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LYNCHBURG, Va. -- John Dawson and Ray Chen combined for 29 points as Liberty opened the season with an 81-53 victory over Division III Cairn University.Dawson made 3 of 4 from beyond the arc to total 15 points and Chen hit 3 of 4 field goal attempts and made all six free throw attempts for 14. Ryan Kemrite and Caleb Homesley had nine points apiece.The Flames started hot, hitting 48 percent of their field goals in the first half, and made 57.7 percent in the second half as they finished making 30 of 57 attempts. Cairn was held to 19 of 52 shooting.The Flames went on a 10-1 run midway of the second half to open a 21-9 lead and led 39-27 at the break. They won the second half 42-26.Zachary Dolton hit 6 of 11 from long range to total 29 points for the Highlanders. Cam Neely Jersey . A knee to the thigh might have stung him the most, but his sixth straight double-double made up for the brief burst of pain. Terry OReilly Jersey . 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(STATS) -- The winner of this years STATS FCS Jerry Rice Award this year will join incredibly select company.The first five seasons of the award for national freshman of the year has produced an NFL draftee (Towson running back Terrance West), two future Walter Payton Award recipients (Villanova quarterback John Robertson and Eastern Washington wide receiver Cooper Kupp), one of the nations top running backs (Fordhams Chase Edmonds) and the FCS record holder for touchdown passes by a freshman (Northern Arizona quarterback Case Cookus).Six freshmen having outstanding seasons were nominated to the Rice Award Watch List on Tuesday, joining 17 others named to the initial list. True and redshirt freshmen are eligible for the award.The new nominees, listed alphabetically by last name:---=Chase Fourcade, Nicholls, QB, 6-0, 190, Metairie, LouisianaSecond among FCS freshmen in total offense (233 ypg) and first in points responsible for (130).2016 Statistics: 162 of 279, 1,887 yards, 13 TDs, 8 INTs; 79 carries, 210 yards, 7 TDs (9 games)---=Torrey Hunt, North Dakota, CB, 6-1, 185, Madison, AlabamaFormer Navy recruit ranks second among FCS freshmen in passes defended (13)2016 Statistics: 41 TT (26 Solo), 1 TFL, 3 INTs, 10 PBU (10 games)---=Alex Probert, Liberty, PK, 5-9, 170, Andover, MinnesotaBecame the first Big South freshman to kick three field goals of 45 or more yards in the same game.2016 Statistics: 13 of 17 FGs (51 long), 30-32 PATs, 69 points; 61.7 yards per kickoff (9 games)---=Prince Smith Jr., New Hampshire, CB, 5-10, 176, PhiladelphiaRanks first among FCS freshmen and tied for fifth in the nation with 1.6 passes defended per game.2016 Statistics: 24 TT (19 Solo), 1.5 TFL, 1 Sack, 5 INTs, 9 PBU (9 games)---=RRyan Stanley, Florida A&M, QB, 6-3, 190, Pembroke, FloridaFourth in the MEAC in total offense, Stanley hasnt committed a turnover in five straight games.dddddddddddd.2016 Statistics: 92 of 160, 1,010 yards, 5 TDs, 3 INTs; 50 carries, 235 yards, 3 TDs (7 games)---=Nathan Stewart, Sam Houston State, WR, 6-1, 169, DallasRanks first on the No. 2 FCS passing offense in receiving yards (768), TD catches (nine) and yards per catch (19.7).2016 Statistics: 39 receptions, 768 yards, nine touchdowns (nine games)---=The Jerry Rice Award Watch List also includes:Quarterbacks: Tyrie Adams (Western Carolina), Elijah Burress (Campbell) and Stephen Calvert (Liberty)Running Backs: Jordan Bentley (Alabama A&M), A.J. Hines (Duquesne), Joe Logan (Northern Arizona) and Shane Simpson (Towson)Wide Receivers: Jerry Louie-McGhee (Montana) and Steven Newbold (Tennessee State)Defensive End: Sully Laiche (Nicholls)Linebackers: Max Roberts (Fordham), Christian Rozeboom (South Dakota State) and Gee Stanley (Robert Morris)Cornerback: Jaylan Foster (Gardner-Webb)Safeties: Marlon Bridges (Jacksonville State), Pop Lacey (New Hampshire) and Corey Parker (William & Mary)A national panel of over 150 sports information and media relations directors, broadcasters, writers and other dignitaries will select the STATS FCS Jerry Rice Award following the regular season. Also this season, STATS will present the Walter Payton Award (FCS offensive player of the year), the Buck Buchanan Award (FCS defensive player of the year), the Eddie Robinson Award (FCS coach of the year) and the Doris Robinson FCS Scholar-Athlete of the Year. ' ' '