Ugly or not, Wake will take it (Fayetteville Observer)
Game story from the Greensboro News & Record
Ed Hardin’s column from the Greenboro News & Record
Luke DeCock’s column from the Raleigh News & Observer
Smith drives Wake Forest past NC State (Burlington Times-News)
More from the Raleigh News & Observer
Frosh duo stepping up for Deacons (Charlotte Observer)
New faces earn attention in ACC
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Saturday, December 12, 2009
The Heisman Trophy
The Heisman Trophy will be awarded tonight and Stanford running back Toby Gerhart is one of the five finalists. It's interesting to note that Gerhart rushed for at least 100 yards against every opponent save two this year. The Deacons held Gerhart to 82 yards on 17 carries. Oregon State also limited Gerhart to 96 yards.
If Gerhart should win, he would become the fourth Heisman Trophy winner to have faced the Demon Deacons during the year he won the trophy. In 2000, Florida State’s Chris Weinke completed 23 of 36 passes for 324 yards and five touchdowns in FSU’s 35-6 win at then-Groves Stadium. In 1993, the Seminoles’ Charlie Ward completed 13 of 20 passes for 125 yards. Army’s Doc Blanchard had a 52-yard interception return in a 54-0 win over Wake Forest in 1945. Blanchard would go on to win the Heisman Trophy that season.
If Gerhart should win, he would become the fourth Heisman Trophy winner to have faced the Demon Deacons during the year he won the trophy. In 2000, Florida State’s Chris Weinke completed 23 of 36 passes for 324 yards and five touchdowns in FSU’s 35-6 win at then-Groves Stadium. In 1993, the Seminoles’ Charlie Ward completed 13 of 20 passes for 125 yards. Army’s Doc Blanchard had a 52-yard interception return in a 54-0 win over Wake Forest in 1945. Blanchard would go on to win the Heisman Trophy that season.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
A Little This, a Little That
Wake Forest redshirt freshman receiver Chris Givens leads the nation's freshmen in touchdown catches this season. Givens has eight TD grabs this year, the most-ever by a Wake Forest redshirt freshman. He also ranks 32nd in the nation overall in touchdown catches.
Givens' 8 is the most by a freshman in Division I. Toledo's Eric Page has seven and Alex Torres of Texas Tech and Alshon Jeffery of South Carolina have six.
Also, the Sporting News released its list of the top 50 players in the NBA. And, as expected, Chris Paul and Tim Duncan are among the top six. Kobe is No. 1 followed by Lebron, Dwayne Wade and Dwight Howard. TD is fifth and CP3 is sixth. That's a nice plug for Wake Forest!
Givens' 8 is the most by a freshman in Division I. Toledo's Eric Page has seven and Alex Torres of Texas Tech and Alshon Jeffery of South Carolina have six.
Also, the Sporting News released its list of the top 50 players in the NBA. And, as expected, Chris Paul and Tim Duncan are among the top six. Kobe is No. 1 followed by Lebron, Dwayne Wade and Dwight Howard. TD is fifth and CP3 is sixth. That's a nice plug for Wake Forest!
Monday, November 16, 2009
Harvey Hale's Pro Debut
Former Demon Deacon guard Harvey Hale (2006-09) made his professional basketball debut in Finland over the weekend. Harvey played 36 minutes and finished with 22 points on 7-of-12 shooting.
He filled up the stat sheet with six rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Harvey also went 5-for-6 at the foul line and had five fouls of his own, including a technical.
Harvey's team fell, 90-85, in his debut.
Below is a photo sent by Harvey's team of his arrival in Finland (nice to see him doing well and all, but the photo doesn't do much for the Finnish scenery).
He filled up the stat sheet with six rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Harvey also went 5-for-6 at the foul line and had five fouls of his own, including a technical.
Harvey's team fell, 90-85, in his debut.
Below is a photo sent by Harvey's team of his arrival in Finland (nice to see him doing well and all, but the photo doesn't do much for the Finnish scenery).
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Season Overlap
A little reading on basketball and football as November highlights both major sports.
Wake Forest’s defense is problematic for FSU
Injuries have not been able to keep Jeff Griffin off the field
Game preview of Wake Forest vs. Florida State
Deacons tire of same old results
Wake Forest has owned the Seminoles of late
Bad luck binds FSU and Wake Forest this season
Who is Jim Caldwell?
You can listen to Wednesday’s ACC football coaches teleconference.
On the basketball front:
Aminu to carry load for Deacons
Former Owen star David Weaver now a senior at Wake Forest
Deacs hope new approach prevents stumbles
Deacons look to build on 24-7 season
Ish Smith was profiled in Sporting News Today
Deacs go for soccer crown
Wake Forest’s defense is problematic for FSU
Injuries have not been able to keep Jeff Griffin off the field
Game preview of Wake Forest vs. Florida State
Deacons tire of same old results
Wake Forest has owned the Seminoles of late
Bad luck binds FSU and Wake Forest this season
Who is Jim Caldwell?
You can listen to Wednesday’s ACC football coaches teleconference.
On the basketball front:
Aminu to carry load for Deacons
Former Owen star David Weaver now a senior at Wake Forest
Deacs hope new approach prevents stumbles
Deacons look to build on 24-7 season
Ish Smith was profiled in Sporting News Today
Deacs go for soccer crown
Friday, November 6, 2009
Skinner Cleared for Georgia Tech
Wake Forest University quarterback Riley Skinner has received clearance from team physicians to play when the Deacons visit Georgia Tech Saturday at 3:30 p.m. The game will be televised on ABC regionally and ESPN2 nationally.
Skinner suffered a concussion late in last Saturday’s game vs. Miami.
Skinner did not practice Monday, saw minimal practice time Tuesday, and gradually returned to the regular practice routine later in the week.
The fifth-year senior quarterback is expected to start his 33rd consecutive game for the Deacons on Saturday.
Skinner suffered a concussion late in last Saturday’s game vs. Miami.
Skinner did not practice Monday, saw minimal practice time Tuesday, and gradually returned to the regular practice routine later in the week.
The fifth-year senior quarterback is expected to start his 33rd consecutive game for the Deacons on Saturday.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Tech Prep
A preview of the Wake Forest-Georgia Tech game (Sports Network)
Transcript of Paul Johnson’s Tuesday press conference (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Deacons left dazed by losing streak (Burlington Times-News)
Tech beat up but still going strong (AJC)
Wake Forest-Georgia Tech preview (CBSsports.com)
A link to the ACC’s 12 Days of Basketball with focus on Wake Forest
Listen to the ACC football coaches teleconference
Transcript of Paul Johnson’s Tuesday press conference (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Deacons left dazed by losing streak (Burlington Times-News)
Tech beat up but still going strong (AJC)
Wake Forest-Georgia Tech preview (CBSsports.com)
A link to the ACC’s 12 Days of Basketball with focus on Wake Forest
Listen to the ACC football coaches teleconference
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Lanny Wadkins
Wake Forest grad Lanny Wadkins held a news conference on Monday regarding his induction to the World Golf Hall of Fame. The transcript of the entertaining news conference can be found here.
A Game of Inches
That's a phrase you often hear in sports, that it's a game of inches. Inches short of a first down, or a throw nips a runner at first by inches.
Games are also decided by percentage points and decimal points. Take the race for the ACC record for career completion percentage.
Entering the Georgia Tech game this week, Wake's Riley Skinner has completed 824 of 1,231 career passes. That is a completion percentage of .66937.
Virginia's Matt Schaub is the current ACC record holder for career completion percentage. He was successful on 716 of 1,069 pass attempts during his career as a Cavalier from 2000-03. That is a completion percentage of .66978.
So, with three regular season games remaining, Skinner trails Schaub by .0004. In layman's terms, that's four 10,000ths of a point.
Games are also decided by percentage points and decimal points. Take the race for the ACC record for career completion percentage.
Entering the Georgia Tech game this week, Wake's Riley Skinner has completed 824 of 1,231 career passes. That is a completion percentage of .66937.
Virginia's Matt Schaub is the current ACC record holder for career completion percentage. He was successful on 716 of 1,069 pass attempts during his career as a Cavalier from 2000-03. That is a completion percentage of .66978.
So, with three regular season games remaining, Skinner trails Schaub by .0004. In layman's terms, that's four 10,000ths of a point.
Looking Back and Looking Ahead
Riley Skinner attended Wake Forest's football practice on Monday night but did not participate. The fifth-year senior quarterback is still recovering from a concussion suffered against Miami on Saturday night. Depending on how he progresses during the week, Skinner may take part in practices later in the week.
For your reading knowledge, a look back at some stories from the Miami game, a look ahead at Georgia Tech and the upcoming basketball season.
The Hurricanes are graded on Saturday’s game (Palm Beach Post)
Randy Shannon proud of Miami comeback (Miami Herald)
Analysis of the Wake Forest-Miami game (Orlando Sentinel)
Georgia Tech will fix its special teams problems (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Riley Skinner is questionable for the Georgia Tech game (ESPN.com)
Skinner is Miami’s biggest hurdle (Miami Herald)
Concussion may keep Skinner on the bench (Winston-Salem Journal)
Wake Forest let a big one get away (Fayetteville Observer)
Wake Forest basketball season preview (Fayetteville Observer)
Wake Forest basketball is ready to move forward (Fayetteville Observer)
Missed opportunities (Winston-Salem Journal)
Wake Forest lets one slip away (Burlington Times-News)
For your reading knowledge, a look back at some stories from the Miami game, a look ahead at Georgia Tech and the upcoming basketball season.
The Hurricanes are graded on Saturday’s game (Palm Beach Post)
Randy Shannon proud of Miami comeback (Miami Herald)
Analysis of the Wake Forest-Miami game (Orlando Sentinel)
Georgia Tech will fix its special teams problems (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Riley Skinner is questionable for the Georgia Tech game (ESPN.com)
Skinner is Miami’s biggest hurdle (Miami Herald)
Concussion may keep Skinner on the bench (Winston-Salem Journal)
Wake Forest let a big one get away (Fayetteville Observer)
Wake Forest basketball season preview (Fayetteville Observer)
Wake Forest basketball is ready to move forward (Fayetteville Observer)
Missed opportunities (Winston-Salem Journal)
Wake Forest lets one slip away (Burlington Times-News)
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Early Miami Previews and a Tribute to Coach Prosser
Wake Forest-Miami Preview from The Sporting News
Wake Forest looks to rediscover offense
Billy Ray Barnes is Wake Forest’s ACC Legend for 2009
Spreading the word in honor of Coach Prosser
Wake Forest looks to rediscover offense
Billy Ray Barnes is Wake Forest’s ACC Legend for 2009
Spreading the word in honor of Coach Prosser
Friday, October 23, 2009
Prepping For Navy and Hoops
Josh Bush finds a home.
Navy calls on Proctor to start against Wake
Game preview from The Sports Network
Mids hope to shake Homecoming woes
Listen to Wednesday’s ACC Football Coaches teleconference
With the Black & Gold scrimmage set for noon Saturday at Reynolds Gym, it’s appropriate to link to a basketball outlook from The Sporting News.
And some quick facts on the Deacs.
Wake Forest is ranked No. 18 in the Sporting News’ preseason poll
Sunday is the ACC’s annual Operation Basketball where all the league coaches and media gather in Greensboro to discuss the coming season. You can watch Operation Basketball and interviews with all the players and coaches from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday at this link.
And you can do the same thing for women’s basketball on Monday from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 here.
Navy calls on Proctor to start against Wake
Game preview from The Sports Network
Mids hope to shake Homecoming woes
Listen to Wednesday’s ACC Football Coaches teleconference
With the Black & Gold scrimmage set for noon Saturday at Reynolds Gym, it’s appropriate to link to a basketball outlook from The Sporting News.
And some quick facts on the Deacs.
Wake Forest is ranked No. 18 in the Sporting News’ preseason poll
Sunday is the ACC’s annual Operation Basketball where all the league coaches and media gather in Greensboro to discuss the coming season. You can watch Operation Basketball and interviews with all the players and coaches from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday at this link.
