As kehaar mentioned, I am beside myself. Basically, it is similar to an out of body experience. But, it has to be true, I mean I saw it. I think…..this season is all kind of hazy and foggy now - but could the Deacs really be this good? I guess I should just get over it and accept the fact the Wake Forest University Demon Deacons (enrollment size 4200) are 10-2 and headed to the ACC Championship game to face Georgia Tech.
And the first onslaught of accolades have arrived:
Wake put a bunch on the All-ACC teams.
1st team:
Offense: OL Steve Vallos, a complete haus on the line - started all 46 games of his carerr.
C Steve Justice - an athletic center, who will get looks from the NFL.
Defense: LB: John Abatte, who I met and is smaller than I am. I am sure some of you have heard the heart-wrenching story of the death of his brother. Just a fantastic family, and the Wake community has embraced them.
S: Josh Gattis out of Durham, who did not get scholarship offers from NC State or UNC. Both programs fell in love with Gattis’ high school teammate AJ Davis…..the Heels and Pack might want a re-do on that one.
K: Sam Swank: made 4 kicks of 50+ yards this year. Also, named Honorable Mention as a punter. FSU took Gary Cismesia over Swank. Yeah - FSU might want a re-do as well.
2nd team:
Offense: QB Riley Skinner. Redshirt freshman, who was the third string qb when the fall practice season started. It looks like he will never sit on the bench again.
Honoroble Mention: S Patrick Ghee, 4 year starter that graduated in 3.5 years.
DE Jyles Tucker (pure speed at that position and has given Wake a much needed boost in the pass rush.
And just today:
Skinner is the Rookie of the Year
and if any doubt:
Grobe is the Coach of the Year
Still a lot to play for. But these kids deserve this. Especially after being picked to finish last in the ACC Atlantic Division. This was suppossed to be a solid year 6 maybe 7 wins. Next year was the year Grobe and his staff were building towards. But, who’s complaining?
(Hey, did I mention that the men’s soccer team is in the Final 4, and the young basketball team is off to a 5-0 start?!!??!?)
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