Post Game Notes

Sept. 25, 2004

A Win This Week Would...

make Wake Forest's season record 3-1 for the second straight year under Jim Grobe.
give the Deacons their first three-game winning streak since 1992.
even the series with Boston College at 5-5-2.
mark the second victory in as many years against the Eagles.
make Grobe's teams 2-0 against BC coach Tom O'Brien's.
improve Wake Forest 11-10 at home under Grobe.
make the Deacons 4-1 in their last five games against Big East teams.
improve Grobe's four-year record at Wake Forest to 21-19 and 54-52-1 in his career.
give Wake Forest an all-time record of 373-561-33.

Today's Captains...

Seniors Brad White and R.D. Montgomery were today's captains. The Deacons won the toss.

For Starters...

Senior tight end R.D. Montgomery made his first career start in place of the injured Zac Selmon.

Abbate Nabs First Interception...

Jonathan Abbate's first quarter interception was his first career pick and the team's seventh interception of the season.

Razzle Dazzle Touchdown...

The 53-yard touchdown pass from wide receiver Nate Morton to Chris Davis was the second touchdown catch of the season for Davis and the first touchdown pass for Morton. Last year, Morton hit Cory Randolph on a 42-yard pass play against NC State. Morton's career passing numbers: 2-for-2 for 95 yards and a touchdown.

Touchdown Streak Ends...

When the Deacons allowed an Eagle touchdown with 11 seconds left, it broke a streak of 107 minutes and two seconds. Wake Forest had not allowed a touchdown since the third quarter of the East Carolina game -- a span that lasted six complete quarters and portions of two additional periods.

Barclay Climbs Wake Forest Rushing Chart...

With 57 yards Chris Barclay passed Anthony Williams (1988-91), Larry Hopkins (1970-71) and John Leach (1990-93) to move into sixth place all-time in rushing yards at Wake Forest. He surpassed the 2,200-yard mark for his career and now stands at 2,247.

Wisnosky Continues Ascent Among Wake Forest Scoring Leaders...

With a field goal and two extra points, Matt Wisnosky scored five points passing Todd Dixon on the Wake Forest scoring chart, moving him into 9th place all-time.

Mauk Throws First Career Interception...

Ben Mauk's third quarter interception was the first of his career, and just the second thrown by Deacon quarterbacks this fall.

Davis Has Career Day...

With seven catches for 112 yards, Chris Davis set a new career-high for both receptions and yards. Needless to say, it was Davis' first 100-yard receiving day and he became the third different Deacon receivers to reach the 100-yard receiving plateau.

Playing From Behind...

When Boston College went in front 14-10 with 9:08 to go, it marked the first time the Deacons had trailed since the end of the season-opening game at Clemson, a span of more than 170 minutes.

Down But Never Out...

Today's game marked the 10th come from behind victory for the Deacons in the Jim Grobe era, the first of 2004.

Down To The Wire...

Half of the games in the Jim Grobe era at Wake Forest, 20 of 40, have been decided by a touchdown or less.

Wake Forest Athletics