVore. "I had to find an advisor and endurance, and the one's that excel whilcHili runs the 10K in the 30s. go through the student activities of­ have good reflexes, agility and can LU Football Home Opener women's X-C Returning from his South African fice to write a constitution and see if control the ball. BY ROBIN CURRIE trip, Mark Christopher will be looked it would pass. It has been a dream of "Those are the types of qualities we Liberty Sports Reporter on to be a major force for the Flames. mine to see this thing through." look for in the players, plus a willing­ vs. ? Ever try to run ten miles in one day? In 1986, he was All-Conference in Soccer was added this year as part ness to work hard," DeVore said. How would you like do that every­ the Mason-Dixon Championships of Liberty's move to Division I, and The team has a rough schedule with Tennessee Tech day? Well this is what the women's and was the number one or two run­ DeVore was surprised LU didn't have only three home games, which will cross country team does everyday in ner all year for LU. women's soccer to begin with. probably be played at the GE fields 1:40 pm at City Stadium practice to build their endurance and Newcomers who may possibly "I was really disappointed we didn't located just off the campus. The Saturday strength for the tough season ahead. make an impact on the 1988 squad offer it here," she said. "This is when games will be free, and they would . Why so much running? Because at are: Steve Hurst (NC), Todd Green I decided I would like to see women's like to encourage all of the students to every meet, the girls run 3.2 miles (TN), Tim Sears (MO), and Virgini­ soccer offered here. I coached an come over to the games and cheer the Support the Flames! which is the equivalent to running the ans Mike Sharpe and David May- intramural team here and I was anx­ newest sport at LU. dorm circle six times as fast as well. ious to see a team compete for the "There has been alot of excitement The Liberty Champion Here's your chance to become a part of the hottest group at LU!! Positions available in news, sports, and feature writing as well as layout and Photography. Stop by the Champion news­ room fDeMoss 109J or call 2420 for more information.

Designed by Mark Camper The Liberty Champion, Friday, September 9, 1988 pay 6 SPORTS Here's one for you; LU will go 7-4

It's football time at LU sports fans! Flames beat Time to pull out the extra set of lungs BRUCE STANTON and the college sweatshirts and head out me, but the Flames will go 4-0. Don't get to City Stadium and root for the Flames. overconfident, but the Eagles were the This season will be especially enjoy­ doormats of the OVC last season. LU 33- able for me. I've decided to sit in the 21. Edinboro 17-7 stands with the rest of the crowd and James Madison. The fairy tal e ends. leave my seat in the pressbox in between I know that LU has a knack for upsetting BY BOBBY BUNN Scott Tollcy from The News and Daily the Dukes, but not this time. JMU is a Sports Reporter Advance and this year's sports informa­ playoff contender. JMU 24-14. Edinboro, Pa.-The Liberty University Flames football team used a bal­ tion assistant to Sports Editor Keith Miller Eton. LU jumps back to the NAIA. anced offense and key defensive plays to defeat Edinboro University 17-7 (actually my fiance Wyann said I had to Don't overlook a SAC-8 school. The Saturday. sit with her). Flames win a tough one here. LU 33-21. However, it all came down to an answered prayer. Nevertheless, it will be exciting to see Western Illinois. LU faces a team With :0S left in the first half and the Flames down 7-3, quarterback Paul our beloved Flame footballers go at it ranked in the top 20 of Division 1-AA. againg this fall. Johnson lofted a "Hail Mary" pass into the right corner of the end zone. When Leathernecks are too tough for the Flames. Even though Liberty will be competing Western 28-21. all the dust had settled, the pass had been caught by redshirt freshman Pat in its first season as a Division 1-AA Youngstown State. A first time meet­ Nelson for a 45-yard touchdown and a 10-7 Flames lead at the half. The play team, I expect a winning season. ing for these two teams. The Penguins seemed to change the momen tumof the game, and Edinboro