Wake Forest
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The Demon Deacons is Wake Forest's college football program that participates in the NCAA Division I-A and the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Wake Forest football program started way back in 1888 playing in the Independent scene. The Demon Deacon nickname however was coined to the team years after (1923) by Mayon Parker, a school newspaper editor, referring to the team's "devilish" play and fighting spirit after the team defeated Trinity (now Duke) under then coach Hank Garrity.
The Deacons has had a lackluster football run in the NCAA, with only six Bowl game appearances and a solitary conference championship to show, previous to 2006. 2006 however proved to be the breakout year for Wake Forest in what USA Today described as the Deacons' greatest football season [1]. The team was consistently ranked in the Top 25 of the AP Poll during most of the 2006 season, ending the year in #18 in the AP Poll, #17 in the USA Today Poll, and #14 in the BCS Standings. The team finished the season tied in second in the ACC with a 6-2 win-loss card, before finishing with a conference-best 11-3 record. They also won both the 2006 ACC Atlantic Division title and the 2006 ACC Conference Championship, the latter sending the Deacons to the Orange Bowl game. Despite the Orange Bowl defeat, Wake Forest have now made it into the history books by being the smallest school to ever compete in the Bowl Championship Series.
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Ranking
| Year | Record | AP Rank | Coach Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 5-3-1 | 19 | |
| 1948 | 6-4-0 | 20 | |
| 1992 | 8-4-0 | 25 | 25 |
| 2006 | 11-3-0 | 18 | 17 |
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Scouting Report
| Category | ACC Rank | Nat'l Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Offense | 4 | 58 |
| Scoring Defense | 7 | 28 |
| Total Offense | 6 | 93 |
| Total Defense | 6 | 27 |
| Turnover Margin | 3 | 18 |
| Pass Efficiency Defense | 3 | 14 |
| Kickoff Returns | 2 | 22 |
| Net Punting | 10 | 76 |
| Passing Offense | 8 | 84 |
| Passing Defense | 9 | 66 |
| Passing Efficiency | 3 | 51 |
| Punt Returns | 4 | 37 |
| Rushing Offense | 4 | 69 |
| Rushing Defense | 4 | 15 |
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Championships
- 1970 - Atlantic Coast Conference Champions
- 2006 - Atlantic Coast Conference Champions, ACC - Atlantic Division Champions
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Wake Forest Bowl History
| Year | Bowl Game | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2007 | Meineke Car Care Bowl | Connecticut | W | 24-10 |
| Jan 02, 2007 | Orange Bowl | Louisville | L | 13-24 |
| Dec 30, 2002 | Seattle Bowl | Oregon | W | 38-17 |
| Dec 25, 1999 | Aloha Classic | Arizona State | W | 23-3 |
| Dec 31, 1992 | Independence Bowl | Oregon | W | 39-35 |
| Dec 22, 1979 | Tangerine Bowl | Louisiana State | L | 10-34 |
| Jan 01, 1949 | Dixie Bowl | Baylor | L | 7-20 |
