by Hunter Patterson | Feb 1, 2012 | News Slider, Sports
In the inaugural show of “Herd That” (title pending review from you all) Hunter Patterson and Alexander McMeen discuss everything you need to know about one of the biggest rivalries in college sports. If you are going to argue that is not the biggest, it is definitely the closest. We break down the 1990 game at Memorial, this year’s games and a ton of history about the big game. Listen, give us some feedback, and...
by Hunter Patterson | Jan 31, 2012 | News Slider, Sports
Leading up to the first installment of the “cross-town rivalry” of the ’72-’73 season the two previous games between Belmont and Lipscomb had been decided by a total of five points. The next game, would not be that much different. The Bisons took the lead early on, and survived a late first-half run from the Rebels to take a four point lead into the locker room. Bisons coach Mike Clark took his very young team back out to floor in McQuiddy only to lose the lead to the Rebels. However, with four minutes to go in the game, the Bisons took the lead back from Belmont. The young team filled with five freshman and several sophomores won the game by a score of 66-60. Something interesting about the 1973 team is that there were three guys on the squad over 6’7. As the article below mentions, Calvin Bailey, one of those 6’7 players, was a total stud when it came to grabbing rebounds and scoring points. The complete article from the Jan. 26, 1973 Babbler can be read in its entirety below. by Doug Pinkston The Bisons have plenty of competition in store for them Feb. 3 at Lipscomb’s 26th homecoming as they tackle tough Transylvania University at 3 p.m. Coach Mike Clark leads his team into what he hopes will be a revenge victory against the Pioneers of Lexington, Ky. Liscomb dropped the first contest on the road. The Lipscomb-belmont game, Nashville’s traditional cross-town rivalry gave the Bisons a close and hard-won victory. McQuiddy gym was near its full capacity when the Bisons edged the Belmont Rebels 66-60....
by Cory Woodroof | Jan 30, 2012 | News Slider
If you talk to any longtime Nashvillian, the word “Opryland” holds a feeling of earnest admiration. In May 1972, Opryland USA opened its doors to the public, two years ahead of the legendary Grand Ole Opry House. For about twenty five years, the “Home for American Music” entertained guests with its carnival-like attractions, live music shows, and thrilling roller-coasters until 1997. That year, the park closed a variety of different factors. Now, those who have longed for an amusement park to take the place of the revered Opryland might just get their wish. Dolly Parton’s Dollywood Company, in collaboration with Gaylord Entertainment Company, is bringing a water/snow themed park to Nashville. The new theme park will host a variety of water-oriented attractions in the summertime and feature authentic snow for recreational enjoyment in the winter. Parton, via press release, expressed enthusiasm towards the announcement. “I’m so excited about this opportunity,” Dolly Parton said. “I am confident that partnering my Dollywood Company with a great company like Gaylord will create something truly special. We’re all working on new types of entertainment to do in the daytime and nighttime for the whole family so we bring new folks to the area year round.” The 50 million dollar project will break ground sometime between the end of this year and the beginning of 2013 with a planned opening of summer 2014. The new park is expected to employ 450 workers. The first-of-its-kind attraction, soon to be located closely to the Gaylord Opryland Hotel, is the first anchor in an overall plan that could involve future development. Tennessee governor Bill Haslam gave insight...