never recovered. Now I know what you're thinking. hand the Flames a loss to give LU its first Liberty, 1 -0, broke a scoreless deadlock with a Joe Pouncey field goal with Another prediction column from the guy losing streak of the year. Youngstown 8:40 left in the first half. But the Scots fought back when EU quarterback Hal who said Bradley would be in the Final 31-21 Galupi found reciever John Toomcr cutting across the middle for a 13-yard Four and Kal Daniels would be MVP. Central Florida. The Flames host one touchdown strike, giving Edinboro, 0-1, a 7-3 lead before Johnson's pass. Yd be skeptical too, but I'd also give me of the toughest Division 2 teams in Nelson, who ended the day with 100 yards on only five catches, closed out another chance. America. Their middle name is "pass." the scoring with a 12-yard reception from Johnson in the third quarter. So, here goes. The Knights should cruise.Central 35- 20. Johnson connected on IS of 21 passes with no interceptions for 164 yards on Edinboro. The Flames should win this Kutztown State. Finally, a team the the day. one with a great defensive effort and a spectacular debut by freshman Pat Nel­ Flames should handle. Again, don't get Balance was the key for LU both on offense and defense. The Flames rolled son. LU 17-7. (Okay, Okay. They've al­ overconfident, but the Flames should roll. up 310 total yards on offense, including 146 yards on the ground to go with ready played that one). LU 41-13 Johnson's 164 through the air. The defense used key plays (a Donald Smith Tennessee Tech. LU gets revenge this Towson State. How about an encore interception and a fumble recovery by Lance MacKenzie stopped two weekend against the Golden Eagles. Only like we had against the Tigers last sea­ Edinboro drives) and IS tackles by linebacker Mickey Paige to halt the two offensive starters return for Tech son? Sure. LU 31-14. Fighting Scots. against a rugged Flame defense. LU 29- And there you have it Eric Carroll added ten tackles for the Flames. 10. LU will go 7-4 in its premier season as Liberty opens its Division I-AA schedule Saturday at City Stadium when Eastern Illinois. The Panthers barely a Division 1-AA school. the Flames take on the Golden Eagles of Tennessee Tech University. Kick- escaped with their skins in Lynchburg And just remember sports fans, I did off is schedule for 1:40 p.m. at the Stadium. last season, winning 17-14. Basically the predict that the Mets and A's would win same team will face LU in Charleston. LU in baseball. Charles McCray led LU in rushing with 63 gets some revenge. LU 21-13. LIBERTY UNIVERSITY 0 10 7 0-17 Bruce Stanton is the editor of The Morehead State. Okay, don't laugh at Liberty Champion EDINBORO 0 7 0 0-7 yards against Edinboro. LU- FG Pouncey 27 EU- Toomer 13 pass from Galupi (Weber kick) LU- Nelson 45 pass from Johnson (Pouncey kick) LU- Nelson 12 pass Johnson (Pouncey kick) LU EU LU ready to handout some bruises First downs 17 20 Rushes-yards 49-146 46-150 BY KEITH MILLER The linebacking corps will benefit Passing yards 164 106 Sports Editor from die senior experience of Mickey Passes 15-20-0 11-26-1 This season will mark the first Paige, D wight Jones, Tad Glenn and Punts 5-35 3-33 year that LU stepped out of the Lance MacKenzie. Fumbles-lost 0-0 2-1 frying pan and into die fire of Glenn (52 tackles) and MacKenzie Penalties-yards 11-95 9-85 Division 1 athletics. For the foot­ will man the outside positions,with ball team, die process won't be as Jones and Paige on the inside. INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS difficult as some of the other teams The 6-foot, 212 pound Paige was an RUSHING- Liberty University-McCray 23-63, Lowry 9-35, Kincaid 5- since the Flames played seven 1- All-American pick by Football News 31, Vincent 3-21, C.L. Shelton 3-8, Swaney 1(-1), Johnson 4-(-7). AA games last season. But it after recording an LU record 150 Edinboro- Cole 17-94, Clare 7-45, Conway 9-16, Toomer 1-7, Ander­ showed in a 3-7 record. tackles. Jones, nicknamed the "The son 2-5, Galupi4-(-7), Ross 6-(-10). "We've taken some bruises," Hammer" for his hard hits, had 83 PASSING- Liberty- Johnson 6-10-0 for 164 Edinboro- Galupi4-10-1 quarterback Paul Johnson said. tackles last year despite missing the Mickey Paige