2011 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team
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The 2011 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football
team will represent Wake Forest University
during the 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season
. The team is coached by Jim Grobe
, who is coaching his eleventh season at the school, and plays its home games at BB&T Field
. Wake Forest competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference
, as they have since the league's inception in 1953. They are coming off of a 2010 season that saw the squad finish 3–9, 1–7 in ACC play.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons football
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team represents Wake Forest University in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Wake Forest plays its home football games at BB&T Field....
team will represent Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational university in the U.S. state of North Carolina, founded in 1834. The university received its name from its original location in Wake Forest, north of Raleigh, North Carolina, the state capital. The Reynolda Campus, the university's main campus, is...
during the 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season
2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season
The 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season, play of college football in the United States organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association at the Division I Football Bowl Subdivision level, began on Thursday, September 1, 2011...
. The team is coached by Jim Grobe
Jim Grobe
Jim Grobe is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the head coach at Wake Forest University, a position he has held since the 2001 season. From 1995 to 2000, Grobe served as the head coach at Ohio University...
, who is coaching his eleventh season at the school, and plays its home games at BB&T Field
BB&T Field
This article is about the football stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. For the baseball stadium also in Winston-Salem, see BB&T Ballpark. For the baseball stadium in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, see BB&T Coastal Field....
. Wake Forest competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference
Atlantic Coast Conference
The Atlantic Coast Conference is a collegiate athletic league in the United States. Founded in 1953 in Greensboro, North Carolina, the ACC sanctions competition in twenty-five sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association for its twelve member universities...
, as they have since the league's inception in 1953. They are coming off of a 2010 season that saw the squad finish 3–9, 1–7 in ACC play.
Recruiting
On National Signing Day, the Demon Deacons received letters of intent from 14 players.Schedule
Roster
Offense Quarterbacks
Running Back Running back A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running... s
Fullbacks Fullback (American football) A fullback is a position in the offensive backfield in American and Canadian football, and is one of the two running back positions along with the halfback...
Wide Receiver Wide receiver A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible... s
Tight End Tight end The tight end is a position in American football on the offense. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be... s
Offensive Linemen
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Defense Defensive End Defensive end Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years... s
Defensive Tackles
Linebacker Linebacker A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen... s
Cornerback Cornerback A cornerback is a member of the defensive backfield or secondary in American and Canadian football. Cornerbacks cover receivers, to defend against pass offenses and make tackles. Other members of the defensive backfield include the safeties and occasionally linebackers. The cornerback position... s
Safeties
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Special Teams Placekicker Placekicker Placekicker, or simply kicker , is the title of the player in American and Canadian football who is responsible for the kicking duties of field goals, extra points... s
