Blogger So Dear - Wake Forest vs. ULM Comprehensive CoverageThe Wake Forest Demon Deacon sports blog where Charlie Brown is still trying to kick that football...https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/47639/blogger-fave.png2014-08-29T14:05:19-04:00http://www.bloggersodear.com/rss/stream/58422062014-08-29T14:05:19-04:002014-08-29T14:05:19-04:00Reactions from Twitterverse - Wake vs ULM
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<p>In our new weekly feature, I'll take you around the twitterverse to see what select (and sometimes random) individuals from around the world had to say about the Deacs.</p> <p>Welcome to Reactions from Twitterverse Volume 1, where I try to capture the pregame build-up, in-game emotion and post game reaction from assorted individuals' thoughts in 140 characters or less. This will evolve over time, so feel free to drop me some suggestions if you have them. In some places I'll add a bit of commentary, but many times the tweets speak for themselves.</p>
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<p>Feels like Xmas morning...GAMEDAY! Best of luck to <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachClawson">@CoachClawson</a> & the <a href="https://twitter.com/WakeFB">@WakeFB</a> team tonight, start the season off strong! <a href="https://twitter.com/theACCfootball">@theACCfootball</a></p>
— <span>Riley Skinner</span> (@Riley_Skinner) <a href="https://twitter.com/Riley_Skinner/statuses/504963017055154176">August 28, 2014</a>
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<p>YES after months the wait is over!CamoOUT vs. ClawsIN tonight at 7 on ESPNU! If you think you have something better to do than you're WRONG!</p>
— Ya Boy Stan Cotten (@NotStanCotten) <a href="https://twitter.com/NotStanCotten/statuses/504975928116928512">August 28, 2014</a>
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<p>Who else thinks Wake Forest is going down in flames tomorrow? <span>Kolton Browning</span> may now longer be at ULM but I still think Warhawks are better</p>
— Chris Childers (@ChildersRadio) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChildersRadio/statuses/504649596917010432">August 27, 2014</a>
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<p>Can't wait for the <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachClawson">@CoachClawson</a> era to begin, tonight, at Wake Forest. Spider fans still love you, Coach! Best of luck at WFU.</p>
— Ryan A. MacDonald (@PureAdrenRy) <a href="https://twitter.com/PureAdrenRy/statuses/505021380107444225">August 28, 2014</a>
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<p>Really excited for Coach Clawson & staff to lead the Deacs on the field tonight... Had a chance to see those guys work- they GOT IT!</p>
— <span>Alphonso Smith</span> (@AlphonsoSmith2) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlphonsoSmith2/statuses/505059324465799168">August 28, 2014</a>
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<p>Unfortunately, the game had to start at some point. The start wasn't so bad though thanks to <span>Kevin Johnson</span>.</p>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/asexpected?src=hash">#asexpected</a> corner <span>Kevin Johnson</span> scores Wake's first points of the season off a blocked punt.</p>
— Kenny Beck (@kennybeckWXII) <a href="https://twitter.com/kennybeckWXII/statuses/505130242202435584">August 28, 2014</a>
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<p>ULM punt is blocked by Donatell and <span>Kevin Johnson</span> grabs it in the endzone for a Deacon TD!!!!</p>
— Wake Forest Football (@WakeFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/WakeFB/statuses/505130142260158464">August 28, 2014</a>
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<p>It all went downhill from there, however.</p>
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<p>In a game where both offenses absolutely stink it's a quality punter that's keeping <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WakeForest?src=hash">#WakeForest</a> strategically in it</p>
— ACC Sports (@ACCSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/ACCSports/statuses/505166303330852866">August 29, 2014</a>
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<p>Wake Forest has 7 punts and 9 completed passes.</p>
— Adam Rowe (@BlueDevilLair) <a href="https://twitter.com/BlueDevilLair/statuses/505164845403340800">August 29, 2014</a>
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— Robert Reinhard (@Robert_Reinhard) <a href="https://twitter.com/Robert_Reinhard/statuses/505157080089911298">August 29, 2014</a>
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<p>Wake Forest has four first downs in three quarters at UL Monroe. Might be time for pre-emptive research on Florida State's total D record.</p>
— Patrick Stevens (@D1scourse) <a href="https://twitter.com/D1scourse/statuses/505165806549082112">August 29, 2014</a>
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<p>When Wolford had time, he wasn't too bad. A little love from his freshman counterpart here:</p>
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<p>My boy John gonna be nice. Remember he's only a freshman</p>
— Mitchell Wilbekin (@Mwilbekin10) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mwilbekin10/statuses/505170594695225346">August 29, 2014</a>
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<p>And the eye-opening stats continue:</p>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WakeForest?src=hash">#WakeForest</a> had 100 more yards passing than rushing tonight and a grand total of 97 yards of offense. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WAKEvsULM?src=hash">#WAKEvsULM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mathishard?src=hash">#Mathishard</a></p>
— Noled Out (@Noled_Out) <a href="https://twitter.com/Noled_Out/statuses/505194127676694528">August 29, 2014</a>
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<p>Texas A&M ran more plays than Wake Forest had yards. (ht: <a href="https://twitter.com/KyleFieldCanopy">@KyleFieldCanopy</a>)</p>
— Mark Ennis (@MarkEnnis) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkEnnis/statuses/505379372682194944">August 29, 2014</a>
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<p>As you might expect, the post game reaction was more sad than angry.</p>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/BSD_RaJohnston">@BSD_RaJohnston</a> Second longest drive of the night covered 16 yards. I just can't get over that stat. Only ONE drive of more than 16 yards.</p>
— Patrick Southern (@patricksouthern) <a href="https://twitter.com/patricksouthern/statuses/505181620018876416">August 29, 2014</a>