Richard Shelton for 55, Ross 7-16-0 for 51. "We've played quality teams. But last two games with an injury. While die wideouts are loaded, die Metro pick as a senior at West Or­ RECEIVING- LU- Nelson 5-100, Green 3-34, White 2-19, McCray 2- I think it was a good route we took. Returning on the line are tackles real gem of the LU receiving corps ange Hill in Winter Garden, Fla. He 11, Parrish 1 -4, Logan 1 -4, Lowry 1 -(-8). Edinboro- Toomer 4-49, Pratt If we had played the weaker teams, Mark DeDecker and Tim Smith. could be tight end Eric Green. The 6- was named to the Best of the Rest by 2-29, Davis 1-13, Clare 1-1, Cole 2-(-2). we still would have taken our DeDecker(52 tackles, 4 sacks) is 6,260 pounder reminds some of the USA Today. bruises when we did play the 1- being touted as an All-American can­ former San Diego Charger Kellen The fullback spots will feature AA's. It was a thing of, 'You can didate. Winslow. Last year he caught 19 sophomore Clarence Shelton and Football team develops take your bumps now or take them The trouble spot for die Flames will passes for 229 yards but after being junior Keith Lowry. later.' We've taken some bumps. be the nose guard position. Pre-sea- the most valuable player in the blue- The key to any offense is the of­ Division 1, winning attitudes Now we're ready to issue some." son starter sophomore Terry Tuf ford white game last spring, his work load fensive line, and they will have to The Flames just might be able to was red shirted because of head inju­ figures to increase. stay injury free to open up holes What a difference a year can make. that this year. For the first time in ries. The starter will be chosen from In the backfield, the Flames return and give Johnson time to tiirow. For the first time in two and one- Bobby Bunn Coach Morgan Hout's ten ure,LU senior Allen Lee, junior Earl Ham­ junior Charles McCray and 6-foot, Coach Hout recruited ten linemen half years, the Liberty University has experience and depth at just monds or freshman Neal Bryant from 200 pound freshmen Keith last year to give die line some football team was able to sit back and they support us? What if we lose a about every position. Lynchburg Christian Academy. Vincent,who has 4.6 speed. depth in case injuries hit like they enjoy a bus ride home. game or two, will they turn on us? The depdi starts on defense in the The bright spots for the Flames on The big surprise of practice has been did last year. Paul Almoyan will That's because for the first time in Take it from someone who lives secondary with All-American can­ the offensive side of the ball will be die play of freshmen Larry Kincaid. provide leadership as the lone 12 road games, the Flames came out with these guys on the road. They didate Richard Shelton at corner- quarterback Johnson and die talented the 5-11, 200 pound transfer from senior starter. on the long end of the scoreboard. want to be supported by the school back. receiving corps. Bob Jones University, was an All- I traveled with the team last season, more than we may ever realize. "Richard Shelton is die best (at Johnson has passed for over 3700 and I can assure you that the rides They want us to scream and yell and his position) that's ever played yards in the last two years with 16 home were not fun (the Flames were fill City Stadium. here," said secondary coach Giove touchdowns while completing 53.5 0-5 on the road). They don't expect you to agree with Pici. "He's a pro prospect." percent (353 of 661) of his passes. But this is a new season, and the old every call or act like they have never Besides being an excellent de­ He'll have plenty of chances to up 1988 SCHEDULE things are passed away. A new spirit lost a game. They just want support fender (six interceptions), Shel­ those numbers with the likes of jun­ of enthusiasm lives in the LU team, from a school they represent ton is one of the top punt returners iors Craig White (21 catches for 262 and it's not only because of the win at They deserve our respect. in Division 1, averaging 16.1 yards yards) and Dee Logan (12 catches for Sept. 3 1:00 p.m. EDINBORO UNIVERSITY 17-7 Edinboro. They are a Division 1-AA team per return die last two years with 123 yards). The sure-handed White Sept. 10 1:40 p.m. TENNESSEE TECH City