And you can do the same thing for women’s basketball on Monday from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 here.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Naval Preparation
Grobe says Deacons need to look over their shoulders
Wake looks to rebound from Clemson game
Deacons don’t want to look back
Navy QB misses practice on Tuesday for MRI
Midseason Report from ESPN.com
Navy faces tough task in wake of emotional win
Wake fans featured at si.com
Deacs seek rebound game at Navy
Wake looks to rebound from Clemson game
Deacons don’t want to look back
Navy QB misses practice on Tuesday for MRI
Midseason Report from ESPN.com
Navy faces tough task in wake of emotional win
Wake fans featured at si.com
Deacs seek rebound game at Navy
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Clemson GameDay
Clemson, Wake players bond over good causes
Wake Forest vs. Clemson
Tigers taking playoff mentality vs. Wake
Gameday preview from The State
Wake-Clemson gameday preview
Coaches feeling the heat in Tigertown
Friendly rivalry between a pair of Parkers
Wake Forest vs. Clemson
Tigers taking playoff mentality vs. Wake
Gameday preview from The State
Wake-Clemson gameday preview
Coaches feeling the heat in Tigertown
Friendly rivalry between a pair of Parkers
Friday, October 16, 2009
Andy Katz in Town
ESPN.com writer and college basketball analyst Andy Katz was making his rounds through the Carolinas this week and stopped by campus on Friday afternoon. Andy talked with a handful of the players, including Ishmael Smith, Chas McFarland, Al-Farouq Aminu and Tony Woods.
He also spent some time at lunch with the basketball staff before heading down to Charlotte for ESPNU's Midnight Madness special.
Check out ESPN.com over the next few days for Andy's report on the Demon Deacons.
He also spent some time at lunch with the basketball staff before heading down to Charlotte for ESPNU's Midnight Madness special.
Check out ESPN.com over the next few days for Andy's report on the Demon Deacons.
Final Exam on Wake and Clemson
Saturday’s game to shed light on Atlantic Division race
Scouting report from Clemson’s TigerNet
Josh Adams is regaining that freshman form
Tigers difficult schedule hurt their offense
Coaches looking for opinions
Tigers wary of Skinner
Behind enemy lines (interview with Jim Grobe)
Clemson’s Kyle Parker, Wake’s Andrew Parker childhood pals
Jimmy Newman goes against the Tide
Dominique Midgett makes speedy recovery
And a little basketball:
Wake ready to start with eye on strong finish
Wake alums in the NFL:
The two sides of Aaron Curry
Kenny Moore’s long return rescues Panthers
Scouting report from Clemson’s TigerNet
Josh Adams is regaining that freshman form
Tigers difficult schedule hurt their offense
Coaches looking for opinions
Tigers wary of Skinner
Behind enemy lines (interview with Jim Grobe)
Clemson’s Kyle Parker, Wake’s Andrew Parker childhood pals
Jimmy Newman goes against the Tide
Dominique Midgett makes speedy recovery
And a little basketball:
Wake ready to start with eye on strong finish
Wake alums in the NFL:
The two sides of Aaron Curry
Kenny Moore’s long return rescues Panthers
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Deacon Birthdays - Week of October 11
We'd like to take this opportunity to say happy birthday to those Demon Deacon student-athletes, coaches and staff who are celebrating birthdays this week.
Student-Athletes:
Cristen Atchison (Field Hockey) - Oct. 12
Amanda Barasha (Women's Soccer) - Oct. 13
Allie Bodemann (Women's Golf) - Oct. 14
Ryan Bouton (Baseball) - Oct. 15
Coaches & Staff:
Daan Polders (Field Hockey) - Oct. 11
Steve Shutt (Media Relations) - Oct. 14
Student-Athletes:
Cristen Atchison (Field Hockey) - Oct. 12
Amanda Barasha (Women's Soccer) - Oct. 13
Allie Bodemann (Women's Golf) - Oct. 14
Ryan Bouton (Baseball) - Oct. 15
Coaches & Staff:
Daan Polders (Field Hockey) - Oct. 11
Steve Shutt (Media Relations) - Oct. 14
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Prepping For Clemson
Wake wants to mute Death Valley crowd
Deacons brace for the bedlam
Midgett makes speedy return to action
Game preview from The Sports Network
Atlantic Division: Parity or parody?
To prepare for Saturday’s game from the Clemson point of view:
Tigers seek ways to neutralize Skinner
Clemson ready to go
Tigers target better passing game
Tigers try to close the deal
Mediocre Atlantic gives Clemson hope
No big changes needed for a Clemson win
Tigers still major factor in Atlantic race
Just another playoff game against Wake
Deacons brace for the bedlam
Midgett makes speedy return to action
Game preview from The Sports Network
Atlantic Division: Parity or parody?
To prepare for Saturday’s game from the Clemson point of view:
Tigers seek ways to neutralize Skinner
Clemson ready to go
Tigers target better passing game
Tigers try to close the deal
Mediocre Atlantic gives Clemson hope
No big changes needed for a Clemson win
Tigers still major factor in Atlantic race
Just another playoff game against Wake
Monday, October 12, 2009
Maryland Re-Hash
Skinner leads Wake Forest past Maryland
Maryland is getting back to reality
Record-setting Skinner propels Deacons
Deacs win big
Skinner carves up Terps
Skinner carves up Maryland defense
Wake cruises past Maryland
Recap: Wake Forest vs. Maryland
Wake Forest observations
Deacs’ Okoro makes best of opportunity
Deacs drop Maryland
Maryland Rewind
Terps a shell of their former selves
Clemson’s perseverance to be tested
Stats Breakdown: Maryland at Wake Forest
What we learned in the ACC in Week 6
Wake asserts itself in the Atlantic Division
Maryland can’t keep up with Wake Forest
Maryland is getting back to reality
Record-setting Skinner propels Deacons
Deacs win big
Skinner carves up Terps
Skinner carves up Maryland defense
Wake cruises past Maryland
Recap: Wake Forest vs. Maryland
Wake Forest observations
Deacs’ Okoro makes best of opportunity
Deacs drop Maryland
Maryland Rewind
Terps a shell of their former selves
Clemson’s perseverance to be tested
Stats Breakdown: Maryland at Wake Forest
What we learned in the ACC in Week 6
Wake asserts itself in the Atlantic Division
Maryland can’t keep up with Wake Forest
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Terp Prep
Deacons’ passing fills void in offense
Wake Forest looks to get grounded Saturday
Deacs look for running room
Listen to the audio of this week’s ACC football coaches teleconference
Game preview from The Sports Network
Terp’s can’t relax vs. Wake Forest
Terps seek separation at Wake
And a few other Wake Forest sports . . .
Collegehoops.net has the Deacon basketball team No. 44
Zack Schilawski is making a name for himself on the Wake soccer team
Wake Forest looks to get grounded Saturday
Deacs look for running room
Listen to the audio of this week’s ACC football coaches teleconference
Game preview from The Sports Network
Terp’s can’t relax vs. Wake Forest
Terps seek separation at Wake
And a few other Wake Forest sports . . .
Collegehoops.net has the Deacon basketball team No. 44
Zack Schilawski is making a name for himself on the Wake soccer team
Deacon Birthdays - Week of October 4
We'd like to take this opportunity to say happy birthday to those Demon Deacon student-athletes, coaches and staff who are celebrating birthdays this week.
Student-Athletes:
Garrick Williams (Football) - Oct. 4
Molly Fresher (Women's Track) - Oct. 5
Adelaide Knott (Field Hockey) - Oct. 7
Zach White (Baseball) - Oct. 8
Austin da Luz (Men's Soccer) - Oct. 9
Laura Rapp (Women's Cross Country) - Oct. 9
Ryan Semeniuk (Baseball) - Oct. 9
David Weaver (Men's Basketball) - Oct. 9
Anthony Williams (Football) - Oct. 9
Coaches & Staff:
Glenn Bennett (Maintenance) - Oct. 4
Krista Holgate (Athletic Director's Office) - Oct. 5
Kevin Bowen (Band) - Oct. 7
Student-Athletes:
Garrick Williams (Football) - Oct. 4
Molly Fresher (Women's Track) - Oct. 5
Adelaide Knott (Field Hockey) - Oct. 7
Zach White (Baseball) - Oct. 8
Austin da Luz (Men's Soccer) - Oct. 9
Laura Rapp (Women's Cross Country) - Oct. 9
Ryan Semeniuk (Baseball) - Oct. 9
David Weaver (Men's Basketball) - Oct. 9
Anthony Williams (Football) - Oct. 9
Coaches & Staff:
Glenn Bennett (Maintenance) - Oct. 4
Krista Holgate (Athletic Director's Office) - Oct. 5
Kevin Bowen (Band) - Oct. 7
Monday, October 5, 2009
Recapping the NC State Win
Skinner leads Deacs past ‘Pack
Adams, Wake Forest hurdle NC State
Skinner gets the edge in a killer matchup
Observations on Wake Forest-NC State
Photo gallery from Wake-State
Deacs stop Pack as Okoro intercepts
QBs know that life’s not easy
Deacs outlast Pack
Deacons hold on
Video highlights from ESPN
Skinner, Wake get the best of NC State
Recap from The Sports Network
Big plays lift Wake over NC State
Adams, Wake Forest hurdle NC State
Skinner gets the edge in a killer matchup
Observations on Wake Forest-NC State
Photo gallery from Wake-State
Deacs stop Pack as Okoro intercepts
QBs know that life’s not easy
Deacs outlast Pack
Deacons hold on
Video highlights from ESPN
Skinner, Wake get the best of NC State
Recap from The Sports Network
Big plays lift Wake over NC State
Friday, October 2, 2009
Pregame Reading for NC State game
The Greensboro News & Record is recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Day with some sports-related stories. Here is Tim Billings’ story.
Q&A with Riley Skinner
Marshall Williams is a top target
ACC Coaches Teleconference
Wake-NC State game preview from The Sports Network
You can participate in the ACC’s Pick The Play
Wake Forest wastes no time rebounding
Wake Forest tackles tougher times ahead
Deacons keep chin up after BC loss
Wake Forest’s Williams breaks out with big game
Grobe has his eye on youth
Deacs will test Pack secondary
James Johnson is showing versatility with the Bulls
Q&A with Riley Skinner
Marshall Williams is a top target
ACC Coaches Teleconference
Wake-NC State game preview from The Sports Network
You can participate in the ACC’s Pick The Play
Wake Forest wastes no time rebounding
Wake Forest tackles tougher times ahead
Deacons keep chin up after BC loss
Wake Forest’s Williams breaks out with big game
Grobe has his eye on youth
Deacs will test Pack secondary
James Johnson is showing versatility with the Bulls
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Deacon Birthdays - Week of September 27
We'd like to take this opportunity to say happy birthday to those Demon Deacon student-athletes, coaches and staff who are celebrating birthdays this week.
Student-Athletes:
Laura Ormson (Women's Golf) - Sept. 27
Justin Bryant (Men's Golf) - Sept. 29
Anna Nosenko (Women's Cross Country) - Oct. 1
Dina Nosenko (Women's Cross Country) - Oct. 1
Jesse Sokolow (Men's Soccer) - Oct. 1
Iain Atkinson (Men's Tennis) - Oct. 2
Ben Wooster (Football) - Oct. 2
Coaches & Staff:
Brad Darmofal (Ticket Office) - Sept. 27
Allen Franklin (Football) - Sept. 29
Student-Athletes:
Laura Ormson (Women's Golf) - Sept. 27
Justin Bryant (Men's Golf) - Sept. 29
Anna Nosenko (Women's Cross Country) - Oct. 1
Dina Nosenko (Women's Cross Country) - Oct. 1
Jesse Sokolow (Men's Soccer) - Oct. 1
Iain Atkinson (Men's Tennis) - Oct. 2
Ben Wooster (Football) - Oct. 2
Coaches & Staff:
Brad Darmofal (Ticket Office) - Sept. 27
Allen Franklin (Football) - Sept. 29
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
The U Picks Up 2
Two more of Wake Forest's men's basketball games have been picked up to be televised on ESPNU. The Deacons' Dec. 16 game at UNC Wilmington is now set to air live, as well as Wake's Dec. 31 home game against Richmond.
Both games will tip at 7 p.m. and will be available nationally on ESPNU.
