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// 6 SHOWING TOUGHNESS Gritty wide receiver Michael Campanaro plays through ankle injury to set the tone offensively for the Deacons.

// 10 HALL OF FAMERS Janet Bergman Fleishman, Roper Halverson and Dave Wiedeman make up versatile Class of 2012.

// 12 GREAT IN GOAL Junior goalkeeper Aubrey Bledsoe plays key role as the Wake Forest women’s soccer team becomes one of the nation’s elite.

ON THE COVER Despite playing with an ankle injury, junior receiver Michael Campanaro caught 22 passes for 260 yards and a touchdown as Wake Forest won its first two games at home. (Photo by Donnie Roberts)

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Notre Dame is excellent addition to the ACC

ron WELLMAN D I RECTOR O F AT H L ET I CS

As you know, it was announced on Sept. 12 that Notre Dame will become the 15th member of the ACC. All of its athletic teams will compete in the ACC except football, which will play five games each year against ACC institutions. Notre Dame is an excellent addition to the ACC as it not only has a tremendous athletic tradition but also mirrors the ACC philosophy in so many important areas. Although Notre Dame will not be playing a full ACC football schedule or compete for the ACC Football Championship, it will be a mutually beneficial arrangement for the ACC and Notre Dame. For instance, Notre Dame can qualify as a potential opponent for the ACC in the Orange Bowl. Additionally, Notre Dame will qualify to be the ACC representative in all of our other tie-in bowls, which will certainly strengthen our negotiating position with those bowls. Since Notre Dame will be playing five institutions annually, that essentially means that we will be playing Notre Dame once every three years. Although that rotation has not been determined yet, the ACC will be responsible for scheduling Notre Dame’s ACC competition. It will be good to have Notre Dame returning to BB&T Field in future years. Notre Dame will carry the ACC banner to areas that have not been ACC strongholds. In terms of branding the ACC, Notre Dame will enthusiastically promote the ACC as often as possible, which will certainly help us recruit both athletic and non-athletic students from different geographical areas. Notre Dame is a national institution whose relationship with the ACC will most definitely help every ACC school. With 15 ACC members, some might suggest that we need a 16th member. Although it is difficult to predict the future, there are no plans to add a 16th school. When Notre Dame comes to the ACC, we will have 13 football-playing institutions and 15 basketball-playing institutions. Adding a 16th team at this time would make for an odd number of football-playing institutions, which becomes problematic in a divisional setup. Since basketball does not compete in divisions, it is easier to accommodate an odd number of teams.

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With the recent announcement about the ACC’s agreement with the Orange Bowl for the next eight years, our conference is now in a strong position with not only the Orange Bowl and the exposure that it will provide against outstanding opponents, but also our negotiating position with other bowls and the opponents that we will play in those bowls. The Orange Bowl will provide many benefits and opportunities for the ACC. Our opponents, which will be announced soon, will give us teams that will be attractive to ACC fans. Playing in prime time on a consistent date will give us an exclusive window for television viewers and will give our fans a much more convenient time to travel to the game. Everything about this contract with the Orange Bowl is an improvement over our previous arrangement. ACC Commissioner John Swofford did a superb job of negotiating a mutually beneficial situation for both the ACC and the Orange Bowl. The Orange Bowl contract and Notre Dame coming to the ACC are a result of the strength and attractiveness of the ACC, as well as the outstanding leadership we have. We are fortunate to have John as our commissioner as he always positions the ACC for long-term success. Now that our future with the Orange Bowl has been secured, we are in an excellent position to negotiate with other bowls that will be attractive to our teams and fans. The discussions with various bowls have been very encouraging and, over the next few weeks, we hope to announce contracts with bowls and opponents in those bowls that will excite all ACC fans. The future of ACC football is extremely bright. The bowls recognize the ACC’s strength, tradition and excellent future. Our partnership with all of the bowls will only strengthen the ACC football brand. See you at the games!

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Toughness in a Compact Package Wide receiver Michael Campanaro setting the tone offensively for Deacons By Sam Walker

Jim Grobe, Wake Forest’s longtime head coach, always talks about toughness and playing with it. The definitions of how a player can show toughness can be many, but perhaps none is as credible as when one plays through injury for the good of the team. In Wake Forest’s opener against Liberty, redshirt junior Michael Campanaro sprained his left ankle in the first half, the same ankle he had injured just a few weeks before in preseason practices. In the first half, Campanaro had accumulated seven catches for 77 yards, including a 31-yard touchdown catch. But after the re-injury, the ankle stiffened, and Campanaro had little ability to put pressure on the ankle, much less run and cut. After a breakout season as a sophomore (73 receptions for 833 yards and two touchdowns), much was expected of him this season as Chris Givens left a year early for the NFL. No longer would he “fly under the radar.” In the preseason, Campanaro was named to the Paul Hornung Award Watch List and the Biletnikoff Preseason Watch list. The Paul Hornung Award is given annually to the most versatile player in major college football by the Louisville Sports Commission and football legend Paul Hornung. The Biletnikoff Award annually recognizes the outstanding receiver in college football. But neither award is about toughness.

