[PAmedic]

we managed to not discuss this at all. maybe because the name is horrendous

this caught my attention: http://www.liberty.edu/flames/index.cfm ... um=twitter

was not aware DB was working for LFSN now- maybe our regular field reporters were on assignment?

also, I guess logistically it had to be scheduled now but how do you do a sports award banquet in the middle of the spring season?

EDIT: evidently spring sports awards were based on the 2013 season

[PAmedic]

here's the official write up on the event FYI

http://www.liberty.edu/flames/index.cfm ... 21&TeamID=

103 pics in the slide show... quite entertaining to say the least

congrats to all the athletes and award winners

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AD – Commitment to Excellence Award
Award Description: Given to a senior student-athlete with a cumulative grade point average of a 4.0.
• Rebecca Haraf (Volleyball)

Gifts of the Spirit Award
Award Description: Given annually to the tutor that exemplifies all of the fruits of the spirit while assisting student-athletes academically, socially and spiritually.
• Heath Detweiler

Darius Dixon Service Award
Award Description: Given annually to a student-athlete or team who gives freely and unselfishly of their time to community activities, they inspire others and act as a role model as well as improve the lives of others through voluntary giving. The award is named in honor of former track & field student-athlete Darius Dixon, who was committed to community service before he tragically passed away on Dec. 7, 2013.
• Baseball

Perseverance of Job
Award Description: Given to a student-athlete who has triumphed and overcome obstacles as well as difficulties over their Liberty University athletics career or in recent months.
• Abigail Flower (Women's Track & Field)

Support Staff of the Year Award
Award Description: Presented annually to a member of the athletics department staff that athletics could not do without.
• Kristie Beitz (Senior Associate Athletics Director for Academic)

Best Clutch Performance
Award Description: Given to the best or most significant performance by a student-athlete in a game, match or meet.
• Jarred Cornfield at Big South Men's Cross Country Championship (Men's Cross Country)

Best Finish Award
Award Description: Given to the team or student-athlete with the best game, winning shot, goal, run or hit.
• Ashton Perritt vs. No. 1 seed Campbell in 2013 Big South Baseball Championship on May 25 (Baseball)

Best Upset Award
Award Description: Given to the team or student-athlete with the best, most significant or most impressive upset of the year.
• Field Hockey's win over No. 10 Stanford in NorPac Championship title match on Nov. 9 (Field Hockey)

Most Outstanding Team Award
Award Description: Given to the best team based on their record, conference championship wins and national rankings.
• Women's Swimming and Diving

Best Championship Performance Award
Award Description: Given to the best or most significant performance in a championship/postseason match, series or tournament.
• Baseball wins five straight to claim 2013 Big South Baseball Championship title (Baseball)

Play of the Year Award
Award Description: Given for the singe play or performance that made the most impact on a game or season.
• Kyle Breitmeyer's overtime goal against Longwood on Oct. 29 (Men's Soccer)

Assistant Coach of the Year Award
Award Description: Presented to an assistant coach who helped their team achieve a high level of success athletically, academically, socially and spiritually.
• Adam Godwin (Women's Soccer)

Head Coach of the Year Award
Award Description: Presented to a head coach who guides their athletics program to reach the highest level of success athletically, academically, socially and spiritually.
• Jeff Maren (Women's Tennis)

Breakthrough Athlete of the Year Award
Award Description: Given to the student-athlete who made the most impact or significant breakthrough during their season.
• Ryan Seiz (Baseball)

Female Rookie Athlete of the Year Award
Award Description: Given to the female freshman or redshirt student-athlete who was dedicated, positive, hard-working, and made an immediate impact to their program.
• Holly Van Noord (Women's Soccer)

Male Rookie Athlete of the Year Award
Award Description: Given to the male freshmen or redshirt student-athlete who was dedicated, positive, hard-working, and made an immediate impact to their program.
• Stephen Racanelli (Men's Track & Field)

Best Female Athlete of the Year Award
Award Description: Presented to an individual female student-athlete based on their yearly stats and athletics accolades.
• Natalie Barr (Field Hockey)

Best Male Athlete of the Year Award
Award Description: Presented to an individual male student-athlete based on their yearly stats and athletics accolades.
• Shea Thomas (Men's Tennis)

Rock Royer/Mac Rivera Award
Award Description: In 1975, the Rock Royer/Mac Rivera Award was established to honor the top graduating senior student-athlete at Liberty University who best exemplifies the standards and lives of both of these great Christian men. Rock Royer was Liberty's first football coach in 1973. Mac Rivera was a member of Liberty's basketball team from 1972 until 1975. Both Rock Royer and Mac Rivera tragically died at a young age. This award encompasses more than just athletic ability. It recognizes the Liberty University graduating senior student-athlete who has maintained an exemplary testimony on the playing field, in the classroom and among the student body.
• Trey Lambert (Baseball)

Dr. Jerry Falwell Leadership Award (Female and Male Award Winners)
Award Description: Presented annually to one male and one female who has exemplified Dr. Falwell's vision through leadership, commitment to academics, athletic talent and service to others.
• Bethany Kennon (women's swimming & diving)
• Cory Freeman (football)

Cornerstone Award
Award Description: Presented annually to an individual honoring their commitment to continue Dr. Jerry Falwell's vision of making Liberty Athletics one of the top NCAA Division I programs in the country.
• Mark Hine, Liberty's Senior VP for Student Affairs

[olldflame]

Hmmmmm. Spring sports awards are supposed to be based on 2013, but Ryan Seiz wins the "breakthrough athlete" award. He redshirted in 2013. I understand it's not technically a Spring sport award, but it was obviously based on what he did this Spring. Not very consistent.

[PAmedic]

glad I'm not the only one confused

[olldflame]

And Ashton Perrett wins the "best finish" award for his game winning hit and save against Campbell in the 2013 BSC championship game. 2 baseball players win all-seasons awards for performances in 2 DIFFERENT seasons.

[jcmanson]

This event could be so much bigger & better

[BJWilliams]

Im confused AND I think the name stinks like rotten cheese

[thepostman]

Whoa! Was that a critical post by BJ!!!?????

How has nobody expressed shock at this yet??????