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ACC still wide open

There is much to be settled in the ACC as the season reaches its halfway point. Here, we offer a midseason checkup.

Updated: Oct. 11, 2008 2:48 AM | Full story

Single-minded Wake dusts off single-wing

While Wake Forest was turning back the clock on its offense by 60 years; Clemson was going all the way back to the Stone Age.

Updated: Oct. 10, 2008 2:47 AM | Full story

Demon Deacons' late rally tames Tigers

And though all the kinks were not removed, the Deacs overcame their offensive deficiencies - mainly an inability to get in the end zone - and rallied late in the fourth-quarter for a 12-7 victory over Clemson at BB&T Field.

Updated: Oct. 10, 2008 2:37 AM | Full story






For Deacs, Tigers, goal remains same

Wake Forest and Clemson haven't lived up to their preseason billing, but both teams are still aiming for the ACC title game. Tonight's game has drawn major attention from the NFL.

Updated: Oct. 9, 2008 11:05 AM | Full story

Deacons rely on Skinner

DeCock:There's really only one player in the ACC who has lived up to his preseason billing — Wake Forest quarterback Riley Skinner.

Updated: Oct. 9, 2008 3:02 AM | Full story

Wake's Swank 50-50 for Clemson

Wake Forest senior kicker Sam Swank injured his right quadriceps in a practice this week and there's only a 50-50 chance he'll play for the Demon Deacons' home game against Clemson on Thursday.

Updated: Oct. 8, 2008 8:16 PM | Full story

Deacs get back to basics

Coming off a loss to Navy, Wake Forest works to improve its running game.

Updated: Oct. 8, 2008 2:44 AM | Full story

Skinner won't dwell on past

Wake Forest quarterback has had time to forget loss.

Updated: Oct. 7, 2008 5:51 AM | Full story

College sports: Heels edge Deacs in field hockey

Taryn Gjurich and Danielle Forword scored second-half goals to lift No. 4 North Carolina to a 4-3 field hockey victory over No. 3 Wake Forest on Saturday in Chapel Hill.

Updated: Oct. 5, 2008 2:08 AM | Full story

Linebackers coming from N.C.

Twenty-four linebackers are on the preseason watch list for the Bronko Nagurski Award. Three of those linebackers are from North Carolina hometowns.

Updated: Oct. 1, 2008 10:41 AM | Full story

Monday's results: Men's golf

HAWKS INVITATIONAL: N.C. State's Matt Hill shot a first-round 6-under-par 66 and grabbed a three-stroke lead heading into today's final round in North Falmouth, Mass.

Updated: Sep. 30, 2008 4:23 AM | Full story

Deacons' offense struggles in first loss

Wake Forest junior quarterback Riley Skinner called his performance against Navy on Saturday "below average," saying his five turnovers were significant factors in a 24-17 loss.

Updated: Sep. 29, 2008 6:14 AM | Full story

Navy stuns 16th-ranked Demon Deacons

Navy, a team leading the country in rushing, certainly found its stride Saturday -- to the tune of 292 yards on the ground. Playing the spoiler, the Midshipmen knocked off 16th-ranked Wake Forest 24-17.

Updated: Sep. 28, 2008 2:51 AM | Full story

Mistakes sink Deacs against Midshipmen

Wake Forest tried to dig itself out of a 17-point hole but kept making mistakes and fell 24-17 to Navy.

Updated: Sep. 27, 2008 7:09 PM | Full story

ACC tests QB depth

Whether because of injury, suspension or lack of production, seven of the 12 ACC teams have started at least two different quarterbacks this season, and we're only in the fifth week.

Updated: Sep. 27, 2008 1:53 AM | Full story

Adams aims to restart running game

After knee surgery in June, Josh Adams had appeared limited by the injury so far this season and in the Demon Deacons' first two games he had shown only flickers of the dynamic speed and elusiveness that earned him 2007 ACC Rookie of the Year honors.

Updated: Sep. 27, 2008 1:51 AM | Full story

Wake expects tough game from Navy

If anything, Wake Forest coach Jim Grobe is a realist.

Updated: Sep. 24, 2008 2:17 PM | Full story

Wake Forest, ECU make moves in poll

The Deacs eight spots to No. 13 with the win at Florida State, and the Pirates drop 12 spots in J.P. Giglio's top 25 ballot for the ACC. The Pirates are still a good team, despite what N.C. State or UNC fans claim.

Updated: Sep. 22, 2008 9:43 AM | Full story

Bowden sings Grobe's praises

Florida State icon says he's 'amazed' at the job done by Wake Forest coach.

Updated: Sep. 22, 2008 1:03 AM | Full story

Grobe praises Wake defense against Noles

Wake Forest coach Jim Grobe spoke plainly and clearly when he said his defense could not have played better in the Demon Deacons' 12-3 victory over No. 24 Florida State on Saturday.

Updated: Sep. 22, 2008 2:39 AM | Full story

Deacons boot Seminoles -- again

With 79,235 fans at Doak Campbell Stadium expecting Wake and Florida State to run up the score, they instead witnessed two offenses struggle, with the Deacons escaping with an ugly 12-3 victory.

Updated: Sep. 21, 2008 4:12 AM | Full story

Deacons' rise good for state

Tudor:The most intriguing day of this regional college football season could end with a hot debate about the pecking order of in-state teams.

Updated: Sep. 20, 2008 3:43 AM | Full story

College notes: Tribe trips Wolfpack in soccer

Claire Zimmeck scored four minutes into the second overtime as William & Mary (4-3-1) topped visiting N.C. State 2-1 in women's soccer on Friday, handing the Pack its first loss of the season.

Updated: Sep. 20, 2008 2:26 AM | Full story

Deacons working to fortify their defense

After giving up big plays to Mississippi, Wake Forest focuses on ways of countering Florida State's speed and height.

Updated: Sep. 19, 2008 3:05 AM | Full story

Deacs await Noles' charge

Wake Forest knows turning aside Florida State's momentum will be challenge.

Updated: Sep. 18, 2008 2:22 AM | Full story

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