As the game against Liberty progressed and the Deacons fell behind, it became evident that Campanaro was needed back in the game to give the Deacons some leadership, confidence and offensive firepower. So after doctors retaped the ankle and constant attention was given to loosen the joint, Campanaro returned to finish the game with nine catches for 96 yards along with the touchdown. His presence, however, might have been his biggest contribution.

“ He’s just one of those guys who when he’s around you, it just feels like something good is ready to happen.” Coach Jim Grobe, on wide receiver Michael Campanaro “The guys just feel better with Camp in the huddle,” Grobe said. “When he sprained his ankle, they taped him up, but he came back and said he can’t go. So he was out, and I don’t know how many series we went without him in the game. When he did come back, he kind of sucked it up, gritted his teeth, and I think he was a tremendous lift to our offense. He’s just one of those guys who when he’s september 2012

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around you, it just feels like something good is getting ready to happen. Even though he was limping around, when he got back out there, he made everybody feel better.” The performance pushed him over the 1,000-yard career receiving mark, but that was small compared to the relief of getting a victory in the season-opener when the team failed to play its best. “They X-rayed it, and it came back negative, so I just had to work it out, get it loose and let that medicine kick in at halftime,” Campanaro said wearing a

“ All week I watch a lot of film with Coach (Lonnie) Galloway. We’re film rats. I’ve been playing this game since I was 5, so having a little savvyness for the game helps.” Michael Campanaro boot on his foot in post-game interviews. “Being a leader of the offense, and we weren’t playing well at all, I felt I had to get back out there and help Tanner (Price) and the offense, especially with Josh (Harris) being out.” A week later, Campanaro turned in a career-best 13 receptions for 164 yards against ACC rival North Carolina. It was the most catches for a Demon Deacon against UNC, breaking Desmond Clark’s record of 11 set in 1997. Wake Forest beat North Carolina 28-27 by going 93 yards in 11 plays in a drive that ended

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with just 2:09 left to play. Campanaro made a 15-yard catch to take the ball to the UNC 12 on the drive and set up a 1-yard quarterback keeper four plays later for the touchdown to tie the game at 27. Jimmy Newman’s extra point gave the Deacons the lead and a 2-0 start to the season. Head coach Larry Fedora of UNC said of Campanaro: “Tonight we made him look like an All-American. He might be.” But Campanaro isn’t a prototypical receiver. He isn’t the biggest, being generously listed as 5-11, and 195 pounds. He isn’t the fastest player on the team either. But with a background as a running back and ability to find a seam, make a move and slide past tacklers with silky smooth moves, twists, turns and shifts, he is dangerous catching the ball and rolling yards after the catch. Campanaro credits his longevity playing the game and a lot of preparation for his success. “All week I watch a lot of film with Coach (Lonnie) Galloway,” Campanaro said. “We’re film rats. I’ve been playing this game since I was 5, so having a little savvyness for the game helps. Tanner (Price) knows when I’m going to break off a route or stop something short. Me being a running back my whole life helps with running after the catch, not fumbling the ball when people come up behind you, and a lot of those secondary guys aren’t recruited to tackle, so if you can get past those first seven you can make some people miss sometimes and get some more yards.” Grobe is glad Campanaro wears the Black and Gold. “Camp, if you looked at him with the intangibles — height, weight, speed, you wouldn’t think he wasn’t that kind of player, but he’s pretty special,” Grobe said. Campanaro said he thinks many players come to Wake Forest with a little

Michael Campanaro Hometown: Clarksville, Md. Year: R-Junior Position: Flanker Major: Communication Chose Wake Forest over Akron, Maryland, North Carolina and Northwestern. Top Athletic Achievements: Washington Post All-Met Offensive Player of the Year as a high school senior; surpassed 1,000 career receiving yards against Liberty in 2012 season opener; turned in a career performance Sept. 8 in a 28-27 victory over North Carolina with 13 catches for 164 yards.

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bit of a chip on their shoulders having possibly been underrated coming out of high school, and that motivates him and his teammates through many trials. He claimed his ankle wasn’t 100 percent against North Carolina, a team he was at one time recruited by and ready to sign with, but it was “good enough” to go against the Tar Heels. Much talk surrounded how North Carolina shined in a 62-0 victory over Elon, while the Deacons struggled to edge Liberty 20-17. Pundits and fans predicted impending doom for the Deacons. That wasn’t to be. “This is the sweetest win for me because I kind of got a taste of the rivalry this week talking to the people around Winston-Salem, and there are a lot of people who don’t like the Tar Heels,” Campanaro said. Quarterback Tanner Price said he and Campanaro are certainly on the same page. “Camp just does a really good job of reading defenses and sitting in holes and getting open,” Price said. “When he gets the ball, he is great with it, with great field vision as a running back. He’s a great friend of mine and a great receiver.” In two games, Campanaro accumulated 22 catches for 260 yards and a touchdown. He is clearly a skilled player at getting open in multiple ways and said he had to pull out a lot of tricks as North Carolina threw multiple defenders at him all game. But given what he has accomplished in two years and two games, and assuming he plays four years at Wake Forest, he could become one of the best to play at WFU. National award committees have already announced they are watching. But Campanaro hasn’t said a word about any such watch lists or possible accolades. He has just shown a toughness that may define and proliferate through a young Deacon football team that needs to learn toughness that changes momentum with each game.

