Demon Deacons have long layoff between football games

John Dell

Adversity has hit Wake Forest’s football program in the form of a disastrous second half last week in a 34-24 loss at home to NC State.

Depending on what point of view one might take there is a long time to correct those mistakes before taking on Georgia Tech on Sept. 27. That 16-day lull between games isn’t usually something that happens this early in a season.

“They have got to sit on this for 16 days,” Coach Jake Dickert said after the loss to the Wolfpack.

The Demon Deacons (2-1, 0-1 ACC) must try to regain their footing in getting the football to their best players. Wide receiver Chris Barnes, tight end Eni Falayi and most importantly running back Demond Claiborne.

Quarterback Robby Ashford failed to make it happen in the second half against the Wolfpack, and his body l