In total, Wake Forest will have 21 of its 28 regular season games televised. The Deacs will be on national TV 14 times, including nine telecasts on the ESPN family of networks. Beginning Dec. 1, all but two of Wake Forest's games will be televised.
Printable 2009-10 Basketball Schedule
Both games will tip at 7 p.m. and will be available nationally on ESPNU.
In total, Wake Forest will have 21 of its 28 regular season games televised. The Deacs will be on national TV 14 times, including nine telecasts on the ESPN family of networks. Beginning Dec. 1, all but two of Wake Forest's games will be televised.
Printable 2009-10 Basketball Schedule
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Pre-Game Reading for Boston College
Wake fullback finds the end zone
Rinfrette embraces goal-line role
BC may start a different quarterback against the Deacs
Preview of the Wake Forest-Boston College game from The Sports Network
Listen to all the ACC football coaches on Wednesday’s teleconference
The post-Elon game clipboard
Rinfrette embraces goal-line role
BC may start a different quarterback against the Deacs
Preview of the Wake Forest-Boston College game from The Sports Network
Listen to all the ACC football coaches on Wednesday’s teleconference
The post-Elon game clipboard
Rodney Rogers Open the Gate Video
If you were not at the Wake Forest-Elon football game last Saturday, you missed out on a great moment when former Deacon basketball great Rodney Rogers was the Open the Gate honoree.
Confined to a wheelchair after an ATV accident last November, Rogers waited at midfield as the Deacons ran out of the gate and huddled around him.
You can still check out the Open the Gate video that details Rogers' basketball career.
Confined to a wheelchair after an ATV accident last November, Rogers waited at midfield as the Deacons ran out of the gate and huddled around him.
You can still check out the Open the Gate video that details Rogers' basketball career.
Deacon Birthdays - Week of September 20
We'd like to take this opportunity to say happy birthday to those Demon Deacon student-athletes, coaches and staff who are celebrating birthdays this week.
Student-Athletes:
Al-Farouq Aminu (Men's Basketball) - Sept. 21
Chris Estridge (Men's Soccer) - Sept. 21
Josh Adams (Football) - Sept. 22
Gabe Irby (Football) - Sept. 22
Kelly Laffey (Women's Cross Country) - Sept. 22
Carlin Salmon (Volleyball) - Sept. 23
Lindsay Wofford (Women's Soccer) - Sept. 24
Micah Jarrett (Baseball) - Sept. 26
Coaches & Staff:
Lynne Heflin (Men's Basketball) - Sept. 22
Brett Hickman (Facilities & Operations) - Sept. 24
Student-Athletes:
Al-Farouq Aminu (Men's Basketball) - Sept. 21
Chris Estridge (Men's Soccer) - Sept. 21
Josh Adams (Football) - Sept. 22
Gabe Irby (Football) - Sept. 22
Kelly Laffey (Women's Cross Country) - Sept. 22
Carlin Salmon (Volleyball) - Sept. 23
Lindsay Wofford (Women's Soccer) - Sept. 24
Micah Jarrett (Baseball) - Sept. 26
Coaches & Staff:
Lynne Heflin (Men's Basketball) - Sept. 22
Brett Hickman (Facilities & Operations) - Sept. 24
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Pregame Reading on Elon
A report card on Stanford’s performance against Wake Forest
Elon’s offense will challenge the Deacs
This Wake Forest thing could be cool for Elon
Jim Harbaugh is not happy with last week’s officiating
Wake Forest is not taking Elon lightly
The Jacksonville Jaguars release former Deac Joe Zelenka in their final cut.
The injury to Kyle Wilber forces Wake’s defense to make adjustments
Wake might start taking the ball first after the coin flip
Demon Deacons know Elon wants to invade secondary
Elon hopes to emulate Wake Forest’s success
Dr. Alan White has ties to Elon and Wake Forest
Dan Collins profiles Gelo Orange
Elon’s offense will challenge the Deacs
This Wake Forest thing could be cool for Elon
Jim Harbaugh is not happy with last week’s officiating
Wake Forest is not taking Elon lightly
The Jacksonville Jaguars release former Deac Joe Zelenka in their final cut.
The injury to Kyle Wilber forces Wake’s defense to make adjustments
Wake might start taking the ball first after the coin flip
Demon Deacons know Elon wants to invade secondary
Elon hopes to emulate Wake Forest’s success
Dr. Alan White has ties to Elon and Wake Forest
Dan Collins profiles Gelo Orange
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Deacon Birthdays - Week of September 13
We'd like to take this opportunity to say happy birthday to those Demon Deacon student-athletes, coaches and staff who are celebrating birthdays this week.
Student-Athletes:
Luke Norman (Men's Soccer) - Sept. 14
Shane Popham (Football) - Sept. 14
Corben Bone (Men's Soccer) - Sept. 16
Madison Vain (Volleyball) - Sept. 16
Tripp Russell (Football) - Sept. 18
Lee Malchow (Football) - Sept. 18
Cindy Adams (Women's Cross Country) - Sept. 19
Steven Chase (Football) - Sept. 19
Coaches & Staff:
Kirsten Elleby (Compliance) - Sept. 19
Brent Campbell (Cheer & Dance) - Sept. 15
Jason Eshbaugh (Women's Basketball) - Sept. 16
Jerry Haas (Men's Golf) - Sept. 16
Steve Russ (Football) - Sept. 16
Student-Athletes:
Luke Norman (Men's Soccer) - Sept. 14
Shane Popham (Football) - Sept. 14
Corben Bone (Men's Soccer) - Sept. 16
Madison Vain (Volleyball) - Sept. 16
Tripp Russell (Football) - Sept. 18
Lee Malchow (Football) - Sept. 18
Cindy Adams (Women's Cross Country) - Sept. 19
Steven Chase (Football) - Sept. 19
Coaches & Staff:
Kirsten Elleby (Compliance) - Sept. 19
Brent Campbell (Cheer & Dance) - Sept. 15
Jason Eshbaugh (Women's Basketball) - Sept. 16
Jerry Haas (Men's Golf) - Sept. 16
Steve Russ (Football) - Sept. 16
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Reading Up on Stanford
Devon Brown gets in on the rush
Wake’s young linebackers are preparing for Stanford
Stanford preparing for morning kickoff
Short stature doesn’t deter Woodlief
Take a look at Stanford’s highlights from its opening week win over Washington State The PGA
Tour celebrates Arnold Palmer’s 80th birthday
Arnold Palmer is hard at work on the golf facility renovation
Wake’s young linebackers are preparing for Stanford
Stanford preparing for morning kickoff
Short stature doesn’t deter Woodlief
Take a look at Stanford’s highlights from its opening week win over Washington State The PGA
Tour celebrates Arnold Palmer’s 80th birthday
Arnold Palmer is hard at work on the golf facility renovation
Barclay Back in Football
Former Deacon running back Chris Barclay was one of 16 players signed yesterday by the New York Sentinels of the fledgling United Football League.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Raycom Affiliates
Wake Forest will host Stanford at noon on Saturday, Sept. 12. The game will be televised on Raycom, a syndicate of over-the-air stations in the southeast. Here is a list of the stations where the game will be available:
Albany, GA WSWG-DT
Atlanta, GA WUPA
Augusta, GA WFXG
Baltimore, MD WNUV
Bluefield/Beckley, WV WVNS-DT
Boston/Manchester, MA/NH WSBK
Charleston, SC WTAT
Charlotte, NC WJZY
Charlottesville, VA WVIR
Chattanooga, TN WFLI
Columbia, SC WACH
Columbus, GA WLGA
Dothan WDFX
Fort Myers/Naples, FL WZVN
Gainesville, FL WCJB
Greensboro/W-S, NC WXLV
Greenville, NC WFXI/WYDO
Greenville/Spartanburg, SC WLOS
Harrisonburg, VA WAZT
Jacksonville, FL WAWS
Miami, FL WBFS
Mobile/Pensacola, AL/FL WBPG
Myrtle Beach/Florence, SC WMBF
Norfolk, VA WGNT
Orlando, FL WRBW
Panama City, FL WJHG-DT
Portland/Auburn, ME WPME
Providence, RI WLWC
Raleigh/Durham, NC WRDC
Richmond, VA WRLH
Roanoke, VA WDBJ-DT
Salisbury, MD WRDE-DT
Savannah, GA WGSA
Springfield, MA WSBK
Tallahassee, FL WTLH
Tampa/St. Pete., FL WTOG
Tri-Cities, VA/TN WEMT
Washington, DC WDCA
West Palm Beach, FL WTVX
Wilmington, NC WSFX
Albany, GA WSWG-DT
Atlanta, GA WUPA
Augusta, GA WFXG
Baltimore, MD WNUV
Bluefield/Beckley, WV WVNS-DT
Boston/Manchester, MA/NH WSBK
Charleston, SC WTAT
Charlotte, NC WJZY
Charlottesville, VA WVIR
Chattanooga, TN WFLI
Columbia, SC WACH
Columbus, GA WLGA
Dothan WDFX
Fort Myers/Naples, FL WZVN
Gainesville, FL WCJB
Greensboro/W-S, NC WXLV
Greenville, NC WFXI/WYDO
Greenville/Spartanburg, SC WLOS
Harrisonburg, VA WAZT
Jacksonville, FL WAWS
Miami, FL WBFS
Mobile/Pensacola, AL/FL WBPG
Myrtle Beach/Florence, SC WMBF
Norfolk, VA WGNT
Orlando, FL WRBW
Panama City, FL WJHG-DT
Portland/Auburn, ME WPME
Providence, RI WLWC
Raleigh/Durham, NC WRDC
Richmond, VA WRLH
Roanoke, VA WDBJ-DT
Salisbury, MD WRDE-DT
Savannah, GA WGSA
Springfield, MA WSBK
Tallahassee, FL WTLH
Tampa/St. Pete., FL WTOG
Tri-Cities, VA/TN WEMT
Washington, DC WDCA
West Palm Beach, FL WTVX
Wilmington, NC WSFX
Deacon Birthdays - Week of September 6
We'd like to take this opportunity to say happy birthday to those Demon Deacon student-athletes, coaches and staff who are celebrating birthdays this week. And a special "happy birthday" goes out to Deacon legend Arnold Palmer, who is turning 80 on Thursday (Sept. 10).
Student Athletes:
Regina Shannon (Field Hockey) - Sept. 7
Kristen White (Volleyball) - Sept. 7
Tommy Bohanon (Football) - Sept. 10
Nicholas Lepley (Men's Track) - Sept. 10
Evan Beck (Men's Golf) - Sept. 11
Coaches & Staff:
Natasha Adair (Women's Basketball) - Sept. 7
Mary Ann Justus (Women's Basketball) - Sept. 7
Tyson Rose (Sports Medicine) - Sept. 9
Jane Caldwell (Student-Athlete Services) - Sept. 12
Student Athletes:
Regina Shannon (Field Hockey) - Sept. 7
Kristen White (Volleyball) - Sept. 7
Tommy Bohanon (Football) - Sept. 10
Nicholas Lepley (Men's Track) - Sept. 10
Evan Beck (Men's Golf) - Sept. 11
Coaches & Staff:
Natasha Adair (Women's Basketball) - Sept. 7
Mary Ann Justus (Women's Basketball) - Sept. 7
Tyson Rose (Sports Medicine) - Sept. 9
Jane Caldwell (Student-Athlete Services) - Sept. 12
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Pre-Game Reading
Baylor plans a strong opening act vs. Wake Forest
Riley Skinner dotes on the details
Preview from the Baylor student newspaper, the Lariat
Wake’s defense will try and contain Robert Griffin
A renewed Deacon Blvd. is ready for game day
Wake’s offensive linemen put on a show before practice
Wake Forest is looking for a different way to beat Baylor
Wake Forest is loaded for Bear (s)
High-octane John Russell
Deacons know what it takes to win
Wake looks to ground Baylor
And for a little baseball, former Deacon baseball star Mike Buddie remembers his time as Derek Jeter’s teammate.