| Jan 01, 1946 | Gator Bowl | South Carolina | W | 26-14 |
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Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08.28.08 | Baylor | Waco, Tx. | W, 41-13 |
| 09.06.08 | Mississippi | Winston-Salem, N.C. | W, 30-28 |
| 09.20.08 | #24 Florida State | Tallahassee, Fla. | W, 12-3 |
| 09.27.08 | Navy | Winston-Salem, N.C. | L, 17-24 |
| 10.09.08 | Clemson | Winston-Salem, N.C. | W, 12-7 |
| 10.18.08 | Maryland | College Park, Md. | L, 0-26 |
| 10.25.08 | Miami (Fla.) | Coral Gables, Fla. | |
| 11.01.08 | Duke | Winston-Salem, N.C. | |
| 11.08.08 | Virginia | Winston-Salem, N.C. | |
| 11.15.08 | N.C. State | Raleigh, N.C. | |
| 11.22.08 | Boston College | Winston-Salem, N.C. | |
| 11.29.08 | Vanderbilt | Winston-Salem, N.C. |
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Roster
| No. | Name | Pos. | Ht. | Wt. | Class | Hometown (Prev. School) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Alphonso Smith | Cornerback | 5-9 | 190 | RS SR | Pahokee, FL (Pahokee) |
| 3 | Devon Brown | Wide Receiver | 5-9 | 185 | RS FR | Ashburn, VA (Stone Bridge) |
| 4 | D.J. Boldin | Wide Receiver | 6-0 | 220 | RS SR | Pahokee, FL (Pahokee) |
| 5 | Marcus Williams | Cornerback | 5-9 | 186 | RS SO | Stockbridge, GA (Eagle's Landing) |
| 6 | Kenny Okoro | Cornerback | 6-0 | 185 | FR | Greensboro, NC (Dudley) |
| 6 | Brett Hodges | Quarterback | 6-1 | 197 | RS JR | Winter Springs, FL (Winter Springs) |
| 7 | Jordan Williams | Wide Receiver | 6-3 | 200 | SO | Jacksonville, FL (Raines) |
| 8 | Marshall Williams | Wide Receiver | 6-1 | 193 | RS SO | Durham, NC (Riverside) |
| 8 | Geoff Wissing | Safety | 6-1 | 202 | JR | Marietta, GA (Harrison) |
| 9 | Chip Vaughn | Safety | 6-2 | 215 | RS SR | Fairfax, VA (Robinson Secondary) |
| 10 | Christian Hartford | Quarterback | 6-2 | 205 | FR | New Kensington, PA (Kiski Area) |
| 10 | Kevin Patterson | Safety | 5-10 | 191 | RS SR | Kingsland, GA (Camden County) |
| 11 | Riley Skinner | Quarterback | 6-1 | 205 | RS JR | Jacksonville, FL (Bolles School) |
| 12 | Skylar Jones | Quarterback | 6-1 | 186 | RS FR | Middletown, OH (Middletown) |
| 13 | Ted Stachitas | Quarterback | 6-3 | 185 | FR | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL (Nease) |
| 14 | C.J. Washington | Running Back | 5-8 | 160 | RS FR | Winston-Salem, NC (Carver) |
| 14 | Shane Popham | Kicker | 5-11 | 192 | RS FR | Crestview Hills, KY (Covington Catholic) |
| 15 | Ryan McManus | Quarterback | 6-1 | 200 | SR | Greenville, NC (Conley) |
| 17 | Brandon Ghee | Cornerback | 6-0 | 191 | RS JR | Fayetteville, NC (Jack Britt) |
| 17 | Chris Langley | Wide Receiver | 6-2 | 185 | JR | Suwanee, GA (Greater Atlanta Christian) |
| 18 | Danny Dembry | Wide Receiver | 6-2 | 197 | RS FR | Ahoskie, NC (Hertford County) |
| 20 | Lovell Jackson | Running Back | 5-10 | 170 | FR | Tampa, FL (Plant) |
| 21 | Alex Frye | Safety | 6-3 | 193 | RS SO | Fayetteville, NC (Jack Britt) |
| 21 | Andrew Wright | Wide Receiver | 6-3 | 199 | JR | Jackson, MS (St. Joseph Catholic) |
