2008 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team

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2008 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football
EagleBank Bowl champion
EagleBank Bowl, W 29–19 vs. Navy
Conference Atlantic Coast Conference
DivisionAtlantic Division
Record8–5 (4–4 ACC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorSteed Lobotzke (6th season)
Offensive scheme Spread
Defensive coordinator Brad Lambert (1st season)
Base defense 4–3
CaptainGame captains
Home stadium BB&T Field
Seasons
  2007
2009  
2008 Atlantic Coast Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
Atlantic Division
Boston College xy  5 3   9 5  
No. 21 Florida State x  5 3   9 4  
Maryland  4 4   8 5  
Wake Forest  4 4   8 5  
Clemson  4 4   7 6  
NC State  4 4   6 7  
Coastal Division
No. 15 Virginia Tech xy$  5 3   10 4  
No. 22 Georgia Tech x  5 3   9 4  
North Carolina  0 4   0 5  
Miami (FL)  4 4   7 6  
Virginia  3 5   5 7  
Duke  1 7   4 8  

Championship: Virginia Tech 30, Boston College 12
  • $ BCS representative as conference champion
  • x Division champion/co-champions
  • y Championship game participant
  • North Carolina vacated 8 wins, including 4 ACC wins
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2008 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team represented Wake Forest University during the 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season. It was Wake Forest's 56th season as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).

Contents

The Demon Deacons were led by eighth-year head coach Jim Grobe. Wake Forest played its home games at BB&T Field. The Deacons began their season on August 28 at Baylor. A win in the 2007 Meineke Car Care Bowl against UConn gave the Deacons twenty wins over the last two seasons.

The team is finished 8–5 overall and 4–4 in ACC play, and beat Navy in the inaugural EagleBank Bowl on December 20.

Before the season

Roster changes

Quarterback Zach MacDowell enrolled Coastal Carolina University in January, and will play there starting in 2008. [1]
Running back Lucas Caparelli was dismissed from the university after an off the field incident in January. [2]

Recruiting

On National Signing Day, the Demon Deacons received letters of intent from 17 players.

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
August 288:00 pmat Baylor *No. 23 FSN W 41–1330,633
September 63:30 pm Ole Miss *No. 20 ABC/ESPN2 W 30–2831,986
September 207:00 pmat No. 25 Florida State No. 18ESPN2W 12–379,235
September 273:45 pm Navy *No. 15
  • BB&T Field
  • Winston-Salem, NC
ESPNU L 17–2433,173
October 97:30 pm Clemson No. 21
  • BB&T Field
  • Winston-Salem, NC
ESPN W 12–733,988
October 1812:00 pmat Maryland No. 19 Raycom L 0–2646,257
October 2512:00 pmat Miami ESPNUL 10–1641,208
November 13:30 pm Duke
  • BB&T Field
  • Winston-Salem, NC (rivalry)
ESPN360 W 33–30 OT32,226
November 83:30 pm Virginia Dagger-14-plain.png
  • BB&T Field
  • Winston-Salem, NC
ESPNUW 28–1734,014
November 153:30 pmat North Carolina State ESPNUL 17–2156,174
November 223:30 pmNo. 25 Boston College
  • BB&T Field
  • Winston-Salem, NC
ABC/ESPN2L 21–2430,373
November 297:00 pm Vanderbilt *
  • BB&T Field
  • Winston-Salem, NC
ESPNUW 23–1025,902
December 2011:00 amvs. Navy*ESPNW 29–1928,777

[4] [5]

Roster

Bold indicates started last game

Quarterbacks

  • 6 Brett Hodges – Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 10 Christian Hartford – Freshman
  • 11 Riley Skinner Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 12 Skylar Jones – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 13 Ted Stachitas – Freshman
  • 15 Ryan McManus – Senior
  • 32 Turner Faulk – Freshman

