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Miami Herald
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Wake Forest Football Preview 2025: Jake Dickert Will Prove the Demon Deacons Can Win
As SMU proved last year, and as Duke showed over the last three years, you don't have to be Clemson, Florida State, or Miami to win in the Wake Forest showed in the 11-win 2021 that it was possible to win big. And under Dave Clausen, the program showed that going to a bowl game isn't just possible, it should be a it's easy to underestimate the Demon Deacons. X CFN, Fiu | CFN Facebook | Bluesky Fiu, CFNWake Forest Offense BreakdownWake Forest Defense BreakdownSeason Prediction, Win Total, Keys to SeasonThey don't get the talent that most of the ACC schools can land, and it takes a combination of the right schedule, the right schemes, and the right breaks to pull off winning campaigns. And that's where new head coach Jake Dickert comes into the fire in 2021 at Washington State following the parting of ways with Nick Rolovich, Dickert wasn't amazing, but he kept the program afloat with three bowl appearances in four years. It helped that he was able to get Cam Ward through the transfer portal, and then John Mateer, but for a guy who spent his career as a top defensive assistant, his teams crank up the one of those coaches who knows how to get wins, but his Cougars collapsed late last season and closed 1-7 in 2023. Don't worry about Demon Deacons have the right schedule and the right schemes, and they should have the right coach to prove that it's possible to win lots of football games again. Wake Forest Offense BreakdownWake Forest Defense BreakdownSeason Prediction, Win Total, Keys to Season © 2025 The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved.
Miami Herald
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Wake Forest Football Preview 2025: Demon Deacons Season Prediction, Win Total Projection, Top Players
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Key to the Season Stop someone from completing forward Wake Forest pass defense was among the worst in the nation, and only Mississippi State allowed more completed passes. The Bulldogs allowed teams to hit 70.4% of their throws, and the Demon Deacons allowed 70.3%.Wake Forest went 3-1 when teams completed 66% or fewer, and was 1-7 when allowing more. Wake Forest Demon Deacons Key Player Melvin Siani, OT skill parts are good - one of the two quarterback options will step up. None of it matters if the offensive front doesn't keep defenses out of the backfield. Out of all the new parts from the portal, the 6-6, 302-pound Siani from Temple needs to rise up into a starting role at one of the jobs. If he's terrific, the tackles will be a plus, because … Wake Forest Demon Deacons Top Transfer, Biggest Transfer Loss Top Transfer In: Fa'alili Fa'amoe, OT of the best offensive tackles in the portal, the 6-5, 317-pound senior could've gone anywhere. The former Washington State star followed his coach, Jake Dickert, to Winston-Salem and should lock into one of the tackle Transfer Out: Luke Petitbon, C with the offensive line, it wasn't good last year, but some decent parts moved on. The 6-2, 295-pound Petitbon is a veteran center who quarterbacked the front, and now he's handling the gig at Florida State. Wake Forest Demon Deacons Key Game Georgia Tech, Sept. 27Wake Forest won the 2006 ACC Championship 9-6 over Georgia Tech. Since then, the two teams have only played four times, and the Yellow Jackets won all Forest doesn't leave home in September, and then come the road games. At worst, the Demon Deacons will be 2-2. If they beat NC State, this is a shot at the first 4-0 start since 2021.- 2025 Wake Forest Schedule Breakdown Wake Forest Demon Deacons Top 10 Players 1. Nick Andersen, S Sr.2. Dylan Hazen, LB Sr.3. Demond Claiborne, RB Sr.4. Fa'alili Fa'amoe, OT Sr.5. Gabe Kirschke, EDGE Jr.6. Davaughn Patterson, S Soph.7. Quincy Bryant, LB Sr.8. Carlos Hernandez, WR Jr.9. Robby Ashford, QB Sr.10. Matthew Dennis, PK Sr. Wake Forest Demon Deacons 2024 Fun Stats - 4th Quarter Scoring: Opponents 117, Wake Forest 56 - Sacks: Opponents 42 for 227 yards, Wake Forest 20 for 124 yards - 4th Down Conversions: Opponents 10-of-14 (71%), Wake Forest 16-of-25 (64%) Wake Forest Demon Deacons 2025 Season Prediction, Win Total, What Will Happen The Demon Deacons have a decent enough schedule to get back to a bowl don't deal with Clemson, and don't have to face Miami or Louisville. The tough dates against Georgia Tech, NC State, and SMU are at home, and overall, they only leave North Carolina four plenty of work to do, and there's a long trip to Oregon State right in the middle of the season, but Jake Dickert, thanks to his time at Wazzu, certainly knows how to deal with the Beavers. There are three wins - Delaware, Kennesaw State, and Western Carolina - to form a nice base, and while it won't be easy, they should be alive for a bowl game deep into The Wake Forest Win Total At … 5Likely Wins: Delaware, Kennesaw State, Western Carolina50/50 Games: at Duke, Georgia Tech, North Carolina, NC State, at Oregon State, SMU, at Virginia, at Virginia TechLikely Losses: at Florida State 2025 Wake Forest PreviewWake Forest Offense BreakdownWake Forest Defense Breakdown © 2025 The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved.