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<p>If I ever write a song about heartbreak it will be about Wake Forest athletics not about a woman.</p>
— <span>Alex Taylor</span> (@TaylorMade_AT) <a href="https://twitter.com/TaylorMade_AT/statuses/505183633963905024">August 29, 2014</a>
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<p>I am still really excited about the Clawson era. Tonight just shows that it is a HUGE rebuilding process. Takes time and he deserves it.</p>
— Riley Johnston (@BSD_RaJohnston) <a href="https://twitter.com/BSD_RaJohnston/statuses/505184311969349632">August 29, 2014</a>
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<p>In real assessment: Chubb, Kinal and Wolford played well. <span>Matt James</span> made some mistakes. Entire offensive line should be disappointed.</p>
— Riley Johnston (@BSD_RaJohnston) <a href="https://twitter.com/BSD_RaJohnston/statuses/505184838635515905">August 29, 2014</a>
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<p>At least we can always blame it on Notre Dame though.</p>
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<p>Wake Forest only scheduled ULM after the ACC went back on the nine game conference schedule idea. Thanks, Notre Dame. <a href="https://twitter.com/BloggerSoDear">@BloggerSoDear</a></p>
— BC Interruption (@bcinterruption) <a href="https://twitter.com/bcinterruption/statuses/505179194976763905">August 29, 2014</a>
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https://www.bloggersodear.com/2014/8/29/6083401/reactions-from-twitterverse-wake-vs-ulmWakeJake2014-08-28T22:54:30-04:002014-08-28T22:54:30-04:00ULM Defeats Wake Forest 17-10
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<p>The Demon Deacons did not bring home the result they were looking for.</p> <p>Wake Forest held a 10-0 lead at halftime, but got nothing going in the second half and ultimately lost 17-10. Wake scored just two minutes and 50 seconds into the game when Steve Donatell blocked a punt that was recovered by Kevin Johnson in the endzone. The Deacs also closed the first half on a 9-play, 45-yard drive that resulted in a 38 yard field goal from redshirt freshman Mike Weaver.</p>
<p>The Wake Forest defense was very good for the most part and held ULM to just 352 yards. Wake's offense, on the other hand, managed to rack up just five first downs and 94 yards of total offense. Freshman quarterback looked good when he had time, but the offensive line just did not give him enough time to read the defense and make a decision. They allowed far too many sacks tonight and opened up almost no holes in the running game. Wolford finished 12-22 for 95 yards with 0 touchdowns and 1 interception. The interception came after receiver Matt James bobbled the ball and it was ultimately caught and returned for a touchdown by ULM's Mitch Lane.</p>
<p>Next Saturday, Wake Forest (0-1,0-0) will host Gardner-Webb. Continue to follow Blogger So Dear for more reaction to tonight's loss in addition to a preview of next week's matchup. Tonight it became very clear that Dave Clawson has a long rebuild ahead. He is no stranger to rebuilds, but this may be his toughest job yet.</p>
https://www.bloggersodear.com/2014/8/28/6081323/ulm-defeats-wake-forest-17-10-Robert Reinhard2014-08-28T10:00:04-04:002014-08-28T10:00:04-04:00Wake Forest vs. ULM: Staff Predictions
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<p>What do the BSD writers think is going to happen in tonight's contest?</p> <p> </p>
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<p><span>ULM 23<br></span>Wake Forest 17</p>
<p>I have absolutely no idea what to expect out of this game. Wake has a new coach, a true freshman quarterback, a true freshman at center, is running a 4-2-5 defense, and a no-huddle offense. Anyone who claims to know what is going to happen is a fool. That being said I think ULM being at home, with <span>Pete Thomas</span> at quarterback, and being a slightly more experienced team has the upper hand. I'll go with the Warhawks winning 23-17 and getting the cover on Camo Night.</p>
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<p>I'll go 21-20 ULM, I just don't know how we will score unless defense and special teams give us excellent field position. Touchdowns: Wolford a run and a pass (Scott). 1 interception (late).</p>
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<p>Wake has one of the better defenses in the ACC, but the offense is light years behind. The tout secondary keeps the Deacs in the game, but can only do so much against a pesky ULM team on the road. ULM- 17 Wake- 13</p>
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<p>17-14 Deacs.</p>
<div>I think both defenses force some turnovers and take advantage of the offenses. <span>Pete Thomas</span> does have a lot of experience in the backfield, but I think the CB's we have will cause a lot of problem. The 4-2-5 should also throw a lot of havoc in his face that he may not have seen a lot in the past. I really have absolutely no idea what to expect from the offense. I'm guessing we rely heavily on a rushing attack and short passes to help Terry and Wolford out to begin the game.</div>
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<p><span>I think we pull out a low scoring, ugly game. Tough to try to guess what the offense will do, but like others have said, I have good confidence in the defense to keep the score down a little. Their biggest threat is in the air and I like our secondary. I hope for defensive scores, plural. 14-10 if I have to guess.</span></p>
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<span>It's borderline impossible for me to know what to make of our chances </span><span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">tomorrow</span></span><span> night and what I think will happen, but I'm going to say the Clawson Era gets started off right, and that we win 17-14, largely thanks to a couple of timely big plays on the defensive end. I'm honestly torn though, and could see this thing going either way.</span>
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<div>The only thing I know for certain about our team is that we have an excellent secondary. That said, we should have an improved offensive line and we'll definitely have improved play calling. We lost starters from last year's team, but our recent recruiting classes have gotten better talent on our roster. I'm taking true freshman <span>John Wolford</span> to shine on national television.</div>