Running backs

  • 14 CJ Washington – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 20 Lovell Jackson – Freshman
  • 22 Brandon Pendergrass – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 27 Josh Adams – Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 34 Willie Dixon – Redshirt.svg Freshman

Wide receivers

  • 3 Devon Brown – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 4 D.J. Boldin Redshirt.svg Senior
  • 7 Jordan Williams – Sophomore
  • 8 Marshall Williams – Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 17 Christopher Langley – Junior
  • 18 Danny Dembry – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 21 Andrew Wright – Junior
  • 36 Casey Hill – Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 81 Terence Davis – Freshman
  • 82 Chris Givens – Freshman
  • 86 Matt Hartford – Junior
  • 88 Chip Brinkman Redshirt.svg Senior

Fullbacks

  • 23 Kevin Harris Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 35 Rich Belton – Redshirt.svg Senior
  • 44 Mike Rinfrette Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 48 Anthony Williams – Junior

Tight ends

  • 80 Andrew ParkerFreshman
  • 83 Cameron Ford – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 84 J.T. Dixon – Freshman
  • 85 Ben Wooster – Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 89 Kenneth Coe – Sophomore
 

Offensive Linemen

  • 61 Barrett McMillin – Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 62 Doug Weaver Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 64 Jeff Griffin Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 65 Gage Crews – Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 66 Chance Raines – Freshman
  • 67 Trey Bailey – Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 69 Dennis Godfrey – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 71 Ryan Britt – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 72 Russell Nenon Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 74 Garrick Williams – Freshman
  • 75 Michael Hoag – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 76 Joe Birdsong Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 77 Boomer Peterson – Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 78 Joe LooneyFreshman
  • 79 Gabe Irby – Freshman

Linebackers

  • 26 Jonathon Jones – Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 32 Scott Betros – Freshman
  • 35 Lee Malchow – Junior
  • 39 Chantz McClinic Redshirt.svg Senior
  • 40 Kyle Jarrett – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 41 Michael Potteiger – Junior
  • 43 Stanley Arnoux Redshirt.svg Senior
  • 45 Riley Haynes – Freshman
  • 46 Matt Woodlief – Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 50 Joey Ehrmann – Freshman
  • 52 Dominique Midgett – Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 54 Collin Granger – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 55 Tristan Dorty – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 56 Hunter Haynes – Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 57 Gelo Orange – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 59 Aaron Curry Redshirt.svg Senior
  • 60 Barrett Powell – Freshman
  • 63 Andrew Conroy – Senior

Cornerbacks

  • 2 Alphonso Smith Redshirt.svg Senior
  • 5 Marcus Williams – Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 6 Kenny Okoro – Freshman
  • 17 Brandon Ghee Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 24 Michael Williams – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 25 Josh Bush – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 29 Kerry Major – Redshirt.svg Senior
  • 37 Morgan Harris – Freshman
 

Safeties

  • 8 Geoff Wissing – Junior
  • 9 Chip Vaughn Redshirt.svg Senior
  • 10 Kevin Patterson Redshirt.svg Senior
  • 21 Alex Frye – Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 28 Cyhl Quarles – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 30 John Stamper – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 36 Peter Grimm – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 37 Junior Petit-Jean – Redshirt.svg Freshman

Defensive ends

  • 34 Antonio Wilson – Redshirt.svg Senior
  • 42 Matt Robinson Redshirt.svg Senior
  • 53 Joe Hall – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 54 Derricus Ellis – Freshman
  • 90 Will Wright – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 91 Kevin Smith – Freshman
  • 93 Anthony Davis – Redshirt.svg Senior
  • 94 Tripp Russell – Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 97 Kyle Wilber Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 99 Michael Lockett – Redshirt.svg Junior

Defensive tackles

  • 51 John Russell Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 58 Michael Carter – Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 87 Ted Randolph – Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 92 Bryson Dunmeyer – Freshman
  • 95 Ramon Booi – Freshman
  • 96 Boo Robinson Redshirt.svg Junior

Place Kickers

  • 14 Shane Popham – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 21 Andrew Wright – Junior
  • 38 Sam Swank – Redshirt.svg Senior

