Wake Forest Athletics
Wake Forest - Navy Postgame Notes
11/23/2002 12:00:00 AM | Football
Nov. 23, 2002
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Wake Forest-Navy Postgame Notes Nov. 23, 2002
Wake Forest's win today gives the Deacons... ... Six wins for the second straight season, making Wake bowl-eligible for the second straight year ... Eight straight wins when coming off a loss in the previous game ... A record of 3-1 against non-conference opponents ... A record of 12-10 in two seasons under coach Jim Grobe ... A 5-2 all-time record versus Navy ... A final record of 4-2 at home this season
WFU's 70-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter... ... Tied for the eighth-longest pass completion in Wake Forest history ... Was the sixth-longest touchdown pass in Deacon history ... Was Wake's longest pass completion since Oct. 24, 1998, when Brian Kuklick hit Desmond Clark for a 74-yard TD pass against North Carolina ... Was the third-longest Wake Forest pass completion at Groves Stadium ... Was Wake's longest play from scrimmage this season ... Was Wake's longest play from scrimmage since Sept. 29, 2001 when Anthony Young rushed for 71 yards at Florida State ... Was sophomore Jason Anderson's fourth touchdown reception of the season (he has 4 of Wake's 6 TD receptions this season) and the sixth of his two-year career ... Was senior quarterback James MacPherson's sixth touchdown pass of the season (his fourth over the last three games) and his 14th career touchdown pass
Tarence Williams' second quarter touchdown... ... was his third touchdown of the season (all over the last six games) and the 20th of his career ... moved Williams alone into fourth place in the WFU record book for career touchdowns (20). He trails only James McDougald (30 TDs), Michael Ramseur (30) and Larry Russell (29) ... moved him into 13th place on Wake's all-time career scoring chart (122 points), passing Desmond Clark and John Leach
Warren Braxton recorded his first two career interceptions, both coming in the second quarter. Braxton becomes the sixth different Deacon to record a pick this season. As a team, the Deacons have recorded 13 INTs this season. Wake had 13 interceptions all of last season.
Jason Anderson went over 100 yards receiving for the second time in his two-year career. His receiving yards today were the most by a Deacon receiver since Anderson accumulated 150 yards at Virginia last season.
Matt Wisnosky kicked his 14th, 15th and 16th field goals of the season. He is now 16-of-24 on the year after beginning the season just 2-of-6. Wisnosky took over the team lead in scoring, passing Ovie Mughelli (66 points). Wisnosky entered today's game with 62 points. His 73 points are the fifth-most single-season points in Wake Forest history, trailing only Brian Piccolo (111), Larry Russell (94), James McDougald (78) and Matthew Burdick (75).
Jamie Scott, senior outside linebacker, did not play in his final career home game because of an injury.
Miscellaneous Notes ... Navy's late first-quarter touchdown marked the first time that Wake Forest has surrendered points in the first quarter since Oct. 19 at Clemson. ... Over the last five games combined, Wake Forest has outscored foes in the first quarter, 48-17. ... Calvin Pace had a tackle-for-loss in the second quarter, giving him a school-best career 52 tackles for loss. ... Senior receiver Jax Landfried has quietly put together an impressive streak of 18 consecutive games with at least one reception. ... Wake Forest allowed a one-hundred-yard rusher for the fourth game this season. ... Wake scored at least 21 points for the eighth straight game and for the 12th time in the last 13 games
