May 17, 2010

Full name: Jeff Barber
Birthdate: January 12, 1958
Hometown: Greenville, NC
Family members: Wife, Donna; children Katie (14), Lindsay (13) and Jay (11)
Years at current post: Four
Greatest accomplishments at your current institution: Liberty has captured back-to-back Big South Conference Sasser Cup Championships; record-highs in overall GPA and graduation rates; and the expansion of our football stadium.
If I could change one thing about FCS football, it would be: Expand the playoff system beyond 20 teams.
My sports hero when I was growing up: Bart Starr
People who influenced me most: My parents, Dr. Mike McGee, Dave Hart, Jr. and Bobby Robinson
Best advice anyone ever gave me: "Do the right thing and leave the consequences to God."
Players past or present that I’d pay to watch play: Bart Starr, Albert Pujols and Pistol Pete Maravich
Hobbies: Golf and spending time with my family
Favorite sports movie: Facing the Giants
Favorite ice cream flavor: Oreo
Favorite professional sports team(s): Green Bay Packers and St. Louis Cardinals
Best time of my life/Why? When I’m with my family; I’m happiest when we are all together
Biggest disappointment in my life/Why? Not having grandparents as I missed out on many great memories
Behind my back I hope they say: I’m fair and honest
One thing that has to be in my refrigerator: Fruit20
I’d hate to be stuck in an elevator with: I’d just hate to be stuck in an elevator
Ideal vacation: Litchfield by the Sea (Litchfield, SC)
Most commonly asked question of me: "Will the football stadium be ready for our home opener?"
Event in history I would like to have witnessed: Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Four guests (excluding family members) at my fantasy dinner: Jesus, Bart Starr, President Ronald Regan and Pistol Pete Maravich
One thing about me people would be surprised to know: I love to play Ping-Pong