by Hunter Patterson | Jan 30, 2012 | News Slider, Sports
In the last installment of the series we discussed Belmont’s winning streak that began in 1967. Today, we dive into the game that ended that streak. It was 1972 and the Rebels had dominated the Bisons for the last four years. Over those eight games the closest that Lipscomb came to beating the team down the road was in 1969 in a 61-59 game. 12/2/1967 at Belmont Belmont 102-86 1/20/1968 at Lipscomb Belmont 54-46 1/18/1969 at Lipscomb Belmont 61-59 2/15/1969 at Belmont Belmont 78-48 1/17/1970 at Belmont Belmont 95-81 1/31/1970 at Lipscomb Belmont 83-70 1/14/1971 at Lipscomb Belmont 96-88 2/11/1971 at Belmont Belmont 87-74 1/13/1972 at Belmont Lipscomb 88-86 Still, in true rivalry fashion, Belmont battled back tying the game with about three minutes to go. Lipscomb then tied the game with a jump shot and played tight defense on the way back down the floor. Lipscomb held on for the win and a streak their own.Lipscomb, then lead by coach Mike Clark, led by as many as 14 points in the game and led by 11 at halftime. The Bisons had the lead for 36 straight minutes after Belmont opened the scoring.But finally, on January 13, 1972, the Bison played a back and forth game versus the Rebels, but came out on top at the end. The streak lasted all of 25 days. Belmont beat Lipscomb in McQuiddy gym in a double overtime game that ended 79-76 in the Rebels favor. The following article was taken from the January edition of the 1972 Babbler. by Danny Dozier The Jan. 13 victory over arch rival Belmont college has...
by Hunter Patterson | Jan 30, 2012 | News Slider, Sports
Lipscomb will go for the season sweep of Jacksonville Monday in Allen Arena at 6:30 p.m. A win for the Bison gives Lipscomb 100 wins in the 11-year-old Allen Arena. Lipscomb is led by senior sharp shooter Jordan Burgason who leads the nation in 3-point percentage (52.8) and threes per game (3.9). Burgason is second in the A-Sun in scoring at 16.8 points per game. Freshman Zavion Williams averages 9.4 points and 3.1 assist for Lipscomb. Center Justin Glenn has blossomed in his senior year to average 8.6 points and 7.3 rebounds. Jacksonville leads the series 11-8 while Lipscomb has won six of nine meetings in Allen Arena. On Jan. 2 Lipscomb opened the second half on a 15-2 run and held Jacksonville to one field goal over the first nine minutes of the second period en route to a 77-71 victory in Jacksonville. Saturday evening Lipscomb lost 71-59 to North Florida after a strong opening half by the Osprey. North Florida led 45-24 at halftime. Burgason had a team-high 19 points while Glenn led Lipscomb with nine rebounds. Quick Hits Lipscomb is 5-4 in Allen Arena while Jacksonville is 2-13 on the road. Jordan Burgason has played 37 or more minutes in last six games Burgason has connected on 46 of his last 79 three-point attempts (58.2 percent) Burgason makes 4.4 threes per game over his last nine games Damarius Smith has missed 15 of his last 22 free throws since 12/21 After averaging 6.0 assists in December, Damarius Smith averages 2.0 assists in January Martin Smith received his second career start Saturday against UNF. He had a...
by Nicci Carney | Jan 30, 2012 | News Slider
R.A.D. classes are underway once again this semester, educating Lipscomb women about personal safety. R.A.D., which stands for Rape Aggression Defense, is a nationwide self-defense program with the main goal of providing realistic self-defense options to women regardless of their physical conditioning. Lipscomb’s department of Safety & Security , for the second year in a row, is offering this course that has helped hundreds of women learn the basics of defending themselves if they are ever in a dangerous situation. David Cagle, class instructor and campus security officer, teaches the basics in ground fighting, punching, kicking, risk reduction, awareness and prevention of possible rape and sexual assault incidents. Learning to defend yourself and being mentally prepared is very important, Cagle said. “Every young lady or any faculty member and staff should take this class,” he said. “If not this class, some sort of self-defense course.” Due to the success of the previous year’s course, the university has added one more class and is also in the works of adding four certified R.A.D. instructors to teach the classes. For the women who attend, not only will the class teach them physical methods of defending themselves but will help them mentally be aware of their surroundings. Over the years, Cagle has seen R.A.D. empower the women who complete the course. He said many times women enter the course feeling unprepared to protect themselves but leave feeling equipped and confident. This month’s course is already underway. The course, which lasts for three sessions, will also be offered Feb. 13, 20 and 27 from 6-10 p.m. Registration is in progress, and the course costs $10 for Lipscomb...