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Janet Bergman Fleishman, Roper Halverson and Dave Wiedeman are the latest inductees into the Wake Forest Hall of Fame. (Photo by Donnie Roberts)

A Deserving Trio Class of 2012 represents multiple generations, multiple sports and countless contributions By Jay Reddick

On the weekend of Sept. 7-8, the Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame welcomed its three newest members with the traditional induction dinner and recognition at halftime of the football game against North Carolina. The three honorees represent multiple generations, multiple sports and countless contributions to the past, present and future of Wake Forest athletics. Here’s a look at what the three of them have meant.

JANET BERGMAN FLEISHMAN

For Janet Bergman Fleishman, Hall of Fame weekend was about appreciating those who were close to her. Her family, many of whom gathered in WinstonSalem for the event. Her two children, who looked at BB&T Field with wonderment during the Deacs’ football victory over North Carolina. And her former classmates, tennis teammates and coaches at Wake Forest, who she called her second family. Bergman Fleishman is Wake Forest’s all-time leader in both singles and doubles victories. She was an All-American singles player in 2001 and reached All-American doubles status three times, from 2000-02. She was also a part of the only two WFU teams to reach the NCAA quarterfinals in school history. She didn’t profess much credit for her own success, however, choosing instead to recognize those who helped her achieve it.

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“Collegiate sports is not about the individual,” said Bergman Fleishman, who lives in Madison, Wis., with her husband Brian, the former Deacons coach who is now at the University of Wisconsin. “Success is not possible without the whole team and its coaches, the hard work everyone puts in. My parents deserve a lot of credit for this (Hall of Fame honor), along with everyone in the athletic department, from the equipment staff, to the trainers, to sports medicine. ... It makes it easy for an athlete to just go play tennis and have fun.” The weekend provided many new experiences for the Fleishmans’ children, Zach, 7, and Jadyn, 5. The two kids had an especially good time at BB&T Field on Saturday, where they got to go onto the field at halftime. Zach looked into the stands and thought he was looking at the Great Wall of China, and Jadyn was disappointed that no players remained on the field during the ceremony. “She wanted to play football with them,” Bergman Fleishman said.

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Bergman Fleishman enjoys being a mom, and she’s also found fulfillment recently by coaching junior tennis players at Hitters Tennis Club in Middleton, Wis. “It’s not often you get to have your job as your passion and your hobby,” she said. “I coach a few adults, but it’s really great to see the juniors develop.” Bergman Fleishman said she hadn’t been to Winston-Salem in three or four years, and she was impressed by the school’s growth in just that period. “The football stadium is this gigantic beautiful behemoth now,” she said. “And the tennis facility is just so exciting for all the teams.”

ROPER HALVERSON

Roper Halverson was almost here when it all started. Last year, when Wake Forest celebrated its 40th anniversary of women’s athletics, Halverson was completing her 39th year of connection with the Deacon program. It was that journey which was the focus of her speech at the Friday-night banquet. “It’s important for the kids today to understand the roots of where we are today,” Halverson said. “For some of them it’s really difficult to understand what it looked like for us, the barriers we had to overcome.” Halverson told the story of the women’s golf team’s practice schedule at the public Grandview golf course. Women’s play was reserved for times after 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, with no play on weekends. Halverson said coach Marge Crisp even asked the team to wear skirts. “I can’t count the number of times she spoke to my dad about my dress, but be assured her I have never worn a skirt on the golf course!” she said. If there was a sport to be played at Wake Forest during the early and mid-1970s, Halverson played it. Besides golf, she was an all-state basketball player for the Deacs in 1976 after averaging 22 points in the three games of the N.C. Small College State Tournament. She was a key member of two state volleyball championship teams. She even found time to play intramural softball, racquetball and badminton. She said one of the great joys about Hall of Fame weekend for her is that 10 of her college teammates were in attendance. And oh yes, she also earned a degree that spurred her on to a nursing degree and a lifelong career as a registered nurse with Novant Health. She is now a clinical risk manager with the organization. She also works as a radio analyst for women’s basketball games on the IMG Sports Network. Halverson has watched the growth of the women’s game and of college athletics in general with an appreciative but critical eye. “There have been changes, that’s for sure,” Halverson said. “Some are for the better, and I’d argue some are not. “This is true for men and women — we didn’t have video cameras or media to cover our every move. If we wanted to scout an opponent, we pulled out the old scorebook, figured out who to stop, and then we paid attention on the bench and made adjustments during the game. All technology is exciting, but it’s so much now that some athletes don’t really know how to think.” For Halverson, though, Hall of Fame weekend

Roper Halverson was really about appreciating what she had accomplished and being recognized for it. “I’m still coming down,” Halverson said days after the ceremonies were over. “I’m not sure there are words for the feeling to stand before the athletes. It’s an overwhelming feeling of awe.”

