[bigsmooth]

Dunton Announces Official Release Of Larry Franklin
December 13, 2006
Lynchburg, Va.

Head Coach Randy Dunton announced the official release of Larry Franklin (Jr., Guard, Mansfield, Texas) from the Liberty men’s basketball program. Franklin was in his first year with the Flames after transferring from Eastern Oklahoma State Community College.

“Larry has decided that it is in his best interest to return close to home,” said Dunton. “We wish him the best in his future endeavors.”

Franklin did not appear in any games for the Flames this year.

[TylerBakersGonnaBGreat]

Its a Shame he had to leave... He was good, but gotta do what you gotta do... Best of Luck LF!

[Sly Fox]

Agreed. I hope he finds a great fit somewhere.

[TDDance234]

Never like to see a kid cut loose but he just didn't fit in here. Hope he gets a deal to continue his education somewhere.

[TylerBakersGonnaBGreat]

Wait a Minute! Did Someone on FlameFans.com just agree with me?!

[Sly Fox]

Don't let it go to your head.

[TylerBakersGonnaBGreat]

Hasnt had the chance... Im Still in Shock

[jmdickens]

this should have happened 3 months ago

[PAmedic]

this should have happened 3 months ago

was waiting for one of those comments. Thank you DICKENS. you never disappoint.

[jmdickens]

I said it would happen months ago.....thanks for not listening.

[PAmedic]

you'll have to exuse me- my ears just stopped bleeding from those "other" MBB threads

[jmdickens]

just wait til my other predictions come true.....you will probably kill yourself

Really don't do that

[jmdickens]

I really liked having Franklin here....everyone knows Brew wants the point, and BJ is playing very well....he was a smart player, and could have helped out....but it isn't a huge loss

[TylerBakersGonnaBGreat]

And For the Second Biggest Shock of the day... I AGREE WITH DICKENS
He was a great player and could have helped, but it looks like the guys are doing fine without him.

[BJWilliams]

just wait til my other predictions come true.....you will probably kill yourself

Really don't do that

Hey feel good that you got one right bro...just don't let it go to your head...

[LU'sbestmanager]

ok "mr. cleo", give us another prediction.

[A.G.]

I pray this isn't the start of another wave.

[jmdickens]

i have made them...just look in some other threads

[Chris Lang]

I pray this isn't the start of another wave.

Nah. By all indications, this is an isolated case. As TDDance said, he just wasn't a good fit. He's been off the team for a while. This was just the official announcement.

[TDDance234]

I pray this isn't the start of another wave.



Nah. By all indications, this is an isolated case. As TDDance said, he just wasn't a good fit. He's been off the team for a while. This was just the official announcement.

I'd be willing to go as far to say that this wasn't a basketball decision, then say more of a Liberty Way issue. He just didn't agree with the rules and therefore, strugged to make the adjustment to Liberty life.

He had all the talent in the world and could have contributed but just a case of the Liberty bubble too much to handle.

[jmdickens]

Actually he left b/c of unfufilled promises.....The Liberty Way didn't bother him

[PAmedic]

yawn.

and we veer off course, again.

[jmdickens]

how have we veered off course...topic of thread is about Franklin

[PAmedic]

Actually he left b/c of unfufilled promises.....The Liberty Way didn't bother him

my interpretation: (subject, of course, to debate)

yet another 20 something yr old college kid who didn't get what he wanted, is stomping his feet and leaving.

this, however- is somehow RD's fault for not patronizing him- therefore- an "unfulfilled promise"



ok. whatever. back to the season at hand, w/ LB, Brew, Smitty, McLean and the boys.

[Sly Fox]

Are you speaking from experience, medic?