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Wake out to show last year wasn't a fluke

By Gregg Doyel
Special to ESPN.com

Friday, August 9, 2002

Wake Forest Demon Deacons 2001 record: 6-5 (3-5) Coach: Jim Grobe (Second season, 6-5) Starters returning: 8 offense, 8 defense, 1 kicker Outlook: The outlook would be pretty darned good if the Deacons' tailback situation hadn't taken such a dismal turn this spring. First, 1,000-yard rusher Tarence Williams was found to have a foot injury that could sideline him for the first three or four games of the season. Second, capable backup Fred Staton was ruled ineligible. That puts more weight on th ...

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