| 22 | Brandon Pendergrass | Running Back | 5-9 | 200 | RS FR | Royal Palm Beach, FL (Royal Palm Beach) |
| 23 | Kevin Harris | Fullback | 6-1 | 225 | RS JR | Sanford, FL (Seminole) |
| 24 | Michael Williams | Cornerback | 6-1 | 170 | RS FR | Melbourne, FL (Palm Bay) |
| 25 | Josh Bush | Cornerback | 5-11 | 205 | RS FR | Lexington, NC (West Davidson) |
| 26 | Jonathan Jones | Linebacker | 6-3 | 231 | RS JR | Madisonville, TN (Sequoyah) |
| 27 | Josh Adams | Running Back | 6-0 | 182 | RS SO | Cary, NC (Cary) |
| 28 | Cyhl Quarles | Safety | 6-3 | 205 | RS FR | Tucker, GA (Meadowcreek) |
| 29 | Kerry Major | Cornerback | 5-11 | 180 | RS SR | Toccoa, GA (Stephen County) |
| 30 | John Stamper | Safety | 6-0 | 195 | RS FR | Winston-Salem, NC (West Forsyth) |
| 32 | Scott Betros | Linebacker | 6-1 | 220 | FR | Jacksonville, FL (Bolles School) |
| 32 | Turner Faulk | Quarterback | 5-8 | 160 | FR | Winston-Salem, NC (Carver) |
| 34 | Willie Dixon | Running Back | 5-11 | 216 | RS FR | Durham, NC (Cardinal Gibbons) |
| 34 | Antonio Wilson | Defensive End | 6-1 | 270 | RS SR | Pahokee, FL (Pahokee) |
| 35 | Lee Malchow | Linebacker | 6-5 | 220 | JR | Augusta, GA (Aquinas) |
| 35 | Rich Belton | Fullback | 6-1 | 250 | RS SR | Chapel Hill, NC (East Chapel Hill) |
| 36 | Casey Hill | Wide Receiver | 5-11 | 170 | RS JR | Memphis, TN (Evangelical Christian) |
| 36 | Peter Grimm | Safety | 6-1 | 205 | RS FR | Atlanta, GA (Holy Innocents Episcopal) |
| 37 | Junior Petit-Jean | Safety | 6-0 | 198 | RS FR | Naples, FL (Naples) |
| 37 | Morgan Harris | Defensive Back | 6-0 | 180 | FR | Cary, NC (Cary) |
| 38 | Sam Swank | P/PK | 6-2 | 201 | RS SR | Jacksonville Beach, FL (Fletcher) |
| 39 | Chantz McClinic | Linebacker | 5-11 | 225 | RS SR | Rome, GA (Darlington School) |
| 40 | Kyle Jarrett | Linebacker | 6-2 | 228 | RS FR | Winston-Salem, NC (West Forsyth) |
| 41 | Michael Potteiger | Linebacker | 6-1 | 205 | SO | Glen Rock, PA (Susquehannock) |
| 42 | Matt Robinson | Defensive End | 6-2 | 248 | GS | Cedartown, GA (Cedartown) |
| 43 | Stanley Arnoux | Linebacker | 6-1 | 240 | RS SR | Sunrise, FL (Glades Day) |
| 44 | Mike Rinfrette | Fullback | 6-3 | 265 | RS JR | Bunn, NC (Bunn) |
| 45 | Riley Haynes | Linebacker | 6-1 | 225 | FR | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL (Nease) |
| 46 | Matt Woodlief | Linebacker | 5-11 | 254 | RS SO | Catawba, NC (Bandys) |
| 48 | Anthony Williams | Fullback | 5-11 | 202 | JR | Jacksonville, NC (Jacksonville) |
| 50 | Joey Ehrmann | Linebacker | 6-4 | 210 | FR | Baltimore, MD (Gilman School) |
| 51 | John Russell | Defensive Tackle | 6-4 | 283 | RS JR | Jacksonville, FL (Bolles School) |
| 52 | Dominique Midgett | Linebacker | 6-2 | 252 | RS JR | Greensboro, NC (Dudley) |
| 53 | Joe Hall | Defensive End | 6-3 | 210 | RS FR | Charlotte, NC (Harding University HS) |
| 53 | Greg Bechtel | Long Snapper | 6-1 | 200 | JR | Cary, NC (Cary HS) |
| 54 | Derricus Ellis | Defensive End | 6-2 | 225 | FR | Rome, GA (Darlington) |
| 54 | Collin Granger | LS/LB | 6-0 | 208 | RS FR | Midlothian, VA (Clover Hill) |