Fox News
04-06-2025
- General
- Fox News
Wake Forest baseball coach apologizes for homophobic slur caught on camera during NCAA Tournament game
Wake Forest head baseball coach Tom Walter apologized after TV cameras caught him appearing to use a homophobic slur during his Demon Deacons' NCAA tournament game against Tennessee. Walter said he didn't see the video that went viral on social media and said he doesn't remember the moment during the game. But he did acknowledge that his "language doesn't reflect my values or the standards of this program." "I am very sorry for my outburst in frustration last night, and I recognize the hurt and disappointment it has caused," Walter's statement issued by Wake Forest said. "I own the consequences and I apologize to the University of Tennessee, to Wake Forest University, and the SEC & ACC." Wake Forest athletic director John Currie also issued a statement. "I am both surprised and deeply disappointed in our head baseball coach Tom Walter for his outburst during last night's baseball game," the statement said. "I feel badly for those most hurt by such words. I spoke with Coach Walter immediately after the game and again this morning to address this incident, which is completely out of character for him and does not meet the standards of Wake Forest Athletics, Wake Forest University or the Atlantic Coast Conference." Walter's outburst came during a crucial moment for the Demon Deacons Monday night with the Volunteers up 6-2 and their star first baseman Andrew Fischer at the dish. After Walter had some words with the home plate umpire, cameras panned to the Wake Forest dugout where Walter appeared to yell a homophobic slur with Fischer at the plate. The Vols left-handed hitter proceeded to smash a two-run home on a 1-2 count to extend Tennessee's lead to 8-2. Tennessee went on to win 11-5, eliminating Wake Forest from the NCAA Tournament. In his 16th season leading the Demon Deacons, Walter is the program's second all-time leader in wins with 493 after this past campaign. Wake Forest has consistently produced major league talent, including five first-round MLB Draft in 2023 and 2024. Walter is just one of three active head coaches in the country to lead three different programs to the NCAA Tournament. He coached previously at George Washington and New Orleans. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
USA Today
03-06-2025
- General
- USA Today
'Deeply disappointed' Wake Forest reacts to baseball coach uttering slur
'Deeply disappointed' Wake Forest reacts to baseball coach uttering slur This -- and every month -- we strive to support one another and celebrate our peers with love and respect. 🔗: — Wake Forest Demon Deacons (@DemonDeacons) June 1, 2025 There were questions about whether Wake Forest baseball head coach Tom Walter uttered an expletive along with a slur while ESPN cameras were on him during the NCAA tournament loss to Tennessee. Now we have an answer from Walter himself and Wake Forest vice president John Currie, who is also the school's director of athletics. "I am very sorry for the outburst in frustration last night and I recognize the hurt and disappointment it has caused," he wrote. "I have seen the videos and while I do not remember the specific moment clearly, that language doesn't reflect my values or the standards of the program. Regardless, I own the consequences and apologies to the University of Tennessee, to Wake Forest University, and the SEC & ACC" Here's what Currie said: "I am both surprised and deeply disappointed in our head baseball coach Tom Walter for his outburst during last night's baseball game. I feel badly for those most hurt by such words. I spoke with Coach Walter immediately after the game and again this morning to address this incident, which is completely out of character for him and does not meet the standards of Wake Forest Athletics, Wake Forest University or the Atlantic Coast Conference." It's not lost on a lot of folks that it's Pride Month in June, and while this should never, EVER be uttered by anyone in any month of any year, it's even worse when Wake Forest tweeted this earlier in the week: Statements from Vice President & Director of Athletics John Currie & Head Baseball Coach Tom Walter — Wake Forest Demon Deacons (@DemonDeacons) June 3, 2025 Do better.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Vols season on the line after falling to Wake Forest in regional final