many teams looking for a 5-foot-11 150-pounder, even then — but I knew I wanted to stay close to the game, to be a teacher and coach. Basketball has been my lifestyle, and I love it.” Wiedeman said some of his proudest moments as a coach were mentoring his three sons. His youngest, Paul, is now the coach at Haddonfield Memorial High, where Dave finished his career. “It was very rewarding to watch them play and to watch what they have all become,” said the proud father. “A lot of people I talk to say they have trouble coaching their own kids, but I never played favorites — sometimes I’m tougher on them.” He’s also passed on a bit of Deacon pride to his kids. One of son Paul’s most successful players at Haddonfield was Brian Zoubek, the future Duke center. In 2010, the Wiedemans attended the ACC tournament to see Dave honored as an ACC Legend, then watched Zoubek’s Blue Devils go on to win the conference and national championships. “My wife said one good thing came out of that weekend,” Dave said. “At least we don’t have to root for Duke anymore.” Wiedeman said the lessons he learned at Wake Forest have stayed with him to this day — not just life lessons and the ability to think critically, but skills that have helped him in retirement. “At Wake Forest, I learned to play bridge on road trips, and I learned how to play golf,” Wiedeman said. “Now that I’m retired, I try to play golf every weekday, and I play bridge two or three times a week. That’s how I usually spend my days, and I really enjoy it.”

DAVE WIEDEMAN

Dave Wiedeman readily admits that he was a role player at Wake Forest. On teams with standouts Len Chappell, Billy Packer and others, he was never going to be the offensive juggernaut. Luckily for him and for the team, the 5-foot-11 guard enjoyed playing defense, getting on the floor and doing the little things — anything to win. So that’s what he did, and that’s what the Deacons did, capturing two ACC championships and reaching the 1962 Final Four during Wiedeman’s time playing for coach Bones McKinney. “Before every game, Bones would say, ‘Wiede, we’re playing a tough team. You’ll be guarding their hotshot, and if you do your job and hold him under 20 points, we’ll have a good chance to win.’ That was something I always looked forward to and put my energy into,” said Wiedeman, who lives in Haddonfield, N.J. Wiedeman understood the importance of role players even more in his post-college life, when he coached high school basketball for 33 years, mostly in his home state. He won 485 games and two state championships before retiring from coaching in 1996 (he taught until 2000). “During my senior year at Wake Forest, I did a lot of film work,” Wiedeman said. “I would watch everything. I pretty much knew my playing days would be over after graduation — there weren’t too

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Striving to Be the Best Goalkeeper Aubrey Bledsoe guiding Deacons to the top By Jay Reddick

The Wake Forest women’s soccer program faced a turning point in the fall of 2010. The 2009 team had reached the NCAA quarterfinals for the first time, but the departure of a number of seniors left some large holes to fill. Without the next generation of talented, driven leaders on the field, the Deacons could easily have taken a step backward. Realizing this, coach Tony da Luz recruited the most highly touted class in school history and gave many of them key roles from day 1. They were told to sink or swim, and they didn’t just swim. They surfed, winning the ACC title as freshmen and reaching the team’s first College Cup last year as sophomores. As the goalkeeper in that class, the last line of defense, Aubrey Bledsoe might have faced the most pressure, but instead of bowing to it, she internalized it and let it motivate her. She started more games than any first-year player in school history, registering three shutouts and a 1.25 goals-against average. Bledsoe said her class’ freshman success really just came down to opportunity. “With so many seniors graduating, we knew we had to step in and make an immediate impact, so we really rose to the occasion.” She made the leap from solid to superhuman as a sophomore, piling up a school-record 14 shutouts in 2011 (the previous record was nine). Before she had even started classes in her junior year, Bledsoe got two more shutouts to set the Deacons’ career record with 19. The Cincinnati native claims there’s no real secret to her success, but a thread runs through her life of competitiveness — being pushed to do her best and overcome an obstacle, then rising to the challenge. Start with this: Bledsoe has a twin sister. Where most siblings will follow one another into activities, Bledsoe and her sister, Amber, had many of those experiences at the same time. Of course, that included sports. The Bledsoes’ parents are marathon runners, so that athleticism and drive runs in the genes. And true to the family tradition, Aubrey and Amber tried just about every sport there was to try — soccer, basketball, softball, track, you name it. The goal was to have fun, of course, but the subtext was, “I have to beat my sister.” After trying all sports out, both Bledsoes settled on soccer. Amber is the starting goalkeeper at Brown. “It was really competitive,” Aubrey Bledsoe said. “We definitely pushed each other. It’s part of how successful we both are now, and I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.” The rivalry extended to academics, where Bledsoe is an ACC Honor Roll member and a former Academic All-ACC honoree. She’s a Health and Exercise Science major with the eventual goal of going to medical school. Ironically, as the daughter of runners, the one sport that never appealed to Bledsoe was running. “I was on the cross-country team for two days before I had enough,” Bledsoe said of high school. “I don’t know how people do this for fun — run 30 minutes, then run back. I’ll run in soccer, training for a purpose, running to a ball, but just running to run never clicked for me.” Soccer and basketball proved to be Bledsoe’s favorite sports, because they were fun and fast-paced. Even in goal, she feels that soccer pushes her to her limits of body and mind.