Riley Skinner dotes on the details
Preview from the Baylor student newspaper, the Lariat
Wake’s defense will try and contain Robert Griffin
A renewed Deacon Blvd. is ready for game day
Wake’s offensive linemen put on a show before practice
Wake Forest is looking for a different way to beat Baylor
Wake Forest is loaded for Bear (s)
High-octane John Russell
Deacons know what it takes to win
Wake looks to ground Baylor
And for a little baseball, former Deacon baseball star Mike Buddie remembers his time as Derek Jeter’s teammate.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Reading Up on Baylor
Game Preview from The Sports Network
Season Preview from the Wilmington Star-News
Scouting Report from the Greensboro News-Record
Deacons looking to regain tough reputation
Wake’s offensive line plans on improvement
Some Deacon freshmen may see action vs. Baylor
You can listen to this week’s ACC Football Coaches Teleconference here.
Riley Skinner was destined to be a Deacon
Baylor QB Robert Griffin III and Bears are better prepared for Wake
Baylor game preview from the Associated Press via the Rocky Mount Telegram
Baylor is more self-assured in the rematch with the Deacons
Robert Griffin is the Baylor Blur
A video story on the Baylor QB
Season Preview from the Wilmington Star-News
Scouting Report from the Greensboro News-Record
Deacons looking to regain tough reputation
Wake’s offensive line plans on improvement
Some Deacon freshmen may see action vs. Baylor
You can listen to this week’s ACC Football Coaches Teleconference here.
Riley Skinner was destined to be a Deacon
Baylor QB Robert Griffin III and Bears are better prepared for Wake
Baylor game preview from the Associated Press via the Rocky Mount Telegram
Baylor is more self-assured in the rematch with the Deacons
Robert Griffin is the Baylor Blur
A video story on the Baylor QB
Deacon Birthdays - Week of August 30
As promised, here is your second helping of Deacon birthdays this week. As always, we'd like to take this opportunity to say happy birthday to those Demon Deacon student-athletes, coaches and staff who are celebrating birthdays this week.
Student Athletes:
Jonathan Jones (Football) - Aug. 30
Emilee Malvehy (Women's Tennis) - Aug. 30
Joe Looney (Football) - Aug. 31
Bentley Heyman (Baseball) - Sept. 1
C.J. Washington (Football) - Sept. 2
Faith Adams (Field Hockey) - Sept. 3
Abby Miller (Volleyball) - Sept. 3
Quan Rucker (Football) - Sept. 3
Kyle Jarrett (Football) - Sept. 4
Coaches & Staff:
Tony da Luz (Women's Soccer) - Aug. 30
Roxann Moody (Equipment) - Aug. 30
Student Athletes:
Jonathan Jones (Football) - Aug. 30
Emilee Malvehy (Women's Tennis) - Aug. 30
Joe Looney (Football) - Aug. 31
Bentley Heyman (Baseball) - Sept. 1
C.J. Washington (Football) - Sept. 2
Faith Adams (Field Hockey) - Sept. 3
Abby Miller (Volleyball) - Sept. 3
Quan Rucker (Football) - Sept. 3
Kyle Jarrett (Football) - Sept. 4
Coaches & Staff:
Tony da Luz (Women's Soccer) - Aug. 30
Roxann Moody (Equipment) - Aug. 30
Monday, August 31, 2009
Deacon Birthdays - Week of August 23
We weren't able to post last week's Deacon Birthdays, so you'll be getting a double-dose of them this week. As always, we'd like to take this opportunity to say happy birthday to those Demon Deacon student-athletes, coaches and staff who are celebrating birthdays last week.
Student Athletes:
Julia Young (Field Hockey) - Aug. 23
Justin Jackson (Football) - Aug. 24
Travis Wadkins (Men's Golf) - Aug.
Cate Berenato (Women's Cross Country) - Aug. 27
Ryan Britt (Football) - Aug. 27
Coaches & Staff:
Paul Kennedy (Development) - Aug. 23
Jeff Strahm (Sports Medicine) - Aug. 23
Dwight Lewis (Student-Athlete Services) - Aug. 24
Steve Adams (Operations) - Aug. 25
Matt Robinson (Football) - Aug. 29
Student Athletes:
Julia Young (Field Hockey) - Aug. 23
Justin Jackson (Football) - Aug. 24
Travis Wadkins (Men's Golf) - Aug.
Cate Berenato (Women's Cross Country) - Aug. 27
Ryan Britt (Football) - Aug. 27
Coaches & Staff:
Paul Kennedy (Development) - Aug. 23
Jeff Strahm (Sports Medicine) - Aug. 23
Dwight Lewis (Student-Athlete Services) - Aug. 24
Steve Adams (Operations) - Aug. 25
Matt Robinson (Football) - Aug. 29
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Former Deacon Now a Hustlin' Owl
Former Wake Forest basketball walk-on Matt Smith has decided to continue his basketball career at Oregon Tech, the school announced yesterday. Smith, who lettered two seasons with the Deacons from 2006-07, now gets the rare privilege of being known as a Hustlin' Owl.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Jean Chua Wins Professional Debut
Recent graduate Jean Chua made her professional debut last week at the Thai LPGA Open. Chua fired a final round 66 to claim the win in her first professional start.
After opening with rounds of 71-76, Chua found herself seven-shots behind good friend Titiya Plucksataporn.
But in the final round, Chua got the putter working early and had closed the gap to just two shots after a front nine of 4-under par. She went on to make two more birdies on the back to post a final round 6-under 66. She won by three shots over Plucksataporn.
Chua plans to remain in Thailand to work on her game with her coach before returning to the states next year. She will try to qualify for the US Women's Open and then will enter LPGA Qualifying School.
After opening with rounds of 71-76, Chua found herself seven-shots behind good friend Titiya Plucksataporn.
But in the final round, Chua got the putter working early and had closed the gap to just two shots after a front nine of 4-under par. She went on to make two more birdies on the back to post a final round 6-under 66. She won by three shots over Plucksataporn.
Chua plans to remain in Thailand to work on her game with her coach before returning to the states next year. She will try to qualify for the US Women's Open and then will enter LPGA Qualifying School.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Deacon Birthdays - Week of August 16
We'd like to take this opportunity to say happy birthday to those Demon Deacon student-athletes, coaches and staff who are celebrating birthdays this week.
Student Athletes:
Secily Ray (Women's Basketball) - Aug. 16
Megan Thornberry (Volleyball) - Aug. 19
Anna Mydlowska (Women's Tennis) - Aug. 21
Kelsey Jones (Volleyball) - Aug. 22
Paul Loeser (Men's Cross Country) - Aug. 22
Coaches & Staff:
Darren Bowers (Grounds & Maintenance) - Aug. 18
Matt Lamoureux (Operations) - Aug. 19
Donna Hall (Athletic Director's Office) - Aug. 22
Student Athletes:
Secily Ray (Women's Basketball) - Aug. 16
Megan Thornberry (Volleyball) - Aug. 19
Anna Mydlowska (Women's Tennis) - Aug. 21
Kelsey Jones (Volleyball) - Aug. 22
Paul Loeser (Men's Cross Country) - Aug. 22
Coaches & Staff:
Darren Bowers (Grounds & Maintenance) - Aug. 18
Matt Lamoureux (Operations) - Aug. 19
Donna Hall (Athletic Director's Office) - Aug. 22
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Deacon Birthdays - Week of August 9
We'd like to take this opportunity to say happy birthday to those Demon Deacon student-athletes, coaches and staff who are celebrating birthdays this week.
Student Athletes:
Nick Millington (Men's Soccer) - Aug. 9
Maggie Hoey (Volleyball) - Aug. 10
Kim Vos (Women's Cross Country) - Aug. 10
Austin Chelko (Men's Soccer) - Aug. 13
Collin Granger (Football) - Aug. 13
Doug Ryan (Men's Soccer) - Aug. 14
Brandon Johnson (Baseball) - Aug. 15
Coaches & Staff:
Sandy Parks (Ticket Office) - Aug. 11
Keith Henry (Football) - Aug. 14
Student Athletes:
Nick Millington (Men's Soccer) - Aug. 9
Maggie Hoey (Volleyball) - Aug. 10
Kim Vos (Women's Cross Country) - Aug. 10
Austin Chelko (Men's Soccer) - Aug. 13
Collin Granger (Football) - Aug. 13
Doug Ryan (Men's Soccer) - Aug. 14
Brandon Johnson (Baseball) - Aug. 15
Coaches & Staff:
Sandy Parks (Ticket Office) - Aug. 11
Keith Henry (Football) - Aug. 14
Monday, August 10, 2009
Talkin' Football
Here are a few recent news clips of current and former Deacons.
Kenny Moore is trying to hold onto a spot with the Carolina Panthers.
Deacons rebuild defense.
Deacons hit the ground running.
Deacons want to be all grown up.
Big things are expected from Brandon Ghee.
Chris DeGeare is back on the field.
Kenny Moore is trying to hold onto a spot with the Carolina Panthers.
Deacons rebuild defense.
Deacons hit the ground running.
Deacons want to be all grown up.
Big things are expected from Brandon Ghee.
Chris DeGeare is back on the field.
Preseason Football Polls
'Tis the season for preseason football polls. With that mind, here is a link that summarizes a good majority of the preseason polls out there. The Deacons come in, on average, at No. 40. Wake received votes in the preseason ESPN/USA Today Coaches Poll, which was released last week.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Aaron Curry signs with Seahawks
The Associated Press reports on Saturday night that Aaron Curry has signed with the Seahawks.
Andy Katz checks in with a mid-summer update on Deacon basketball.
Heather Dinich has a scouting report on Wake Forest football.
The ACC has a feature on Wake Forest football
Andy Katz checks in with a mid-summer update on Deacon basketball.
Heather Dinich has a scouting report on Wake Forest football.
The ACC has a feature on Wake Forest football
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Women's Soccer Begins Fall Practice
The Wake Forest women's soccer team began its preparation for the 2009 season with a pair of practices on Thursday. I had an opportunity to shoot some footage at the afternoon training session. I also spoke with Demon Deacon head coach Tony da Luz and senior goalkeeper Laura Morse. The video is available here.
The Deacs take the field for the first time in 2009 on Saturday, August 15, at 7 p.m. against Campbell in a home exhibition game. The regular season opener is Friday, August 21, at 7 p.m. against High Point at Spry Stadium.
The Deacs take the field for the first time in 2009 on Saturday, August 15, at 7 p.m. against Campbell in a home exhibition game. The regular season opener is Friday, August 21, at 7 p.m. against High Point at Spry Stadium.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
New Deacon Podcast Available
There is a new Deacon Podcast available on WakeForestSports.com. This week's installment features an interview with head football coach Jim Grobe, as well as a chat with Director of Marketing & Promotions Mike Odom.
Check out the Deacon Podcast Center for the complete listings.
Check out the Deacon Podcast Center for the complete listings.
Coordinating Your NBA Schedules
The NBA schedules came out this week so we thought we would simplify your decision-making process on which games to attend during the 2009-10 season.
The Atlanta Hawks and rookie guard Jeff Teague visit the Charlotte Bobcats on Nov. 6 and April 6. You can catch the Chicago Bulls and rookie forward James Johnson in Charlotte on Jan. 7. Tim Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs visit the Bobcats on Jan. 15 while Josh Howard and Dallas come to North Carolina on March 1.
If you're a Deacon football fan and looking to combine a road trip with an NBA game, consider going to Atlanta on November 7. The Deacons visit the Yellow Jackets in football (game time yet to be announced) while Teague and the Hawks host the Denver Nuggets that night.
Or, if you want to make it an all-alumni weekend, book a trip to the French Quarter for Dec. 18-19. You can watch CP3 and the Hornets entertain Denver on Dec. 18 and the next day, watch Chip Vaughn and the Saints host the Dallas Cowboys in the Superdome.
The Atlanta Hawks and rookie guard Jeff Teague visit the Charlotte Bobcats on Nov. 6 and April 6. You can catch the Chicago Bulls and rookie forward James Johnson in Charlotte on Jan. 7. Tim Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs visit the Bobcats on Jan. 15 while Josh Howard and Dallas come to North Carolina on March 1.
If you're a Deacon football fan and looking to combine a road trip with an NBA game, consider going to Atlanta on November 7. The Deacons visit the Yellow Jackets in football (game time yet to be announced) while Teague and the Hawks host the Denver Nuggets that night.
