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The Demon Deacon is the mascot of Wake Forest University, a school located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States. Probably best known for its slightly unorthodox name and appearance, the Demon Deacon has become a mainstay in the world of U.S. college mascots .
Demon Deacons players at the 2016 Military Bowl. Wake Forest's football team was ranked in the Top 25 in the nation by the AP Poll during most of the 2006 season. They won the 2006 ACC Atlantic Division Title and the 2006 ACC Conference Championship by defeating the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 9–6 on December 2 in the ACC Championship Game in Jacksonville, Florida.
Caldwell was the first African American head football coach in Wake Forest football history. [90] Caldwell's Demon Deacons were known to pass the ball well, setting dozens of school passing records. However, they frequently struggled to run the ball; in one year, the leading rusher only ran for a total of 300 yards.
The Demon Deacons represented the United States in baseball at the 1951 Pan American Games, winning the silver medal. [2] [3] In 1955, the Demon Deacons defeated Western Michigan in the 1955 College World Series, led by coach Taylor Sanford. [4] In 1977, Outfielder Kenny Baker became the first Demon Deacon to win ACC Player of the Year. [5]
Many in Raleigh don’t remember or didn’t experience the 1983 and 1974 Wolfpack championships. If you’re just joining Wolfpack Nation, here’s what to know about NC State.
At Wake Forest, Prosser won 100 games faster than all but two ACC coaches. [1] In 2003, his Demon Deacons squad became the first from the ACC to ever lead the nation in rebounding . [ 1 ] In the summer of 2007, Prosser had organized what was said to be a top-five recruiting class for the upcoming year.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Kevin Miller scored 23 points, 7-footer Efton Reid had 12 points and 14 rebounds in his Wake Forest debut, and the Demon Deacons beat Rutgers 76-57 on Wednesday night.
The Demon Deacons had a seven-game winning streak halted. The Cardinals didn't let up, draining three 3-pointers, including two by Smith, in the first 4 1/2 minutes of the second half on the way ...