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This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Liberty University School Newspaper at DigitalCommons@Liberty University. It has been accepted for inclusion in 1993 -- 1994 by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@Liberty University. For more information, please contact [email protected]. ptibtxty (£l\mxipitm Liberty University, Lynchburg, Va. Tuesday, August 31,1993 Vol. 11, No. 1 Concert time again Carroll opens semester By PAMELA E. WALCK Associations's Country Album of the Year acles Hide, written in a contemporary, Newi Editor award in 1989. acoustic-based style, also includes input Christian musical artist Bruce Carroll will • He has won two Song of the Year awards from top Christian artists such as Vince Gill, kick off the Liberty University 1993-94 con­ including top radio hits such as "Who Will Ricky Skaggs, Paul Overstreet, Twila Paris cert season in the LU Multi-Purpose Center Be Jesus," "The Great Exchange," "Above and Mark O'Connor. at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept 3, featuring his and Beyond," "Forget It" and "Driving "It's so important to me that Christianity is latest album, Sometimes Miracles Hide. Nails." at the center of what I do," Carroll explained. Carroll, who is not new to the Christian "I'm at a point now where the more I try to "Everything else is really secondary to my re­ music world, has received numerous awards tell people what I am, the more confused lationship with God." throughout the years. people get," Carroll stated. "I just want to Concert tickets will be sold in the LU photo provided by Bruce Carroll • He received a Grammy in 1991 for his write great songs and sing them true to my bookstore, student life office and New Life Christian artist Bruce Carroll, who has won numerous Christian music awards, album The Great Exchange. % own style." ( Books and Gifts for $5 general admission, $7 will be in concert at LU on Friday, Sept. 3, in the Multi-Purpose Center. • He received the Gospel Music Carroll's latest album, Sometimes Mir­ reserved. Council guarantees LU students TAGP grants By BRANDIBARNUM proved that the tag grants were not "Whatever policies Liberty enacts Guillermin said. Editor benefiting the university but rather "For the state to deny tuition assistance grants to and enforces, there will be some In the June 1 ruling, the SCHEV The State Council on Higher Edu­ the students who willfully chose to residents of the state who choose to attend Liberty people who agree with them, some recognized that convocation was cation for Virginia (SCHEV) voted attend Liberty. would have been to unfairly discriminate against who will maintain that the school is indeed vital to the education process 8-2 on June 1 to allow more than Therefore, Liberty established 'too religious' and some who will at Liberty. 1,000 Virginia residents attending that through the TAG grants, it is these 1,000 students and the school they have maintain that it is'too secular.' What According to Guillermin, Liberty Liberty University to continue to re­ the student, not the state, who chosen to attend." is most important to us as a school is remains committed to guaranteeing ceive tuition assistance grants pro­ that we do not compromise our be­ chooses to support a Christian uni­ — Dr. A. Pierre Guillermin Liberty University's future as an gram (TAGP). versity. The SCHEV conceded to liefs and fundamental principles and Liberty University President evangelical Christian university. The ruling was prompted after this point officially in a December we have not done so," Dr. A. Pierre "For the state to deny tuition assis­ Americans United for Separation of 8,1992 resolution. Guillermin, Liberty University presi­ tance grants to residents of the state Church and State challenged the Furthermore, the state "to or on behalf of bona fide resi­ logical education." dent, said. who choose to attend Liberty would right of Liberty Virginia residentst o constitution which deals with the dents of Virginia who attend private, Because of the fact that only 10 "The university fought to maintain have been to unfairly discriminate receive such grants. distribution of TAG grants does not accredited and nonprofit institutions percent of Liberty students are study­ its beliefs and principles by against these 1,000 students and the The group claimed that these prohibit students who attend relig­ of collegiate education in the Com­ ing professional ministry and 10 per­ refusing to eliminate mandatory school they have chosen to attend. grants violated the separation of ious schools from receiving state- monwealth whose primary purpose cent of Liberty graduates serve in chapel, arguing that 'required atten­ We are pleased that the state has church and state. funded financial aid. is to provide collegiate, graduate or professional ministry, Liberty does dance at convocations was non-ne­ decided to treat all students and Despite widespread controversy Section 23-38.12 of the state code professional education and not to qualify as an evangelical Christian gotiable and was central to the life schools fairly and equally," Guiller­ surrounding the issue, Liberty clearly sanctions tuition assistance provide religious training or theo­ liberal arts university. and education process at Liberty,'" min said.

.'.'.'.'•'J.'.1.'.'.1?.'•'-'-' '•:-!-!•• 'TTTT"'.1 '-'-'-'-•'-' • ••;•'•" '.'"•!•'.'•".'-" !•!•!.!•'• •;•.-.- • University hits second , —-— ———~_—— largest enrollment high FROM STAFF REPORTS Long Learning (LUSLLL) will have structured, and the university plans Enrollment this year is the second nearly 10,000 students enrolled by to eliminate all debt by the year 2000. highest in university history, allow­ the time fall enrollment closes in Dr. Jerry Falwell, speaking to stu­ ing the university to continue debt re­ October. dents Wednesday, said, "We have structuring, Liberty officials an­ Begun in 1985, LUSLLL has pio­ weathered some great storms during nounced Wednesday. neered programs in distance-learning the past three years, but God has Liberty will have nearly 15,000 by providing undergraduate and brought us through every one of students enrolled in its resident and graduate degree programs to non­ them, just as He has time and time external degree programs for the resident adults through a combina­ again over our entire history. 1993-94 academic year, a number tion of home study via video and "We are stronger as people and as a surpassed only in 1990, the school's selective residency requirements. school for having endured adversity. peak year. During the past several years, Lib­ Liberty is blessed with the finest fac­ More than 4,700 students are en­ erty has been aggressively working ulty, staff and young people in the rolled in the resident programs, with to restructure its debt. world. We have also been blessed by more than 2,300 new students. Both In the past year alone, the debt has creditors who have worked with us of these numbers represent dramatic been reduced from $83 million to ap­ and by some major donors who con­ increases above last year. proximately $47 million. The re­ tinue to provide for us in a big way," Liberty University School of Life- mainder of the debt is still being re­ Falwell concluded. Falwell, Westover rally across U.S. By BRANDI BARNUM Editor This summer marked the begin­ ning of a nationwide crusade to "Wake Up America." Duke Westover, Wake Up Amer­ ica founder and director, and Dr. Jerry Falwell, Liberty Alliance presi­ dent, have joined forces to inform and inspire American Christians "to stand up and be counted." According to Westover, Wake Up America, funded by free will gifts and offerings, was settled into place last February after President Bill Clinton signed executive orders that

were harmful to family values. photo provided by Wake Up Anuria 'The goal is to see the church have Wake Up America, led by Duke Westover with special appearances the same influence today as it had by Dr. Jerry Falwell, encourages Christians to take a stand. back in the early days of this coun­ try," Westover said. After the first of the year, 200,000 of which are evangelical, The conferences, which were held Westover hopes to hold two confer­ Bible preaching churches. With photo by Karen patch. once a month this summer in Atlanta; ences a month until summer in such these types of numbers, it would Riverdale, Md.; and Philadelphia, cities as Savannah, Ga.; Memphis; seem that we are a majority. Yet new Students enjoy an evening of fun during the opening day block party sponsored by the Liberty SGA are currently scheduled to be held Daytona Beach, Fla.; Houston, Dal­ agers and homosexuals are running and Papa John's Pizza, Some of the evening's rogWights included the velcro wall, batting cages and once a month until the end of the las and the West Coast. a dunk tank. See related story on Page 2. year. "There are 600,000 churches, See Wake Up on Page 3 Inside

Opinions Champion welcomes Feature: "Help! I hate my Sports: LU football sets eyes on students, encourages diversity roommate!" playoff bid See Page 4 See Page 6 See Page 7

