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Feb. 24, 2004

Wake Forest University
LocationWinston-Salem, NC 27109
Founded1834
Enrollment3,950 undergraduate
NicknameDemon Deacons
ColorsOld Gold & Black
StadiumGroves Stadium
Capacity31,500
SurfaceNatural Grass
AffiliationNCAA Division I
ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference
PresidentDr. Thomas K. Hearn, Jr.
Athletic DirectorRon Wellman
Athletic Dept. Phone(336) 758-5616
Ticket Office Phone(888) 758-DEAC

Media Relations
Assistant AD/Media RelationsDean Buchan
E-mailbuchandw@wfu.edu
Associate Director/Football Contact Joanna Sparkman
E-mailsparkmjj@wfu.edu
Assistant DirectorMike Vest
Assistant DirectorMichael Bertsch
2003-04 InternJeremy Hoffman
Administrative AssistantTerri Nunn
Media Relations Phone336.758.5640
Media Relations Fax336.758.5140
Press Box Phone336.896.9158
Mailing AddressPO Box 7426 Reynolda Station
Winston-Salem, NC 27109
Overnight Address203 Manchester Athletic Center
Wingate Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27109
Athletic WebsiteWakeForestSports.com
Radio NetworkWake Forest/ISP Sports Network
Flagship StationWBRF 98.3 FM
Play-by-Play AnnouncerStan Cotten
AnalystEd Bradley

Team Information
2003 Overall Record5-7
Conference Record/Finsh3-5 (7th)
Basic OffenseI-Pro
Basic DefenseMultiple

Coaching Staff
Head CoachJim Grobe
Alma Mater, YearVirginia '75
Record at WFU/Years18-18/3
Career Record/Years51-51-1/9
Football Office Phone336.758.5631
Assistant Coaches
Tom ElrodTight Ends/Tackles
Keith HenryCornerbacks
Dean HoodDefensive Coordinator/Safeties
Brad LambertLinebackers
Steed LobotzkeOffensive Coordinator/Centers/Guards
Ray McCartneyRecruiting Coordinator/Defensive Line
Billy MitchellAsst. Head Coach/Running Backs/Kickers
Jeff MullenQuarterbacks
Kevin ShermanReceivers

Football Support Staff
Assistant AD/Football Operations Bill Faircloth
Graduate AssistantsVince Azzolina
Matt Weikert
Administrative AssistantBonnie Rae
Athletic TrainerDon Steelman
Equipment ManagerDemetrius Gibson
Strength & Conditioning Coach Ethan Reeve
Video CoordinatorAllen Franklin
Recruiting AssistantTrevor Ellison

Program History
First Year of Football 1888
Years in Post-Season Play (Record) Six (4-2)
Last Post-season Appearance2002 Seattle Bowl
ResultDef. Oregon, 38-17
All-Time Record370-560-33 (.401)
All-Time ACC Record97-243-5 (.288)

Starters Returning/Lost: 17/7
ReturningLost
Offense: 7Offense: 4
Defense: 8Defense: 3
Specialists: 2Specialists: 0

Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 44/20
ReturningLost
Offense: 21Offense: 10
Defense: 20Defense: 10
Specialists: 3Specialists: 0

Offensive Starters
Returning (7)Lost (4)
Jason Anderson (WR)Nick Burney (FB)
Chris Barclay (RB)Tyson Clabo (OG)
Willie Idlette (WR)Mark Moroz (OT)
Craig Jones (OG)Josh Warren (TE)
Blake Lingruen (C)
Cory Randolph (QB)
Steve Vallos (OG)

Defensive Starters
Returning (8)Lost (3)
Caron Bracy (LB/DB)Kellen Brantley (OLB)
Warren Braxton (SS)Obi Chukwumah (OLB)
Eric King (CB)Quintin Williams (FS)
Marcus McGruder (CB)
Jerome Nichols (DE)
Goryal Scales (NT)
Jyles Tucker (DE)
Brad White (MLB)

Specialist Starters
Returning (2)Lost (0)
Ryan Plackemeier (P)
Matt Wisnosky (PK)