Glenville State Game Notes Available
9/4/2008 12:00:00 AM | Football
Glenville State Game Notes
Today's Game
A pair of unbeaten programs clash this evening at Williams Stadium, as Liberty closes out a two-game, early season homestand by welcoming Glenville State to Lynchburg. Both programs are coming off defensively dominated season-opening victories. The Flames scored early and often in a 49-10 victory over North Greenville last week, while the Pioneers held Lock Haven scoreless in a 30-0 road victory.
Coach's Corner
In just two seasons at Liberty, head coach Danny Rocco has taken the Flames from 1-10 (in 2005) to Big South champions. The third-year skipper has posted a 15-8 record since taking over the program, helping him garner Big South Coach of the Year honors in back-to-back seasons. Last year, the Flames were 8-3 and a perfect 4-0 against Big South foes.
The Pioneers' Alan Fiddler has also established a solid program at Glenville State in a short period of time, posting a 26-19 record as he begins his fifth season. Fiddler has won more games at Glenville State in his first four years than any other coach in program history.
Perfect against the Pioneers
The Flames will be looking to make it four in a row against Glenville State on Saturday, as Liberty is unbeaten in three previous meetings with the Pioneers. In all three games, Liberty has held Glenville State to a single touchdown, including their last meeting when the Flames posted a 31-7 victory on Sept. 9, 2006. The series began with back-to-back meetings in 1997 (W/ 56-7) and 1998 (W/ 21-7), with all three games taking place at Williams Stadium.
Home Sweet Home
The Flames welcome visitors Glenville State to Williams Stadium today, a facility Liberty has called home for the past 20 seasons. Liberty rallied for a 37-19 victory over Towson State on Oct. 21, 1989, and has won 64 percent of its contests since, having posted a 67-37 record at the on-campus facility. Last year, the Flames went undefeated at home for the second time in program history, posting a school-record 6-0 record en route to their Big South title run.
Oh Those Openers
For the sixth season in a row, the Flames opened their home schedule with a victory, defeating visiting North Greenville, 49-10, last Saturday night. With the 39-point victory, Liberty has now won 20 out of its last 22 home openers. Overall in the 35-year history of the Flames' football program, Liberty has posted a 22-13-1 record in its first home contest of the season, including an 18-2 mark since moving to Williams Stadium (first home opener was in 1990).
Squeeze On In
The preseason buzz about Liberty's year of "Unfinished Business" motivated a near record-setting crowd to assemble at Williams Stadium on Saturday, as 15,311 fans saw Liberty defeat North Greenville, 49-10. The attendance figure was the second highest in program history, ranking only behind Liberty's Homecoming crowd of 15,631 against William & Mary on Oct. 14, 2006.
Still Streaking
Liberty pushed its home winning streak to nine-straight games last weekend with its 49-10 victory over North Greenville. The longest home winning streak in program history is also the nation's current best FCS home winning streak. Liberty is currently tied with Dayton for the best home victories run, as both programs have captured nine-consecutive home wins.
Sensational Six
Not only has Liberty reeled off nine-straight home victories, but the Flames have won six-straight games dating back to last season. The run currently ranks third in program history, as well as third nationally in current winning streak among FCS programs. The last time Liberty won six games in a row was over the course of the 1992 and 1993 seasons.
Today's Game
A pair of unbeaten programs clash this evening at Williams Stadium, as Liberty closes out a two-game, early season homestand by welcoming Glenville State to Lynchburg. Both programs are coming off defensively dominated season-opening victories. The Flames scored early and often in a 49-10 victory over North Greenville last week, while the Pioneers held Lock Haven scoreless in a 30-0 road victory.
Coach's Corner
In just two seasons at Liberty, head coach Danny Rocco has taken the Flames from 1-10 (in 2005) to Big South champions. The third-year skipper has posted a 15-8 record since taking over the program, helping him garner Big South Coach of the Year honors in back-to-back seasons. Last year, the Flames were 8-3 and a perfect 4-0 against Big South foes.
The Pioneers' Alan Fiddler has also established a solid program at Glenville State in a short period of time, posting a 26-19 record as he begins his fifth season. Fiddler has won more games at Glenville State in his first four years than any other coach in program history.
Perfect against the Pioneers
The Flames will be looking to make it four in a row against Glenville State on Saturday, as Liberty is unbeaten in three previous meetings with the Pioneers. In all three games, Liberty has held Glenville State to a single touchdown, including their last meeting when the Flames posted a 31-7 victory on Sept. 9, 2006. The series began with back-to-back meetings in 1997 (W/ 56-7) and 1998 (W/ 21-7), with all three games taking place at Williams Stadium.
Home Sweet Home
The Flames welcome visitors Glenville State to Williams Stadium today, a facility Liberty has called home for the past 20 seasons. Liberty rallied for a 37-19 victory over Towson State on Oct. 21, 1989, and has won 64 percent of its contests since, having posted a 67-37 record at the on-campus facility. Last year, the Flames went undefeated at home for the second time in program history, posting a school-record 6-0 record en route to their Big South title run.
Oh Those Openers
For the sixth season in a row, the Flames opened their home schedule with a victory, defeating visiting North Greenville, 49-10, last Saturday night. With the 39-point victory, Liberty has now won 20 out of its last 22 home openers. Overall in the 35-year history of the Flames' football program, Liberty has posted a 22-13-1 record in its first home contest of the season, including an 18-2 mark since moving to Williams Stadium (first home opener was in 1990).
Squeeze On In
The preseason buzz about Liberty's year of "Unfinished Business" motivated a near record-setting crowd to assemble at Williams Stadium on Saturday, as 15,311 fans saw Liberty defeat North Greenville, 49-10. The attendance figure was the second highest in program history, ranking only behind Liberty's Homecoming crowd of 15,631 against William & Mary on Oct. 14, 2006.
Still Streaking
Liberty pushed its home winning streak to nine-straight games last weekend with its 49-10 victory over North Greenville. The longest home winning streak in program history is also the nation's current best FCS home winning streak. Liberty is currently tied with Dayton for the best home victories run, as both programs have captured nine-consecutive home wins.
Sensational Six
Not only has Liberty reeled off nine-straight home victories, but the Flames have won six-straight games dating back to last season. The run currently ranks third in program history, as well as third nationally in current winning streak among FCS programs. The last time Liberty won six games in a row was over the course of the 1992 and 1993 seasons.
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