| 55 | Tristan Dorty | Linebacker | 6-2 | 249 | RS FR | Woodleaf, NC (West Rowan) |
| 56 | Hunter Haynes | Linebacker | 6-2 | 232 | RS SO | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL (Nease) |
| 57 | Gelo Orange | Linebacker | 6-1 | 224 | RS FR | Naples, FL (Naples) |
| 58 | Michael Carter | Defensive Tackle | 6-3 | 315 | RS SO | Memphis, TN (Melrose) |
| 59 | Aaron Curry | Linebacker | 6-3 | 247 | RS SR | Fayetteville, NC (E.E. Smith) |
| 60 | Barrett Powell | Linebacker | 6-1 | 205 | FR | Pittsboro, NC (Northwood) |
| 61 | Barrett McMillin | Offensive Guard | 6-3 | 285 | RS JR | Lawrenceville, GA (Collins Hill) |
| 62 | Doug Weaver | Offensive Tackle | 6-8 | 290 | RS FR | Roxboro, NC (Person) |
| 63 | Andrew Conroy | Linebacker | 6-1 | 234 | SR | Charlotte, NC (Country Day) |
| 64 | Jeff Griffin | Offensive Tackle | 6-3 | 292 | RS JR | Jacksonville, FL (Bartram Trail) |
| 65 | Gage Crews | Offensive Guard | 6-4 | 315 | RS JR | Bainbridge, GA (Bainbridge) |
| 66 | Chance Raines | Offensive Line | 6-2 | 280 | FR | Jacksonville, FL (Bolles School) |
| 67 | Trey Bailey | Center | 6-2 | 290 | RS JR | Duncan, SC (James F. Byrnes) |
| 69 | Dennis Godfrey | Offensive Guard | 6-3 | 320 | RS FR | Sanford, NC (Lee County) |
| 71 | Ryan Britt | Center | 6-4 | 275 | RS FR | Grapevine, TX (Heritage) |
| 72 | Russell Nenon | Offensive Guard | 6-4 | 285 | RS SO | Memphis, TN (Memphis University School) |
| 74 | Garrick Williams | Offensive Tackle | 6-4 | 290 | FR | Columbia, MO (Rock Bridge) |
| 75 | Michael Hoag | Offensive Tackle | 6-6 | 295 | RS FR | Knoxville, TN (Farragut) |
| 76 | Joe Birdsong | Offensive Tackle | 6-4 | 290 | RS JR | Nashville, TN (Montgomery Bell) |
| 77 | Boomer Peterson | Offensive Tackle | 6-5 | 292 | RS JR | Lincoln, NE (Lincoln Southeast) |
| 78 | Joe Looney | Offensive Guard | 6-3 | 295 | FR | Lake Worth, FL (Lake Worth) |
| 79 | Gabe Irby | Offensive Guard | 6-3 | 315 | FR | Habersham, GA (Central) |
| 80 | Andrew Parker | Tight End | 6-5 | 225 | FR | Jacksonville, FL (Bartram Trail) |
| 81 | Terence Davis | Wide Receiver | 6-1 | 180 | FR | Lilburn, GA (Brookwood) |
| 82 | Chris Givens | Wide Receiver | 6-0 | 195 | FR | Wylie, TX (Wylie) |
| 83 | Cameron Ford | Tight End | 6-4 | 237 | RS FR | Anderson, SC (T.L. Hanna) |
| 84 | J.T. Dixon | Tight End | 6-4 | 230 | FR | Chandler, AZ (Hamilton/Hargrave Military) |
| 85 | Ben Wooster | Tight End | 6-5 | 235 | RS JR | Atlanta, GA (Greater Atlanta Christian) |
| 86 | Matt Hartford | Wide Receiver | 5-11 | 191 | JR | New Kensington, PA (Kiski Area) |
| 87 | Ted Randolph | Defensive Tackle | 6-4 | 278 | RS JR | Mocksville, NC (Davie County) |
| 88 | Chip Brinkman | Wide Receiver | 6-1 | 195 | RS SR | Belleair, FL (Clearwater Central Catholic) |
| 89 | Kenneth Coe | Tight End | 6-6 | 240 | SO | Charlotte, NC (Country Day) |
| 90 | Will Wright | Defensive End | 6-4 | 232 | RS FR | Wilmington, NC (Hoggard) |
| 91 | Kevin Smith| | Defensive End | 6-4 | 210 | FR | Plano, TX (East) |
| 92 | Bryson Dunmeyer | Defensive Tackle | 6-2 | 310 | FR | Charlotte, NC (North Mecklenburg) |