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — For the first time since 2001, Tennessee lost a home regional game, falling to Wake Forest in the regional final, 7-6, on a walk-off bases-loaded walk. The loss 24 years ago was also to the Demon Deacons. The Vols entered the bottom of the ninth tied with Wake Forest, 6-6. However, the Demon Deacons quickly loaded the bases and won the game on a bases-loaded walk. While Tennessee's offense got off to a quick start in the first two games of the weekend, the Vols went three up, three down in the first inning. Meanwhile, Wake Forest struck first in the bottom of the frame thanks to a Malek Houston solo home run off of Dylan Loy. It marked the first time Tennessee trailed all weekend. Mealer, Lady Vols walk it off in 9-inning battle against UCLA Wake Forest pitcher Logan Lunceford pitched his second straight 1-2-3 inning in the second, while striking out Dean Curley and Reese Chapman. After walking the second batter he faced in the second, Dylan Loy was replaced by Brandon Arvidson on the mound. Arvidson recorded back-to-back strikeouts to prevent any further damage. However, Tennessee quickly took its first lead of the game in the third. Manny Marin reached first on an error, and then scored on a Gavin Kilen double to tie the game at one. Andrew Fischer then sent a single to the right to score Kilen for the 2-1 lead. The Demon Deacons answered back in the bottom of the third. With two runners on, Wake Forest tied the game, 2-2, on a RBI groundout. Back-to-back doubles scored two more runs for the Demon Deacons as they jumped out to a 4-2 lead. Wake Forest extended its lead to 6-2 courtesy of a Javar Williams two-run shot in the fourth inning. The Vols cut the deficit to two runs in the fifth thanks to Andrew Fischer. With Gavin Kilen on second, Fischer mashed the ball over the batter's eye for a two-run shot to make it a 6-4 ballgame. Tennessee then tied the game in the sixth thanks to another two-run homer, this time courtesy of Levi Clark. It marked the freshman's first long ball of the postseason. Brandon Arvidson struck out the side, which included a career-high 11th strikeout, in the bottom of the frame to keep things even heading into the seventh inning. The Vols had a golden opportunity to take the lead in the seventh but couldn't capitalize. Three walks led to Tennessee loading the bases with two outs. However, Reese Chapman struck out, leaving the trio stranded. After recording his 12th strikeout of the night, Brandon Arvidson's outing was done. Nate Snead replaced Arvidson on the mound and struck out Dalton Wentz to end the inning. Wake Forest had an opportunity to take the lead in the bottom of the eighth thanks to a triple from Jimmy Keenan. However, Snead struck out Javar Williams to end the threat. THE LATEST: University of Tennessee Baseball news Haiden Leffew took over on the mound for the Demon Deacons in the ninth and struck out the side to keep things even heading into the bottom of the ninth. The Demon Deacons went right to work in the bottom of the frame. A walk and back-to-back singles loaded the bases with no outs. Jack Winnay won it for Wake Forest on a four-pitch bases-loaded walk. UP NEXT: Tennessee and Wake Forest will play for a spot in the Super Regionals tomorrow. Time is yet to be announced. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