Punters
Long Snappers Long snapper In American football and Canadian football, the term long snapper refers to a player who is a specialized center during punts, field goals, and extra point attempts. His job is to snap the ball as quickly and accurately as possible....
Kick Returner Kick returner In American and Canadian football, a kick returner is the player on special teams who is primarily responsible to catch kickoffs and attempts to return them in the opposite direction. If the ball is kicked into his own endzone, he must assess the situation on the field while the ball is in the... s
Punt Returner Punt returner Punt returner is a position on special teams in American football.-Description:The role of a punt returner is to catch the ball after it is punted and to give his team good field position by returning it. Before catching the punted ball, the returner must assess the situation on the field while... s
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Coaching staff
| Position | Name | First year at WFU | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head Coach | Jim Grobe Jim Grobe Jim Grobe is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the head coach at Wake Forest University, a position he has held since the 2001 season. From 1995 to 2000, Grobe served as the head coach at Ohio University... |
2001 | |
| Co-Defensive Coordinator/Outside Linebackers | Tim Billings | 2001 | |
| Passing Game Co-Coordinator/Quarterbacks | Tom Elrod | 2003 | |
| Passing Game Co-Coordinator/Wide Receivers | Lonnie Galloway | 2011 | |
| Assistant Coach/Special Teams Coordinator | Keith Henry | 2006 | |
| Co-Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers | Brian Knorr | 2008 | |
| Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line | Steed Lobotzke | 2001 | |
| Recruiting Coordinator/Defensive Tackles | Ray McCartney | 2001 | |
| Associate Head Coach/Running backs/Kickers | Billy Mitchell | 2001 | |
| Assistant Coach/Secondary | Steve Russ | 2008 | |
| Source: http://wakeforestsports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/wake-m-footbl-mtt.html | |||
Syracuse
2nd meeting. 1–0 all time. Last meeting 2006, 20–10 Demon Deacons in Winston-Salem.| Passing Leaders | Rushing Leaders | Receiving Leaders | Total Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Price: 18/31, 289 YDS, 3 TD | Josh Harris: 22 CAR, 66 YDS, LG of 16 | Chris Givens: 8 REC, 179 YDS, 2 TD, LG of 60 | Wake Forest: 391 |
| Ted Stachitas: 1/7, 4 YDS | Brandon Pendergrass: 9 CAR, 15 YDS, LG of 6 | Michael Campanaro: 7 REC, 79 YDS, TD, LG of 19 | Syracuse: 299 |
NC State
105th meeting. 36–62–6 all time. Last meeting 2010, 38–3 Wolfpack in Raleigh.| Passing Leaders | Rushing Leaders | Receiving Leaders | Total Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Price: 22/35, 297 YDS, TD | Josh Harris: 23 CAR, 96 YDS, TD, LG of 21 | Chris Givens: 6 REC, 111 YDS, LG of 41 | Wake Forest: 438 |
| Michael Campanaro: 1/1, 40 YDS, TD | Chris Givens: 1 CAR, 12 YDS, LG of 12 | Danny Dembry: 6 REC, 96 YDS, TD, LG of 40 | NC State: 424 |
Gardner-Webb
1st meeting.| Passing Leaders | Rushing Leaders | Receiving Leaders | Total Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Price: 21/32, 281 YDS, 2 TD | Josh Harris: 14 CAR, 54 YDS, LG of 10 | Danny Dembry: 8 REC, 126 YDS, LG of 34 | Wake Forest: 454 |
| Ted Stachitas: 3/3, 18 YDS | Brandon Pendergrass: 10 CAR, 49 YDS, TD, LG of 34 | Chris Givens: 7 REC, 85 YDS, TD, LG of 22 | Gardner-Webb: 139 |
Boston College
19th meeting. 6–10–2 all time. Last meeting 2010, 23–13 Eagles in Winston-Salem.| Passing Leaders | Rushing Leaders | Receiving Leaders | Total Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Price: 19/29, 252 YDS, TD | Josh Harris: 19 CAR, 60 YDS, TD, LG of 13 | Chris Givens: 7 REC, 132 YDS, TD, LG of 47 | Wake Forest: 392 |
| Michael Campanaro: 1/1, 36 YDS | Brandon Pendergrass: 8 CAR, 25 YDS, TD, LG of 12 | Terence Davis: 2 REC, 63 YDS, LG of 44 | Boston College: 336 |
Florida State
30th meeting. 5–23–1 all time. Last meeting 2010, 31–0 Seminoles in Tallahassee.| Passing Leaders | Rushing Leaders | Receiving Leaders | Total Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Price: 21/35, 233 YDS, 3 TD | Josh Harris: 13 CAR, 136 YDS, LG of 57 | Chris Givens: 6 REC, 101 YDS, TD, LG of 40 | Wake Forest: 391 |