Stadium The team has unity, and everything now, and whether they win or lose, two touchdowns. didn't drop a pass last year. Sept. 17 6:30 p.m. EASTERN ILLINOIS Charleston.lll. is comfortable. They have goals, and they deserve Division 1 support. The o the r corner is junior Donald Despite those numbers, the starters Sept. 24 1:40 p.m. MOREHEAD STATE City Stadium everyone gets along. LU is known for having some of the Smith, who has blocked five kicks at the end of spring practice were red­ Oct. 1 2:00 p.m. JAMES MADISON Harrisonburg.Va The Flames even have a spiritual rowdiest and most loyal fans in the in his career an LU record. shirt freshmen L.G. Parrish (from Oct. 8 2:00 p.m. ELON COLLEGE Eton, N.C. emphasis, to win at least one soul on state of Virginia. At safety, sophomore Eric Car­ Heritage High) and Pat Nelson. Oct. 22 1:40 p.m. WESTERN ILLINOIS City Stadium every trip (three were won at Edin­ The team's home opener is on Sat­ roll replaces senior Donald Lind- "I feel real good about our receiver Oct. 29 1:40 p.m. YOUNGSTOWN STATE Youngstown, Ohio boro). urday. Everyone who can possibly be sey, who was lost for the season position with die overall quality of Nov. 5 1:40 pm. CENTRAL FLORIDA City Stadium I'm telling you, there is something there should be. with a shoulder injury. At strong people we've got and the depth to Nov. 12 1:00 p.m. KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY Kutztown, Pa. different about this team. We have a reputation to live up to! safety is junior Ernie Antolik, said help us line up to play," coach Hout Nov. 19 1:30 p.m . TOWSON STATE Towson, MD But, as I rode the 10 hours or so to be one of the best athletes on die said. "We've got guys that want to from Edinboro, Penn., on Saturday team. play and can." night, I heard some of the same old Bobby Bunn is a sports colum­ fears from Flame players. nist for The Champion. How will the students react? Will Johnson considers it a privilege to quarterback Liberty

BY KEITH MILLER die Lord and that's really what die "Coach Hout was real excited about and his efficiency rating shot up to vin Edwards." Sports Editor program is all about" moving up to Division 1, and I wanted 111.3 percent. Moving up to Division 1 won't be Being die quarterback for a Divi­ Coming out of Appomattox County to play at that level." This year, Johnson has set some dial big a change for me," said sion 1 football program can lend to High School, Johnson was Second After an injury redshirt freshman higher goals for himself. "I want to Johnson. "We played seven 1-AA make one have a strut in his walk. Team All-State and was recruited by season, Johnson came back with a pass for over 2000 yards and 15 TD's teams last year and this year we play Add to dial over 3700 yards passing every Division 1-AA university in vengeance the next year, passing for with less interceptions. I'd like to get eight. your first two seasons and you are Virginia. After careful thought, he more than 1900 yards and 6 TD's. He my completion percentage up over "I diink die biggest change this year qualified for BMOC (Big Man On choose Liberty over die likes of James finished in die top 30 in the NCAA 60 percent too. This is something I i for us is experience. We have a lot of Campus). Fortunately, LU doesn't Madison, VMI and William & Mary. charts in total offense and had four coulddo realistically. We'vegol some ' upperclassmen this year, and you just have that ego problem in junior Paul "I really liked WUliam & Mary. games with over 200 yards passing. very good recievers this year in Pat can't replace experience," said Johnson. They have a real nice campus, but I Last year, he passed for 1599 yards Nelson, Craig White and Eric Green. Johnson. "We had a chance to win "I consider it a privilege to be die wanted to go to a Christian university and 8 TD's as die Flames put more These guys are just as good as die re­ two or three more games last year, quarterback for Liberty," said and since Liberty is soclose to home, emphasis on die running game. His ceivers we had when I came here but we were inexperienced. This sea­ Johnson. "This is a chance to honor I came here," said Johnson. interceptions dropped from 15 to 10, which included Dallas Cowboy Kel­ son we aren't." Paul Johnson