2021 ACC Kickoff Blog: Social Media Recap
7/22/2021 8:25:00 AM | Football
ICYMI, check out some of the buzz surrounding the Demon Deacons at the 2021 ACC Kickoff
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Demon Deacons head coach Dave Clawson, quarterback Sam Hartman, linebacker Luke Masterson and wide receiver Jaquarii Roberson attended the 2021 ACC Kickoff on Thursday. Content from social media show the sights and sounds throughout the day as the Deacs discussed the upcoming season.
"We're fired up to represent you guys and can't wait to see you September 3rd." The trio of Hartman, Masteron and Roberson send a quick video prior to hitting the road from Winston-Salem to Charlotte.
Next stop: #ACCKickoff pic.twitter.com/B0FYSXuTPe
— Wake Forest Football (@WakeFB) July 21, 2021
Jaquarii is ready to get going.
"Last year was a big big year for me and I'm coming back to try to double it up." talking football with @WakeFB WR Jaquarii Roberson (@quarii25) at #ACCKickoff @WFMY #wfmysports @DemonDeacons pic.twitter.com/CNJoJXcuAM
— Brian Hall (@bhallwfmy) July 22, 2021
Coach Clawson and Sam Hartman behind the camera.
📍 #ACCKickoff #GoDeacs 🎩 pic.twitter.com/ySxqOiQZ3V
— Wake Forest Football (@WakeFB) July 22, 2021
This year, the program has adopted the phrase, "Good to Great".
Sam Hartman on Wake's expectations: "If we don't win 9 or 10 games, it would be a disappointment."
— 💫🅰️♈️🆔 (@ADavidHaleJoint) July 22, 2021
Luke Masterson and Jaquarii Roberson front and center.
Goin' strong at #ACCKickoff.#GoDeacs 🎩 pic.twitter.com/IPTFchDVcZ
— Wake Forest Football (@WakeFB) July 22, 2021
Excelling on and off the field.
Interesting Wake nugget: Only school in the country to make 5 straight bowls under the same head coach while maintaining a 990+ grad rate and APR.
— 💫🅰️♈️🆔 (@ADavidHaleJoint) July 22, 2021
The Deacs hit the podium live on ACC Network at 1:30 p.m. and answered questions from local and national media.
Now at the podium 👀
— Wake Forest Football (@WakeFB) July 22, 2021
Tune in - https://t.co/q1IQ0jlgnJ#ACCKickoff | #GoDeacs 🎩 pic.twitter.com/nNihfIGOTb
Coach Clawson kicked things off for the Deacs at the podium on Thursday afternoon.
Wake Forest HC Dave Clawson talking at ACC Media Day. @WFMY pic.twitter.com/EApcVFob45
— Amanda Ferguson (@_amandaferguson) July 22, 2021
After reaching a program-record fifth bowl game in 2020, Coach Clawson dove deeper into the expectations of the program heading into this season and beyond.
Deacon time 🎩🏈 #ACCKickoff
— Lauren Walsh (@lauwalsh10) July 22, 2021
Dave Clawson: "I think our program is one that now expects to be in a bowl" pic.twitter.com/EsreVT4IS0
Wake Forest HC Dave Clawson is discussing the evolution of the program, particularly within the last 5 years.
— Maria Santora (@MariaSantoraTV) July 22, 2021
The goal? He says it's to be playing for a Divisional Championship vs. Clemson with bowl games again in reach 🏆#ACCKickoff pic.twitter.com/WnV2X7iZz1
Next, the players hit the podium and addressed the media. The trio touched on topics such as the team's returners from a year ago, the unique offensive Wake Forest possesses, offesnive coordinator Warren Ruggiero.
Wake Forest QB Sam Hartman will lead the Demon Deacons explosive offense again in 2021.#ACCKickoff pic.twitter.com/lCp82QcpsW
— Chad Harrison (@chadjourn) July 22, 2021
Wake Forest QB Sam Hartman: "What we run is unique to the rest of the country."
— Les Johns (@Les_Johns) July 22, 2021
"Coach R is the best. He has quite the schemes that are unique. He's believed in me since freshman year. We feed off of each other and know how we work as a unit and i've enjoyed playing for him."
— Spectacular Magazine Sports (@SpecMagSports) July 22, 2021
Wake Forest QB Sam Hartman's thoughts on playing for his OC
Luke Masterson said he has put on 10-15 lbs and feels more like a LB now. He said he has experience playing in the box from safety and rover, but he feels comfortable now at LB.
— Deacons Illustrated (@WakeRivals) July 22, 2021
Wake WR Jaquarii Roberson says his offensive squad is looking for a breakout season this fall.#ACCKickoff pic.twitter.com/Q3dQpW8yfj
— Chad Harrison (@chadjourn) July 22, 2021
After his podium stop, Coach Clawson hit the ACC Network Huddle set with Kelsey Riggs and Wes Durham.
.@CoachClawson is live with @kelseyriggs & @WesDurham!
— Wake Forest Football (@WakeFB) July 22, 2021
📺 @accnetwork
💻 https://t.co/coqPAcjnVd#ACCKickoff | #GoDeacs 🎩 pic.twitter.com/3i4R9zUEkV
Primed for the spotlight. #ACCKickoff | #GoDeacs 🎩 pic.twitter.com/7Yg4m8hexZ
— Wake Forest Football (@WakeFB) July 22, 2021