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<p>The Wake Forest Demon Deacons kick off their 2014 season tonight at 7:00 p.m. on ESPNU against the ULM Warhawks. What should Wake fans expect to see from the Warhawks?</p> <p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 1em; font-family: 'Mercury SSm A', 'Mercury SSm B', Georgia, serif; line-height: 24px; color: #292929; font-size: 16px;" class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph1"><b style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;">Time: </b>7 P.M.</p>
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<p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 1em; font-family: 'Mercury SSm A', 'Mercury SSm B', Georgia, serif; line-height: 24px; color: #292929; font-size: 16px;" class="pgh-paragraph">In 2013, the <a style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; color: #050708; font-weight: bold; background-color: #ffffff;" class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/teams/ulm-warhawks">ULM Warhawks</a> came to Winston-Salem and knocked off the <a style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; color: #050708; text-decoration: underline; outline: 0px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #ffffff;" class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bloggersodear.com/">Wake Forest Demon Deacons</a> in a closely contested 21-19 game which was not decided until Tanner Price's last second pass on a two-point conversion bounced off the hands of highly-touted receiver Michael Campanaro. The conversion attempt followed a frantic rally by the Deacs who drove 97 yards in 11 plays to put the ball in the end zone to provide an opportunity to knot the game and send it to overtime.</p>
<p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 1em; font-family: 'Mercury SSm A', 'Mercury SSm B', Georgia, serif; line-height: 24px; color: #292929; font-size: 16px;" class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph8">The Warhawks dominated a Wake Forest defense which would ultimately finish in the top 50 in the nation and converted on an astonishing 15 of 28 third down attempts. ULM was primarily led by senior quarterback <span>Kolton Browning</span>, who graduated last season, as Browning accounted for 315 passing yards and two touchdowns. Although the Warhawks lost Browning, a critical part of their offense in 2013, they will not hurt for experience in the 2014 campaign as they return nine of their top twelve receivers from last season, two of their top three rushers, and three of their five offensive starters.</p>
<p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 1em; font-family: 'Mercury SSm A', 'Mercury SSm B', Georgia, serif; line-height: 24px; color: #292929; font-size: 16px;" class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph9"><b style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;">Offense</b></p>
<p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 1em; font-family: 'Mercury SSm A', 'Mercury SSm B', Georgia, serif; line-height: 24px; color: #292929; font-size: 16px;" class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph10">Browning capped off his illustrious career as a four-year starter with the Warhawks with a 31-28 win over in-state rival ULL in the season finale. Despite the win, the Warhawks were not invited to a bowl game with a .500 record and so the important matchup against the Ragin' Cajuns ended up being ULM's postseason game. Browning graduated after amassing 81 touchdowns against only 38 interceptions over four years and passing for over 10,000 yards. Despite his impressive offensive acumen, the Warhawks encountered some troubles on both sides of the ball throughout the 2013 season and a year that started with a lot of excitement in Monroe ultimately ended without a postseason appearance.</p>
<p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 1em; font-family: 'Mercury SSm A', 'Mercury SSm B', Georgia, serif; line-height: 24px; color: #292929; font-size: 16px;" class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph11">If the Warhawks are going to find a level of success more akin to the 2012 campaign, when Berry led the squad to an eight-win season and the first bowl appearance in ULM's relatively short stint in the FBS division, they will need for a familiar face for Wake fans to rise to the challenge in <span>Pete Thomas</span>. Entering fall camp, junior <span>Brayle Brown</span> was the only quarterback on the current roster who threw a pass last year, going 61 for 117 for six touchdowns. Brown got two starts in the middle of the season when Browning was out with a torn quadricep and went 1-1 in those two games, including a rough 31-10 beat down in Brown's first start of the season.</p>
<p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 1em; font-family: 'Mercury SSm A', 'Mercury SSm B', Georgia, serif; line-height: 24px; color: #292929; font-size: 16px;" class="pgh-paragraph">However, midway through fall camp N.C. State graduate transfer <span>Pete Thomas</span> clinched the starting position and will be at the helm of the offense when tonight's game kicks off. Thomas is no stranger to the Demon Deacons as he was the starter for the Wolfpack last season in a 28-13 Wake Forest victory, where he went 27 for 43 with 257 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. Following the season, a year which saw him benched halfway through, he transferred to ULM and was eligible immediately as he graduated from N.C. State.</p>
<p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 1em; font-family: 'Mercury SSm A', 'Mercury SSm B', Georgia, serif; line-height: 24px; color: #292929; font-size: 16px;" class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph12">To potentially help mitigate the offensive questions provided by a new face at the quarterback position, the Warhawks will perhaps look to supplement the offensive game plan with a more traditional rushing attack than Berry has employed over the previous few seasons with Browning at the helm. ULM returns three impressive running backs - most notably senior <span>Centarius Donald</span> who rushed 87 times last year for 433 yards and four touchdowns. He will be joined by backs <span>DeVontae McNeal</span> and Nathan Meadors who combined for 42 carries for 281 yards and two touchdowns last season, but junior <span>Tyler Cain</span> is listed as Donald's backup on the week one depth chart. Cain redshirted last season following a knee injury but made ten appearances in his sophomore year.</p>