Or, if you want to make it an all-alumni weekend, book a trip to the French Quarter for Dec. 18-19. You can watch CP3 and the Hornets entertain Denver on Dec. 18 and the next day, watch Chip Vaughn and the Saints host the Dallas Cowboys in the Superdome.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Deacon Birthdays - Week of August 2
We'd like to take this opportunity to say happy birthday to those Demon Deacon student-athletes, coaches and staff who are celebrating birthdays this week, which includes our very own Katy Hamlett and Rene' Ivey.
Student Athletes:
Boo Robinson (Football) - Aug. 5
Ty Walker (Basketball) - Aug. 7
Coaches & Staff:
Kathryn Hamlett (Media Relations) - Aug. 3
Rene' Ivey (Media Relations) - Aug. 3
Cook Griffin (Deacon Club) - Aug. 4
Bill Faircloth (Football) - Aug. 8
Student Athletes:
Boo Robinson (Football) - Aug. 5
Ty Walker (Basketball) - Aug. 7
Coaches & Staff:
Kathryn Hamlett (Media Relations) - Aug. 3
Rene' Ivey (Media Relations) - Aug. 3
Cook Griffin (Deacon Club) - Aug. 4
Bill Faircloth (Football) - Aug. 8
Monday, August 3, 2009
New Ticket Office Site
The Wake Forest Ticket Office site received a face lift recently. The site, which is housed on WakeForestSports.com, was re-designed to provide needed info in a "ticket-friendly" manner. Be sure to check out the new page.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
10 Questions with Brian Edwards
I recently had the opportunity to travel to Columbus for the Columbus Crew-Toronto FC soccer match. I sat down with former Deacs Brian Edwards, Will Hesmer and Brian Carroll and got their thoughts on their playing days at Wake, career in the MLS and some other light-hearted topics. The interview with Brian Edwards can be found here. I'll post the interviews with Carroll and Hesmer in the next couple of weeks.
Jeff Teague Video Feature
NBA.com has a great video feature on former Demon Deacon Jeff Teague. Jeff, who was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks with the 19th pick in last month's draft, touches on a number of subjects during the interview.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Deacon Birthdays - Week of July 26
We'd like to take this opportunity to say happy birthday to those Demon Deacon student-athletes, coaches and staff who are celebrating birthdays this week. We also want to wish a happy belated birthday to a pair of incoming football freshmen who celebrated birthdays last week, John Gallagher (July 19) and Brendan Cross (July 21).
Student-Athletes:
Terence Davis (Football) - July 31
Lauren Greenwald (Field Hockey) - July 31
Eli Robins (Baseball) - July 31
Suzie Clinchy (Cross Country) - Aug. 1
Cambrey Oehler (Volleyball) - Aug. 1
Coaches & Staff:
Mike Muse (Men's Basketball) - July 30
Susan Lawson (Maintenance) - Aug. 1
Student-Athletes:
Terence Davis (Football) - July 31
Lauren Greenwald (Field Hockey) - July 31
Eli Robins (Baseball) - July 31
Suzie Clinchy (Cross Country) - Aug. 1
Cambrey Oehler (Volleyball) - Aug. 1
Coaches & Staff:
Mike Muse (Men's Basketball) - July 30
Susan Lawson (Maintenance) - Aug. 1
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Deacons Making Headlines on the DURAMED Futures Tour
Former, current and future Demon Deacons were all making noise this past week at the DURAMED Futures Tour’s USI Championship.
Current Deacon Natalie Sheary made her second start of the summer at the USI. Despite missing the cut, she managed to make the cut two weeks ago in her debut and finished tied for 31st.
Former Deac Maggie Simons has had her share of ups and downs this summer but last Saturday was certainly the highlight of the year thus far. She recorded her first-career hole-in-one on the par-3 13th, knocking an 8-iron in from 132-yards.
Finally, future Deacon Stephanie Kim, who will be a freshman this coming fall, was selected to represent Team USA in the PING Junior Solheim Cup. Kim has been a full-time member of the DURAMED Futures Tour each of the last two seasons.
Both Kim and Simons made the most recent Futures Tour Weekly Release. Kim recently talked with Lisa Mickey about the Solheim Cup and her future at Wake Forest while Simons was picked as the “Quote of the Week”.
Current Deacon Natalie Sheary made her second start of the summer at the USI. Despite missing the cut, she managed to make the cut two weeks ago in her debut and finished tied for 31st.
Former Deac Maggie Simons has had her share of ups and downs this summer but last Saturday was certainly the highlight of the year thus far. She recorded her first-career hole-in-one on the par-3 13th, knocking an 8-iron in from 132-yards.
Finally, future Deacon Stephanie Kim, who will be a freshman this coming fall, was selected to represent Team USA in the PING Junior Solheim Cup. Kim has been a full-time member of the DURAMED Futures Tour each of the last two seasons.
Both Kim and Simons made the most recent Futures Tour Weekly Release. Kim recently talked with Lisa Mickey about the Solheim Cup and her future at Wake Forest while Simons was picked as the “Quote of the Week”.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Deacon Birthdays - Week of July 19
We'd like to take this opportunity to say happy birthday to those Demon Deacon student-athletes, coaches and staff who are celebrating birthdays this week, which includes our very own Gary Petit.
Student Athletes:
Ryan Burke (Baseball) - July 19
Laura Morse (Women's Soccer) - July 23
Cheyenne Woods (Women's Golf) - July 25
Coaches & Staff:
Dianne Dailey (Women's Golf) - July 22
Sherry Long (Student-Athlete Services) - July 23
Gary Petit (Media Relations) - July 23
Doug Bland (Administration) - July 24
Student Athletes:
Ryan Burke (Baseball) - July 19
Laura Morse (Women's Soccer) - July 23
Cheyenne Woods (Women's Golf) - July 25
Coaches & Staff:
Dianne Dailey (Women's Golf) - July 22
Sherry Long (Student-Athlete Services) - July 23
Gary Petit (Media Relations) - July 23
Doug Bland (Administration) - July 24
Bingham To Run First Professional Race
All-American Michael Bingham will compete in his first professional event Saturday evening at the Avian London Grand Prix.
The Grand Prix will take place at the Crystal Palace in London and Bingham will run the 400-meter dash.
Bingham, who recently signed with Ultimate Performance Sport Management, will then run one more race before joining his Great Britain teammates at the 2009 World Championships on August 15-23, in Berlin, Germany.
The Grand Prix will take place at the Crystal Palace in London and Bingham will run the 400-meter dash.
Bingham, who recently signed with Ultimate Performance Sport Management, will then run one more race before joining his Great Britain teammates at the 2009 World Championships on August 15-23, in Berlin, Germany.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
New Fifth Quarter Trailer Available
A new trailer for "The Fifth Quarter" movie is now available on-line. The movie chronicles the 2006 Wake Forest football season in which linebacker Jon Abbate helped lead the Deacons to the ACC Championship and the FedEx Orange Bowl while celebrating the life of his brother Luke who was killed in a car accident.
The Bleacher Report says the Baylor at Wake Forest game on Sept. 5 is one of the "must-see" games of the opening weekend while ESPN says it will be one of the Big 12's toughest non-conference games.
Jeff Teague has signed a contract with the Atlanta Hawks.
Former Deacon basketball All-America Skip Brown was recently named president of the North Carolina Bankers Association.
The Bleacher Report says the Baylor at Wake Forest game on Sept. 5 is one of the "must-see" games of the opening weekend while ESPN says it will be one of the Big 12's toughest non-conference games.
Jeff Teague has signed a contract with the Atlanta Hawks.
Former Deacon basketball All-America Skip Brown was recently named president of the North Carolina Bankers Association.
Friday, July 17, 2009
NBA Summer Update
James Johnson has led the Chicago Bulls in each of their first two summer league games in Orlando this week. The forward out of Wake Forest scored 21 points in the Bulls' opener against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday and then followed with 16 points against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday.
The Bulls have lost each of their two summer league games thus far. Johnson has started and has played more than 34 minutes in both games, the most on Chicago's summer league roster.
Johnson and the Bulls have three more games in Vegas remaining, playing each day this weekend. For complete coverage, check out the Bulls' official summer league website.
As for Jeff Teague and the Atlanta Hawks, they are set to open their mini camp next week. The Hawks are not participating in a summer league this year. For info on the mini camp, check out the Hawks' official site.
The Bulls have lost each of their two summer league games thus far. Johnson has started and has played more than 34 minutes in both games, the most on Chicago's summer league roster.
Johnson and the Bulls have three more games in Vegas remaining, playing each day this weekend. For complete coverage, check out the Bulls' official summer league website.
As for Jeff Teague and the Atlanta Hawks, they are set to open their mini camp next week. The Hawks are not participating in a summer league this year. For info on the mini camp, check out the Hawks' official site.
Deacon Feature Saturday on ABC
"Football Saturdays in the South" is a TV series produced by Raycom that highlights many of the unique aspects of college football. The first episode airs on Saturday, July 18 and features Randy Burnette, the gentleman who provides the motorcycle that the Deacon rides into BB&T Field and the Joel Coliseum.
The show airs on WXLV (ABC) in the Triad at 4:00 pm on Saturday, July 18.
The show airs on WXLV (ABC) in the Triad at 4:00 pm on Saturday, July 18.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Deacon Birthdays - Week of July 12
We'd like to take this opportunity to say happy birthday to those Demon Deacon student-athletes, coaches and staff who are celebrating birthdays this week:
Student-Athletes:
Tristan Dorty (Football) - July 13
Andrew Parker (Football) - July 13
Mac Williamson (Baseball) - July 15
Ben Davis (Men's Basketball) - July 16
Akira Fitzgerald (Men's Soccer) - July 17
Sally Fischer (Volleyball) - July 18
Student-Athletes:
Tristan Dorty (Football) - July 13
Andrew Parker (Football) - July 13
Mac Williamson (Baseball) - July 15
Ben Davis (Men's Basketball) - July 16
Akira Fitzgerald (Men's Soccer) - July 17
Sally Fischer (Volleyball) - July 18
Wake-Purdue on ESPN
On Wednesday the ACC announced the television broadcast assignments for this year's ACC/Big Ten Challenge games. Wake Forest received a fortunate draw, as the Deacons will play the Purdue Boilermakers on ESPN at 7 p.m.
The Wake-Purdue game is one of four matchups in the 11-game Challenge that will air on the main ESPN network. The Deacons and Boilermakers will duel in the first game of a doubleheader that also features a rematch of last year's national championship game in Michigan State and North Carolina.
The Wake-Purdue game is one of four matchups in the 11-game Challenge that will air on the main ESPN network. The Deacons and Boilermakers will duel in the first game of a doubleheader that also features a rematch of last year's national championship game in Michigan State and North Carolina.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Former Deacs Carroll and Hesmer Visit White House
Brian Carroll and Will Hesmer, members of the 2008 MLS Cup champion Columbus Crew, recently visited the White House and President Barack Obama. The two former Deacs helped the Crew to their first MLS Cup title in 2008, defeating the New York Red Bulls 3-1. The team presented President Obama with a personalized jersey and autographed ball. A video package, that includes an interview with Carroll, is available here.
Johnson Blogging for Bulls
Former Wake Forest forward James Johnson is providing some first-hand insight into his world on Bulls.com. Johnson is blogging for the team's official site and already has two posts online.
Chicago announced last week that it had signed Johnson and fellow first-round pick Taj Gibson. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Johnson will get his first taste of NBA action when he and the Bulls open their 2009 NBA Summer League schedule tonight against the Golden State Warriors in Las Vegas.
The Bulls' summer league roster is littered with players that Johnson is familiar with from the ACC. Joining the former Demon Deacon are Duke's DeMarcus Nelson, NC State's Brandon Costner and Virginia Tech's A.D. Vassallo.
Chicago announced last week that it had signed Johnson and fellow first-round pick Taj Gibson. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Johnson will get his first taste of NBA action when he and the Bulls open their 2009 NBA Summer League schedule tonight against the Golden State Warriors in Las Vegas.