t Page 2, Liberty Champion ffigfag Tuesday, August 31,1993 Dobson addresses LU graduates, presented with honorary degree By PAMELA E. WALCK After residing with the USC School of In addition to his degrees, Dobson has been News Editor Medicine, Dobson worked for 17 years on named the recipient of numerous awards in Dr. James C. Dobson, founder and presi­ staff at the Children's Hospital of Los Ange­ child development, including The Children's dent of Focus on the Family, addressed more les in the department of child development Friend, by CHILDHELP; Alumni Merit than 1,700 graduating seniors during the and medical genetics. Award, by the University of Southern Cali­ 1993 commencement service, encouraging Currently, Dobson produces Focus on the fornia; the Distinguished Humanitarian Con­ young champions to "make their lives signifi­ Family, a nationally syndicated radio pro­ tributions, by the California State Psychology cant for Christ." gram that is broadcasted daily on more than Association; and the Marian Pfister Anschutz "If your objectives in life are an end in 1,900 stations in North America and on more Award, for his contributions to the American themselves and not for the cause of Christ, than 3,000 facilities internationally. family. then life will trash your trophies," Dobson Dobson, who holds a Ph.D. in child devel­ Dobson has also served as family issues said. opment from the University of Southern Cali­ adviser for former presidents, including Jimmy Dobson began his career as an associate fornia in addition to five honorary degrees, Carter, Ronald Reagan and George Bush. photo by Jeff Raymond professor of pediatrics at the University of was presented with an honorary doctor of More than 8,500 parents and friends at­ Chancellor Jerry Falwell and LU President A. Pierre Guillermin present Dr. Southern California School of Medicine, letters degree from Liberty by Chancellor tended the service in the Liberty University James Dobson with an honorary degree of letters for his work in family counseling. where he resided for 14 years. Jerry Falwell. Vines Center on Saturday, May 15,at 10a.m. Block party creates student involvement Selah changes portrait times FROM STAFF REPORTS day, Sept. 6 through Friday, Sept. Paves way for future and snow cones for refreshments. LaBerge, SGA president, said. "This opens a whole new picture Selah officials have announced 10. Dinner was catered by Marriott in the "Hopefully this will set the tone for for them. It forces them in a positive that becauseof last minute switches Students who have not previ­ semester activities parking lot with subs, salads and vari­ the rest of the year." way to make friends," Stewart ex­ in photography companies, the ously scheduled their portraits By JOANNA TEDDER ous other food items. Mike Stewart, dean of student life, plained. "As crazy as it is, it causes times and dates for all student should call the Selah office at ext Assistant Copy Editor A search light brought attention to planned the block party with the as­ them to interact." portraits have been changed. 2206. Student government sponsored the block party, with C-91 broadcast­ sistance of Tony Rogers, vice-presi­ The block party also proved to be The new times and dates are: Selah office hours are from 11 Liberty's first annual block party ing live from the parking lot. dent of student activities, and Billy an example of student life activities at • Underclassmen - Portraits will a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays, Wed­ Tuesday, Aug. 24, in the DeMoss Coupons for free pizzas were of­ Hampton, coordinator of student ac­ Liberty. be taken from Monday, Sept. 6 nesdays and Fridays and 10 a.m. to parking lot, attracting an estimated fered to all students, and many other tivities. "I'm hoping it helped the fresh­ through Friday, Sept. 10. Those 4 p.m. on Tuesday* and Thurs­ 3,000 students, faculty and admini­ prizes were awarded during the eve­ "I don't think there is any other men, in that they can see what student who have already scheduled ap­ days. stration for a free evening of games, ning, including hotel accommodations activity we could have done to bring government can do," LaBerge said. pointments, should move the date In addition, Selah editors will be food and prizes. in Florida for spring break and a ste­ students together," Rogers stated. LaBerge added that beginning the back one week. in Marriott scheduling for portraits A velcro wall, batting cage, dunk reo system. Stewart commented that this was school year with a block party was a • Seniors - Portraits will be taken On Thursday, Sept. 2 and Friday, tank and air ball were a few of the "We're hoping the block party will an activity for all students but espe­ good way to set a balance between from Monday, Sept. 13 through Sept. 3 during the lunch hour. activities available, with cotton candy be a tradition at Liberty," Bryan cially freshmen. social life and academics. Friday, Sept. 17. Students who have "If students cannot keep their already scheduled appointments, appointments, we ask that they should move the appointment back please call to reschedule," Jennifer SGA announces plans for upcoming school year :fwo weeks. B landlord, Selah editor, stated. • LBI, Seminary and Graduates- The portraits will be taken in Editor's Note: This col­ On behalf of the Stu­ club activities. and much more. Portraits will be taken from Mon­ DeMoss outside the library. umn, written by Bryan dent Government Asso­ Chris Gardner, vice-president of Concerts this year include Bruce LaBerge, SGA president, ciation, I would like to student services, will be coordinating Carroll, Bryan Duncan and D.C. Talk. will appear every other extend my sincere thanks the clubs and is also trying to bring a Right now, I am working on my top week throughout the to Papa John's for recog­ recycling program to Liberty. five list- semester. The purpose nizing the huge financial If you have any questions regard­ First, is the student court which I of the column is to pro­ impact that Liberty makes ing clubs/organizations or student have mentioned before. vide the student body on the business commu­ service, please call the SGA offices Secondly, I would like to pass a with a personal account nity and for supporting and ask for Chris Gardner. bill through senate allowing seniors of SGA business and fu­ the students. The student senate will be instru­ and 21 year olds to move off campus. ture plans. This column ABOVE ALL... BRYAN Additionally, I wish to mental in voicing our concerns to the Thirdly, I am working to get the is a special to The Cham­ thank C-91, campus ra­ administration. locked doors in DeMoss unlocked. BRILLIANCE. pion and therefore may LaBERGE dio, for providing great Executive vice-president Jason Fourth, I would like to start an hour For brilliance beyond compare, not always bear the opin­ live coverage. Williams has many ideas for senate of prayer on Monday mornings that only a Lazare Diamond will ions of The Champion. The block party was only the begin­ this year. Williams will be working would be led by students. do. Cut to ideal proportions, it We've started the year off right ning. We at SGA are working on on starting a state fellowship. Lastly, I would like to implement a achieves the ultimate in bril­ with the opening day block party. many things. This will be a forum where you can policy manual. This would be a liance, beauty and quality. One This first-time event will hopefully look, and you'll see a difference We are developing a student court. to meet people from your own state. booklet that allows the teacher to that's perfectly brilliant. become an annual occurrence. This court will give students a say in Williams is also working on imple­ explain his/her grading and teaching Judging from the overwhelming deciding certain policies. menting the society program that was philosophy. Lazare Diamonds. Setting the standard for brilliance] turnout, I feel confident to say that it First semester, the court will deal passed through senate last year. This is going to be an exciting was a tremendous success. with moving, traffic violations. Hope­ Tony Rogers, vice-presidentof stu­ year, and we look forward to your in­ Along with free popcorn, peanuts, fully in the future the court's jurisdic­ dent activities, is planning some out­ volvement. There is something for Directions from Lit* rtj Unlnreltj TeofiVs • Lo.veoa460W.BypM. cotton candy, snow cones, airball, the tion will expand. standing activities and concerts. everyone. . lixil Right on Timbeiliko Rd. Biutneei Bxll • l«jn Left it lit Stop Light velcro wall, the dunking booth and Another thing we want to do is Some of the various activities in­ If you are interested in getting in­ ** Jewelers • Looted in Wuerlick Plan at the Hurie-Teeter End speed pilch/batting cage, the freepizz a work more closely with the clubs. 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MMM^IlMiM MHMe^HIM^MI^ Tuesday, August, 31,1993 Liberty Champion, Page 3 Professor returns from Middle East with insights, purpose

By AMY MORRIS was covered with a blue, silk oriental Sheikh Abdul Aziz why his palace World News Editor carpet and a Ion g the sides o f t he room was not destroyed during the Gulf were small coffee tables and couches War and the Sheikh explained that Dr. Harry Caltagirone, associate (or divans), where the Kuwaitis, before the war he and Saddam Hussein professor of social sciences at wearing bright white robes (called were friends. Liberty, recently returned from a dishdashas) and white headdresses, According to the Sheikh, when Iraq four- week fellowship trip to Kuwait, sat holding prayer beads. invaded Kuwait on August 2, 1990, sponsored by the National Council "A servant brought each person a Hussein declared that he wanted the on U.S.-Arab Relations in Washing­ small cup of tea, and another servant palace for himself, even though ton, D.C. passed a huge incense burner contain­ Hussein already had several palaces The fellowship consisted of a dozen ing frankincense," Caltagirone ex­ in Iraq. professors from across the United plained. The Sheikh also told of the atroci­ States. "The Kuwaitis would momentarily ties committed during the Iraqi occu­ "We were in Kuwait to learn about wrap their headdresses around it and pation, including numerous valuable the Arab world," Caltagirone ex­ inhale the smoke." paintings that were slashed by sol­ plained. "The Kuwaitis were very During the gathering, guests arrived diers and his prize bull which was friendly and were grateful for and departed whenever they pleased, shot for food. According to the Sheikh, America's help in liberating their while several conversations were held also during the Gulf War, many country." at the same time. Kuwaitis were physically tortured. According to Caltagirone, one "Whenever a person entered, he One of the Sheikh's friends, who highlight of the trip was the opportu­ would walk to the front where he and stayed during the occupation, had his photo courtesy of Harry CalUgtrone nity to attend a Diwaniyah, which is a the Sheikh would kiss each other on eyes burned out, while other Kuwaitis LU professor, Dr. Harry Caltagirone, dines with his Diwaniyah host, Sheikh Abdul Aziz Albabtain, social gathering held during the eve­ both cheeks (a custom among Arab were executed in front of their fami­ during his month long trip to Kuwait with the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations. ning where men separate themselves men)," he said. lies. from the women and discuss current "After drinking teaandconversing, "Every Kuwaiti has a family ated. Many are believed to be lan­ their governments and pray for the member of that family became the events. we entered a white arabesque dining member or friend who was killed, guishing in Iraq's jails. However, the release of Kuwaiti POW's. first ruler around 1752. The Diwaniyah, attended by the hall, where we were served a tradi­ tortured or taken away during the country refuses to acknowledge their Caltagirone stated that Kuwait, "The Kuwaitis gave each member relations team and hosted by Sheikh tional Kuwaiti dinner of chicken, rice, occupation," Caltagirone stated. existence." though surrounded by aggressive of our group a large book which shows Abdul Aziz Albabtain, was held in an squash, dates, watermelon and goat's "About 600 Kuwaitis are still miss­ The manager of the national com­ countries, has existed as an independ­ howKuwaitappearsasadistinctentity arabesque ballroom adjacent to the milk. The dates were from the ing. These people disappeared be­ mittee for Kuwait's Missing and Pris­ ent entity for over 250 years. in a number of 18 and 19 century Sheikh's palace. Sheikh's own grove in Arabia." tween August 2,1990, and February oners of War has asked that all people The first Kuwait family arrived in maps." he said. "Kuwait has a right According to Caltagirone, the floor Caltagirone stated that he asked 26,1991, when the country was liber- who care about this problem write to the Middle East around 1716, and a to exist as a sovereign state." MissionQuest unites with university By PAMELA E. WALCK nally began with a handful of students desir­ given to the local church. News Editor ing to minister in a Mexican missionary camp. "We learned that regardless of the nation , MissionQuest, an independent club con­ Since then the club has expanded into people still hunger for the Word of God," sisting of more than 35 Liberty students, has ministry teams, including martial arts, gym­ Campbell stated. recently announced that final preparations nastics, drama, puppets and choral singing. Another MissionQuest goal for the upcom­ have been made to become officially affili­ According to Campbell, a typical day dur­ ing summer is to take two youth groups, ated with the Liberty University missions ing the trip would include traveling by bus to totaling more than 60 young people from program. a public park for a rally or an open- air service, Richmond, Va. and Columbus, Ga., on the The club, which began making annual followed by ministering in a local village. Mexico trip. summer missions trips to Mexico three years "This year was the first year that we distrib­ In addition, the club is also planning to ago, was originally created by LU students uted Bibles," Campbell said. "We decided to incorporate the talent of students in the LU and will now be under the guidance of Dr. give them out during an open- air service and nursing department by creating two day clin­ Larry Haag, chairman of the LU missions de­ simply announced that if anyone wanted a ics with the regular summer agenda. partment. Bible or New Testament to come see us." "We hope to take about 15 nursing students "The decision (to be affiliated with the We brought 1,000 Bibles, and we were with us next year in an effort to minister to the university) was made to make us more ac­ swamped. We actually had to postpone the villagers in need of medical attention," photo courtesy of MbskmQuest countable to others above us, rather than our­ service to hand out the Bibles." Campbell stated. MissionQuest members, Steve Loser (left), Steve James (right) and Jeff Crotts selves," Jason Campbell, founder of the stu­ Following the services, those who made MissionQuest is planning to hold tryouts (center), lend a hand at building a village church while on a summer missions trip to dent-run missions team, explained. decisions for salvation were asked to give for the various teams on September 13, at 7 Mexico. More than 38 LU students participated in the third annual trip. Campbell stated that MissionQuest origi­ their names and addresses which were then p.m. in DeMoss 160-161.

""" -- •••• "-:.:• Wake Up Continues from Page 1 Campus (Enltnbnv our country right now. This has to lions of Americans pleading them to you legislate immorality," Maroose and on God. We want to turn the wmmmmmmmmmM change," Westover said. take action against immorality. said. nation back to God and to repen­ Day of Prayer for the LU cam- pastor of Washington Korean Bap- : The conferences featured speakers "The other side has been making According to Westover, the pur­ tance," Westover said. | pus will be Thursday, Sept.2. Students list Church, will be speaking. such as Beverly LaHaye, president of things happen for long enough. It's pose of Wake Up America was to According to Falwell, America may I and faculty are encouraged to utilize Concerned Women for America; Dr. time we made things happen and do open the eyes of Americans and pro­ be plundering in immorality, but I the Prayer Chapel anytime between 8 AuditonS for the play "The Man Richard Lee, of Rehobeth Baptist battle with the playmates of Satan," voke them to use their voices in an change can occur. i a.m. to 6 p.m. as their schedules per- Who Came to Dinner" will be held Church in Atlanta; Dr. Nelson Price, Westover said. effort to change what Americans have "America may be in intensive care, : mit. Take a walk to the chapel and September 1 and 2 at 7 p.m. in FA pastor of Roswell Street Baptist During a conference in Riverdale, allowed to happen. but we are not on life support. Amer­ ipray. 134. Casting will be for 14 men and Church; Dr. E.V. Hill; Dr. Jerry Vines; Md., Hal Maroose, candidate for the "Our ideal goal is to see the State ica has not been fatally wounded. All nine women. For more information, and Dr. Benjamin Smith, of Deliver­ Maryland House of Representatives, Houses, Congress and the White we need is for somebody to strike the ; All Korean Students are in- call Dr. Miller at cxt.2318. ance Evangelistic Church. spoke up about the government's House cease their war on the family match and tight the torch," he said. j vited to attend a spiritual retreat from Throughout the conferences, responsibility to restore morality. ; Thursday, Sept. 2, at 7 p.m. through JOStenS will be selling class rings Westover and Falwell spoke to mil­ "If you don't legislate morality, then Friday, Sept. 3, at 11 p.m. at the 4-H at the LU bookstore September 6-8 I Retreat Center. Dr. Sang Hoon Lee, from 11 -4 p.m. IT ADD$ UP iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifSES r CLEAN STORE " Explore Lynchburg on + Forest Alliance Church Welcomes Students CLEAN MACHINES from CMA Churches to Liberty! ][

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;|v~*IiiwVrii'' ,,**' Morality battle continues f/\V£ To 0LAC/C.' By BRENT TRIMBLE they banished the word 'God' from might not run the show. It is our Opinion Editor their pledge, she was determined to responsibility as concerned citizens Although it may seem to most stu­ bring them down." to write the local ABC affiliate and dents that life is put on hold for the ABC plans to run a police show urge it not to air this program. summer, the battle for our nation's called NYPD Blue in the fall which is However, this issue strikes very soul still rages. Here is a brief update reported to be the first R-rated televi­ close to home as the local ABC affili­ on several of the more decisive events sion show. Writer/Producer Steven ate WSET's general manager Jerry that have taken place or are in the Bochco said in USA Today, "TV has Hileman admitted plans to run the process of being decided. always been 30 years behind the times. show, saying, "The theme is not to The Champion reported in May It's no secret I've been trying to drag shock people or show bad language, the concern of the Boy Scouts of these folks kicking and screaming it's just an adult cop show." It will be America and its fight to keep homo­ into the 1990s. And I must say that interesting to see how this rationale sexuals from serving as scoutmasters. ABC..has been terrific. Doingashow changes in the coming weeks as a Levi Strauss, a longtime supporter like this has its risks. No network result of the overwhelming opposi­ of the Boy Scouts, pulled its funding wants to alienate advertisers or view­ tion. regarding the Boy Scout's decision, ers." The Ruthford Institue, a non-profit calling it "discriminatory." If this show does in fact manifest civil liberties organization which The Scouts have come under fire itself in the fall television schedule, specializes in defending religious from yet another source: Clinton we can only hope there would be such freedom, is legally assisting a San Housing and Urban Development an outcry and uprising from angered Francisco pastor who was fired Fri­ appointee Roberta Achtenberg. This American parents whose children will day from his post on the San Fran­ avowed lesbian urged San Francisco be subject to this type of television. cisco Human Rights Commission. public schools to prohibit the Scouts But the network is already feeling The reason? "He was fired for one from meeting on school grounds. some heat on the issue. reason only: his religious beliefs," In his fight to stop the appointee, The August 2 Time magazine Brad Dacus, Rutherford Institute Sen. Jesse Helm said, "Boy, this quoted producer Bocho as saying he western regional director, said. given the size of the San Francisco ber of Reverend Eugene Lumpkin. only by the present administration, woman really meant business. She "would consider making some Apparently, Pastor Eugene Lump­ homosexual population.) These are only a few of the issues but by forces at work in the media, was really after the Boy Scouts. She changes." kin of Ebenezer Baptist Church of­ Legal consultant Dacus concluded confronting Christians today. Hollywood and special interest wanted to grind them under her feet This is probably because of the fended several members of the board that "a government by the people, for We can no longer sit passively by groups. These factions see Christian unless they allowed to let homosexu­ fact that one third of ABC affiliate with his biblical beliefs on homo­ the people, and of the people" is not as our traditional values and way of values as obstacles to forcing their