<p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 1em; font-family: 'Mercury SSm A', 'Mercury SSm B', Georgia, serif; line-height: 24px; color: #292929; font-size: 16px;" class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph13">Thomas will have a cache of experienced receivers to try and get the ball to as <span>Rashon Ceaser</span>, <span>Tony Cook</span>, and <span>Kenzee Jackson</span> all return. Each of these three receivers garnered at least 40 targets in the pass-heavy attack and the only major loss from last season was one of Browning's favorite targets Tavarese Maye. Deacon fans may remember Ceaser and Maye from last season's game, where the two combined for 21 catches for 162 yards and a touchdown. Additionally, rising sophomore Ajalen Holly returns after an impressive freshman year saw him 21 catches for 266 yards. Alongside Ceaser, expect Holly to be one of the major deep threats for Berry's aerial assault.</p>
<p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 1em; font-family: 'Mercury SSm A', 'Mercury SSm B', Georgia, serif; line-height: 24px; color: #292929; font-size: 16px;" class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph14">Similarly, the offensive line returns a healthy number of starters as three of the top five guys return up front, with a combined 79 starts under their belt. The bad news about the offensive line for the Warhawks is the dearth of any meaningful support from backups from 2013. With no injuries last season, ULM had the same starting five for every game which leaves a gap at the two positions where seniors graduated - center and left guard. Four-year starter at the center position, <span>Josh Allen</span>, graduated after accruing first-team All-Sun Belt accolades in 2013. Allen started 42 games over his four seasons and leaves a massive gap in the middle of the line. <span>Jon Fisher</span>, the left guard, also graduated taking his 26 starts of experience with him.</p>
<p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 1em; font-family: 'Mercury SSm A', 'Mercury SSm B', Georgia, serif; line-height: 24px; color: #292929; font-size: 16px;" class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph15">The first game of the year will likely shed some light onto what Coach Berry will try to do with this offensive outfit. Replacing Browning is a daunting task, but with the experience the offense has returning there is a legitimate opportunity for the Warhawks to slightly tweak a few things and remain competitive in the Sun Belt. Stated more succinctly by Bill Connolly, <a style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; color: #050708; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2014/2/18/5404862/ulm-football-2014-preview-schedule-roster">the Warhawks were effective at picking up solid gains but did not do so with a very high frequency</a> - the number one thing the ULM offense has to be concerned about moving into the 2014 season along with establishing a more effective rush offense.</p>
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<div id="open_x_ad_unit_563438" class="open_x_ad" data-cb-ad-id="Mobile article body" data-cb-dfp-id="unit=563438" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"></div>
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<p id="paragraph2" class="pgh-paragraph" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 1em; font-family: 'Mercury SSm A', 'Mercury SSm B', Georgia, serif; line-height: 24px; color: #292929; font-size: 16px;">Despite the relatively poor performance last year from the defense across the board, perhaps best exhibited in a game against high-scoring Baylor where the Bears could have hung 100 if they wanted, Todd Berry's team returns a wealth of experience. Overall the unit returns eight of eleven starters (losing only safety <span>Isaiah Newsome</span>, leading tackler in linebacker <span>Cameron Blakes</span>, and defensive end <span>Darius Lively</span>), including 13 of the 18 players who recorded double-digit tackles during the 2013 season.</p>
<p id="paragraph3" class="pgh-paragraph" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 1em; font-family: 'Mercury SSm A', 'Mercury SSm B', Georgia, serif; line-height: 24px; color: #292929; font-size: 16px;">The biggest issue last year for the Warhawks was undeniably their rush defense where they gave up nearly 200 yards per game and showed a general inability to penetrate the backfield much at all - even in the passing game where they recorded only 16 sacks. While some of this could be due to scheme, it was in large part due to the defensive line's inability to get any meaningful pressure in the backfield. This lack of pressure becomes even more baffling as ULM runs a somewhat exotic 3-3-5 set as its primary formation. Generally speaking the 3-3-5 is considered to be successful at snuffing out the rush attack, and teams putting this front in the box can normally generate pressure and penetration.</p>
<p id="paragraph4" class="pgh-paragraph" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 1em; font-family: 'Mercury SSm A', 'Mercury SSm B', Georgia, serif; line-height: 24px; color: #292929; font-size: 16px;">The 3-3-5 version that ULM employs will typically have a nose tackle, two defensive ends, four linebackers, three traditional secondary members, and two hybrid "rovers" who can typically play both linebacker and in the secondary. While it is called a "three-front" formation, very rarely will there only be three "gap" guys on the front and frequently a linebacker has a hand on the ground and is pushed to a more traditionally defensive lineman role.</p>
<p id="paragraph5" class="pgh-paragraph" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 1em; font-family: 'Mercury SSm A', 'Mercury SSm B', Georgia, serif; line-height: 24px; color: #292929; font-size: 16px;">Despite the 3-3-5 identity over the past couple of years, ULM has struggled. While it is a complex defense to learn, it can help teams who are slightly undermanned in various areas by steepening the learning curve for opposing offenses in limited matchups against the relatively unique set. The Warhawks will be heavily reliant upon the experienced defensive line, comprised of three seniors and two juniors who are expected to see the bulk of the minutes. Perhaps the most formidable opponent on the front is junior nose tackle <span>Gerrand Johnson</span> who recorded 40 tackles, 11 for a loss, and one sack last season. He will get the start in the middle tonight while the line is anchored by seniors <span>Joey Gautney</span> and junior Lorenzo Jackson who combined for 32.5 tackles and 3.5 sacks last year on the outside.</p>