Punters

  • 14 Shane Popham – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 38 Sam Swank – Redshirt.svg Senior

Long Snappers

  • 53 Greg Bechtel – Junior
  • 54 Collin Granger – Redshirt.svg Freshman

Kick returners

  • 2 Alphonso Smith – Redshirt.svg Senior
  • 3 Devon Brown – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 21 Alex Frye – Redshirt.svg Sophomore

Punt Returners

  • 2 Alphonso Smith – Redshirt.svg Senior
     

Coaching staff

After the 2007 season, The Deacons had two assistant coaches accept other coaching positions. Defensive Coordinator Dean Hood accepted the head coaching job at Eastern Kentucky. [6] Quarterbacks coach Jeff Mullen left the Deacons to assume the Offensive coordinator position at West Virginia. [7]

PositionNameFirst year at WFU
Head coach Jim Grobe 2001
Secondary Tim Billings 2006
QuarterbacksTom Elrod2003
Defensive endsKeith Henry2001
Defensive coordinator Brad Lambert 2001
Offensive coordinator / Offensive lineSteed Lobotzke2001
Defensive tacklesRay McCartney2001
Assistant head coach / Running backs / KickersBilly Mitchell2001
Tight Ends / FullbacksSteve Russ2008
Wide Receivers Brian Knorr 2008

Game summaries

@ Baylor

1234Total
Demon Deacons101014741
Bears060713

In front of a national television audience, Riley Skinner threw for three touchdowns, including two to Chip Brinkman. Josh Adams and Brandon Pendergrass added touchdown runs in a lopsided 41–13 scoreline. Alphonso Smith and Alex Frye notched interceptions for the Deacons, who won their first ever game in the state of Texas. [8]

Ole Miss

1234Total
Rebels7701428
Demon Deacons73101030

Sam Swank's 42 yd FG with three seconds remaining gave Wake Forest a thrilling 30–28 win over Ole Miss. In a game with several lead changes, Ole Miss took the lead with just over one minute remaining in the fourth quarter. Wake quarterback Riley Skinner led the Deacons down the field in 53 seconds to set up Swank's game-winning field goal. [9]

@ Florida State

1234Total
Demon Deacons306312
Seminoles00303

In a game that featured no touchdowns, Sam Swank made four field goals to lead the Demon Deacons to a 12–3 win in Tallahassee. The win was the Deacons' second consecutive win in Tallahassee, and the third straight overall over the Seminoles. The Wake Forest defense was stout, allowing Florida State under 250 yards of offense, and forcing seven turnovers, including five interceptions. [10]

1234Total
Midshipmen7100724
Demon Deacons0010717

Eric Kettani ran for a career-high 175 yards and backup quarterback Jarod Bryant scored the decisive touchdown in the fourth quarter, as Navy came into Winston-Salem and upset Wake Forest 24–17. [11]

Clemson

1234Total
Tigers00707
Demon Deacons300912

Riley Skinner's 7-yard touchdown pass to DJ Boldin with 5:28 to go gave the Deacons a 12–7 win against Clemson. In a defensive battle, the Deacons' defense managed to hold Clemson to less than one yard per carry. Wake Forest dominated the game statistically but were unable to capitalize on several scoring chances. The sole turnover in the game was a Cullen Harper pass intercepted by Alphonso Smith, who tied a school record with his 17th career interception. Riley Skinner also threw for 186 yards and a touchdown on 22-of-34 passing, and also added 73 yards on the ground. [12]

@ Maryland

1234Total
Demon Deacons00000
Terrapins766726

Chris Turner completed 28-of-41 passes for 321 yards and a touchdown, and Maryland knocked off another top-25 team with a 26–0 thumping of No. 21 Wake Forest. [13]