als become scoutmasters. And unless station executives polled said they sexuality. (This is not surprising, one that excludes persons of the cali­ life are continually bombarded, not agendas on mainstream America. Clinton appeases during elections, fails to please minorities By BARTON SWAIM em and/or Reagan Democrats, who had re­ First, this daring soul must endorse the electorate of the problem; rather, the test would and should not be penalized. Champion Reporter jected Mondale and Dukakis for, among other answers to black misfortune that black con­ be to answer what exactly a president could do Surely, if articulated correctly, the opposi­ In the early 1870s the Republican Party, as things, their support of the quota-monger servatives advance. Walter Williams, for to improve the plight. tion would be hard pressed to find reasonable Frederick Douglass said, was the deck — all Jackson. example, advocates getting rid of bureau­ This should not be terribly difficult: arguments against these and other stances. As else was sea. This was largely because of the Since his election, however, the president cratic regulations, such as expensive taxi li­ •Broadening the scope of the Young Child Thomas Sowell put it "There are no highly allegiance of black Americans to the Repub­ has done little to appease the liberal black censes and EPA requirements, to open the Tax Credit (for families with newborns), for successful ethnic groups who have unstable lican Party; and although that allegiance has establishment Among their qualms with Mr. market for the poor. example, would put resources directly into family life." long since reversed, recent events hint that Clinton are: 1) Lani Guinier, 2) the Haitian Other initiatives, such as increasing the the hands of struggling moms and pops rather Perhaps the best reason for the GOP taking black Republicanism may not be over just yet. refugees, 3) the scrapping of the BTu tax, 4) savings cap for welfare recipients, school than into administrative monsters, a.k.a. so­ this step in 1996 is that it would not cost votes One year ago, Bill Clinton pulled off one of the adding of a few "entitlement cuts" and 5) vouchers, enterprise zones, youth submini- cial programs. elsewhere. the shrewdest political feats in more than a the unlikelihood of D.C. statehood. mum wages and tenant management of public • The elimination of welfare policies which It's a win-win situation. Even if the black decade. Having learned the lessons of the Now although the Congressional Black housing, could be promoted as well. (These discourage marriage by requiring that the electorate is not convinced, these arguments 1984 and 1988 presidential campaigns, he Caucus and Jesse Jackson are vehemently ideas, obviously, would not benefit blacks recipients of certain benefits be single moth­ would doubtless tap into much of America's refused to cater to Jackson's leftist Rainbow criticizing the president, I don't think he is all only but could be used to argue against the ers should be initiated. In fact, the "marriage deep sentiments on the state of, not just inner- Coalition. In his speech to the Coalition, that bothered by it; generally, black Ameri­ more-quotas-and-more-money answers of the penalty" remains untouched by the new Clin­ city blacks, but the plight of urban America in instead of showering it with praises like cans vote 90 percent Democratic. Clinton is past 30 years.) ton budget. Why get married and go to all the general. Mondale and Dukakis had, Clinton picked a probably banking on the black vote in 1996. Ideas that have not been tried cannot be trouble of parenting if you'll just have to pay There are, it should be noted, two alterna­ trivial fightb y criticizing Sister Soulja, who But instead of sitting back and watching disparaged as "failed policies." more taxes? tives. One, the GOP can continue to pretend had advocated killing white people and whom Clinton juggle, Republicans should take ad­ The candidate should also exhume the • Welfare policies which discriminate that discussion of race relations is strictly for Jackson had defended. vantage of the circumstance in the next presi­ conclusion reached in 1965 by the L.BJ.-ap- against single mothers who receive child care Democrats. Or two, Republicans can become Clinton knew that, as long as his criticisms dential race. There is a basis on which a pointed committee headed by Daniel help from extended family members (usually politically correct Now, while liberal-elite stayed petty, he could count on most of the Republican candidate, whoever he might be, Moynihan: The fundamental reason for black grandparents) should be viciously criticized. blacks are at odds with a liberal-elite presi­ black vote, however reluctant And in doing can appeal to blacks besides that of quota- ill fortune is the collapse of the black family. This type of child care is used by 83 percent of dent, is the ideal time for the renewal of black this, he made himself look attractive to south- style civil rights. The difficulty would not be in convincing the employed and never-married black mothers Republicanism. Liberty Forum Viewers hot over TV station's plans to run NYPD Blue Editor: are about to follow that advice, but not in the Despite unprecedented opposition WSET's manner such advocates intend. If this show general manager has determined to dump goes on the air, we will not only turn off the garbage in the homes of Lynchburg viewers show, we will turnoff WSET13 permanently. by running the highly controversial fall show Even though we don't have cable, we have a NYPD Blue. Defending his position, Jerry few other options. Hileman is quoted in the Lynchburg News as Even if wedidn't, there comes a time to take follows: "The theme is not to shock people or a stand. If we are so addicted to television we show bad language...it's just an adult cop can't do without it, we have another problem show." that has nothing to do with the station itself. Surely he realizes the connotation of the We intend to do one other thing: Between term "adult" anything. His statement simply now and the airing of this show, we will shows what viewers the station chooses to monitor the station, listing every local adver­ serve. Why can't they choose to serve fami­ tiser to whom we will then write, advising lies and let those who would feast on violence them that they will not be able to reach us with w and sex go outside their homes to find it? any of their WSET advertising dollars be­ TH£ (^OV/e^^MeNT UNOOO&T60LY HAS 6ve&yTHlr4

NELSON CHAPMAN "Ask yourself: If I know something to be true, am I pre­ the movie "Chariots of Fire," had faced a decision which the crowd. The Word of God is disregarded. pared to follow it, even though it is contrary to what I want, challenged him to either obey the Word of God or compro­ Compromise is the most subtle type of sin. Just as Eli [or] to what I have previously held to be true? Will I follow mise with it, we too will face various trials, temptations was judged by the Lord for compromising with his Honoring the Lord it if it means being laughed at, if it means personal and situations which will force us to look at our convic­ sons' evil acts, we too will receive chastisement from financial loss or some kind of hardship?" tions throughout this school year. the Lord for compromising His Word. Too often we fall The Lord blessed LiddelTs public stand on his con­ Will you honor the Lord Jesus Christ this semes­ into the trap of thinking that it is alright to overlook a has its own reward victions and honoring of God's Word. ter by following Him publicly and privately no "small sin" or that its okay not to follow a small por­ The year was 1924 and Eric Liddell was in Paris for Just before the 400 meter race in which Liddle matter what the situation? No matter what the cost, tion of Scripture while we obey most of it. Many believ­ the Olympics. All of Great Britain and his native was participating, a man slipped him a note which will you live a life that pleases our blessed Savior? ers forget that all Scripture is of God (2 Tim. 3:16) and Scotland, most notably, had high hopes for their be­ read: In the old Book it says, "He that honors me, In 1 Samuel 2:30 we read, "Wherefore the Lord that we must never compromise it. loved star athlete. Yet, when he learned the competition I will honor. Wishing you the best of success God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, Oh, but how the Lord delights in those who love to he was most favored to win occurred on a Sunday, he always." and the house of thy father should walk obey His will no mauer what. It pleases God to honor refused to run. With that encouragement Krie Liddle before me forever; but now the Lord those that honor Him by not compromising their con­ Competing on the Lord's Day appalled him. Sunday ran and won the 400 meter race faster saith, be it far from me; for them who victions that are rooted and standing upon His holy was his day to rest and worship the Lord. Therefore, he than any man had at that time. He honor me I will honor, and they who Word. drew hot criticism from the press for not running. His had earned the respect of his nation \ despise me shall be lightly esteemed." This semester, endeavor to give your all for the One countrymen labeled him as being unpatriotic. Further­ as well as the world because God How simple it is for us to lake po­ who gave His all for you. Purpose in your heart to be more, some believed he was too legalistic because he honored Liddell for honoring sitions that compromise our con vie - pure, holy and obedient to the Word of God. Just as the was going to extremes to follow the Word of God. Him. lions in life. In the name of confor­ Lord stood up for Liddell when he made a public stand He had made a stand very few people at the time As Eric Liddell, who had bis mity, we try to blend in with the for Him, so too will He honor you when you honor Him agreed with, but he held firm to his convictions. He said, spiritual character highlighted in' \ popular demands or viewpoints of Him with your life. Rutigliano prepares team for grueling schedule By SHANNON HARRINGTON plenty of targets to throw to with Damon Bomar. The Flames will also Sports Editor seniors James McKnight and Mau­ give a good look to defensive end "Chance favors the prepared mind," rice Jones and junior