| Michael Campanaro: 1/1, 30 YDS, TD | Brandon Pendergrass: 13 CAR, 44 YDS, LG of 11 | Michael Campanaro: 4 REC, 64 YDS, LG of 24 | Florida State: 425 |
Virginia Tech
36th meeting. 11–23–1 all time. Last meeting 2010, 52–21 Hokies in Blacksburg.| Passing Leaders | Rushing Leaders | Receiving Leaders | Total Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Price: 19/33, 254 YDS, 2 TD | Brandon Pendergrass: 21 CAR, 80 YDS, LG of 14 | Chris Givens: 7 REC, 140 YDS, TD, LG of 79 | Wake Forest: 320 |
| Ted Stachitas: 1/2, 7 YDS | Ted Stachitas: 2 CAR, 7 YDS, LG of 5 | Danny Dembry: 3 REC, 41 YDS, LG of 21 | Virginia Tech: 473 |
Duke
92nd meeting. 36–53–2 all time. Last meeting 2010, 54–48 Demon Deacons in Winston-Salem.| Passing Leaders | Rushing Leaders | Receiving Leaders | Total Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Price: 15/25, 215 YDS, 2 TD | Brandon Pendergrass: 15 CAR, 43 YDS, TD, LG of 11 | Chris Givens: 6 REC, 147 YDS, 2 TD, LG of 66 | Wake Forest: 305 |
| Tanner Price: 9 CAR, 29 YDS, LG of 23 | Michael Campanaro: 4 REC, 46 YDS, LG of 18 | Duke: 372 |
North Carolina
104th meeting. 34–67–2 all time. Last meeting 2007, 37–10 Demon Deacons in Winston-Salem.| Passing Leaders | Rushing Leaders | Receiving Leaders | Total Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Price: 17/29, 146 YDS | Brandon Pendergrass: 13 CAR, 99 YDS, 2 TD, LG of 30 | Michael Campanaro: 6 REC, 88 YDS, LG of 41 | Wake Forest: 331 |
| Ted Stachitas: 5/7, 64 YDS | Tommy Bohanon: 5 CAR, 17 YDS, TD, LG of 7 | Danny Dembry: 5 REC, 56 YDS, LG of 24 | North Carolina: 562 |
Notre Dame
1st meeting.| Passing Leaders | Rushing Leaders | Receiving Leaders | Total Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Price: 17/24, 187 YDS, TD | Brandon Pendergrass: 17 CAR, 47 YDS, LG of 14 | Michael Campanaro: 6 REC, 74 YDS, LG of 25 | Wake Forest: 297 |
| Chris Givens: 4 CAR, 39 YDS, LG of 11 | Chris Givens: 6 REC, 57 YDS, LG of 16 | Notre Dame: 341 |
Clemson
77th meeting. 17–58–1 all time. Last meeting 2010, 30–10 Tigers in Winston-Salem.| Passing Leaders | Rushing Leaders | Receiving Leaders | Total Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Price: 24/37, 172 YDS, TD | Brandon Pendergrass: 20 CAR, 134 YDS, 2 TD, LG of 33 | Michael Campanaro: 9 REC, 72 YDS, LG of 17 | Wake Forest: 317 |
| Orville Reynolds: 2 CAR, 10 YDS, LG of 8 | Chris Givens: 4 REC, 31 YDS, LG of 13 | Clemson: 522 |
Maryland
60th meeting. 16–42–1 all time. Last meeting 2010, 62–14 Terrapins in College Park.| Passing Leaders | Rushing Leaders | Receiving Leaders | Total Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Price: 20/32, 320 YDS, 3 TD | Brandon Pendergrass: 26 CAR, 125 YDS, TD, LG of 38 | Chris Givens: 8 REC, 191 YDS, TD, LG of 64 | Wake Forest: 514 |
| Orville Reynolds: 11 CAR, 63 YDS, LG of 20 | Michael Campanaro: 7 REC, 80 YDS, LG of 22 | Maryland: 415 |
Vanderbilt
14th meeting. 6–7 all time. Last meeting 2010, 34–13 Demon Deacons in Nashville.| Passing Leaders | Rushing Leaders | Receiving Leaders | Total Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Price: 16/34, 157 YDS, TD | Brandon Pendergrass: 12 CAR, 74 YDS, LG of 18 | Chris Givens: 4 REC, 69 YDS, LG of 28 | Wake Forest: 329 |
| Ted Stachitas: 3/4, 26 YDS | Orville Reynolds: 11 CAR, 23 YDS, LG of 13 | Michael Campanaro: 6 REC, 45 YDS, LG of 13 | Vanderbilt: 481 |
See also
- 2011 Atlantic Coast Conference football season2011 Atlantic Coast Conference football seasonThe 2011 ACC football season is an NCAA football season that will be played from September 1, 2011, to January 4, 2012. The Atlantic Coast Conference consists of 12 members in two divisions. The Atlantic division consists of Boston College, Clemson, Florida State, Maryland, North Carolina State and...
- 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season2011 NCAA Division I FBS football seasonThe 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season, play of college football in the United States organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association at the Division I Football Bowl Subdivision level, began on Thursday, September 1, 2011...