@ Miami

1234Total
Demon Deacons730010
Hurricanes3010316

Wake Forest was not able to maintain a halftime lead in falling against Miami. The Deacons were unable to mount much offense in the second half, and a Robert Marve QB sneak in the third quarter ended up being the game-winner. Fullback Mike Rinfrette scored the lone Deacons touchdown on a one-yard run on Wake's first offensive series. [14]

Duke

1234OTTotal
Blue Devils701310030
Demon Deacons93108333

In a back and forth affair, Wake Forest held off Duke 33–30 in an overtime battle. Alphonso Smith blocked a punt for a safety and had two interceptions for the Deacons, including one in overtime to end the game. Riley Skinner had a touchdown pass to DJ Boldin, and also scored on a quarterback sneak. The Blue Devils had their chance to win at the end of regulation, but missed a 42-yard field goal that would have won it. Aaron Curry led the Deacons with 16 tackles. [15]

Virginia

1234Total
Cavaliers0301417
Demon Deacons14140028

On homecoming weekend in Winston-Salem, the Demon Deacons dazzled fans en route to a 28–3 halftime advantage. Riley Skinner threw two touchdown passes in the first half, including a 58-yard strike to Devon Brown. Kevin Patterson gave the Wake defense their first touchdown of the season, as e brought back a UVA pass for a 53-yard touchdown. Wake Forest turned more conservative in the second half, and allowed UVA to pick up a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns, but the lead was safe, and the Deacons claimed bowl eligibility for the third consecutive season. [16]

@ NC State

1234Total
Demon Deacons773017
Wolfpack770721

Russell Wilson threw the game-winning touchdown to Anthony Hill will ten minutes remaining, and NC State held off Wake Forest 21–17 in Raleigh. DJ Boldin had a hand in both Wake touchdowns, throwing a pass to Marshall Williams for a 64-yard touchdown, and catching a 7 yarder of his own. Williams had his first career 100 yard receiving day, grabbing 7 balls for 116 yards. [17]

Boston College

1234Total
Eagles3130824
Demon Deacons077721

Backup quarterback Dominique Davis scored on a one-yard quarterback sneak in the final minutes to send Wake Forest to their second straight close defeat. In a defensive battle, the Demon Deacon defense scored two touchdowns, and a punt block set up the third. Kevin Patterson and Kyle Wilbur returned fumbles for touchdowns, and Rich Belton caught a 1-yard touchdown pass from Riley Skinner. This game also saw the return of kicker Sam Swank, who missed several weeks with injury. [18]

Vanderbilt

1234Total
Commodores300710
Demon Deacons377623

Three different Deacons ran for touchdowns as Wake held off Vanderbilt 23–10 in each team's regular season finale. Brandon Pendergrass, Kevin Harris, and Rich Belton got in the endzone, and Alphonso Smith tied the ACC record for career interceptions. The win guaranteed Wake Forest their third consecutive winning season. [19]

Vs. Navy–EagleBank Bowl

1234Total
Demon Deacons0771529
Midshipmen1030619

Wake Forest scored 29 points in the last 31 minutes of action to win the inaugural EagleBank Bowl, and took revenge on Navy for a regular season defeat. Josh Adams got in the end zone twice for Wake Forest, who also got touchdowns from Ben Wooster and Rich Belton. Alphonso Smith intercepted a second quarter pass to break Dre Bly's ACC record for career interceptions. The Deacons outrushed the potent Navy option attack, led by a career-high 136 yards from Kevin Harris, and Riley Skinner set a FBS bowl record by completing eleven passes without an incompletion. [20]

Postseason

Conference

DJ Boldin (WR)
Aaron Curry (LB)
Alphonso Smith (CB)
Boo Robinson (DE)
Riley Skinner (QB)
[21]

National

Roster changes

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend:██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked
Week
PollPre123456789101112131415Final
AP 2320201816252121
Coaches 2320191815252119
Harris Not released252221Not released
BCS Not released24Not released

Scores by quarter

1234OTTotal
Wake Forest636164823273
Opponents545539900238

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