Isaac Cook. Sam Patton, a transfer from Southern is the quote LTJ Flames Head Football McKnight had SO receptions for Methodist University. Coach Sam Rutigliano has taken from 711 yards and five touchdowns in the Behind the line, inside linebacker Louis Pasteur to motivate his team for first nine games last season before Dion Krause will return for his final the 1993 season. going down with aknee injury against season with the Flames after leading Rutigliano is trying to prepare the Central Florida. the defense last season with a total of minds of his team as it attempts some­ Jones led the receiving squad with 137 tackles. thing no other team in school history S3 receptions and seven touchdowns David Long, a transfer from Cen­ has been able to accomplish— a bid to for a total 702 yards. tral Florida, and Tim McGill will the NCAA Division I-AA playoffs. In the backfield for LU, the team accompany Krause at the linebacker One of the big questions for the has the luxury of three potential start­ position. Flames at the beginning of the sum­ ers, seniors Adrian Cherry and Scott As for the defensive backfield, the mer was the quarterback position. Thomas and junior Matt Council. Flames will certainly feel the loss of Minus Robbie Justino, the all-time Thomas started in the first two Wes McConnell, Wayne Monroe and passing leader for LU, the pree was contests for the Flames last year but Dan Pritchard to graduation, but the put on Justino's backup, Travis missed the remainder of the season mourning will not last long. Wilemon. because of a broken leg. Senior cornerback Chris Hadley, In June, however, the Flames found Cherry and Council took turns at who finished fourth on the team in what could be the exclamation point the starting job for the remainder of tackles with 80, will lead the back­ to the quarterback position. Antwan the season. Cherry led the squad with field along with Shelton Lewis and Chiles, a 6-2, 225-pound transfer 154 carries for 773 yards and Council converted linebackers Calvin Th­ quarterback from the University of finished behind him with 501 yards ompson and Marcus Leggett. Florida will come to the squad look­ on 95 carries. Thompson was second on the squad ing for something he did not receive Rutigliano said that Cherry will be in tackles as a linebacker last season as a backup to the former Heisman given the reigns at the beginning of with 89. Trophy candidate Shane Matthews— the season, but Council and Thomas Kicker Daniel Whitehead will playing time. are pushing hard. return as a junior for LU, and sopho­ Chiles, a sophomore, will be eli­ The offensive line was probably more Eric Colvard will punt for the gible to play immediately for the the most overlooked squad last sea­ Flames. Flames because of a change in NCAA son. However, the running backs owe Whitehead missed only two field policies. much of their success to these guys. goals out of 14 for LU last season and "We have been very pleased with Returning for the LU blockers will scored a total 70 points for the Flames. both Wilemon and Chiles and both be the big 6-5, 270-pound tackle Whitehead presently holds three are ready to go in and play," Rutigli­ Roosevelt Nivens; 6-4, 265-pound school records for kicking and extra ano said. "We will play the guy who tackle Chris Goede; 6-3,275-pound points and is on course to become can win." guard Eric Autenreith; and 6-4,273- LU's all-time scoring leader. Rutigliano feels that the quarter­ pound guard Jason Smart Although the Flames are facing back position is the most crucial part Defensively, the Flames look to be one of the toughest schedules in of this team. the most experienced and strongest in years, they will contend for the play­ "You can have all the parts in place. quite some time. off bid which they have been waiting But if you do not have the quarter­ The defensive line will literally plow for since the team joined the NCAA photo by Jeff Rmymond back, you just are not going to win," over the offensive lines of opponents in 1981. New Flames quarterback Antwan Chiles will give returning quarterback Travis Wilemon a run for Rutigliano said. with the presence of senior Bobby "We need to win 9-8 games this the starting job. Chiles, a sophomore from the University of Florida will be eligible to play immediately Looking at the rest of the roster for Walker and junior Manson Clark. season to get in (the playoffs)," Ru­ due to change in NCAA policy. Chiles came to Liberty after backing up the former Heisman Trophy Liberty, the potential only increases. Balancing the line on the ends will be tigliano said. 'That is our goal for candidate, Shane Matthews. He did see action against Tennessee and went 2-3 for 63 yards including Wilemon and Chiles will have junior Corey Rice and sophomore the year." a 45-yard touchdown pass. Men's soccer sets goal- LU grabs fourth place Big South Championship in Commissioner's Cup

By STEPHEN STROUT the team with 16 goals and 38 total By SHANNON HARRINGTON standings, according to LU Athletic Champion Reporter points. Wright was selected to the Sports Editor Director Chuck Burch. The Liberty men's soccer team All-Big South team and tallied the The 1992-93 LU athletic program "Prior to the spring, we were sig­ bounced back from a losing record in second highest scoring total in school snatched a fourth-place finish in nificantly higher in the standings," 1991 to finish second overall in the history. the Big South Conference said Burch. "But not having three of Big South last year. In 1993 nothing Wright could have a bigger season Commissioner's Cup standings. The the Big South spring sports dropped less than a Big South championship with the addition of Ail-American Commissioner's Cup goes to the Big us lower in the standings, despite the will be accepted. Jesse Barrington of Ohio. Bell plans South school which tallies the most success of the baseball team." "When we firstjoined the Big South to use Barrington alongside Wright in points from each conference-spon­ However, Burch is optimistic we thought it would be nice to win it," the middle which should relieve sored sport, 10 points going to the about the 1993-94 year for LU athlet­ says 14-year Head Coach Bill Bell. Wright of the pressure to score as conference champion of a particular ics. "Now it is important that we win it." many goals. sport and one point given to the 10th- "For the first time, (LU) will be The stakes for winning the Big The wing spot will be filled by place school. sponsoring a women's softball team South are higher this season when the forwards Derek Thomas and Darren Campbell University won the cup and the Big South will hold champi­ league champion will receive an Shelburne. Eric Zanakis, Reggie with 90 total points. This was the onships in both men's and women's automatic bid to the NCAA Tourna­ Wheaton, Greg Wheaton and Paul second consecutive year in which the outdoor track and field." ment for the first time. The Flames Olsen will all battle for playing Camels won the Cup. Liberty finished the year with 67 1992-93 Big South Champs finished 12-5-1 last season, including time at the forward position. Baseball: Liberty The midfield will be improved points. a 5-1-1 mark in the conference. M- Basketball: Coastal Liberty's hopes of an improved sea­ with the addition of Jeff Maniatty of LU grabbed first place in three out W-"Ba$ke^ball: Radford son are boosted by the return of Massachusetts and Robinson Folikwe of nine Big South sports in which the seven starters. The four starters lost to from Nigeria. Folikwe should pro­ Flames compete. ^oss Country^liberty graduation all played different posi­ vide scoring punch from the right Both the men's and women's cross "" as Couhtry^Hll tions and the Flames should fill the side. Tom Merchant, Jeff Johnson photo by Aaral Pcloi country teams won the conference LU soccer player Jeff Maniotti dribbles in a pre-season gaps capably. and Brad Kellum will share time in title and the Flames' baseball team "We've got about half of our team the midfield. practice on the field inside of Matthes/Hopkins Track rounded off the year with a confer­ " *"sMaS©C made up of new faces giving us an The backfield may be the teams James Price was recruited from "This team is sprinkled with more ence championship. W-Soccer: Campbell abundance of new talent," said Bell. strongest area. Senior Bradley England and will be handed the talent than any team I have ever The absence of women's golf, Softball: Campbell women's tennis and women's soft- "It's just a matter of blend." Styles, Matt Sinclair and Anthony goalkeeping duties. His international coached," said Bell. M-Tennis: Coastal ball in the LU athletic program, The cornerstone of the Flames Ogusanyiall return and will compete play makes him the most experienced The Flames will open the season W-Tennis: Campbell officially on Sept. 4 at 2 p.m. when however, was a disadvantage for the offensive attack is leading scorer for time with Doren Tiutiu and player and Jonathan Fries may pro­ Volleyball: UNC Asheville James Wright. The senior sparked Wendell Basset. vide him with a preseason challenge. they play USC Aiken. school in the Commissioner's Cup Can they hold off Atlanta? Doubtful, The Braves have League East, you may have noticed that dollars can buy nings more than a couple times. Kansas City and Texas BOB STURM acquired Denny Martinez from Montreal for first baseman you wins. The teams with the most revenue, Toronto and could make things interesting, but do not be deceived— Brian Hunter (good news for Sid Bream fans), and with New York, are the two best teams, while the two teams neither of those teams is nearly as deep as the Sox. Who needs playoffs Martinez and Fred McGriff adding to this already unbe­ with the lowest cash flow, Cleveland and Milwaukee are The playoffs should be quite a fireworks display, with lievable team, look out. Plus, the Giants have a long month die worst. Can the Yankees overtake those awesome Blue four teams with just the rightcombinatio n of pitching an of September on the road, while the Braves play most of Jays? You better believe it The kicker is this: Jimmy Key, hitting. in the major leagues? their games on the reservation. a last second choice for the Bronx Bombers after David In the NL, look for the Cinderella story to continue I hope during the course of this long exciting