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“It’s not always fast-paced sitting in goal,” Bledsoe admitted. “But I’m moving around, I’m always thinking, always speaking, setting the defense. It’s all good.” As an upperclassman at St. Ursula Academy in Cincinnati, Bledsoe got plenty of attention from high-level soccer programs. She knew she wanted to move south, get away from home (but not too much), and push herself academically and athletically. Wake Forest proved to be a perfect fit. “I hadn’t been looking at Wake Forest, but I came to camp here with some of my high school friends and really liked it,” Bledsoe said. “They showed a little bit of interest and I jumped at the chance, knowing I’d get to come here and to play in the ACC.” Lost now in all the talk of the pivotal 2010 class is that Bledsoe wasn’t expected to play right away. She was slated to compete with senior Amanda Barasha for playing time in goal, but when Barasha was injured, Bledsoe seized the opportunity and recorded a shutout against UNC-Wilmington in her first college game. The front-line players in the class got all the attention at first, led by Katie Stengel, who was counted on to be the team’s leading goal-scorer and has delivered with a pair of All-American seasons so far.

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AUBREY BLEDSOE Class: Junior Position: Goalkeeper Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio Major: Health and Exercise Science Favorite WFU moment: “Beating UCF 3-0 in the Elite Eight last year to make it to the College Cup. That was a great game, one of the best we ever played. Tony (da Luz) was excited. Pure joy, smiles all around. We really felt like a team, you know?”

Bledsoe said she worked often with Stengel during the spring and summer and — there’s that competitiveness again — a friendly rivalry developed. “We’re really tough on each other, sometimes a little too tough,” Bledsoe said. “We’ll trash-talk a little bit, but it’s all in good fun: ‘Come on, Aubrey, what are you doing over there?’ I don’t come back with anything too bad, because she’ll probably score on me. She’s the best shots I’m going to get.” Bledsoe’s thirst for accomplishment extends away from school. Her family traveled a lot when she was younger, so she has visited 44 of the 50 states, and she wants to get to all of them before too long. “I’m just missing Hawaii, Alaska, Maine, a couple of others,” Bledsoe said. “I know I’ve hit everything out west — my parents drive everywhere. We drove to Washington state once.” Now, Bledsoe’s parents drive from Ohio to see many of her games, a six-hour, one-way trip. Her love of the West manifested itself last summer, when she hiked down the Grand Canyon and back up again. She also took her first skydive at the end of the school year. “It was a little nerve-

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wracking, but a great experience. I’d love to go again.” On the soccer field, all of Bledsoe’s hard work is focused on one goal: Play your best and help your team win. She has done that, certainly, leading the Deacons to their first-ever No. 1 ranking last fall. She’s proud of that accomplishment, but also notes that the date on that No. 1 ranking was the middle of October, not the beginning of December after the national champion is decided. “We were ranked there for a week and played terrible (in a 2-0 loss) against Duke,” Bledsoe said. “We got caught up in the hype, but we learned that once we get there, we have to work hard to stay there.” Even as she has risen to the upper echelon of her sport, taking the Deacons right along with her, Bledsoe’s ultimate goal has been right there on her back for all to see. Her jersey number: 1. “I used to not like No. 1,” Bledsoe said. “It was just... ‘Who do you think you are?’ But it’s grown on me.” It certainly has.

Favorite food: Any kind of pasta. “I started cooking a lot this summer, now that I’m living in a house (with three roommates) and we have a kitchen.” Favorite book: “Tuesdays with Morrie,” by Mitch Albom. “I love to read. I just finished the ‘Hunger Games’ series, which was great. Having just a little bit of downtime this summer to read was really relaxing for me.” Favorite movies: “The Italian Job” or “Hardball.” “I’m a big fan of Mark Wahlberg.” Future plans: “After medical school, I’d love to do something like Doctors Without Borders, because I love to travel and having the chance to help people in that way would be great. So I may concentrate on family medicine and pediatrics.”

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S ta n Cotten Voice of the Demon Deacons

The best thing and the worst thing about this space is that I can pretty much write about whatever I want. I’m not a writer by trade, and each time I put “pen to paper” feels like the first time. I pushed writing this column right up to the deadline – pretty much what I do every time! – just in case the football Deacons put back-to-back special efforts together and left Tallahassee 3-0 and 2-0 in the ACC. As we know now, that didn’t happen — so my decision to put off writing until the 11th hour has me literally up against the wall — not to mention an anxious editor. I sit staring at my computer screen with the blinking cursor waiting for inspiration and wondering if this is really how it’s supposed to be done. (Has anyone noticed my talk radio/ Seinfeld technique of going on about nothing for a while and in the process taking up about a quarter of the space I need to cover? I feel badly now that I have somehow betrayed fellow “writers” and broadcasters by letting you in on a trade secret. Oh well … so be it, but now on to something of, hopefully, some value.)

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Just about everything about the games with North Carolina and Florida State was different. Against Carolina there was excitement, back and forth, give and take, victory. Against the Seminoles, after a few opening trading of jabs, a revitalized FSU team pounced on the first sign of blood in the water and never let up. It was one of those days for the Deacons who had no answer for a team that gave more proof to those who might have wondered if Jimbo Fisher’s team really was as good as some thought in the summer. Well, most of us smirked when the oddsmakers installed Florida State as a 25+ point favorite heading into the game against Wake Forest. I’m glad I haven’t the first idea how to make a bet because I thought that spread was a joke. Turns out, on that day, the oddsmakers had it about half right. Florida State is really good. Defensive end Kris Redding said so after the game. And he was one of the men charged with tackling Seminole running back Chris Thompson. Quarterback Tanner Price agreed. And he’s the leader of the Deacon offense. And to put it to bed,

