2009 Wake Forest Demon Deacons College Football Predictions

2009 Wake Forest Demon Deacons Predictions
2008 Record: (8-5, 4-4)
Coach: Jim Grobe, 9th year (54-44 at Wake Forest, 87-77-1 overall)
Off. Coordinator: Steed Lobotzke (7th year)
Def. Coordinator: Brad Lambert (2nd year)
Returning Starters:14 (9 offense, 4 defense, punter)
Ret. Starting Quarterback: Yes (Riley Skinner)

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Offense: Riley Skinner leads a talented and experienced offense that will need to produce more this season with the defense having to rebuild. Skinner completed nearly 64 percent of his passes for 2,347 yards and 13 TDs. Junior RB Josh Adams also returns from an injury-marred season. They do lose senior WR Demir Boldin (81 catches), but return a sturdy group of receivers led by Marshall Williams (390 yards). The offensive line is the strength of the team with eight players returning in the rotation. They underachieved at times last year, but now there’s no excuse, with four seniors and a junior projected to start.

Defense: Here’s where the Deacs have to earn their keep or at least be competitive. They lost LB Aaron Curry and CB Alphonso Smith to the NFL, arguably the best-ever to play their positions at Wake Forest. Replacing eight starters will be difficult. At least they have two outstanding returning starting linemen in Boo Robinson (6-2, 295) and John Russell (6-4, 280). The linebackers have at least gotten some reps and the secondary is green, though cornerback Brandon Ghee has started 21 games in his career.

Outlook: As long as Jim Grobe is coaching, the Deacs will be competitive. Skinner is due to take another step forward this season and the offensive line should be sturdy. They only averaged 21ppg last year and will need more points considering the defense is very raw this season.

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