Fan the Flames Game #6

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Liberty begins its defense of the 2007 Big South title with the team whose reign the Flames ended in 2007.

The Chanticleers come into this matchup having won both meetings between the two teams at Brooks Stadium (33-6 in 2004 and 28-26 in 2006) and also winners of three games in a row including a 20-7 win last time out vs NC A&T from the MEAC. The Chants have not lost a conference game at home since November 2005 when they lost to Charleston Southern 34-27 in 2 OTs (Writer's Note: Presbyterian did not count in the conference standings in 2007 even though CCU lost 41-34).

Liberty comes in on a major roll. the Flames have not lost a conference game since losing TO Coastal Carolina in 2006. The Flames have won 9 games overall including a 37-24 decision in Lynchburg last season.

This game pits the last two Bog South Conference Offensive Players of the Week in QB Zach MacDowall of Coastal Carolina and RB Rashad Jennings of Liberty. MacDowall did not play last week against teh Aggies but finished with 197 yards of total offense and 3 TDs (2 passing) in a 31-3 win over Towson University.

Jennings had a career game last week against Youngstown State finishing with 220 yards on 29 carries and three TDs. Jennings also received national recognition as he was named National Player of the Week by The Sports Network.com

Im combining my prediciton post with my preview post this week as Fan the Flames is going on teh road to Myrtle Beach this weekend for the game and I will not be able to make my prediction post on Friday. Coastal is a tough beat at home but Liberty remembers the last time they were at the beach and will do what they can to make sure the game doesnt come down to the end like last week. I think the Flames win easily.

Liberty 38

Coastal Carolina 21