Jim Grobe concurs. And he should know. He’s directed four of Wake’s six all-time wins over Florida State. He knows a good Florida State team when he sees one. So what do we take away from getting shown the door in Tallahassee? I, for one, think Wake Forest is a whole lot better than it showed that day. And Florida State, in my view, may be every bit as good as many think. By the time you read this, a couple of weeks will have gone by that could prove me right. Or completely wrong. Or somewhere in between. And come to think of it, that’s why sport is so intoxicating. It’s why I do what I do and you do what you do. We both show up on game day in anticipation of what we might see. What we hope to see. And, sometimes, what we are afraid we will see. In any case, we keep showing up. And no matter what has happened since I wrote this I will keep showing up, like you, until the Deacs make a bowl game — or not. And then we will do it all again next fall. It’s what we do.

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Enjoy each tailgate with passion and purpose, just like the courageous Pete Moffitt does Tailgating at BB&T Field is a common tradition and experience shared by thousands of Wake Forest alumni, fans and friends for decades, but a recent visit to a Moffitt Family tailgate reminded me that these gatherings are more than just a way to pass the time before a big game. They provide an opportunity to spend quality time with loved ones, make lasting memories and celebrate the unique bonds that bring people together. On the surface, not much appears to change from one group of tailgaters to another. Friends decked out in black and gold gather to eat, drink, socialize and maybe toss around a football or play a game of cornhole. But if you take a closer look, you realize that each gathering tells its own unique story of family, friendship and the circumstances that bring that group together week in and week out, year after year. ba r ry fai r c l o t h A s s o c iat e At hl e t i c Director, Development & Sal e s

For Pete Moffitt (’84) and Susan Gunter Moffitt (’86), this recent tailgate was not unlike countless others they have attended since graduating from Wake Forest. They were surrounded by familiar faces such as Scott and Jean Anne Ferner, Tom and Cynthia Townes, and my oldest brother, Scott, his wife, Tricia, and their children. My wife, our kids and other Faircloth family members joined in the tailgating festivities, as a myriad of other friends and relatives of the group stopped by. I came to know the Moffitts through my brother, Scott, whose eldest daughter, Mary Scott, was friends with the Moffitt twins, Hastings and Mary Layton. I would typically swing by their tailgate and check in with the group as I went about my various game day duties. I quickly realized that Pete and his wife, Susan, were the core of the tailgate. Every good tailgate has a “leader” who takes it seriously, plans the logistics, coordinates the food and beverages, and shows up every week, no matter how big or small the game. Whether the Deacs are playing Liberty or UNC, Pete and Susan were always there spreading out the food, icing down the drinks and relishing every game as a solid reason to tailgate and cheer on the Deacs. In September 2010, Pete was participating in a triathlon with his friend and classmate James Bullock (’85). His leg became sore, and he struggled through till the end, but despite the injury, Pete finished at the top of his age group. He left the event knowing that something wasn’t right. Nearly six months later and after the elimination of many potential causes and illnesses, Pete was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or “Lou Gehrig’s Disease.” However, within two hours of the diagnosis, he went to play tennis with another friend, Mike Twilley (’80), determined not to waste any time and committed to doing the things he loved to do with the people he loved. Since Pete’s diagnosis, the tailgates have become larger and even more meaningful as his friends and family seem to relish every moment with Pete. The devastating toll that ALS takes on the human body is evident, but Pete’s spirit and infectious attitude continue to inspire everyone around him. Despite the fact that it is a major struggle to even make it out of his house, Pete and Susan are still there, serving as the core of the tailgate and relishing the build up to every Wake Forest Football game. Surrounding them each week are the loved ones

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that they lean on for support — friends such as Scott Ferner, who seems to have been by Pete’s side since his diagnosis, navigating the Music City Bowl, helping coordinate a trip to the Notre Dame game this November and much more. Their friends and family make sure that Pete doesn’t miss any of the fun, always meeting the challenges and supporting Susan in any way possible. Pete now watches the Deacs from the Touchdown Club in Bridger Field House, which seems to be the easiest to navigate for him. He even caught a football that landed in his lap after a successful extra point against UNC. After that incredible game, I had the privilege of taking Pete into the locker room to celebrate the victory over North Carolina. As you can imagine, the celebration in the locker room was one to remember, and Pete was right there in the middle of it all. Although his disease has robbed him of the ability to raise his fist high in the air, it didn’t stop him from enjoying the thrill of victory as the players came over to Pete and “fist bumped” him as his fist rested on his lap.