<p id="paragraph6" class="pgh-paragraph" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 1em; font-family: 'Mercury SSm A', 'Mercury SSm B', Georgia, serif; line-height: 24px; color: #292929; font-size: 16px;">Berry will need to find someway to mitigate the loss of linebacker Cameron Blakes who recorded a team-leading 60 tackles last year to go along 7.5 for a loss, and four sacks. Junior Hunter Kissinger will look to fill this massive hole by increasing his 55 tackles and will be aided by senior <span>Ray Stovall</span> who had an impressive eleven takedowns in the backfield as a part of 40 overall tackles along with two sacks. ULM is pretty deep at the backer spot with juniors <span>Cody Robinson</span> and <span>Michael Johnson</span> sure to see a lot of playing time as they did last year over ten games a piece, combining for 47.5 tackles.</p>
<p id="paragraph7" class="pgh-paragraph" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 1em; font-family: 'Mercury SSm A', 'Mercury SSm B', Georgia, serif; line-height: 24px; color: #292929; font-size: 16px;">While the aforementioned Isaiah Newsome recorded four interceptions, broke up three passes, and had 39.5 tackles last season, there is plenty of depth to step up into Newsome's shoes. At least five returning members of the secondary broke up three or more passes and nine of the top eleven tacklers in the sector return. Senior Cordero Smith, junior <span>Mitch Lane</span>, and sophomore <span>Justin Backus</span> are be penciled in as the starters at the back of the secondary while sophomore Lenzy Pipkins and junior <span>Trey Caldwell</span> will start at cornerback.</p>
<p id="paragraph8" class="pgh-paragraph" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 1em; font-family: 'Mercury SSm A', 'Mercury SSm B', Georgia, serif; line-height: 24px; color: #292929; font-size: 16px;"><b style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;">Special Teams</b></p>
<p id="paragraph9" class="pgh-paragraph" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 1em; font-family: 'Mercury SSm A', 'Mercury SSm B', Georgia, serif; line-height: 24px; color: #292929; font-size: 16px;">The ULM special teams group basically returns everyone of note, including punter/kicker <span>Justin Manton</span> who punted the ball 80 times for an average of 45.8 yards per punt and went 5-9 on field goals (5-8 on those inside 40 yards). Additionally Manton put the ball in the back of the end zone 30 times on 53 kickoffs for a touchback percentage of 56.6%. The unit returned two kicks for touchdowns last year, one from rising junior kickoff returner <span>Cortney Davis</span> and one from rising junior punt returner <span>Rashon Ceaser</span>.</p>
<p id="paragraph10" class="pgh-paragraph" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 1em; font-family: 'Mercury SSm A', 'Mercury SSm B', Georgia, serif; line-height: 24px; color: #292929; font-size: 16px;">Unfortunately for ULM, the experience might not be too meaningful for a unit which finished last year with the <a href="http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/feist" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; color: #050708; font-weight: bold; font-size: 12px;">fourth-worst adjusted special teams rate in the country.</a></p>
<p id="paragraph16" class="pgh-paragraph" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 1em; font-family: 'Mercury SSm A', 'Mercury SSm B', Georgia, serif; line-height: 24px; color: #292929; font-size: 16px;"><b style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;">Coaching</b></p>
<p id="paragraph17" class="pgh-paragraph" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 1em; font-family: 'Mercury SSm A', 'Mercury SSm B', Georgia, serif; line-height: 24px; color: #292929; font-size: 16px;">Head Coach Todd Berry enters his fifth season at the helm of the ULM football team. Berry inherited the team from Charlie Weatherbie following the 2009 season and after two seasons of sub-.500 football, produced an impressive eight-win season in 2012 leading to the Warhawks' first ever bowl appearance against Ohio. Despite the 45-14 loss in the bowl game, the 2012 season was inarguably ULM's best campaign at the FBS level. Even in a somewhat down year in 2013, the Warhawks snagged a tie for third in the Sun Belt and are expected to be one of the top two or three teams again in 2014.</p>
<p id="paragraph18" class="pgh-paragraph" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 1em; font-family: 'Mercury SSm A', 'Mercury SSm B', Georgia, serif; line-height: 24px; color: #292929; font-size: 16px;">Berry has successfully installed a run and gun type offense on the arm of Browning over the first four years in Monroe and it will be very interesting to see if Berry is able to mold another quarterback into a guy who can effectively lead the explosive attack. The attack was strong enough in 2012 to unseat 8th-ranked Arkansas in the season opener and give both Auburn and Baylor fits in weeks two and three before ultimately falling - the former occurring in a heartbreaking overtime fashion.</p>
<p id="paragraph19" class="pgh-paragraph" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 1em; font-family: 'Mercury SSm A', 'Mercury SSm B', Georgia, serif; line-height: 24px; color: #292929; font-size: 16px;">This season will be the ultimate test for where the ULM football team is as they can either continue a level of relatively sustained success over the past three years, or they can creep back down to the thick of things in the Sun Belt by failing to adequately replace their losses from last season.</p>
<p id="paragraph11" class="pgh-paragraph" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 1em; font-family: 'Mercury SSm A', 'Mercury SSm B', Georgia, serif; line-height: 24px; color: #292929; font-size: 16px;"><b style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;">Overall Take</b></p>
<p id="paragraph12" class="pgh-paragraph" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 1em; font-family: 'Mercury SSm A', 'Mercury SSm B', Georgia, serif; line-height: 24px; color: #292929; font-size: 16px;">The first game of the Clawson-era will likely be a closely contested one. The Warhawks snuck out with a two point victory last year in Winston and are likely to be somewhat similar to the 2013 squad, with the major question surrounding how well Pete Thomas can replace <span>Kolton Browning</span> at the helm of the offense. Wake's installation of a no-huddle offense will be an intriguing matchup against ULM's 3-3-5 set and it will be interesting to see how Wake's offense looks under Clawson. Similarly, Wake's new 4-2-5 defensive set against ULM's multiple offense look will be an entertaining matchup for most of the evening.</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 1em; font-family: 'Mercury SSm A', 'Mercury SSm B', Georgia, serif; line-height: 24px; color: #292929; font-size: 16px;">This game will likely help set the tone for the rest of the season and is a large test for a young Demon Deacon squad. Any possible path to six victories and bowl eligibility includes a win over the Warhawks in tonight's opener but Wake will need to play well to get the job done. Football season is back and less than twelve hours away, so it's time to settle in, grab a couple of drinks and welcome back Demon Deacon football. As always, go Deacs.</p>