The Bulls' summer league roster is littered with players that Johnson is familiar with from the ACC. Joining the former Demon Deacon are Duke's DeMarcus Nelson, NC State's Brandon Costner and Virginia Tech's A.D. Vassallo.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Reifers Off To a Blazzing Start
Kyle Reifers, a 2006 graduate, was 10-under in an eight-hole stretch on Thursday on his was to a blistering opening round 11-under 61 at the Ford Wayne Gretzky Classic in Clarksburg, Ontario, Canada.
Reifers opened his round with three-straight pars before getting his first of eight birdies on the day at No. 4. That started his string of hot streak as he made another birdie at No. 5, an eagle at the par-5 sixth and three-straight birdies to close the front nine in 7-under 29.
He started the back nine with another eagle at the par-5 tenth and a birdie at No. 11 to go to 10-under par. Remarkably, Reifers made a bogey at the par-3 12th followed by three more pars at holes 13, 14 and 15. But theColumbus , Ohio
The 61 is ties Reifers’ lowest round of his professional career. He also fired a 61 in the final round of the Chattanooga Classic, his first professional tournament, to come from behind and win his first tournament.
Ron Whittaker also opened with a bogey-free round of 5-under 67 and found himself tied for seventh after the first round.
Reifers opened his round with three-straight pars before getting his first of eight birdies on the day at No. 4. That started his string of hot streak as he made another birdie at No. 5, an eagle at the par-5 sixth and three-straight birdies to close the front nine in 7-under 29.
He started the back nine with another eagle at the par-5 tenth and a birdie at No. 11 to go to 10-under par. Remarkably, Reifers made a bogey at the par-3 12th followed by three more pars at holes 13, 14 and 15. But the
The 61 is ties Reifers’ lowest round of his professional career. He also fired a 61 in the final round of the Chattanooga Classic, his first professional tournament, to come from behind and win his first tournament.
Ron Whittaker also opened with a bogey-free round of 5-under 67 and found himself tied for seventh after the first round.
Wadkins Brothers
Travis Wadkins, a rising senior on the men's golf team, is playing this week in the Eastern Amateur at Elizabeth Manor Golf Club in Portsmouth, Va. That may not seem like a big deal but what is, is that his younger brother Tucker is also in the field this week.
Tucker, who is just 16 years old, is one of the top junior golfers in Texas. The two are looking to follow in their father, Lanny Wadkins' footsteps by winning the Eastern Amateur. Pops pulled off the feat in 1969.
The Virginian-Pilot caught-up with the Wadkins brothers and asked them about playing in the same tournament and what it's like chasing dad.
Tucker, who is just 16 years old, is one of the top junior golfers in Texas. The two are looking to follow in their father, Lanny Wadkins' footsteps by winning the Eastern Amateur. Pops pulled off the feat in 1969.
The Virginian-Pilot caught-up with the Wadkins brothers and asked them about playing in the same tournament and what it's like chasing dad.
2008 Wake Forest Men's Soccer Highlight Video Posted
The first regular season game of the 2009 men's soccer season is just 53 days away. To get you ready for the 2009 season, we've posted a highlight video from the 2008 season, courtesy of former Deac Will Clayton. In the coming days, we'll also post the top 10 goals from the 2008 season and other videos previewing the 2009 Deacs.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
CP3 Grants a Wish
Catch Chris Paul on SportsCenter tonight (July 8) about 6:35 pm as he is featured on the "My Wish" segment of the show. Chris and his family granted the wish of Cole Johanson, a 10-year-old from Portland, OR who is stricken with a rare form of cancer known as Burkitt’s Lymphoma.
Cole’s wish came true when he and his family traveled to Paul’s hometown of Winston-Salem, N.C., to spend some time with his hero. Paul took Cole to see his childhood home, played some one-on-one at Paul’s alma mater of West Forsyth High School and wrapped up the day with lunch at the Olive Garden, Cole’s favorite restaurant. Said Cole of the experience: “It’s amazing how cancer was the worst thing that ever happened to me, but the day I met Chris Paul was the best day of my life.”
Click here for more on ESPN's "My Wish" series.
Cole’s wish came true when he and his family traveled to Paul’s hometown of Winston-Salem, N.C., to spend some time with his hero. Paul took Cole to see his childhood home, played some one-on-one at Paul’s alma mater of West Forsyth High School and wrapped up the day with lunch at the Olive Garden, Cole’s favorite restaurant. Said Cole of the experience: “It’s amazing how cancer was the worst thing that ever happened to me, but the day I met Chris Paul was the best day of my life.”
Click here for more on ESPN's "My Wish" series.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Deacon Birthdays - Week of July 5
We'd like to take this opportunity to say happy birthday to those Demon Deacon student-athletes, coaches and staff who are celebrating birthdays next week, July 5-11:
Student-Athletes:
Alex Gove (Women's Track) - July 5
Ishmael Smith (Men's Basketball) - July 5
Allie Sadow (Women's Soccer) - July 8
Staff:
Elizabeth Miller (Student-Athlete Services) - July 8
Jessica Finnerty (Campus Rec) - July 11
Trevor Lambert (Football) - July 11
Student-Athletes:
Alex Gove (Women's Track) - July 5
Ishmael Smith (Men's Basketball) - July 5
Allie Sadow (Women's Soccer) - July 8
Staff:
Elizabeth Miller (Student-Athlete Services) - July 8
Jessica Finnerty (Campus Rec) - July 11
Trevor Lambert (Football) - July 11
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
New Desktop Wallpaper Available
I just posted some new desktop wallpaper on WakeForestSports.com. The main addition was a volleyball-themed wallpaper, which includes seniors Sally Fischer, Abby Miller and Kate Rodriguez alongside the 2009 schedule.
I also posted widescreen options for the Wake Forest logo wallpapers. Enjoy!
I also posted widescreen options for the Wake Forest logo wallpapers. Enjoy!
Hip Hop Dance Class Photos
A handful of Wake Forest student-athletes were able to show off their moves by taking a hip hop dance class this summer. Football's Brandon Ghee, Basketball's L.D. Williams, Soccer's Cody Arnoux and Volleyball's Megan Thornberry were all in the class.
Hunter Willard from Student-Athlete Services was kind enough to take some photos and post a gallery online to show the dancers in action. Too bad there wasn't a video camera rolling as well...
Hunter Willard from Student-Athlete Services was kind enough to take some photos and post a gallery online to show the dancers in action. Too bad there wasn't a video camera rolling as well...
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Johnson & Teague Introduced
Wake Forest's James Johnson and Jeff Teague have both been officially introduced to their new teams. Teague was introduced in Atlanta on Friday, while Johnson was unveiled in Chicago on Monday (along with fellow first round Bulls draft pick Taj Gibson).
Johnson was the No. 16 pick in last week's draft by the Bulls. Maybe coincidentally, he will wear #16 on his Bulls jersey. Johnson's collegiate number (#23) is sort of off-limits in Chi-town.
Teague was picked three spots later at No. 19 by the Hawks. Deacon Zero will stick with his signature jersey #0. The Associated Press details Teague's decision to don the digit.
Good luck to both James and Jeff as they embark on their professional careers.
Johnson was the No. 16 pick in last week's draft by the Bulls. Maybe coincidentally, he will wear #16 on his Bulls jersey. Johnson's collegiate number (#23) is sort of off-limits in Chi-town.
Teague was picked three spots later at No. 19 by the Hawks. Deacon Zero will stick with his signature jersey #0. The Associated Press details Teague's decision to don the digit.
Good luck to both James and Jeff as they embark on their professional careers.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Deacon Birthdays - Week of June 28
We'd like to take this opportunity to say happy birthday to those Demon Deacon student-athletes, coaches and staff who are celebrating birthdays this week:
Student-Athletes:
Nick Deuschle (Cross Country) - June 28
Ben Morrow (Cross Country) - June 28
Michael Lockett (Football) - June 30
Kaley Fountain (Women's Soccer) - July 1
John Russell (Football) - July 1
Dominique Midgett (Football) - July 3
Staff:
Mike Odom (Marketing) - July 3
Linda Reick (Administration) - July 4
Chris Stilley (Maintenance) - July 4
Student-Athletes:
Nick Deuschle (Cross Country) - June 28
Ben Morrow (Cross Country) - June 28
Michael Lockett (Football) - June 30
Kaley Fountain (Women's Soccer) - July 1
John Russell (Football) - July 1
Dominique Midgett (Football) - July 3
Staff:
Mike Odom (Marketing) - July 3
Linda Reick (Administration) - July 4
Chris Stilley (Maintenance) - July 4
Poll Results - Week of June 22
Last week's poll posed an interesting hypothetical question: Who would you like to hear as a guest PA announcer at BB&T Field?
Voters overwhelmingly were in favor of hearing the voice of James Earl Jones boom throughout the stadium, as the actor received 40 percent of the vote.
The English-born Sean Connery was a close runner-up with 27%. However, fellow Brit Simon Cowell (he of American Idol fame) received nary a vote.
Who would you like to hear as a guest PA announcer at BB&T Field?
James Earl Jones - 40%
Sean Connery - 27%
Morgan Freeman - 6%
Ozzy Osbourne - 6%
Simon Cowel - 0%
Voters overwhelmingly were in favor of hearing the voice of James Earl Jones boom throughout the stadium, as the actor received 40 percent of the vote.
The English-born Sean Connery was a close runner-up with 27%. However, fellow Brit Simon Cowell (he of American Idol fame) received nary a vote.
Who would you like to hear as a guest PA announcer at BB&T Field?
James Earl Jones - 40%
Sean Connery - 27%
Morgan Freeman - 6%
Ozzy Osbourne - 6%
Simon Cowel - 0%
Friday, June 26, 2009
NBA Draft Reaction
Chicago media reacts to the Bulls drafting James Johnson
Northwest Herald
ESPN.com
Chicago Sun-Times
Wyoming Tribune
Casper Star-Tribune
Chicago Daily Herald
Daily Herald Blog
Media reaction on Jeff Teague’s selection by the Atlanta Hawks.
Indianapolis Star
Hoops World
USA Today
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Northwest Herald
ESPN.com
Chicago Sun-Times
Wyoming Tribune
Casper Star-Tribune
Chicago Daily Herald
Daily Herald Blog
Media reaction on Jeff Teague’s selection by the Atlanta Hawks.
Indianapolis Star
Hoops World
USA Today
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Cheyenne Woods Playing in First Pro Tournament
When rising sophomore Cheyenne Woods tees her ball up Thursday morning, she will be playing in her first professional tournament at the Wegmans LPGA in Pittsford, N.Y.
The Phoenix, Ariz., native received a sponsors exemption into the field along with former Duke standout and former high school teammate Amanda Blumenherst. Since Blumenherst turned professional at the beinging of the month, Woods will be the lone amateur in the field.
With 95 of the top 100 players on the LPGA money list in the field this week, Woods will be in good company but ever since her arrival at Locust Country Club on Sunday, she has been quite the media darling.
The Buffalo News ran a preview feature and talked to not only Woods but teammate Natalie Sheary and head coach Dianne Dailey. Woods also recently sat down with Karen Crouse of the N.Y. Times and spoke about the tournament as well as her freshman season as Wake. Fox Sports caught up with Cheyenne and he mother Susan earlier in the week and asked Cheyenne about the pressures of being Tiger's niece as well as what her goals were for the tournament.
You can follow the tournament through Live Scoring on LPGA.com and ESPN2 will have coverage of the event on Friday from 5-7 pm EST, Saturday from 3-5 pm EST and on Sunday from 5-7 pm EST.
The Phoenix, Ariz., native received a sponsors exemption into the field along with former Duke standout and former high school teammate Amanda Blumenherst. Since Blumenherst turned professional at the beinging of the month, Woods will be the lone amateur in the field.
With 95 of the top 100 players on the LPGA money list in the field this week, Woods will be in good company but ever since her arrival at Locust Country Club on Sunday, she has been quite the media darling.
The Buffalo News ran a preview feature and talked to not only Woods but teammate Natalie Sheary and head coach Dianne Dailey. Woods also recently sat down with Karen Crouse of the N.Y. Times and spoke about the tournament as well as her freshman season as Wake. Fox Sports caught up with Cheyenne and he mother Susan earlier in the week and asked Cheyenne about the pressures of being Tiger's niece as well as what her goals were for the tournament.
