Audio: Rocco's Postgame Press Conference
11/2/2008 12:00:00 AM | Football
Link Photo Gallery and Game Story from Liberty's 31-28 setback at Presbyterian
Danny Rocco's postgame press conference (Audio file)
In a back and forth battle, it was a 28-yard field late in the fourth quarter that lifted Presbyterian to an upset victory over No. 17 Liberty, 31-28, Saturday afternoon, at Bailey Memorial Stadium, snapping the longest Big South road winning streak in league history at five games.
For the second year in a row, LibertyFlames.com will be bringing audio and video footage from head coach Danny Rocco's postgame press conferences for each of Liberty's 12-regular season games. Video footage will be provided for all home games, while audio coverage will follow Liberty's five road contests.
There is a photo gallery available for view of Saturday's game by clicking on the game recap link here, or at the top of this page.
News and Notes from the Presbyterian game:
• The loss to Presbyterian snapped the Flames five-game road winning streak, which was the longest road winning streak in Big South Conference history.
• For the sixth-straight game and the eighth time this year, the Flames finished a game with 400 or more total offensive yards (424 yards), enabling Liberty to remain ranked No. 7 nationally in the statistical category (454.11 average yards per game).
• For the first time in three games, the Flames eclipsed the 200-yard team rushing mark (220 yards), pushing Liberty's season average to 227.22 yards per game which ranks No. 9 in the country.
• The Flames picked up 26 first downs during the contest, marking the team's second highest first down total this season.
• Liberty finished the game 7-of-13 on third-down conversion plays, enabling the Flames to remain the nation's leader in the statistical category (54.6 percent/65-of-119).
• For the fifth time this year, the Flames won the time of possession battle, finishing the contest with a 27 second TOP edge (30:27 to 29:33).
• Liberty was whistled for four penalties for 30 total yards, marking the fourth time this year the Flames have finished a game with five or fewer penalties.
• For the fourth time this year, the Flames finished a game without committing a turnover.
• Liberty's defense held Presbyterian to 89 team rushing yards, marking the sixth time this year the Flames have held an opponent from rushing for 100 yards in game.
• Following the game, the Flames now rank No. 24 in rushing defense, as Liberty is allowed an average of 106.67 team rushing yards per game.
• Despite allowing a sack for the third-straight game, the Flames still rank No. 6 nationally in fewest sacks allowed per game (0.78).
• After being held to 54 or fewer special teams return yards the last three games, the Flames finished the Presbyterian game with 124 kickoff return yards.
• For the second time this year, the Flames finished a game without recording a sack.
• Liberty allowed Presbyterian to pass for 301 yards, marking the third-highest passing yards allowed this year by the Flames.
• For the ninth-consecutive game, Rashad Jennings surpassed the 100-yard rushing mark to extend his program record and set a new Big South Conference mark for consecutive 100-yard games.
• The 188 rushing yards by Rashad Jennings marked the senior's 20th career 100-yard game, tying him with Dre Barnes for the most career 100-yard rushing performances in school history.
• Rashad Jennings moved into second place on the Big South's all-time career rushing list with his 188 yards against Presbyterian, surpassing Sean Mizzer's mark of 3,233 career yards.
• Rashad Jennings needs just 89 more yards over the final three games of the year to become the Big South's all-time leading rushing, as Liberty's Dre Barnes finished his three years in the league with 3,409 career rushing yards.
• Rashad Jennings added two more rushing touchdowns to his season total (13), which currently ranks tied for fourth best in Big South Conference history.
• Following his performance at Presbyterian, Rashad Jennings ranks tied for third nationally in scoring (11.25 points per game) and fourth in rushing (148.5 yards per game).
• For the third-straight game, Dominic Bolden surpassed the 100-yard receiving mark (111 yards), making him the fourth player in program history to finish three-straight games with 100 or more receiving yards.
• Dominic Bolden caught two touchdown passes against Presbyterian to give him eight on the season, which is currently tied for the third most in program history.
• With his 111 receiving yards, Dominic Bolden now has 829 receiving yards on the year, which ranks as the sixth highest single season receiving total in program history.
• For the second time in three games, Chris Rocco finished a game with a double-digit tackle total, hitting the mark on the nose to lead the Flames with 10 tackles.
• Patrick Calvary recorded his eighth career interception against Presbyterian, moving him into a tie for fifth place on the Big South's career interception list.
• Patrick Calvary started his 40th career game against Presbyterian, helping him join Mike Godsil (42 game) as the only two players on the squad to have started 40 or more career games.
