[BJWilliams]

Last group on the team and its the specialists:

Kicker
John Lunsford 8-19 FG 53-53 XP 77 points
Shane Blanchard 0-0 FG 6-6 XP 6 points

After earning all-conference honors in 2012 as a true freshman, Lunsford struggled with his long range kicks, going a combined 3/11 on all kicks 40 yards and longer, including a blocked kick in the 2OT loss to Coastal Carolina, When Lunsford was suspended for the first half. Blanchard stepped in against Brevard and hit 6 PATs. With the rising junior struggling with his long range accuracy, it will make for an interesting spring as he tries to figure out what his problem is. If Liberty adds a kicker to the 2014 class that will make this position an even more important one to watch over the summer into training camp.

Punter

Trey Turner No stats (2013 redshirt)

With two time all conference punter Grant Bowden gone, the leader for the punting job is the preferred walk-on from GA heading into spring ball. This is another position that could see some interest in the 2014 recruiting class.

One position that doesnt have recordable stats but is very important is long snapper, where All-American Richard Wright finishes his career as a three time all conference honoree (and favorite for another All-American plaudit). Another preferred walk-on in Hunter Winstead will get a chance to join Dan Pope and Wright at one of he most unsung but important positions on the field.

[Purple Haize]

Does no one have Twitter?

[Schfourteenteen]

I know what John's problem is. Halfway through the season, he found out he got his girlfriend pregnant. Look at the stats. He was fine at the beginning of the season, then you could tell his season took a hit starting with the Richmond game.

I wouldn't be shocked if he doesn't return next year. That's just speculation though, but he does have a family to take care of. Oh yeah, he also just got engaged.

[Chris Lang]

Sch screwed it up. He's not talking about Bowden.

[BJWilliams]

That would certainly change the perspective on the kicking battle if Lunsford does not return next year. Blanchard's only kicks against Brevard were PATs, so we have zero idea on how he is with field goals so we probably will have to sign a kicker to at least give him some competition come training camp.

[olldflame]

He certainly wouldn´t be the first LU athlete to have a wife and baby. Considering he will need to support them in the future, it would seem getting a college degree without going into debt would be worth the temporary sacrifice. It can´t really be done with just the stipend, but if the wife can work or the family can help out, it´s doable.

[Purple Haize]

He certainly wouldn´t be the first LU athlete to have a wife and baby. Considering he will need to support them in the future, it would seem getting a college degree without going into debt would be worth the temporary sacrifice. It can´t really be done with just the stipend, but if the wife can work or the family can help out, it´s doable.

Agreed. Or they could just wait until after he graduates.