You can follow the tournament through Live Scoring on LPGA.com and ESPN2 will have coverage of the event on Friday from 5-7 pm EST, Saturday from 3-5 pm EST and on Sunday from 5-7 pm EST.
Dino Gaudio Interview
To go along with my preview of tomorrow night's NBA Draft, I did a video Q&A with Deacon head coach Dino Gaudio.
Gaudio gave his take on the draft prospects of James Johnson and Jeff Teague, as well as a brief opinion on the news that Darius Songaila was traded to the Timberwolves today.
The 2009 NBA Draft is tomorrow night at Madison Square Garden in New York. According to the Sporting News, Johnson was invited to attend the Draft but declined. No word on whether Teague will be in NYC.
Stay tuned to WakeForestSports.com for post-draft coverage tomorrow night.
Gaudio gave his take on the draft prospects of James Johnson and Jeff Teague, as well as a brief opinion on the news that Darius Songaila was traded to the Timberwolves today.
The 2009 NBA Draft is tomorrow night at Madison Square Garden in New York. According to the Sporting News, Johnson was invited to attend the Draft but declined. No word on whether Teague will be in NYC.
Stay tuned to WakeForestSports.com for post-draft coverage tomorrow night.
Summer Fun for Deacs
Wake Forest golfer Brendan Gielow will attempt to defend his Northeast Amateur title when he tees it up in Rhode Island this week.
James Johnson is gaining notoriety for his martial arts expertise.
Jeff Teague worked out for the Utah Jazz on Tuesday.
Former Deacon and current Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Dave Bush has never missed a start as a Major League pitcher but he was placed on the DL yesterday.
James Johnson is gaining notoriety for his martial arts expertise.
Jeff Teague worked out for the Utah Jazz on Tuesday.
Former Deacon and current Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Dave Bush has never missed a start as a Major League pitcher but he was placed on the DL yesterday.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Former Deac Porsche Jones Takes Over at Carver H.S.
Former Demon Deacon women's basketball player Porsche Jones was recently named the head coach of the Carver H.S. girls' basketball team.
Jones starred at Winston-Salem's Carver before coming to Wake Forest. She played for the Deacons for three seasons from 2004-06. She battled injuries most of her career and played in 65 games with 54 starts. Jones led the Deacons in assists and steals in 2004-05.
Jones starred at Winston-Salem's Carver before coming to Wake Forest. She played for the Deacons for three seasons from 2004-06. She battled injuries most of her career and played in 65 games with 54 starts. Jones led the Deacons in assists and steals in 2004-05.
Jessie Cain Writes from Nicaragua
One of the coolest things about sports information is checking in with student-athletes as they travel all over the globe during summer study abroad sessions.
Women's basketball rising senior Jessie Cain just emailed us an update from her experiences in Nicaragua. You can read more about the program here or read the students' ongoing blog.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Poll Results - Week of June 15
In last week's poll we asked what was your favorite moment of the 2009 spring season. Not surprisingly, Wake Forest's ACC women's golf championship was the leading vote-getter with 38 percent.
Led by Natalie Sheary's individual ACC title, the Deacon golfers took home the conference crown for the first time in 14 years. Duke had won each of the past 13 ACC women's golf titles since Wake went back-to-back for the 1994 and 1995 championships.
The men's golf team making their fifth straight NCAA Championships appearance was a close second in the poll with 27 percent of the vote. In third, Michael Bingham's second place finish in the NCAA 400 meters received 22 percent of the vote.
What was your favorite moment of the 2009 spring season?
Women's Golf wins ACC title - 38%
Men's Golf makes 5th straight NCAA Championships appearance - 27%
Michael Bingham takes 2nd place in NCAA 400 meters - 22%
Men's Tennis advances to NCAA Sweet 16 - 5%
Women's Tennis makes 6th straight NCAA Tournament appearance - 5%
Led by Natalie Sheary's individual ACC title, the Deacon golfers took home the conference crown for the first time in 14 years. Duke had won each of the past 13 ACC women's golf titles since Wake went back-to-back for the 1994 and 1995 championships.
The men's golf team making their fifth straight NCAA Championships appearance was a close second in the poll with 27 percent of the vote. In third, Michael Bingham's second place finish in the NCAA 400 meters received 22 percent of the vote.
What was your favorite moment of the 2009 spring season?
Women's Golf wins ACC title - 38%
Men's Golf makes 5th straight NCAA Championships appearance - 27%
Michael Bingham takes 2nd place in NCAA 400 meters - 22%
Men's Tennis advances to NCAA Sweet 16 - 5%
Women's Tennis makes 6th straight NCAA Tournament appearance - 5%
Friday, June 19, 2009
Rob Daniels on Seattle's Deacons
We just posted on WakeForestSports.com a fairly large package on three former Deacons currently playing for the Seattle Seahawks. Rob Daniels (formerly of the Greensboro News & Record) made the trip to the Pacific Northwest and talked with Aaron Curry, John Tereshinski and Steve Vallos.
Rob was able to get audio, video and photos of the three former Deacs, in addition to penning a nice article about their reunion in the Emerald City.
Check out the complete coverage of "Wake Forest West".
Rob was able to get audio, video and photos of the three former Deacs, in addition to penning a nice article about their reunion in the Emerald City.
Check out the complete coverage of "Wake Forest West".
Thursday, June 18, 2009
ESPN Bracketology
Good news...if the 2010 NCAA Tournament started today, ESPN.com's Joe Lunardi believes the Demon Deacons are in! Pack your bags for a trip to Spokane and a date with the Zags!
Learn Spanish with Wake Forest Women's Basketball!
Well, not exactly. But you can brush up on your skills if you have them. Rising freshman Sandra Garcia has been selected to try out for Puerto Rico's National Team next week. You can read about it (in Spanish) here.
What's that? ¿No comprende? Well the synopsis is that Garcia will tryout next week. She's one of the youngest players to receive an invitation; most of the athletes have already been through at least a year of DI experience.
The team's first games will be in September. Puerto Rico is competing with Brazil, Argentina, Canada, Chile, Cuba, Dominican Republic and Venezuela for three slots. The three teams will advance to play in the World Cup 2010.
What's that? ¿No comprende? Well the synopsis is that Garcia will tryout next week. She's one of the youngest players to receive an invitation; most of the athletes have already been through at least a year of DI experience.
The team's first games will be in September. Puerto Rico is competing with Brazil, Argentina, Canada, Chile, Cuba, Dominican Republic and Venezuela for three slots. The three teams will advance to play in the World Cup 2010.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
New Deacon Podcast Available
There is a new Deacon Podcast now available on WakeForestSports.com. Voice of the Deacons Stan Cotten sat down with head baseball coach Tom Walter after yesterday's introductory press conference.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Must See TV on WakeForestSports.com
WakeForestSports.com has complete coverage of today's press conference announcing Tom Walter as the Demon Deacons' new head baseball coach. We have full video and audio of the press conference, reaction from a couple of student-athletes and a one-on-one interview with the new head man.
And for those of you who would rather read than watch, there are quotes from all parties involved in the press conference.
Check out the official article for all of the links to the multimedia coverage.
And for those of you who would rather read than watch, there are quotes from all parties involved in the press conference.
Check out the official article for all of the links to the multimedia coverage.
Women's Basketball Highlights
The women's basketball end-of-season highlight video has been posted. Here's a quick recap of 08-09 to refresh your memory: The Deacons opened 12-0, the best start in program history ... Groves and Tchangoue netted 1,000th career points ... Team was selected for the WNIT. Now you can watch the highlights fully educated.
Look for more from the women's team in the coming weeks - the announcement of the team's new assistant coach will likely be in the next few days.
Look for more from the women's team in the coming weeks - the announcement of the team's new assistant coach will likely be in the next few days.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Dave Bush to Start vs. Cleveland Tonight at 7 p.m. on ESPN
Former Wake Forest baseball star Dave Bush will start for the Milwaukee Brewers tonight at Cleveland. First pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m. and the game will be shown live on ESPN. Bush is 3-3 on the season with a 4.58 ERA. ESPN's preview of tonight's game is available here.
Catching Up With The Deacs
Some early summer updates on a few current and former Deacons:
Al-Farouq Aminu has withdrawn from the U19 trials.
Aaron Curry is exceeding expectations in Seattle.
Last year, Wake football players Alphonso Smith, Chantz McClinic and Kevin Patterson went to Tanzania to assist with the Nyanya Project, an initiative that helps build houses for grandmothers who care for their grandchildren who have been orphaned by AIDS. The North Carolina School of the Arts accompanied the group and is producing a documentary, a big of which can be viewed here.
Chris Paul is making a difference in New Orleans.
Jeremy Thompson should benefit from the Packers’ move to a 3-4 defense.
Al-Farouq Aminu has withdrawn from the U19 trials.
Aaron Curry is exceeding expectations in Seattle.
Last year, Wake football players Alphonso Smith, Chantz McClinic and Kevin Patterson went to Tanzania to assist with the Nyanya Project, an initiative that helps build houses for grandmothers who care for their grandchildren who have been orphaned by AIDS. The North Carolina School of the Arts accompanied the group and is producing a documentary, a big of which can be viewed here.
Chris Paul is making a difference in New Orleans.
Jeremy Thompson should benefit from the Packers’ move to a 3-4 defense.
Poll Results - Week of June 8
In last week's poll we asked what was your favorite moment of the 2008-09 Wake Forest men's basketball season. This question turned out to be what has probably been the closest vote since we started the new blog (albeit it was not a nailbiter).
The Demon Deacons' Jan. 11 defeat of eventual national champion North Carolina won the poll with 42 percent of the vote. Wake Forest's upset of No. 1 Duke on Jan. 28 was second with 26 percent.
The defeat of the Blue Devils narrowly edged out Wake's rise to the No. 1 ranking and a 16-0 record. That accomplishment received 22 percent of the vote.
Alas, Jeff Teague's thunderous dunk over Maryland's Dave Neal pulled up the rear with eight percent of the vote.
What was your favorite moment of Wake Forest's 2008-09 men's basketball season?
Wake topples UNC - 42%
Wake upsets No. 1 Duke - 26%
Deacs rise to No. 1 with 16-0 record - 22%
Teague posterizes Maryland's Neal - 8%
The Demon Deacons' Jan. 11 defeat of eventual national champion North Carolina won the poll with 42 percent of the vote. Wake Forest's upset of No. 1 Duke on Jan. 28 was second with 26 percent.
The defeat of the Blue Devils narrowly edged out Wake's rise to the No. 1 ranking and a 16-0 record. That accomplishment received 22 percent of the vote.
Alas, Jeff Teague's thunderous dunk over Maryland's Dave Neal pulled up the rear with eight percent of the vote.
What was your favorite moment of Wake Forest's 2008-09 men's basketball season?
Wake topples UNC - 42%
Wake upsets No. 1 Duke - 26%
Deacs rise to No. 1 with 16-0 record - 22%
Teague posterizes Maryland's Neal - 8%
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Sam Cronin Scores First Goal of Professional Career
Former Wake Forest soccer star Sam Cronin found the back of the net for the first time in his professional career in Toronto FC's 2-1 victory over New York on Saturday. Cronin opened the scoring with a rebound goal off a penalty kick in the third minute.
Here are the game stories from The Canadian Press and Toronto FC's official release.
Video of Cronin's first goal is available here. You may notice that the first person to congratulate him is another former Deac, Toronto FC goalkeeper Brian Edwards.
Here are the game stories from The Canadian Press and Toronto FC's official release.
Video of Cronin's first goal is available here. You may notice that the first person to congratulate him is another former Deac, Toronto FC goalkeeper Brian Edwards.
Friday, June 12, 2009
WRAL Story on 1955 National Championship Baseball Team
With the College World Series beginning on Saturday, viewers will likely hear that only one ACC team has ever won a national championship in baseball. That team is the 1955 Wake Forest Demon Deacons. The Deacs defeated Western Michigan 7-6 to win the title.
Ken Medlin from WRAL recently caught up with Tommy Cole. Cole was the rightfielder and team captain for the Deacs that year. He led the team in homers with seven but was forced to sit out for most of the CWS after suffering a knee injury. Medlin's piece on the '55 Deacs is available here.