summer, Another team that has risen from the bowels of Cone and Greg Maddux decided to go elsewhere, is into October with the Phillies knocking off the Braves. you have had the chance to sit back and enjoy this the standings is that glorified softball team, the the main reason they will beat the Jays. And they should meet the White Sox in the World exciting race in baseball that has several teams still in the Philadelphia Phillies. In that mediocre Eastern The Yankees now have the starting pitching they Series. If this happens, it will be the first time I have ever running for their respective division titles. Division, the only thing that could catch the Phil­ need, wlule the Jays do not (Jack Morris— ERA of predicted anything right,bu t this seems to be a good year If you have not, let me fill you in on what has happened lies at this point is the Lone Ranger, and he does over seven?) for the Cinderella. and what is yet to come. First, in the National League, not play baseball so they look to be flipping it intc Rickey Henderson moving over to Toronto is Finally, this summer marked the beginning of a new two teams that would have had a hard time competing in overdrive until the playoffs. I did not believe a team another perfect reason why baseball needs revenue era in baseball with an expanded playoff system. Why?! the Little League World Series last season, have done a so horrible one year could make such a sharing. How can teams compete with a Look at the standings! The division races are just the way total 180-degree turn-around and have somehow ended huge jump in the win column without team that hasabottomless well of money? they are. Up in firstplace . • You cannot win a war with a squirt And, imagine this: if the playoff system would have The San Francisco Giants have amazed many in the acquiring any new significant players. But Darren Daulton, John Kruk and \ 8W- been changed before this season, St. Louis could still way they have been able to hold the Adanta Braves off make the playoffs, although they are going to finish way (although this race is not over yet after last week's Braves Dave Hollins have led the heavy fuel \ In the West, I think Chicago line-up, while Terry Mulholland and \ can hang on, bin Jack McDowell back behind Philadelphia. If the Cardinals would get hot sweep over the Giants at Candlestick). for two weeks, they could be in the World Series after a Do not be fooled: Barry Bonds is not the reason this Mitch Williams have anchored the deserves some big money this pitching staff. v winter from the Sox for the mediocre season. I am against this since I believe that team is in first place. He has helped fuel the fire, but this baseball is the only sport where you have to be the best is just one of those years when every player on the team I personally thought that the St. fine work he has done carry­ Louis Cardinals could catch the Phils, ing this team on the mound. to have a chance at the championship. But, the decision decided to have career years at the same time (i.e. Robby was not made in the best interest of the baseball fan; it was Thompson, Matt Williams and Royce Clayton). The list but there are not enough arms in staff But let us not forget the "Big to carry that team of singles hitters. Hurt" Frank Thomas. He has made in the best interest of baseball's pocketbook. The continues to grow for that team of players who are shat­ more things change, the more they stay the same. tering previous career As we move on to the American saved this team in the late in­ Page 8, Liberty Champion Tuesday, August 31,1993 Hainsfeefer A1E4NS101V PRICES.1

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The starting tour was an exchange program with the SCORE INTERNATIONAL team which competed against nine Big South teams in exhibition last November. Hildebrand finished last season in fifth place among three-point shooters role in the Big South with a 44 percent average and also among passers with a 5.5 By JOSHUA COOLEY assist average per contest He was fourth in free throw percentage, hittihg 86 Champion Reporter percent from the charity stripe. The name Travis Wilemon may not Complementing Hildebrand on the team were guards Scott Neely fom have rung a bell toman y LU football Campbell, Ralph Blalock of Towson State and Carlo Wilkins of Winthrop. fans up until now, but it is a name that Coastal Carolina Head Coach Russ Bergman coached the team. the Liberty football faithful will hear much of this season. Wilemon, a sen­ Vines Center receives a face lift ior, will battle with sophomore trans­ The LU basketball teams will be playing on a new floor this winter because fer Antwan Chiles for the starting of excessive water leakage from the June storm. spot in the upcoming 1993 season.. The project was started Tuesday, Sept. 24 and will take about six weeks Wilemon has been the backup to for­ to complete, according to Assistant Director of Athletics Kim Graham. mer LU quarterback Robby Justino file photo This is not the first time the floor has been plagued with water problems. for the past three years. Flames quarterback Travis Wilemon (11) finds an open hole during a spring scrimmage. Wilemon faces It has also suffered damage from a drainage problem and a broken sprinkler. Justino's shoes are big ones to fill, an even tougher challenge than backing up former LU quarterback Robby Justino. This season he must but Wilemon does not seem to let that battle sophomore transfer Antwan Chiles for the starting role. LU Cheerleaders place in competition bother him. The Liberty Cheerleading squad placed in two categories at the Universal "I can't try and out do the things way. I'm really excited about (this the main part of the game," Wilemon Cheerleaders Association College Spirit Camp held Aug. 10-13, on the that he (Justino) has done...because if season)." said. The physical part will come if campus of Rutgers University in Piscataway, N. J. I try and compete with what he did, Wilemon admits that there are a you learn the mental part and learn The squad placed second in the fight song competition, performing a that's going to put too much pressure few things that he is apprehensive where to go with the ball and what to routine to a selected fightsong . on myself," Wilemon said. about concerning the task at hand, do with the ball." In the cheer competition, the squad finished in fourth place. The team Last year when Wilemon was though. With his new challenge and the performed a cheer which was learned during the four-day camp. handed the football, he completed 10 "I don't want to let the team down pressures that come with it, Wilemon Also attending the camp were squads from Penn State University, Army, passes out of 21 attempts, picking up inanyway...Ineedtorelax and con­ has only one goal in mind. Lehigh University, LaSalle University and the University of Delaware. 124 yards, one interception and one trol my emotions." "All I want to do, to tell you the Flames football ranked in Top 25 touchdown. To prepare himself for die chal- truth, is get to theplayoffs.", Wilemon In the four years Travis has been lengeageadof him, Wilemon is work­ said. The LU football team was ranked in the NCAA Division I-AATop 25 poll with the football team, he has passed ing out both'physically and mentally. According to Flames Head Coach by Sports Illustrated, the Flames were ranked 23 in front of Lehigh and for 178 yards, completing 13 out of 28 He is lifting weights to prepare physi­ Dartmouth. Sam Rutigliano, Wilemon will be with two interceptions and one touch­ cally. To be ready for 1993's sched­ given the starting role in the home Also ranked were three of LU opponents this season. Youngs town State down. ule mentally, Wilemon will also be opener against Concord. was given a third-place ranking by SI, Troy State was ranked ninth and the With what he called a team (Lib­ viewing videotapes and going over "I have been very pleased with the University of Central Florida seventeenth. The Flames will play all three of erty) with amazing talent, Wilemon plays. progress in Wilemon's performance, Travis Wilemon these teams on the road. said, "I believe we'll really go a long "The mental part, in my mind, is 'Rutigliano said. Flames quarterback — Sports Schedule —— rifT^S Flames Football EMihalL MiiLI^S Game 1 Preview Home opener against Concord on Saturday, Sept.4, Kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. Then on the road against Appalachian State on Saturday, Sept. 11, mmiBERTYLiberty vs. Concord A.J. TANNING starting at 1:30 p.m. LU quarterbacks Travis Wilemon and Antwan Chiles will feel the pressure as each try to prove to Head Coach Sam Rutigliano that one of Men's Soccer them can lead this team. Opens the season against the University of South Carolina at Aiken on 2 Weeks Unlimited Wilemon has been quoted to be the starter for this game, but expect Saturday, Sept 4. The game starts at 2 p.m. Then on Sept 8, the team will host Campbell in the first Big South Conference game of the season. The both of them to get equal chance to show their stuff. $19.99 A.J. game starts at 3 p.m. The key for the Flames will be to stop Concord's leading passer Scott Holden, who is the topreturnin g offensive starter for the Mountain Lions. TANNING Women's Soccer Concord is returning only one other offensive starter. 1 Month Unlimited Concord will come into LU Stadium looking to rattleth e LU offense, Opens the season at home against Virginia Tech on Monday, Sept. 6. The game will begin at 6 p.m. Then at home against UNC-Greensboro on Sept. especially Wilemon or Chiles at the quarterback position. $35.99 10 at 4 p.m. The Mountain Lions held die Liberty offense to three points through the third quarter in last seasons firsteve r contest between the two teams 846-6901 WQmt n's VQlkyHU before the Flames broke loose to a 26-8 victory. with this coupon On the road at Virginia Tech on Sept. 1, starting at 7 p.m. Then at the Navy However, with only two defensive starters returning for the Mountain Invitational Sept. 3-4. Time of competition is to be announced. Lion defense this year, do not expect them to have near the success WOLFF The team will travel to Syracuse, N.Y. on Sept. 10-11 for the Syracuse against the Flames' beefed up offensive line and powerful rushing attack. 2486 Rivermont Ave. BEDS Tournament. Time is to be announced.