https://www.bloggersodear.com/2014/8/28/6077975/ulm-warhawks-previewBart Johnston2014-08-28T08:30:02-04:002014-08-28T08:30:02-04:00Q&A Previewing Wake Forest vs. ULM
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<p>Find out what AJ Devine of SB Nation's Underdog Dynasty had to say about the ULM Warhawks.</p> <p><b>Q: What are your thoughts on transfer QB Pete Thomas?</b></p>
<p><span>He was never a good fit for what they were trying to do at NC State, but he did show flashes. He has a big arm that he can use to get the ball downfield to speedsters like Ajalen Holley and Kenzee Jackson. He just doesn't always put the right amount of touch on the shorter throws, which really slowed down the Wolfpack offense at times last year.</span></p>
<p><span>One of the things that was rumored about why he wasn't able to seize the full-time starting job last year was that he didn't quite grasp the offense from a mental standpoint. But ULM head coach <a href="http://www.ulmwarhawks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=19000&ATCLID=209619866" target="_blank" style="color: #1155cc;">Todd Berry is confident enough</a> that Thomas can handle his offense that he was awarded the job over Brayle Brown, the guy who seemed to be the incumbent earlier in the offseason.</span></p>
<p><span>I don't mind giving the job to a redshirt senior with a bunch of experience but maybe not the most raw talent with this team. He's got a ton of experience around him and all he has to do is get the ball out of his hands and into theirs. I'm confident in Berry's understanding of what Thomas' strengths are and his ability to use them in the context of the scheme.</span></p>
<p><b>Q: ULM's defense was not great last season, but returns a lot of players. What can we expect to see from the ULM defense in both this game and throughout the season?</b></p>
<p><span>This could be the best defense of the Todd Berry era. Nine of eleven starters return from a group that on the surface didn't have a great season last year, but some of those stats were a bit misleading (don't get me wrong, it was still a pretty bad unit last year, just maybe not quite as bad as the numbers may indicate). The biggest question mark is at the edges. ULM mainly sticks to a 3-3-5 scheme, and didn't have much success rushing the passer while also letting up a lot of big runs, mainly to the outside. The secondary should be really solid and I'm excited to see how those guys are used.</span></p>
<p><b>Q: Which ULM player/unit do you believe will be the biggest X-Factor in determining the winner?</b></p>
<p><span>It will probably be running back Centarius Donald. He's had some small injuries the last couple of year that have held him out of some games, but when he's healthy he is one of the more explosive backs in the Sun Belt. With Thomas starting his first game, the offense will be relying on Donald to get things going. ULM doesn't have a ton of depth at the position with their presumed #2 back getting hurt in preseason, so Donald will be the relied upon even more frequently early in the season.</span></p>
<p><b>Q: What must ULM do well in order to win this game?</b></p>
<p><span>It sort of goes with what I said above, but the run game needs to get established early. It could be a long game for the Warhawks offense if Donald and Tyler Cain aren't able to churn out consistent 5+ yard gains. I'm not confident in Thomas' ability to win a game with his arm yet.</span></p>
<p><b>Q: Finally, give us a final prediction for the game. Who wins and why?</b></p>
<p><span> I'm not a ULM homer. Before about a month ago, I didn't know anything more about the Warhawks than I did about any other team in the country. With that said, I'm pretty confident that ULM will take this one. Wake replaces a ton of talent from last year while the Warhawks return a bunch of starters from the 2013 team that beat the Demon Deacons. Obviously Wake also has the two true freshmen at QB and center starting their first collegiate games on the road. To me, all signs point to a Warhawks victory.</span></p>
<p>Many thanks to AJ for taking the time to answer our questions. You can follow him on Twitter <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/ADevine11">@ADevine11</a>.</p>
https://www.bloggersodear.com/2014/8/28/6077899/wake-forest-vs-ulm--preview-q-a-w-opponent-blogRobert Reinhard2014-08-26T13:00:03-04:002014-08-26T13:00:03-04:00Wake Forest vs. ULM Depth Chart Released
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<p>Dave Clawson has released Wake Forest's opening day depth chart.</p> <p>Head coach Dave Clawson has released the team's depth chart for the game against ULM. There weren't too many surprises based on what we were seeing in practice, but it was surprising to see walk-on Grant Dawson was listed as the second-team MIKE linebacker. Take a look at what the rest of the two-deep looks like headed into Thursday's game. Coach Clawson still hasn't named a kicker yet, but we can assume that Adam Centers will win either the place kicker or kickoff specialist job. The Rivals rating has been included for your convenience.</p>
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<p><b>Offense</b></p>
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<td>Position</td>
<td>Name</td>
<td>Height</td>
<td>Weight</td>
<td>Year</td>
<td>Rivals Rating</td>
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<td>QB</td>
<td><span>John Wolford</span></td>
<td>6-1</td>
<td>205</td>
<td>Fr.</td>
<td>3 stars (5.5)</td>
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<td>QB</td>
<td><span>Tyler Cameron</span></td>
<td>6-3</td>
<td>220</td>
<td>RS So.</td>
<td>3 stars (5.7)</td>
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<td>TB</td>
<td><span>Orville Reynolds</span></td>
<td>5-9</td>
<td>175</td>
<td>Sr.</td>
<td>3 stars (5.6)</td>
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<td>TB</td>
<td>Jordan Garside</td>
<td>5-10</td>
<td>230</td>
<td>RS Sr.</td>
<td>N/A</td>
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<td>X</td>
<td><span>Matt James</span></td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>220</td>
<td>RS Sr.</td>
<td>3 stars (5.6)</td>
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<td>X</td>
<td><span>Jonathan Williams</span></td>
<td>6-3</td>
<td>185</td>
<td>RS So.</td>
<td>3 stars (5.5)</td>
