Post Game Notes

Nov. 30, 2008

Deacons Record Seven Wins for Third Straight Year

For the first time in school history, Wake Forest has won seven or more games in three consecutive seasons.
The Deacons were 11-3 in 2006 and 9-4 last year. Wake Forest is 7-5 this season.
Wake Forest also clinched a winning season for the third straight year for the first time since 1950-52.

Smith Ties ACC Career Interception Record

Senior cornerback Alphonso Smith tied the Atlantic Coast Conference career interception record with a pick late in the fourth quarter.
Smith now has 20 interceptions in his career, equaling Dre' Bly, who also recorded 20 interceptions while at North Carolina.
For the season, Smith has six interceptions.

Seniors Close Regular Season in Style

Wake Forest's 16 seniors have accomplished a great deal in their four season.
The seniors have compiled a record of 31-19, the most wins by any class in school history.
The seniors have contributed to the 2006 ACC Championship and been to two bowl games with a third game a clear possibility.
They have compiled an ACC record of 18-14.
The senior class has gone 17-8 at home over their four years.
The class was instrumental in Wake Forest being ranked for a school record nine straight weeks in 2006.

Swank Sets School PAT Record, Moves up in ACC Record Book

Sam Swank's PAT with 10:39 to play in the second quarter was his 120th career PAT, breaking the school record of 119 previously held by Wilson Hoyle (1986-89)
Sam Swank moved into second place by himself in ACC career field goals with 71. He was tied with Nelson Welch of Clemson (1991-94).
Swank made a field goal in a game for the first time since the Navy game on September 27.
Swank's second PAT attempt of the game tied the school record for PAT attempts in a career at 121. Wilson Hoyle (1986-89) also attempted 121 career PATs.
Swank has 122 PAT attempts, breaking the previous record of 121 held by Hoyle (1986-89).
Swank had his 121 consecutive made PAT streak snapped by missing an extra point attempt in the fourth quarter. Swank is now 121-of-122 in PAT attempts in his career.
Swank scored five points vs. Vanderbilt to increase his career scoring to 333. That moves him into third place in ACC history, ahead of Connor Hughes of Virginia (2002-05) who scored 332 points.

Boldin Eclipses 100 Catches in Career

Senior wide receiver D.J. Boldin became the 21st player in school history to record 100 catches in a career. He now has 103 catches for his career.
Boldin finished the game with eight catches for 73 yards.
He has 77 catches and 782 years during his senior season.
Boldin has made at least six catches in his last five games.
Boldin also contributed on the ground game, recording a career high 23 rushing yards on four attempts.

Harris Finds Endzone for First Time Since 2006

Kevin Harris finished the game with a season-high 36 yards on a season-best seven carries.
He scored his first rushing touchdown since September 30, 2006, when he scored two touchdowns against Liberty.
Harris now has seven rushing touchdowns in his career.

Opponent Continue Success on Field Goals

Bryant Hahnfeldt kicked a 33-yard field goal with 7:40 to play in the first quarter.
It marked the fifth straight successful field goal by Wake Forest's opponents.
On the year, Wake's opponents are 15 of 17 in field goals.

Deacs Turn Turnovers Into Points

Wake Forest Sets New Single Season Attendance Record

Miscellaneous Notes

Wake Forest's captains were LB Aaron Curry and WR D.J. Boldin
Wake won the toss and decided to defer. Vanderbilt chose to receive.
Doug Weaver earned his first career start at right tackle.
Chip Vaughn's interception late in the first quarter was his second of the season and the third of his career.
Shane Popham's 59-yard punt in the second quarter was a career-long.

Jim Grobe Update

Jim Grobe's record is now 53-44 at Wake Forest and 86-77-1 for his career.
Grobe has led Wake Forest to a 29-21 record at home and a 25-8 record against non-conference opponents.
Wake Forest is now 25-8 against non-conference opponents under Grobe and 13-5 at home against non-conference foes.
Grobe's record against SEC opponents is now 4-1 (2-0 vs Ole Miss, 2-1 vs. Vandy).

Wake Forest-Vanderbilt Series Notes

Wake Forest now trails in the series 7-5.
The Deacons have defeated the Commodores for the first time ever at BB&T Field.
Wake Forest has won its last two games against Vanderbilt.
Jim Grobe's record against SEC teams improves to 4-1 (2-0 vs. Ole Miss, 2-1 vs. Vanderbilt)
Grobe's record against non-conference opponents stands at 25-8 including a 13-5 record at home against non-league foes.

With the Win...

Wake Forest finishes the regular season with a 7-5 record
The Deacons finish the year with a 5-2 record at home.
Wake Forest has posted a winning season three straight years for the first time since 1950-52.
The Deacons appear to be headed to a bowl game for the third consecutive year, a first for the football program.
Wake Forest's record improves to 28-11 since the start of the 2006 season.
Wake Forest won its first game of the year when the opponent scored first (1-4).
The Deacons improved to 6-1 when leading at halftime.

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