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Call 800-648-4849 Between Routes 29 & 460 at Candlers Mountain Road River Ridge. Page 10, Liberty Champion Tuesday, August 30,1993 NFC East teams tough from top to bottom By MARTY CLARK dynasties ever. Philly was probably at its peak last year, fighting for their playoff lives. the NFC East, the Cardinals are ready to hush Champion Reporter Last year the Cowboys were the first team marching into the playoffs with an impressive With Joe Gibbs gone, the Redskins can go the critics. After all, they are playing in the * Dallas Cowboys still Aiherica's team in NFL history to win the Super Bowl with the 11-5 showing in a division where it is impos­ one of three ways: drastically up, drastically toughest division in the league. The "Big D" is back in Dallas as the Cow­ top running back in the league on their team. sible to be dominant for long. Just ask the down or stay right where they are as a .500 To determine what kind of team Phoenix boys prepare to defend as Super Bowl cham­ Smith beat out Pittsburg's Barry Foster by a Redskins. football team. really is, just keep an eye on the team the first pions. slim 23 yards to win the honor. But, for the fifth consecutive season, the If the team takes a liking to its new head three weeks of the season. In their first three In the last four seasons, Dallas will once again lean on its defense to Eagles had 10 or more wins once again. Los­ coach, Richie Petibon, it could swing past the games, they will face the Eagles, the Redskins Dallas has gone from 1-15 to carry them through probably the toughest ing Reggie White to Green Bay hurt, though, Eagles, fighting with and the Cowboys, with an unbelievable 13-3 record. division in football. and now that hole has to be filled. the Cowboys for the Predicted standings: two of these three on the The maturing of Troy The only noticeable loss to this team was The Eagles are one of the league's best division lead. road. If they lose all three Aikman, the awakening of Emmitt Smith as a Steve Beuerlein, who will play against Dallas regular-season teams, putting up the sixth- On the other hand, 1. Dallas Cowboys of these games, buckle best defensive team and finishing seventh of­ Washington could your seat belts because superstar running back and the drastic im­ twice this year since landing in Phoenix. 2. Philadephia Eagles provement of the once laughed-at defense are If the Cowboys do not repeat this year, then fensively. look at the absence they could be in for an­ 3. Washington Redskins the primary reasons for this extreme turn­ no one will ever again. With Herschel Walker carrying the ball and of Gibbs as an emo­ other rocky road. 4. Phoenix Cardinals around. Cunningham running the air attack, the Eagles tional loss and drop The potential is build­ 5. New York Giants The amazing thing about this team is that w Post-season still the question in Philly rolled into New Orleans and won their first below the ever-im­ ing in Phoenix, and the they are also the youngest team in the NFL. If The Philadelphia Eagles might as well get post-season game since 1980. This victory proving Phoenix team is slowly and care­ the front office can keep this group together used to being "second banana" in the NFC had Philly thinking Super Bowl until reality Cardinals. fully sneaking its way up the NFC East ladder for a while, they may build one of the greatest East as long as Dallas is in the division. hit them in Dallas, losing an embarrassing 34- After a fantastic season and a Super Bowl to stardom. mm^^^^^^m 10 contest to the eventual victory two years ago, the city of Washington, NFL champions. D.C. had turned quarterback Mark Rypien <*- Age takes toll on falling Giants Cunningham has been into a national hero. Somebody has to take up the responsibility The National Football League accused of not being able Now, only 15 months after his famous trip of holding up the basement in the NFC East, to perform in the big to the front of a Wheaties box, Rypien has and the Giants are prepared to do so. games, but he replies by been stamped with a "for sale" sign by his own With Phoenix on the rise, New York has saying that he has only fans. The lowest-rated passer in the NFC last nowhere to go but down, since it sure is not lost to teams that were year is no longer in the nation's capital. He is going up. Not with Phil Simms, the aging better than the Eagles in not gone yet. However, and if he does not turn Lawrence Taylor and Dan Reeves, whose the post-season. it around, the Redskins will drop. luck in Denver should not even be discussed. Since New York and The Giants have a couple of years of re­ Phoenix do not yet pose a w Beuerlein, Clark make Phoenix fly building ahead of them, and this will involve threat of making the play­ It may have taken a while, but the Phoenix weeding out the rusted veterans. offs anytime soon and the Cardinals are finally prepared to leave ground New York is not really such a bad team. It Redskins continue to get level and move on to bigger and better things. is just not as good as the other teams in its older, the Eagles will once With the additions of Beuerlein from Dallas division. It will probably end up with a better again build their nest in and Gary Clark form Washington, the Cardi­ record than half of the AFC teams. second place. nals actually may intimidate their NFC East Rodney Hampton is one of the league's top «- Skins lose Gibbs, foes. Well, maybe just a little bit. five running backs, so at least the fans will trust in Rypien They are, however, prepared to leapfrog the have something to watch besides Dan Reeves Two seasons after win­ Giants and boot them into the cellar, which the and another quarterback fighting like dogs on ning the Super Bowl, the Cards will be glad to leave behind. the sidelines. With Hostetler gone, at least Washington Redskins are Always referred to as the "weaklings" of some of the bickering will decrease. Several trades should make NFC West wild once again By STEPHEN STROUT Glanville can't start doing much in league's best with Morton Anderson Washington's defensive line. Along middle linebacker from Buffalo; Knox also looks to upgrade the punt­ Champion Reporter the way of regainingrespec t until he missing just 5 field goals all last sea­ with Sean Gilbert, they should reju­ Henry Rollings of San Diego and ing with rookie Jeff Buffaloe. decides who his quarterback is. At­ son and Tommy Bamhardt establish­ venate the lackluster unit. Chris Martin of Kansas City. The Rams are an improved team de­ *• Long list of stars mine for gold lanta signed New Orleans' Bobby ing a club record by averaging 44 The Rams upgraded at linebacker Free safety is a concern where Pat fensively, but the NFC competition When it comes to scoring points, Hebert, who was a consistent winner yards on 67 punts. with Shane Conlan, the Pro bowl Terrell figures to get the nod. Chuck will be too much for anyone to notice. nobody does it bet­ with the Saints. However, New Or­ One word would sum up the Saints' ter. leans grew tired of Hebert's playoff problem— offense. Blue-chippers earn NFC Central respect The 49ers boasted failures and inability to lead the team New Orleans begins the season with the league's top of­ from behind late in the games. three backup quarterbacks trying to fense a year ago led The Falcons still have Chris Miller, replace Bobby Hebert, the most suc­ Division truly turned upside down by MVP quarterback, Steve Young. who was headed for the Pro Bowl cessful quarterback in franchise his­ The Vikes proved last season that they still had the Joe Montana's departure to Kansas before torn ligaments in week eight tory. By SHANNON D. HARRINGTON Sports Editor defensive power, and the team will again rely on de­ City is difficult for the 49er faithful ended his season. Miller's durability Wade Wilson, former Vikings fense to carry it through this season. emotionally, yet on the field Chief is a huge question mark, but if healthy, quarterback, was signed because he «T Green Bay fans welcome back fabulous Favre Defensive back Audray McMillian surged the league Montana failed to make a single start he is the better quarterback. has won two playoff games and is Don Ma-who? Green Bay Packer last year, leading the NFC with eight interceptions. and will not be missed. This is clearly Atlanta's quarterbacks will have expected to rally the club late in the fans forgot all about quarterback Don As far as the offense goes, the running game is the best Young's football team and SteveBono the best receiving quartet in football: games. However, durability is a major Majkowski when replacement Brett thing Minnesota has seen in some time. Terry Allen, may be the league's best backup Andre Rison, Drew Hill, Michael question mark because Wilson has Favre stepped up and replaced the "big who rushed for 1,201 yards last season will be accom­ quarterback. Haynes and Mike Pritchard. only played 20 games in 3 years. wheel-gone-flat" Favre became the fifth- panied by rookie Robert Smith from Ohio State and San Francisco also sports second- Atlanta's defense was the worst in Mike Buck is a strong-armed play er rated quarterback in the NFC with 3,227 passing