• Ian Childress finished the Presbyterian game with six tackles, marking the second highest single-game tackle total of his career.
Danny Rocco's postgame press conference (Audio file)
In a back and forth battle, it was a 28-yard field late in the fourth quarter that lifted Presbyterian to an upset victory over No. 17 Liberty, 31-28, Saturday afternoon, at Bailey Memorial Stadium, snapping the longest Big South road winning streak in league history at five games.
For the second year in a row, LibertyFlames.com will be bringing audio and video footage from head coach Danny Rocco's postgame press conferences for each of Liberty's 12-regular season games. Video footage will be provided for all home games, while audio coverage will follow Liberty's five road contests.
There is a photo gallery available for view of Saturday's game by clicking on the game recap link here, or at the top of this page.
News and Notes from the Presbyterian game:
• The loss to Presbyterian snapped the Flames five-game road winning streak, which was the longest road winning streak in Big South Conference history.
• For the sixth-straight game and the eighth time this year, the Flames finished a game with 400 or more total offensive yards (424 yards), enabling Liberty to remain ranked No. 7 nationally in the statistical category (454.11 average yards per game).
• For the first time in three games, the Flames eclipsed the 200-yard team rushing mark (220 yards), pushing Liberty's season average to 227.22 yards per game which ranks No. 9 in the country.
• The Flames picked up 26 first downs during the contest, marking the team's second highest first down total this season.
• Liberty finished the game 7-of-13 on third-down conversion plays, enabling the Flames to remain the nation's leader in the statistical category (54.6 percent/65-of-119).
• For the fifth time this year, the Flames won the time of possession battle, finishing the contest with a 27 second TOP edge (30:27 to 29:33).
• Liberty was whistled for four penalties for 30 total yards, marking the fourth time this year the Flames have finished a game with five or fewer penalties.
• For the fourth time this year, the Flames finished a game without committing a turnover.
• Liberty's defense held Presbyterian to 89 team rushing yards, marking the sixth time this year the Flames have held an opponent from rushing for 100 yards in game.
• Following the game, the Flames now rank No. 24 in rushing defense, as Liberty is allowed an average of 106.67 team rushing yards per game.
• Despite allowing a sack for the third-straight game, the Flames still rank No. 6 nationally in fewest sacks allowed per game (0.78).
• After being held to 54 or fewer special teams return yards the last three games, the Flames finished the Presbyterian game with 124 kickoff return yards.
• For the second time this year, the Flames finished a game without recording a sack.
• Liberty allowed Presbyterian to pass for 301 yards, marking the third-highest passing yards allowed this year by the Flames.
• For the ninth-consecutive game, Rashad Jennings surpassed the 100-yard rushing mark to extend his program record and set a new Big South Conference mark for consecutive 100-yard games.
• The 188 rushing yards by Rashad Jennings marked the senior's 20th career 100-yard game, tying him with Dre Barnes for the most career 100-yard rushing performances in school history.
• Rashad Jennings moved into second place on the Big South's all-time career rushing list with his 188 yards against Presbyterian, surpassing Sean Mizzer's mark of 3,233 career yards.
• Rashad Jennings needs just 89 more yards over the final three games of the year to become the Big South's all-time leading rushing, as Liberty's Dre Barnes finished his three years in the league with 3,409 career rushing yards.
• Rashad Jennings added two more rushing touchdowns to his season total (13), which currently ranks tied for fourth best in Big South Conference history.
• Following his performance at Presbyterian, Rashad Jennings ranks tied for third nationally in scoring (11.25 points per game) and fourth in rushing (148.5 yards per game).
• For the third-straight game, Dominic Bolden surpassed the 100-yard receiving mark (111 yards), making him the fourth player in program history to finish three-straight games with 100 or more receiving yards.
• Dominic Bolden caught two touchdown passes against Presbyterian to give him eight on the season, which is currently tied for the third most in program history.
• With his 111 receiving yards, Dominic Bolden now has 829 receiving yards on the year, which ranks as the sixth highest single season receiving total in program history.
• For the second time in three games, Chris Rocco finished a game with a double-digit tackle total, hitting the mark on the nose to lead the Flames with 10 tackles.
• Patrick Calvary recorded his eighth career interception against Presbyterian, moving him into a tie for fifth place on the Big South's career interception list.
• Patrick Calvary started his 40th career game against Presbyterian, helping him join Mike Godsil (42 game) as the only two players on the squad to have started 40 or more career games.
• Ian Childress finished the Presbyterian game with six tackles, marking the second highest single-game tackle total of his career.
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