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<td>Slot</td>
<td><span>E.J. Scott</span></td>
<td>5-11</td>
<td>180</td>
<td>Gr.</td>
<td>3 stars (5.5)</td>
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<td>Slot</td>
<td>Johnny Armstrong</td>
<td>5-9</td>
<td>185</td>
<td>So.</td>
<td>3 stars (5.5)</td>
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<td>S</td>
<td>Jared Crump</td>
<td>6-3</td>
<td>195</td>
<td>RS So.</td>
<td>3 stars (5.6)</td>
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<td>S</td>
<td>Brandon Terry</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>210</td>
<td>RS Sr.</td>
<td>3 stars (5.6)</td>
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<td>S</td>
<td><span>Tyree Harris</span></td>
<td>6-3</td>
<td>185</td>
<td>So.</td>
<td>3 stars (5.5)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TE</td>
<td>Cam Serigne</td>
<td>6-3</td>
<td>235</td>
<td>RS Fr.</td>
<td>2 stars (5.4)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TE</td>
<td>Devin Pike</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>225</td>
<td>Fr.</td>
<td>3 stars (5.6)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TE</td>
<td>Neil Basford</td>
<td>6-4</td>
<td>260</td>
<td>RS Sr.</td>
<td>3 stars (5.5)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LT</td>
<td>Antonio Ford</td>
<td>6-4</td>
<td>295</td>
<td>RS Sr.</td>
<td>3 stars (5.6)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LT</td>
<td><span>Will Smith</span></td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>290</td>
<td>RS So.</td>
<td>3 stars (5.5)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LG</td>
<td>Cory Helms</td>
<td>6-4</td>
<td>305</td>
<td>So.</td>
<td>3 stars (5.6)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LG</td>
<td>Justin Herron</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>285</td>
<td>Fr.</td>
<td>3 stars (5.6)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>A'Lique Terry</td>
<td>6-1</td>
<td>300</td>
<td>Fr.</td>
<td>3 stars (5.5)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>Ty Hayworth</td>
<td>6-4</td>
<td>325</td>
<td>RS So.</td>
<td>3 stars (5.5)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RG</td>
<td><span>Josh Harris</span></td>
<td>6-4</td>
<td>310</td>
<td>So.</td>
<td>3 stars (5.6)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RG</td>
<td>Ryan Anderson</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>290</td>
<td>Fr.</td>
<td>2 stars (5.2)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RT</td>
<td>Dylan Intemann</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>305</td>
<td>RS Jr.</td>
<td>3 stars (5.6)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RT</td>
<td>Hunter Goodwin</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>310</td>
<td>RS Jr.</td>
<td>3 stars (5.5)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p> </p>
<p><b>Defense</b></p>
<table border="0">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Position</td>
<td>Player</td>
<td>Height</td>
<td>Weight</td>
<td>Year</td>
<td>Rivals Rating</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DE</td>
<td><span>Wendell Dunn</span></td>
<td>6-3</td>
<td>240</td>
<td>RS Fr.</td>
<td>3 stars (5.5)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DE</td>
<td>Duke Ejiofor</td>
<td>6-4</td>
<td>255</td>
<td>RS Fr.</td>
<td>3 stars (5.5)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NT</td>
<td>Tylor Harris</td>
<td>6-4</td>
<td>285</td>
<td>Jr.</td>
<td>2 stars (5.4)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NT</td>
<td>Zeek Rodney</td>
<td>6-1</td>
<td>290</td>
<td>Fr.</td>
<td>3 stars (5.6)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DT</td>
<td><span>Josh Banks</span></td>
<td>6-4</td>
<td>260</td>
<td>RS So.</td>
<td>2 stars (5.4)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DT</td>
<td>Shelldon Lewinson</td>
<td>6-2</td>
<td>255</td>
<td>RS So.</td>
<td>3 stars (5.6)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DE</td>
<td>Zachary Allen</td>
<td>6-2</td>
<td>245</td>
<td>RS Sr.</td>
<td>3 stars (5.7)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DE</td>
<td><span>Desmond Floyd</span></td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>250</td>
<td>RS Jr.</td>
<td>3 stars (5.6)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BUCK</td>
<td>Brandon Chubb</td>
<td>6-1</td>
<td>245</td>
<td>RS Jr.</td>
<td>2 stars (5.3)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BUCK</td>
<td>Jaboree Williams</td>
<td>6-0</td>
<td>235</td>
<td>Fr.</td>
<td>3 stars (5.5)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MIKE</td>
<td><span>Marquel Lee</span></td>
<td>6-3</td>
<td>235</td>
<td>So.</td>
<td>3 stars (5.5)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MIKE</td>
<td>Grant Dawson</td>
<td>6-1</td>
<td>225</td>
<td>RS Fr.</td>
<td>N/A</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ROV</td>
<td>Hunter Williams</td>
<td>6-0</td>
<td>230</td>
<td>RS Jr.</td>
<td>N/A</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ROV</td>
<td>Steve Donatell</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>230</td>
<td>RS So.</td>
<td>3 stars (5.6)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CB</td>
<td><span>Kevin Johnson</span></td>
<td>6-1</td>
<td>175</td>
<td>RS Sr.</td>
<td>2 stars (5.3)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CB</td>
<td><span>Brad Watson</span></td>
<td>6-0</td>
<td>185</td>
<td>So.</td>
<td>2 stars (5.4)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WHIP</td>
<td>Anthony Wooding, Jr.</td>
<td>6-2</td>
<td>190</td>
<td>Sr.</td>
<td>N/A</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WHIP</td>
<td><span>Thomas Brown</span></td>
<td>6-3</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>So.</td>
<td>N/A</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>STUD</td>
<td><span>Ryan Janvion</span></td>
<td>5-10</td>
<td>190</td>
<td>RS So.</td>
<td>3 stars (5.5)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>STUD</td>
<td><span>Jalen Latter</span></td>
<td>6-0</td>
<td>185</td>
<td>So.</td>
<td>2 stars (5.2)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CB</td>
<td><span>Merrill Noel</span></td>
<td>5-10</td>
<td>175</td>
<td>RS Sr.</td>
<td>3 stars (5.6)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CB</td>
<td><span>Josh Okonye</span></td>
<td>6-0</td>
<td>195</td>
<td>RS Fr.</td>
<td>2 stars (5.3)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
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<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p> </p>
<p><b>Specialists</b></p>
<p> </p>
<table border="0">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Position</td>