yards veteran Roger Craig. year player and thousand-yard rusher football last year, highlighted by the with all the physical skills to be a top and 18 touchdown passes. Ricky Wutters as well as perennial two games against the 49ers when starter in the league but has only Favre seemed to have found his favorite target imme­ w Without Ditka, Chicago fans to get heartburn superstar Jerry they gave up 97 thrown 6 passes in 3 years. diately— the league's top receiver in 1993, Sterling Dave Wannstedt is no Mike Ditka, and he has some­ Rice. The de­ points. The other contender is Steve Walsh, Predicted standings: Sharpe. Last year Sharpe broke the NFL record for re­ thing more than the opposing teams to worry about — fensive secon­ Without former Miami Hurricane, who lacks ceptions with 108. Acquired from the Miami Dolphins, Chicago fans are looking for opportunities to boo him. dary is also a Tim McKyer arm strength. Mark Clayton should be able to keep opposing defen­ Mike Singletary, another landmark of Soldier Field, strong point for 1. San Francisco 49ers and Deion The Saints' offense has not pro­ sive backs honest, allowing Favre room to maneuver is also gone. With Singletary gone, Alonzo Spellman the Niners with 2. Atlanta Falcons Sanders (his duced a thousand-yard rusher since and run the San Francisco-style offense which Head will have the opportunity to step up and become the next the addition of 3. New Orleans Saints contract with 1989, but has potential. Vaughn Coach Mike Holmgren prefers. defensive leader of an inexperienced unit Tim McDonald 4. Los Angeles Kams the Braves will Dunbar, the Saints' number-one pick But offense is hot ibe"only thing in which thePackers Wannstedt has a young defensive squad just waiting from the Cardi­ not allow him in 1992 has all the physical tools but will take pride. Thanks to free agency, the best defen­ to blossom but do not expect it to happen this season. nals. ^^^^^^^^^ to play football) has problems adjusting to the pro sive end in pro football is wearing green and gold this What did the acquisition of running back Craig Hey­ The great 49er teams of the past in the secondary, Falcons fans won't schemes. season. Reggie White will lead a powerful attack on ward accomplish but to give William Perry a little com­ decade were no dominant defensive see a lot of prime time. New Orleans also added Brad opposing offenses with the help of another free agent petition on die weighing scales? clubs yet still managed to pressure the Offensively, don't expect Eric Dick­ Muster from Chicago, who is an ex­ pickup from Kansas City, nose-tackle Bill Maas. The man in the backfield for Chicago this season will quarterback. enson, picked up from the Raiders, to cellent receiver and capable runner. With the balanced attack Green Bay has, not many be Neal Anderson. Hey ward's main duty will betoclear This year's front seven may get to better last season's 27th- rated run­ He replaces Craig Heyward, who takes clubs will have the caliber to get by this team, the way for Anderson. That shouldn't be a problem. the quarterback as often as Congress ning game. Offensively, the running his poor work habits to the Bears. Quarterback Jim Harbaugh will feel the most pres­ passes a middle-class tax cut. game was 27th in the league and The offense must get a boost from *" Motown could mow-down opposing offenses sure on offense this season as he tries to prove to the Pierce Holt, the top defensive player acquired Eric Dickerson from the the special teams. Last year poor field Motown will be showcasing something that has not ever-so-understanding Chicago fans that he can carry a year ago, signed a three-year deal Raiders. Five years ago that would position was the result of no Saints been seen frequendy in the Pontiac Silverdome—de­ this team. with Atlanta, and Tim Harris defected have constituted a strength, but now it player returning a kickoff more than fense. Harbaugh will certainly have the receivers in whom to the Eagles. Harris was masterful at is just an overpaid question mark. 48 yards. The combination of Pat Swilling (acquired from New to throw. Wendell Davis, rookie Curtis Conway and creating havoc on and off the field(1 7 Glanville is fortunate to have great Orleans) and Dick Butkus look-alike, Chris Spielman, Tom Waddle provide a talented receiving crew. sacks last year tying him for second depth at quarterback and wide re­ w Rams fans set for another will have any quarterback shaking. best in the NFL and two counts of ceiver because the running game will cellar season if 'IV doesn't fend drunk driving in two years). not be much better. Jim Everett is a talented quarter­ The Lions did lose help in the defensive backfield » Testaverde's absence no loss to Tampa Bay with Melvin Jenkins gone to Atlanta. But with Berime The only thing positive to say about this team is that it Consider the fact that George Seif- Yes, the Super Bowl is in Atlanta ... back who, at 30, should be in his Blades and Ray Crockett still active, along with rookie no longer has to worry about losing Vinnie Testaverde ert has lost only 12 games in four but Atlanta is not in the Super Bowl. prime. Willie Clay, the Lions will not fret too much. to injury. That is Cleveland's problem now since Tes­ years, and you will see why the49er's Recent years have brought disap­ And don't forget about arguably the most dangerous taverde headed there as a free agent. are still a solid pick. «•" QB questions overshadow pointment largely because of a poor man in professional football, running back Barry Sand­ The man whom Tampa is hoping to step up this Saints "high" ranking defense supporting cast, in particular the lack ers. Newly acquired offensive linemen Dave Richards season is quarterback Craig Erickson, but that won't •»• Consistency needed in Atlanta; The Saints defense has allowed the of a running game. from San Diego, Bill Fralic from happen unless third year-urn-veteran former Saint may provide fewest points in the league each of the Last year, Cleveland Gary proved Atlanta and Dave Lutz from Lawrence Dawsey can and fellow Jerry Glanville needs a good start past two seasons. They landed all he could move the ball forward by Predicted standings: Kansas City should make way receivers can mature. Dawsey has the this season or his job could be in four starting linebackers in the Pro rushing the ball for more than 1,000 for Sanders. Pro Bowler Lomas most experience of any other receiver jeopardy. After a playoff appearance Bowl last year but traded PatS wilting yards, not to mention his 52 recep­ 1. Green Bay Packers Brown is still around, too. on the roster other than tight end Ron two years ago, Glanville was under to Detroit. tions. Gary's problem is his hands, 2. Detroit Lions If the Lions can find some Hall. heavy fire for failing to win consecu­ Swilling was criticized for his run which fumbled the football nine times 3. Minnesota Vikings help from quarterback Andre One bright spot on the Bucs' of­ tive games all season. The cause will defense and his replacement, Renaldo last season. Jerome Bettis, the Rams' 4. Chicago Bears Ware, whom Lion fans have fense is running back Reggie Cobb. be aided by a revamped defensive Turnbull, is a converted defensive number-one pick, and Russell White, 5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers been waiting to blossom lor quite Cobb finished fourth in the NFC in line. end who should fill the gap admira­ a three-time thousand yard rusher at some time, the offensive line will provide plenty of rushing last season and will have better surroundings Atlanta added Pierce Holt from rival bly. California, will attempt to pick up the room for him to pass or run. this year with the team's acquisition of Vince Workman San Francisco and Jumpy Gealhers Age is a concern with this group slack. from Green Bay. from Washington. These two new­ that averages just under 32 years per Henry Ellard and Flipper Anderson w Viking's hope to see McMahon's ressurection comers coupled with the return of player. must regain their past form at wide As far as defense goes for the Bucs, they were 25th in Who did the Vikings think they were kidding when the NFL last year. Mike Gann from injury make the The secondary was tops in the receiver or Everett could struggle to they acquired the washed-up, "punky QB" Jim McMa- Falcons defensive front a major area league last season despite two annual a greater extent this season. Ray Seals is the oldest defensive linemanwith has hon to be their ringleader . four years ofexperience. But that does not take away of improvement. The added players games against division rivals San The defense was 27th in the NFL McMahon may be able to add some leadership to this from the talent of the squad which took Eric Curry from prompted Glanville to switch defen­ Francisco and Atlanta and should be and could vastly improve (what else team but do not expect him to do what he did for Chicago Alabama as its firstpic k of last year's draft. Curry wUl sive schemes implementing a "4-3 strong again. can you do besides finish 28th). Fred in 1985. feel right at home with this group of youngsters. over" front. New Orleans kicking game is the Stokes was plucked away from