Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Blog: Day 2
12/28/2023 11:30:00 PM | Football
Following some much-needed rest after a longer-than-expected travel day on Wednesday, the No. 23 ranked Liberty Flames had their first full day of preparations in Phoenix for their matchup against No. 8 Oregon in this year's Vrbo Fiesta Bowl.
The game will be played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Monday, January 1, 2024, and the game will be broadcast on ESPN and LFSN Radio. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET/11 a.m. MT.
Liberty (13-0, 8-0 CUSA) is making its fifth-straight bowl game appearance and the program's first-ever appearance in a New Year's Six bowl game.
Liberty, winners of the Conference USA championship, has posted a 3-1 record in its previous bowl games. The Flames have appeared in a bowl game each year the program could be bowl eligible since moving up to the FBS level (FBS transition year in 2018; first year of bowl eligibility in 2019).
Following the media session, Liberty will return to Tempe Diablo Park for another full practice session, followed by a community service effort to benefit local area Girl Scout troops.
Be sure to follow the Flames throughout the week on the team's official social media channels for exclusive behind-the-scenes access during this historic bowl game appearance for Liberty.
The game will be played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Monday, January 1, 2024, and the game will be broadcast on ESPN and LFSN Radio. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET/11 a.m. MT.
Liberty (13-0, 8-0 CUSA) is making its fifth-straight bowl game appearance and the program's first-ever appearance in a New Year's Six bowl game.
Liberty, winners of the Conference USA championship, has posted a 3-1 record in its previous bowl games. The Flames have appeared in a bowl game each year the program could be bowl eligible since moving up to the FBS level (FBS transition year in 2018; first year of bowl eligibility in 2019).
Liberty started the day with its first of four straight days of morning media sessions, talking with local, regional and national media about the Fiesta Bowl matchup against the Ducks.All signs point to @fiesta_bowl pic.twitter.com/N3KIOMnZAX
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 28, 2023
Thursday was the Flames' offensive day at the Media Center held at the Camelback Inn in Scottsdale, Ariz. Co-Offensive Coordinators Willy Korn (QB Coach) and Newland Isaac (RB Coach), along with five of Liberty's top offensive players spoke with the gathered media.offense on the mic ??? pic.twitter.com/mSzzlPL7D4
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 28, 2023
Wide receiver CJ Daniels (#4), quarterback Kaidon Salter (#7), tight end Bentley Hanshaw (#15), running back Quinton Cooley (#20) and offensive lineman X'Zauvea Galdin (#73) spoke with the media during a 45-minute session."The fact that we can be here and we are even in this position is just a blessing from God and were just grateful for it." - @OGBigFella54 pic.twitter.com/l02ZAVH2Ib
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 28, 2023
Liberty's @LFSN Radio team was on site during the session and captured the following soundbites:day one in the desert ??? pic.twitter.com/5dTqSPRZod
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 28, 2023
- Co-Offensive Coordinator/QB Coach Willy Korn
- #4 CJ Daniels (WR)
- #7 Kaidon Salter (QB)
- #15 Bentley Hanshaw (TE)
- #20 Quinton Cooley (RB)
Following the two-plus hour workout, the Flames used the Los Angeles Angels facilities for a weight training session before returning for an evening of rest and enjoyment at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort.day one in the desert ??? pic.twitter.com/5dTqSPRZod
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 28, 2023
The first @fiestabowl practice is in the books as the Flames' offense stays confident. pic.twitter.com/yxzfwD8Q3L
— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) December 29, 2023
Tomorrow, the media sessions will focus on the Flames defensive, which ranks No. 1 in the country with 21 interceptions.Check out our day one Flames @Fiesta_Bowl Minute! Hear from @LibertyFootball RB Quinton Cooley, WR C.J. Daniels and TE Bentley Hanshaw. pic.twitter.com/84bgrI2zuY
— Liberty Flames Sports Network from Van Wagner???? (@LFSNRadio) December 29, 2023
Following the media session, Liberty will return to Tempe Diablo Park for another full practice session, followed by a community service effort to benefit local area Girl Scout troops.
Be sure to follow the Flames throughout the week on the team's official social media channels for exclusive behind-the-scenes access during this historic bowl game appearance for Liberty.
- @LibertyFlames (X)
- @LibertyFlames (Instagram)
- Liberty Flames Football (Facebook)
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