| 93 | Anthony Davis | Defensive End | 6-5 | 251 | RS SR | Columbia, SC (Spring Valley) |
| 94 | Tripp Russell | Defensive End | 6-3 | 248 | RS SO | Winston-Salem, NC (Mount Tabor) |
| 95 | Ramon Booi | Defensive Tackle | 6-6 | 330 | FR | Jacksonville, FL (Nease) |
| 96 | Boo Robinson | Defensive Tackle | 6-2 | 325 | RS JR | Monroe, LA (Richwood) |
| 97 | Kyle Wilber | Defensive End | 6-5 | 230 | RS FR | Apopka, FL (Apopka) |
| 99 | Michael Lockett | Defensive End | 6-0 | 285 | RS JR | Tyrone, GA (Sandy Creek) |
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Coaches/Team Officials
- Jim Grobe - Head Coach
- Tim Billings - Defensive Backs
- Tom Elrod - Quarterbacks
- Keith Henry - Defensive Ends
- Brad Lambert - Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers
- Steed Lobotzke - Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line
- Ray McCartney - Recruiting Coordinator/Defensive Tackles
- Billy Mitchell - Asst. Head Coach/Running Backs/Kickers
- Steve Russ - Tight Ends/Fullbacks
- Bill Faircloth - Assistant Athletic Director (Football)
- Brian Knorr - Wide Receivers
- James Adams - Recruiting Assistant
- Trevor Lambert - Operations Assistant (Football)
- Napoleon Sykes - Graduate Assistant (Offense)
- Brad White - Graduate Assistant (Defense)
- Allen Franklin - Video Coordinator
- Demetrius Gibson - Equipment Manager (Football)
- Christopher Ina - Sports Medicine Assistant
- Bonnie Rae - Administrative Assistant (Football)
- Ethan Reeve - Strength & Conditioning Coordinator
- Don Steelman - Assistant Athletic Trainer (Football)
- Hunter Willard - Academic Counselor
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Notable Alumni in NFL
Wake Forest Demon Deacons in NFL
- Jon Abbate - Houston Texans, LB
- Chris Barclay - New Orleans Saints, RB
- Tyson Clabo - Atlanta Falcons, T
- Desmond Clark - Chicago Bears, TE
- Chris Davis - New York Jets, WR
- Josh Gattis - Chicago Bears, SAF
- Patrick Ghee - Washington Redskins, DB
- Steve Justice - Indianapolis Colts, C
- Eric King - Tennessee Titans, DB
- Kevin Marion - Pittsburgh Steelers, WR
- Kenny Moore - Detroit Lions, WR
- Ovie Mughelli - Atlanta Falcons, FB
- Calvin Pace - New York Jets, DE
- Ryan Plackemeier - Seattle Seahawks, P
- Fred Robbins - New York Giants, DT
- John Tereshinski - San Diego Chargers, TE
- Jeremy Thompson - Green Bay Packers, DE
- Jyles Tucker - San Diego Chargers, LB
- Steve Vallos - Seattle Seahawks, T
- Joe Zelenka - Jacksonville Jaguars, LS
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References
- ESPN NCAA Football Rankings
- NCAA.org's 2006 Atlantic Coast Team Report
- Orange Bowl (game) Wikipedia
- Wake Forest Demon Deacons football Wikipedia
- Wake Forest Football History Database
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External Links
- Wake Forest Demon Deacons Official Football Site
- Wake Forest Football on USA Today
- Wake Forest Football, Basketball, and Recruiting Front Page
- Wake Forest Athletics
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