After a rousing postgame speech, Coach Grobe spent a few minutes with Pete before addressing the media. Having met at a Deacon Club event in Greensboro earlier this year, Coach Grobe knew of Pete’s struggle with ALS and his passion for the Deacs, and it was clear how much the moment meant to both of them. It was a moment that I will never forget as tears of joy flowed from Pete, Jeff Ferner, Scott Haynie and myself as we soaked up every ounce of the locker room experience. Pete is a selfless and an extremely positive person. His courage in dealing with ALS has been truly inspirational for his family and friends. He often states that he has a great life and that he is happy that his daughters will be better people for having gone through this battle with him, further demonstrating his remarkable courage. The most stirring testament to Pete and his impact on those close to him is the recent initiative, spearheaded by James Bullock (’85), to endow an athletic scholarship at Wake Forest in Pete’s honor. In just three months, Pete’s friends and family have contributed more than $100,000 toward a scholarship and over $100,000 to assist with his medical bills. The Pete Moffitt Courage Award has also been established as a way to honor Pete’s tremendous courage and celebrate his passion for Wake Forest Athletics. This

MOFFITT COURAGE CAMPAIGN

The Moffitt Courage Campaign raises money to support both the Moffitt Family Fund, which assists with Pete’s medical bills, as well as the Moffitt Courage Endowment, an endowed scholarship at Wake Forest University.

award will be presented annually to a Wake Forest student-athlete, coach or alumnus who has demonstrated great courage in his or her endeavors. The first award was presented on Saturday, Sept. 22, to Coach Tom Walter. Pete’s wife, Susan, provided the following Bible quote that guides their family and friends as they demonstrate courage throughout their battle:

To make a gift to the Moffitt Courage Endowment, please contact the Deacon Club at (336) 758-5626 or send a check (made out to Wake Forest Athletics) to: Wake Forest Athletics, Attn: Moffitt Courage Endowment, 499 Deacon Blvd., Winston-Salem, NC 27105 To make a gift to the Moffitt Family Fund, please send a check to: Carolina Bank, Attn: Moffitt Family Fund, 2604 Lawndale Dr., Greensboro, NC 27408

“Be strong and of good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD your God, he it is that does go with you; he will not fail you, nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6. May all of us enjoy each Wake Forest tailgate as Pete enjoys them now – with passion and purpose – and with the people you love. God Bless You, Pete, and the entire Moffitt Family. “Go Deacs!”

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Deacon Club members are encouraged to submit photos for publication in the Gold Rush. Send your photos in digital format to deacclub@wfu.edu. Submission of a photo does not guarantee that it will be published. Thanks for showing off your Demon Deacon pride!

1 Freshmen basketball players Madison Jones, Devin Thomas, Codi Miller-McIntyre and Aaron Rountree meet young Deacon fans before a football game.

2 Cecelia Foy-Dorsett and her daughter, Amber, cheer on the Deacs.

3 Clara Hudson shows her love for the Deacs through her artwork.

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Introducing Deac ‘N Dine

Travel with the Deacs

The Deacon Club is pleased to introduce “Deac ‘N Dine,” a grassroots effort to connect our members with other alums, donors and fans in their area. These small group (10-12 guests) events will be held throughout the year in various areas around the country. Whenever possible, a Deacon Club staff member and a coach will attend the event to connect with the group. If you are interested in hosting a “Deac ‘N Dine” event in your area, please contact the Deacon Club at (336) 758-5626 or send an e-mail to deacclub@wfu.edu.

WFU at Notre Dame The Deacon Club in a partnership with Premier Global Sports is excited to offer fan travel packages to see the Deacs take on the Irish on Nov. 17, 2012. For information on travel packages, visit www.wakeforestsportstravel.com. Please note that travel packages do not include game tickets. For ticket information, please contact the Wake Forest Ticket Office at (336) 758-3322.

Keep up with the Deacon Club on Facebook & Twitter For the latest news and information from the Deacon Club and to connect with other members, be sure to find us on Facebook and Twitter. Facebook.com/WFUDeaconClub @WFUDeaconClub or @DeacOnTheRun

Basketball Season Tickets – On Sale Now Season tickets for the 2012 Men’s Basketball season are now on sale. The Deacs will open at home against Rollins College on Friday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. For season ticket information, please contact the Wake Forest Ticket Office at (336) 758-3322.

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DEACS GO PINK October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and for Wake Forest student-athletes, coaches and staff alike, the disease is hitting closer to home this year. In May, head volleyball coach Heather Kahl Holmes was diagnosed with breast cancer. She is currently undergoing treatment, and her diagnosis has served as a reminder to everyone about the importance of finding a cure for this disease. “When I was diagnosed in May, I was shocked and my first thought was ‘how can we keep this quiet.’ But during this journey, I have realized that it is important to share my experiences in order to help raise awareness of this diesease,” said Holmes. “Breast cancer affects women of all ages, and sometimes we forget about the affect it has on the people in their lives.” As in years past, Wake Forest athletic teams have many initiatives planned in October and throughout the year to help raise funds in conjunction with the Susan G. Komen Foundation to support breast cancer research. Inspired by Holmes courage, determination, and positive outlook, the Demon Deacons will look to continue their strong fundraising efforts with the support of entire Wake Forest community.

October 7 - WOMEN’S SOCCER “PINK GAME” vs. KANSAS - 1:00pm - Spry Soccer Stadium • Fans can bid on limited edition pink jerseys worn by the Demon Deacons during the game October 14 - FIELD HOCKEY “PINK GAME” vs. LOUISVILLE - 12:00pm - Kenter Stadium • Fans are encouraged to wear pink and recognize survivors • Raffle and auction to raise funds for breast cancer research October 19 - MEN’S SOCCER “PINK GAME” vs. NC STATE - 7:00pm - Spry Soccer Stadium • Fans can bid on limited edition pink jerseys worn by the Demon Deacons during the game October 26 - VOLLEYBALL “DIG FOR THE CURE” vs. NC STATE - 7:00pm - Reynolds Gymnasium • Fans are encouraged to pledge money for each dig recorded by a Wake Forest student-athlete during the match. • Fans can purchase t-shirts throughout the month of October • Special commemorative items will be auctioned to raise funds for breast cancer research

Please visit WakeForestSports.com for more information about these events and be sure to check back throughout the year to learn more about other fundraising and awareness initiatives.