<td>Name</td>
<td>Height</td>
<td>Weight</td>
<td>Year</td>
<td>Rivals Ratings</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PK</td>
<td>Adam Centers</td>
<td>6-0</td>
<td>195</td>
<td>Fr.</td>
<td>2 stars (5.3)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PK</td>
<td>or <span>Chad Hedlund</span>
</td>
<td>6-0</td>
<td>180</td>
<td>RS Jr.</td>
<td>2 stars (5.4)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PK</td>
<td>or <span>Mike Weaver</span>
</td>
<td>6-1</td>
<td>180</td>
<td>RS Fr.</td>
<td>N/A</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KO</td>
<td>Adam Centers</td>
<td>6-0</td>
<td>195</td>
<td>Fr.</td>
<td>2 stars (5.3)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KO</td>
<td>or Mike Weaver</td>
<td>6-1</td>
<td>180</td>
<td>RS Fr.</td>
<td>N/A</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KO</td>
<td>Chad Hedlund</td>
<td>6-0</td>
<td>180</td>
<td>RS Jr.</td>
<td>2 stars (5.4)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>P</td>
<td>Alexander Kinal</td>
<td>6-4</td>
<td>200</td>
<td>RS Jr.</td>
<td>2 stars (5.2)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>P</td>
<td>Mike Weaver</td>
<td>6-1</td>
<td>180</td>
<td>RS Fr.</td>
<td>N/A</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p> </p>
<p><b>Returners</b></p>
<table border="0">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Position</td>
<td>Name</td>
<td>Height</td>
<td>Weight</td>
<td>Year</td>
<td>Rivals Ratings</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PR</td>
<td>Jared Crump</td>
<td>6-3</td>
<td>195</td>
<td>RS So.</td>
<td>3 stars (5.6)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PR</td>
<td>E.J. Scott</td>
<td>5-11</td>
<td>180</td>
<td>Gr.</td>
<td>3 stars (5.6)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KR</td>
<td>Tyler Henderson</td>
<td>5-9</td>
<td>180</td>
<td>Fr.</td>
<td>2 stars (5.4)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KR</td>
<td>Orville Reynolds</td>
<td>5-9</td>
<td>175</td>
<td>Sr.</td>
<td>3 stars (5.6)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
https://www.bloggersodear.com/2014/8/26/6069855/wake-forest-vs-ulm-depth-chart-releasedRobert Reinhard2014-08-25T12:00:03-04:002014-08-25T12:00:03-04:00Wake Forest vs. ULM: Key Matchups
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<p>The Deacs take on the Warhawks this Thursday night. Which matchups will play a pivotal role in determining the winner?</p> <p>Each game week here at Blogger So Dear we'll do our best to analyze what the three most important 1-on-1 matchups are of the upcoming football game.</p>
<p><b><span>A'Lique Terry</span> (Center) vs. <span>Gerrand Johnson</span> (Nose Tackle)</b></p>
<p>Like most people watching football, I watch the ball and am not necessarily paying attention to the intricacies of the interior linemen. Thursday night will be different, however, as I will be paying very close attention to center-nose tackle matchup. Obviously it's not always 1-on-1, but how well true freshman A'Lique Terry blocks experienced nose tackle Gerrand Johnson will go a long way in determining the winner of this game. Johnson is a large man at 6'0" 283 pounds, and he led the Warhawks with 11 tackles for loss last season. Can the number 9 rated center in the 2014 recruiting class stop him? We'll find out if Terry is up to it on Thursday night. If he can contain Johnson, he will give our offense a far greater chance of being successful.</p>
<p><b><span>Kevin Johnson</span> (Cornerback) vs. Rashon Ceasar (Wide Receiver)</b></p>
<p>Rashon Ceasar is ULM's leading receiver and <span>Kevin Johnson</span> was rated by ESPN's Todd McShay as the 5th best cornerback in the country. Last season, Ceasar caught 65 balls for 964 yards and 5 touchdowns in 2013. Against Wake, he had 10 receptions for 84 yards. Johnson's ability to limit big plays from Ceasar will be critical. Ceasar will have to work hard all night to get open against our very experienced secondary. Our secondary will be critical in all of our games this season; their first big test is Rashon Ceasar. The last thing Wake needs to happen is to have ULM beat us with a big play early. If Wake can force Pete Thomas to have to sustain a long drive, then that greatly goes in Wake Forest's favor.</p>
<p><b><span>Zachary Allen</span> (Defensive End) vs. Chase Regian (Left Tackle)</b></p>
<p>This matchup could really just be our defensive line vs. their offensive line. Our four starting defensive linemen (Zachary Allen, Josh Banks, Tylor Harris and Wendell Dunn) have a total of just five career starts, while ULM's offensive line has a total of 79 career starts. Joseph Treadwell leads the way at right tackle and had started all 37 games of his collegiate career. The left tackle, however, is a reshirt freshman who has zero career starts. Chase Regian is just 289 pounds, so I would expect redshirt senior Zachary Allen to be able to take advantage and collapse the pocket around Pete Thomas. If Zachary Allen and the defensive line can force pressure, then the secondary should feast.</p>
https://www.bloggersodear.com/2014/8/25/6065341/wake-forest-vs-louisiana-monroe-key-matchups-kevin-johnsonRobert Reinhard2014-08-24T18:02:17-04:002014-08-24T18:02:17-04:00Roll The Quadcast - ULM Preview
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<p>How do the Deacs stack up against ULM?</p> <p>Tonight's live episode of "Roll The Quadcast" will go on air at 7:30 p.m. eastern time, and will last 30 minutes. You can listen live <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bloggersodear" target="_blank">HERE</a>. If you are unable to listen live, there will be an archived version posted shortly after 8:00 p.m. Listeners are encouraged to call into the show at (818) 369-0317 and ask questions. You can also leave comments in this article, tweet at one of <a href="https://twitter.com/BloggerSoDear" target="_blank">@BloggerSoDear</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BSD_RaJohnston" target="_blank">@BSD_RaJohnton</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/Robert_Reinhard" target="_blank">@Robert_Reinhard</a>. Additionally, you can leave a comment on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Blogger-So-Dear/41358349994" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>.</p>
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<p>In tonight's episode the guys will preview Wake's game against ULM, as well as discussion their observations of recent practices. At the end the guys will predict if Dave Clawson will begin his Wake Forest career 1-0.</p>
<p>Go Deacs!</p>
https://www.bloggersodear.com/2014/8/24/6063615/wake-forest-podcast-ulm-preview-college-footballRobert Reinhard