Sports topic: Football
Game day breakdown vs. FSU
Two years ago, the prospect of the little-known Wake Forest going into Tallahassee and shutting out legendary Coach Bobby Bowden for the first time ever was laughable, but after that 30-0 drubbing and… Read »
Swank Seals the deal
Last year, with just over two minutes to play, the Virginia Cavaliers took a one point lead over the Demon Deacons. Behind junior quarterback Riley Skinner, the Deacons drove to the Virginia 30 with enough… Read »
Deacs hold off Ole Miss with a field goal
Things looked bleak for the Deacs near the end of the game against Ole Miss, who just scored a touchdown and converted the go-ahead extra point to go up 28-27 with only 1:01 remaining in the game. “I… Read »
Wake Forest vs. Ole Miss
Wild Rebel Houston Nutt left almost everything behind when he left Arkansas. He brought with him the offense that made Darren McFadden a star, and he collected 18 wins in his final two seasons as coach… Read »
Breaking down the ACC football divisions
When the ACC expanded to 12 teams, it was assumed that the top dogs would be Miami, Florida State, Virginia Tech and Clemson. But in the three years since the ACC Championship has been instituted, Florida… Read »
Five things to watch for at Baylor
After their magical 2006 Orange Bowl run, the Demon Deacons needed to prove their success was more than just a fluke. They did so with nine wins and a victory over UConn in the Meineke Car Care Bowl. Read »
Breaking down the Baylor Bears
After finishing the 2007 season on an eight-game skid that landed them last in the Big 12, the Baylor Bears return this season with new Head Coach Art Briles hoping to improve on last year’s dismal… Read »
Watch the Deacons take on the Bears
If you’re not lucky enough to be able to make the trip to Waco, Texas, for the first Wake Forest football game of the year, don’t worry. Head over to the free Game Night at BB&T Field and take… Read »
Wake will send three to NFL
They may not have been in the green room, but that doesn’t mean the three Deacons taken in the 2008 NFL Draft won’t have a major impact on the professional level. Read »
Back in action
Moving through the Deacon-clad crowds and smelling Mountain Fried Chicken while trying to get a glimpse on a spring day can only signify one thing: spring football at the Doc Martin Football Practice Complex.… Read »