[Sly Fox]

Not everybody has Facebook access, SJ. So with your permission I'm dropping a few pics on here.

And the banner and the shirts look outstanding!











And what was with HMO in the Fighting Irish get up today? He did know there was a spring game, didn't he?

[SuperJon]

Sly, that's the public link so that anybody, Facebook member or not, can look at them.

[Sly Fox]

I wasn't sure. Cool.

We still need some action pics from the game.

[SuperJon]

Most of us didn't take action photos.



Some of us were too, um, distracted to take pictures of the actual game.

[flamesfilmguy]

Tailgating was awsome. I'll concur with John about the girls at liberty and that he's terrible at hillbilly golf Can't wait to tailgate with you guys this coming fall. Glad i got to meet some of ya'll too. Got sunburned sittin on top of the FOC. Game was pretty good. I think the whole team came out a little flat. I was worried about the 7 or 8 times we ran out the 25 second clock on Offense. Dan the new punter is looking really good. (and he's a walk on!) all field goals were made and only one INT for the Defense. over all not too shabby. especilly attendence. 4,388 was the grand total. Thanks a bunch Scar and others for all the food. It was good times.

[SumItUp]

Was there good representation from the students at the game? Was it mostly students?

[SuperJon]

The only "h" in my name is after the "t." And yes, I suck at hillbilly golf.

[PAmedic]

I wasn't sure. Cool.

We still need some action pics from the game.

left my camera in the car and didn't get to shoot anything during the game

[SuperJon]

Was there good representation from the students at the game? Was it mostly students?

There was very good "representation."

[flamesfilmguy]

sorry jon. I'm bad with names. remember the kickers name i messed up? I still love you and if you had distracted me more with random things i won't repeat you might have won.

[SuperJon]

Yea, you messed that up pretty bad.



Are you implying that I would say things that aren't of the best nature and may be a little off color?

[flamesfilmguy]

I would never!

[jcmanson]

Sounds like a great time, I hate that I missed it . I do look forward to being there for most if not all of the games in the fall. I'm sure we will get a good rundown on all the action as the weekend progresses. The most important thing is no injuries.

Jon, I hate when people spell my name "John" too

[flamesfilmguy]

I'm sorry! can't a guy get a break? i'm a newbie

[SuperJon]

Stop whining about being new.

Once you tailgate with us, you're no longer new.

[flamesfilmguy]

ok ok well i'll take the thrashings with a wet noodle later. right now i'm ready for summer to be over already. Hillbilly golf in the back yard when i get back to the burg this summer?

[SuperJon]

Of course.

[Sly Fox]

Here is the wrapup from the SIDs:

Offense Shines as Flames Conclude Spring Practice with Annual Game

April 21, 2007
Lynchburg, Va.

After a three-and-out series to open the game, Liberty’s white team rolled up 395 yards of offense en route to a convincing 45-25 victory over the Flames’ blue squad during the program’s annual Spring Game, played in front of a record crowd of 4,388 fans at Williams Stadium, Saturday afternoon.

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[JDUB]

good student representation... jon needs to ice his neck because he was turning his head so much at the game

[SuperJon]

Heck yes I was.


Get off the freaking computer and get over here. I gotta beat Scar in baseball again and he lives in the middle of nowhere.

[El Scorcho]

Cheek is a running back.

My bad. I guess he was catching so many short passes that I just assumed. That's what I get for not looking at the sheet.

Speaking of the sheet, for anyone who's interested, the scoring system went like this:

Offense

First down - 1 point
Extra Point - 1 point
Two Point Conversion - 2 points
Field Goal - 3 points
Touchdown - 6 points

Defense

Stop on Downs - 1 point
Missed FG - 2 points
Fourth Down Stop - 2 points
Three and Out Series - 2 points
Sack - 2 points
Two Point Conversion Stop - 2 points
Takeaway - 3 points
Touchdown - 9 points

The final score was Offense 45, Defense 25.

The rules were as follows:

- The game will be conducted as offense vs. defense
- The game will consist of four 12-minute quarters. A running clock will be utilized and will stop only for change of possessions and at time outs.
- Each team is allowed three (3) time outs per half.
- The clock will function as a normal game clock in the last minute of each half.
- All game situations are "live" except for hits on the quarterbacks.
- The coaching staff will determine the administration of penalties as well as starting field position for each series.

Note: If a situation arises where multiple scoring criteria are met, points will only be awarded for the higher of the two criteria and not a combination of points.

Some photos from today:



Smoothie on the grill. (Click for larger size)



Smoothie, PAmedic and FlaFan chatting it up. (Click for larger size)



A Lynchburg city bus stopped in traffic while the driver stops by the FlameFans.com party for a burger. (Click for larger size)

And now, Sly, for several pictures from a single play. This was a long pass from Brock to someone I can't remember and who's number I can't quite make out in the photos. I'm sure someone remembers who it was. I'm link right to the original files, so be forewarned these are huge:

Pic 1, Pic 2, Pic 3, Pic 4, Pic 5, Pic 6, Pic 7, Pic 8

That's all for now.

[Sly Fox]

Great pics and thanks for the explanation.

BTW was FSN working the sidelines today? We could use some low angle shots.

[jimflamesfan]

I'm glad everyone seemed to have fun.

Hey, I couldn't make it. But I bought a shirt. We'll you all hold it for me for the first game...or do you want me to pay shipping. Let me know what I should do! Thanks

[PAmedic]

Great pics and thanks for the explanation.

BTW was FSN working the sidelines today? We could use some low angle shots.

didn't see him at all- think he may have been doing the softball game (?)

[Sly Fox]

And the wrapup from Chris:

Reserve running back excels in LU spring game

By Chris Lang
Lynchburg News & Advance
April 22, 2007

Spring football games are notorious for producing unheralded stars. Thus was the case Saturday at Liberty's Williams Stadium, when a little used sophomore running back named Wesley Cheek scored two of the Flames' three touchdowns.

Liberty's offense dominated the game, beating the defense 45-25 in a game with a scoring system that rewarded the offense for scoring plays and first downs and rewarded the defense with stops, sacks and takeaways.

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