Wake Forest Athletics
Wake Forest vs. Florida State Postgame Notes
10/23/2004 12:00:00 AM | Football
Oct. 23, 2004
The Loss Today...
- makes Wake Forest's season record 3-4 for the first time since 2001, Grobe's first year with the Deacons.
- makes Wake Forest 2-20-1 all-time against Florida State.
- drops Wake Forest to 11-13 at Groves Stadium under Grobe.
- extends Florida State's winning streak in the all-time series to 13 games.
- makes Grobe's teams 0-4 against Bobby Bowden's.
- drops the Deacons to 1-27 all-time against teams ranked in the top five.
- drops Wake Forest to 1-7 against ranked teams in the Grobe era.
- drops Grobe's four-year record at Wake Forest to 21-23 and 54-55-1 in his career.
- gives Wake Forest an all-time record of 373-564-33.
- gives the Deacs an all-time ACC record of 97-247-5.
Today's Captains...
- Today's captains were Jonathan Abbate, Caron Bracy and Nate Morton. Wake Forest won the toss and elected to defer.
For Starters...
- Jeremy Thompson (defensive end) and Louis Frazier (left tackle) made their first career starts.
- Eric King and Caron Bracy started their 39th and 38th consecutive games.
- Jason Anderson (wide receiver) started his 30th career game.
Thompson Blocks Field Goal Attempt...
Making his first career start, Jeremy Thompson blocked a first quarter field goal attempt by Xavier Beitia. It was the second block by the Deacons this season. Jerome Nichols blocked a field goal against East Carolina.
Sacks For Brax...
Warren Braxton's first quarter sack was the first of the season for him, and the second of his career (vs. Ga. Tech in 2003).
Robinson Returns For a Touchdown...
Matt Robinson's 19-yard return for a touchdown was his first career interception and his first career touchdown. It was also Wake Forest's third interception return for a touchdown this season (two by McGruder). On the first quarter interception, Sexton was hurried by Jerome Nichols who also tipped the pass.
First Quarter Defense...
Wake Forest has blanked its opponents in the first quarter five times in seven games this season.
King, White Combine For Second Defensive Score...
Eric King's sack and subsequent fumble led to Brad White's 36-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown was Wake's second defensive score of the game, fourth of the season. It was White's second career touchdown (int. return at UNC). The last time Wake Forest scored two touchdowns in a game was against Clemson last season on Nov. 1. King was involved that time, taking an interception return for a touchdown. Jyles Tucker also returned a fumble for a score.
Halftime Lead...
Wake Forest led 14-3 at halftime, getting the upper hand at the intermission for the fifth time this season. Last time Wake Forest hosted Florida State, in 2002, the Deacons led FSU 21-17 before the `Noles rallied to win.
Anderson Passes 2,000 Career Receiving Mark...
In the first half, Jason Anderson surpassed the 2,000 career yard receiving mark. He finished with 6 catches and 99 yards. Anderson also moved into 6th place on the Wake Forest all-time receiving chart. He passed Red O'Quinn (1946-49) and James Brim (1983-86).
Always Down To The Wire...
Twenty-three of the 43 games in the Jim Grobe era have been decided by seven points or less. Five games this year have been decided by less than a touchdown and Wake Forest is 1-4 in those games. Eleven of Grobe's 21 wins with the Deacons have been by eight points or less. On the flipsideA, 14 of the 22 losses have been by eight points or less, including three overtime games.
