Not going to a Division I school means that I have no personal connection to any big-time college football program. Sure I live 20 minutes from Rutgers but the team I follow closest is Wake Forest University (I have a number of friends there). The Demon Deacons open their season tonight ranked #23 in the land. It is the first time in school history that this team is opening a season with a little number in front of their name.
This is the little school that could. Maybe you know Wake because of Tim Duncan or Chris Paul but two years ago they crashed the BCS with an ACC championship. They have quickly become a football school with one of the most sought after coaches in the nation, Jim Grobe.
This team has some big-time talent too. On the offensive side of the ball Riley Skinner at QB is one of the most consistent signal-callers in the country. Josh Adams is an explosive RB that is poised for a breakout season.
While their offense is more than capable its their defense that makes the headlines. Aaron Curry is the best linebacker in the ACC but the big name player on this roster is Cornerback Alphonso Smith. He may be undersized but he is an absolute ball-hawk. He has the most career intereceptions among any active player in the country. He is one of the top 3 or 4 defensive backs in the country.
So whats my point? Tonight Wake Forest opens their season against Baylor. While they aren't on ESPN tonight (South Carolina is) pay attention to this team. Before you realize they could be sneaking up the rankings and making their way to a BCS game.
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