[jcmanson]

I really can't wait to see Jimmy Eden. He looks like he could be fun. Back to Jonathan Crawford, anyone else think he could have a breakout season?

If he doesn't our offense won't be as good as I think it will be.

Agree, and with Lambros being hurt for 4 weeks or so, it's a must.

It's a must with or without Lambros.

[JDUB]

I can't wait to meet chapman. I've heard really good things about him

[Rooster Cogburn]

Careful, he might EAT you!

[Kolzilla41]

how do you post pics on here?

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[Kolzilla41]

thats the same one I was going to post

[Rooster Cogburn]

how do you post pics on here?

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Poke img button insert url of pic then poke img again. Pic must live in cyberspace somewhere. most here use imageshack.us

[Sly Fox]

O-lu=ine get the Coach's Corner treatment from the SIDs ...

Offensive Line Previewed in Coach's Corner

August 5, 2008
Lynchburg, Va.


In today's installment of the Coach's Corner, assistant head coach Scott Wachenheim talks about this year's offensive line.

In addition to the audio interview, there also is a nice rundown on the offensive line ...

Offensive Line at a Glance

Front Runners
LT - Zach Davis (R-Sr., 6-4, 290)
LG - Britt Stone (R-Sr., 6-2, 275)
C - Mike Godsil (Sr., 6-2, 290)
RG - Bryan Mosier (R-Jr., 6-2, 300)
RT - Josh Weaver (R-Jr., 6-4, 285)

Contenders
Matt Camire (R-So., 6-3, 270)
Mario Cosby (R-Jr., 6-1, 270)
Spencer Hodges (R-Fr., 6-5, 300)
Alex Stadler (R-So., 6-5, 310)
Antonio Tassara (R-So., 6-8, 320)
Justin Vargas (R-So., 6-5, 285)
Toney White (R-Fr., 6-4, 285)
Matthias Wrede (Jr., 6-5, 265)

Up-and-Comers
Tim Hartman (R-Jr., 6-4, 315)
Aaron Lundy (Fr., 6-5, 305)
D.J. Selman (Fr., 6-6, 320)

Click Here for Full Story & Audio Links

[LUconn]

anybody know if this afternoons practice is on the turf or the grass? If it's the turf I may swing by. There's nowhere to sit if it's the grass.

[SuperJon]

It's on the grass. This morning was on the turf. The best place to watch if you want on the grass is to either bring a lawn chair or stand up on the steps at the front of the building.

[Sly Fox]

Injury sidelines LU nickel back for the season

By Chris Lang
Published: August 9, 2008

The play was innocuous enough. Donald Manns came off the corner in a nickel blitz, tried to work his way past Liberty offensive lineman Justin Vargas and planted his leg in the Williams Stadium turf.

Then came the sickening snap, and Manns’ chances of ever playing in 2008 took a major hit. Manns, a junior who is the first defensive back off the bench in the Flames’ nickel package, dislocated his left ankle and broke his left femur at practice Thursday.

Liberty coach Danny Rocco said it will be at least two or three months before Manns can even consider coming back. Surgeons inserted screws and a plate in the leg to stabilize the fracture.

“It just gave out on him,” Rocco said. “It’s an unfortunate situation, a freak accident, a non-contact accident.”

Click Here for the Full Story from Chris

[SuperJon]

Chris is good, but I wanted to point these two things out:

The play was innocuous enough. Donald Manns came off the corner in a nickel blitz, tried to work his way past Liberty offensive lineman Justin Vargas and planted his leg in the Williams Stadium turf.

It was the grass. His foot dug into the actual ground and didn't slip with the rest of his body.

Then came the sickening snap, and Manns’ chances of ever playing in 2008 took a major hit. Manns, a junior who is the first defensive back off the bench in the Flames’ nickel package, dislocated his left ankle and broke his left femur at practice Thursday.

It was dislocated ankle and broken fibia.

[Chris Lang]

That's what I get for not being out there every day, in terms of the difference between the turf and grass. Unfortunately, I had other responsibilities that day (Hillcats) and made a bad assumption of where the injury occured. As far as the actual bone break, that's the information I got from the head man, so I went with it.

Not trying to be defensive, Jon ... I appreciate the corrections. Seriously.

[jcmanson]

Well that sucks. He still has his redshirt year left and hopefully he can have a full recovery. We are fortunate that we have lots of depth at DB, but this is a big hit to that depth. Now more than ever we need Hicks to stay on top of his grades.

Is Saunders able to play this year?

[SuperJon]

That's what I get for not being out there every day, in terms of the difference between the turf and grass. Unfortunately, I had other responsibilities that day (Hillcats) and made a bad assumption of where the injury occured. As far as the actual bone break, that's the information I got from the head man, so I went with it.

Not trying to be defensive, Jon ... I appreciate the corrections. Seriously.

I know you're not being defensive. It was probably just a slip up from Coach Rocco. The two words are close enough together that it'd be easy to say the wrong one.

[ToTheLeft]

Chris is good, but I wanted to point these two things out:

The play was innocuous enough. Donald Manns came off the corner in a nickel blitz, tried to work his way past Liberty offensive lineman Justin Vargas and planted his leg in the Williams Stadium turf.

It was the grass. His foot dug into the actual ground and didn't slip with the rest of his body.

Then came the sickening snap, and Manns’ chances of ever playing in 2008 took a major hit. Manns, a junior who is the first defensive back off the bench in the Flames’ nickel package, dislocated his left ankle and broke his left femur at practice Thursday.

It was dislocated ankle and broken fibia.

Tibia? Or Fibula?

[SuperJon]

Fibula. My bad.

[Sly Fox]

Technically Chris was right. Grass is turf. Its just not the artificial variety.

[jcmanson]

Is Saunders able to play this year?

[Sly Fox]

The LBs get their turn of SID attention ...

When you look at the linebacker position, the loss of Vince Redd, Stevie Ray Lloyd and Brandon Duke would lead you to believe that this is going to be a light position or not as talented,” stated Rocco. “And that might be a true statement, but we have plenty of guys here who can play at a very high level.”

“Nick Hursky is the leader of that group and is a rising senior who had an outstanding year last year,” continued Rocco. “He runs the defense as the MIKE linebacker in this 3-4 defense. He has gotten plenty of experience now and understands the calls. He is the heart and soul of our defense, and we really expect great things from him.”

Click Here for Full Story & Coach's Corner Audio Interview with LBs Coach Robert Wimberly

[jcmanson]

Is Saunders able to play this year?

[Chris Lang]

Yes.

Rocco said today Manns is out for the year. Bolden tried to come back to practice, but he wasn't ready. Cheek and Lawrence were both getting MRIs today. Lots of practices being cut short for lack of personnel.

[Sly Fox]

Wow, you are becoming quite the bearer of bad tidings.

Ugh

[jcmanson]

Thanks Chris.

[Kolzilla41]

So with Manns out, who steps up in his place?

[jcmanson]

My guess is Torrence.