Ken Medlin from WRAL recently caught up with Tommy Cole. Cole was the rightfielder and team captain for the Deacs that year. He led the team in homers with seven but was forced to sit out for most of the CWS after suffering a knee injury. Medlin's piece on the '55 Deacs is available here.
CP3 Announces Winston-Salem Weekend Dates
Chris Paul held a press conference on Thursday to announce the dates for his fourth annual Winston-Salem Weekend. The charity event, which is hosted by the Twin City Quarters, will be Sept. 24-27.
One wrinkle in this year's weekend is that ESPN will be on hand on Sept. 24 to tape a new episode of "Homecoming". Sports writer Rick Reilly will interview Paul with Winston-Salem and Wake Forest University as a backdrop.
For complete info on the weekend, check out this article courtesy of Octagon.
One wrinkle in this year's weekend is that ESPN will be on hand on Sept. 24 to tape a new episode of "Homecoming". Sports writer Rick Reilly will interview Paul with Winston-Salem and Wake Forest University as a backdrop.
For complete info on the weekend, check out this article courtesy of Octagon.
Sports Medicine Online Tour
For those medical-buffs or aspiring athletic trainers out there, there's a new video for you on WakeForestSports.com. Assistant athletic trainer Scott Spernoga provides an inside look at the Wake Forest Sports Medicine facilities.
Spernoga takes you behind the scenes to show the elements that help ailing Demon Deacons get back on the court or field quicker. There's not the drama of ER or the romance of Grey's Anatomy, but Spernoga's tour is definitely worth checking out if you're bored on a Friday afternoon.
Tour the Wake Forest Sports Medicine Facilities
Spernoga takes you behind the scenes to show the elements that help ailing Demon Deacons get back on the court or field quicker. There's not the drama of ER or the romance of Grey's Anatomy, but Spernoga's tour is definitely worth checking out if you're bored on a Friday afternoon.
Tour the Wake Forest Sports Medicine Facilities
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Ormson's Wear To Win Now Live
Women's golfer Laura Ormson has worked tirelessly over the last two and a half years juggling school work, golf and starting her own clothing company. Wear to Win is a web-based commercial venture that provides unique, fashionable clothing designs and accessories for the teenaged female golfer. The website also provides information and tips from current top-level junior and college-aged golfers. Wear to Win's trademarked slogan and mission is "Inspiring golfwear for aspiring young women."
Recently, Golfweek.com spoke with Ormson and featured her website, WeartoWin.com on a recent blog by Ashley Davis and Ashleigh Korzack. Check out Ashanddash's blog here.
Ormson also recieved the Wake Forest Hobbs Award for Entrepreneurial Achievement for Student and Faculty Entrepreneurs this past spring.
Recently, Golfweek.com spoke with Ormson and featured her website, WeartoWin.com on a recent blog by Ashley Davis and Ashleigh Korzack. Check out Ashanddash's blog here.
Ormson also recieved the Wake Forest Hobbs Award for Entrepreneurial Achievement for Student and Faculty Entrepreneurs this past spring.
Hoops Addict Interview With James Johnson
James Johnson was in Toronto recently for a pre-draft workout with the Toronto Raptors. Hoops Addict caught up with the former Demon Deacon after his workout and did a brief video interview.
The NBA Draft will be June 25. Wake Forest's Jeff Teague must decide by next Monday whether he will remain in the Draft or come back to school. Check out WakeForestSports.com for an announcement when Teague makes his decision.
The NBA Draft will be June 25. Wake Forest's Jeff Teague must decide by next Monday whether he will remain in the Draft or come back to school. Check out WakeForestSports.com for an announcement when Teague makes his decision.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Summer Happenings
James Johnson visited the Golden State Warriors.
Chris Paul is staying busy in the off-season.
Alphonso Smith is adjusting to the NFL game.
Michael Bingham, a senior from Burlington, prepares for his final college meet at the NCAA Championships.
Shane Popham will be a more confident kicker in 2009.
Chris Paul is staying busy in the off-season.
Alphonso Smith is adjusting to the NFL game.
Michael Bingham, a senior from Burlington, prepares for his final college meet at the NCAA Championships.
Shane Popham will be a more confident kicker in 2009.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Poll Results - Week of June 1
Last week we asked you what your favorite Wake Forest moment of the 2008 fall season was. In a resounding majority, the Deacons' EagleBank Bowl win over Navy took home top honors.
The football team's postseason victory received 67 percent of the vote. Men's soccer's third straight College Cup appearance was a distant second with 16 percent of the vote.
Cory Parr and Steven Forman winning the ITA national doubles tournament was third with eight percent.
What was your favorite Wake Forest moment of the 2008 fall season?
Football wins the inaugural EagleBank Bowl - 67%
Men's soccer makes third straight College Cup appearance - 16%
Cory Parr and Steven Forman win ITA national doubles tournament - 8%
Field hockey finishes as NCAA Tournament runner-up - 5%
Women's soccer makes 13th straight NCAA Tournament appearance - 2%
The football team's postseason victory received 67 percent of the vote. Men's soccer's third straight College Cup appearance was a distant second with 16 percent of the vote.
Cory Parr and Steven Forman winning the ITA national doubles tournament was third with eight percent.
What was your favorite Wake Forest moment of the 2008 fall season?
Football wins the inaugural EagleBank Bowl - 67%
Men's soccer makes third straight College Cup appearance - 16%
Cory Parr and Steven Forman win ITA national doubles tournament - 8%
Field hockey finishes as NCAA Tournament runner-up - 5%
Women's soccer makes 13th straight NCAA Tournament appearance - 2%
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Pro-Style
Here are a few updates on Wake Forest's alums in pro sports and those contemplating a career in the pros.
Among Wake's NBA prospects, Jeff Teague suffered a knee sprain this week during an NBA workout. Dan Wiederer of the Fayetteville Observer muses over Teague’s draft possibilities. Jocklife offers up a pre-draft profile of James Johnson. And Al-Farouq Aminu did not strongly consider leaving Wake Forest after his freshman year.
Over in the NFL, Kevin Patterson was waived by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Kenny Moore is making the most of his shot with the Panthers and Tyson Clabo re-signed with the Atlanta Falcons.
Among Wake's NBA prospects, Jeff Teague suffered a knee sprain this week during an NBA workout. Dan Wiederer of the Fayetteville Observer muses over Teague’s draft possibilities. Jocklife offers up a pre-draft profile of James Johnson. And Al-Farouq Aminu did not strongly consider leaving Wake Forest after his freshman year.
Over in the NFL, Kevin Patterson was waived by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Kenny Moore is making the most of his shot with the Panthers and Tyson Clabo re-signed with the Atlanta Falcons.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Deacon Football Roster Updated
The 2009 Demon Deacon football roster has been updated on WakeForestSports.com. On the new roster, each of the incoming freshmen have jersey numbers and a handful of veterans have switched their digits. As it's always interesting to see who chose new numbers, below is a look at all of the significant changes for '09.
Player, Old # - New #
Josh Bush, 25 -4 (Takes over D.J. Boldin's old number)
Joey Ehrmann, 50-40 (RS freshman LB goes down 10 digits)
Turner Faulk, 32-10 (Walk-on QB dumps old-school 32 for smaller digits)
Chris Givens, 82-2 (Big play-making shoes to fill in Alphonso Smith's old #2)
Kyle Jarrett, 40-43 (Takes over Stanley Arnoux's old number)
Junior Petit-Jean, 37-10 (Safety moves down to take Kevin Patterson's old number)
Shane Popham, 14-37 (Moves into #37 as incoming QB Brendan Cross will share #14 with DB C.J. Washington)
Cyhl Quarles, 28-5 (Continuing trend with Deacon DBs to select small numbers)
Kevin Smith, 91-34 (Dumps traditional DE #91 for Antonio Wilson's old digits)
Jordan Williams, 7-9 (Third jersey number in as many seasons for Jordan...wore #82 as a freshman)
Michael Williams, 24-7 (Like Quarles, goes for a single digit)
Player, Old # - New #
Josh Bush, 25 -4 (Takes over D.J. Boldin's old number)
Joey Ehrmann, 50-40 (RS freshman LB goes down 10 digits)
Turner Faulk, 32-10 (Walk-on QB dumps old-school 32 for smaller digits)
Chris Givens, 82-2 (Big play-making shoes to fill in Alphonso Smith's old #2)
Kyle Jarrett, 40-43 (Takes over Stanley Arnoux's old number)
Junior Petit-Jean, 37-10 (Safety moves down to take Kevin Patterson's old number)
Shane Popham, 14-37 (Moves into #37 as incoming QB Brendan Cross will share #14 with DB C.J. Washington)
Cyhl Quarles, 28-5 (Continuing trend with Deacon DBs to select small numbers)
Kevin Smith, 91-34 (Dumps traditional DE #91 for Antonio Wilson's old digits)
Jordan Williams, 7-9 (Third jersey number in as many seasons for Jordan...wore #82 as a freshman)
Michael Williams, 24-7 (Like Quarles, goes for a single digit)
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Rusty LaRue Interview - Part 3
The third and final installment of our interview with new Deacon assistant basketball coach Rusty LaRue is now on WakeForestSports.com. In this segment, Rusty talks about his impressions of the Demon Deacons and what the team needs to do to be successful going forward.
We also hope to sit down with new assistant coach Dave Wojcik at some point in the near future. I'll keep you posted when that video hits the website.
Rusty LaRue Interview:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
We also hope to sit down with new assistant coach Dave Wojcik at some point in the near future. I'll keep you posted when that video hits the website.
Rusty LaRue Interview:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
European Perspective on the Deacons
This past January I received an interesting credential request for the Wake Forest-Boston College men's basketball game in February. It was from a reporter named Alessandro Mamoli, who wrote for an Italian publication called Sky Sport.
Alessandro was planning to make a trip to the U.S. for a coast-to-coast tour of college basketball. Like any legit college basketball trip, you have to make a stop on Tobacco Road, so Alessandro wanted to cover the Wake-BC game at the Joel Coliseum.
It wasn't a hard decision to approve the credential request from abroad, and after meeting Alessandro before the game I had no regrets about it. He was a nice fellow who knew quite a bit about U.S. college basketball and even the Demon Deacons. He was well aware of Wake Forest's three NBA draft prospects in Aminu, Johnson and Teague.
With numerous duties to perform and fires to put out before the game that night, I didn't think twice about my brief but pleasant conversation with Alessandro afterward...until, that is, he sent me an email this week. He wanted to thank me for the credential and also pass along the published article about the trip.
Interested to read his perspective on the Deacons, I opened the article only to realize that it was written in Italian. Not speaking anything other than English and a little high school-level Spanish, I was out of luck. Nonetheless, the trip, which also included stops to Duke, North Carolina, Notre Dame, Kentucky, Arizona and Arizona State, looked successful in the illustrations accompanying the article.
Here is a link to the article if you want to try your hand at Italian. Ciao!
Alessandro was planning to make a trip to the U.S. for a coast-to-coast tour of college basketball. Like any legit college basketball trip, you have to make a stop on Tobacco Road, so Alessandro wanted to cover the Wake-BC game at the Joel Coliseum.
It wasn't a hard decision to approve the credential request from abroad, and after meeting Alessandro before the game I had no regrets about it. He was a nice fellow who knew quite a bit about U.S. college basketball and even the Demon Deacons. He was well aware of Wake Forest's three NBA draft prospects in Aminu, Johnson and Teague.
With numerous duties to perform and fires to put out before the game that night, I didn't think twice about my brief but pleasant conversation with Alessandro afterward...until, that is, he sent me an email this week. He wanted to thank me for the credential and also pass along the published article about the trip.
Interested to read his perspective on the Deacons, I opened the article only to realize that it was written in Italian. Not speaking anything other than English and a little high school-level Spanish, I was out of luck. Nonetheless, the trip, which also included stops to Duke, North Carolina, Notre Dame, Kentucky, Arizona and Arizona State, looked successful in the illustrations accompanying the article.
Here is a link to the article if you want to try your hand at Italian. Ciao!
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