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Whether it was riling up a crowd, serving as a Trustee or building a national brand, Ben Sutton (’80, JD ’83, P’14) has made a life of rising to the occasion. This fall, Sally, Addison (’14), Trey and Ben Sutton gave Wake Forest another reason to stand up and cheer. Their leadership gift will launch an innovative health and wellness initiative on the Reynolda campus that will benefit our community in countless ways. The new facility will house strength and conditioning, sports medicine and nutrition for Deacon Division I student athletes, as well as recreational, fitness and wellness programs for the entire Wake Forest Community.

On behalf of the entire Wake Forest family,

Let’s hear it for the Suttons!

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leadership gift will lead to world-class strength and conditioning center for Wake Forest student-athletes As President of IMG College, Ben Sutton has turned a commitment to his clients, colleagues and community into the largest collegiate sports marketing company in the nation. This same commitment to relationships has kept him close to his alma mater, Wake Forest University. Ben’s Wake Forest roots run deep. His parents, Ben Sutton Sr. (’56) and Minnie Sutton, along with his mother’s father, Douglas Branch (’37), all attended Wake Forest. Ben is a “Double Deac” with undergraduate (’80) and law (’83) degrees from Wake Forest. After graduating from law school, he went to work in the athletic department full time, working with then-athletics director Gene Hooks (’50) on television agreements for football and basketball games and later transitioning into marketing and fundraising work as an assistant athletic director. In 1992, he left Wake Forest and launched International Sports Properties, which began with one property — Wake Forest. He has served on the University’s Board of Trustees and was a 2012 recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award. Ben and Sally are also proud parents of son, Trey and daughter, Addison, who carries on the family legacy as an undergraduate student at Wake Forest.

nearly double the size of fitness facilities on campus and provide our student-athletes with a world-class strength and conditioning center. Wake Forest Athletics would like to thank the Sutton family for their loyal support and incredible generosity!

Since his student days as the “Mic Man,” leading cheers at Wake Forest’s home football games, Ben has been among our most dedicated supporters. On Sept. 22, Wake Forest University announced that the Sutton family is making a leadership gift, dedicated to the health and wellness of Wake Forest’s students, student-athletes, faculty and staff, that will forever change the landscape of his alma mater. It is the second largest gift ever made to Wake Forest by an alumnus. Thanks to Ben’s leadership, Wake Forest will raise the funds necessary to renovate Reynolds Gym and build a 120,000 square foot addition that will september 2012

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Deacon Club members at or above the Golden C level may present their 12-13 membership cards for free admission to Olympic Sport events (immediate family only). Olympic Sport single game tickets and season passes are available at WakeForestSports.com or by calling (336) 758-3322. SPORTS MARKETING (336) 758-5011 TICKET OFFICE (336) 758-3322

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Women’s Tennis Wake Forest Invitational (All Day)

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Volleyball vs. GA Tech 7pm

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Field Hockey vs. Radford 6pm

Women’s Soccer vs. NC State 7pm

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Women’s Tennis ITA Carolina Regional (All Day)

Women’s Soccer vs. VA Tech 7pm

Football vs. Clemson 7:30pm

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Men’s Soccer vs. South Carolina 7pm

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Women’s Tennis ITA Carolina Regional (All Day)

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Men’s Basketball vs. Rollins College 7pm

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BLACK OUT - BB&T FIELD Oct. 25 - WFU vs. Clemson - 7:30pm

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Fans are encouraged to wear blackto show your support for the Deacs as they face the Clemson Tigers. The game will be broadcast on ESPN, so help us “Black Out” BB&T Field!

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Roper Halverson Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame Induction Speech Sept. 7, 2012

Wow, I am not sure exactly where to start. A weekend full of varsity club activities and a home football game against Carolina. I’m not sure it gets any better than that. It truly is an honor to be standing before you tonight. This room is full of athletes, coaches, fans, family and friends. To think that I am a part of the Hall of Fame class of 2012 is quite frankly overwhelming. Living in Winston, I have been blessed with the opportunity to be connected to the women’s athletic program for 40 of its 41 years. With that history and connection, I am in a unique position to share with others just how far this program has grown. It is with that in mind that I would like to take this opportunity to share with you a tidbit of the history of the early years of women’s athletics at Wake Forest. I came on the scene in the fall of 1972 when I began my freshman year at Wake. I had no idea what women’s athletics looked like and assumed that things would be similar to high school. Putting it simply, to be female and play competitively in the late 60s and early 70s was a new phenomenon. Title 9 was instrumental in spring boarding athletics for girls and women in high school and college. I could not as a freshman fathom how exciting the next four years would be for me, my teammates and the foundation of women’s athletics at Wake Forest. During my first week, I met Dot Casey and Marge Crisp, who both taught in the Physical Education department. Dot coached tennis, Marge coached golf, and both came from the old Wake Forest campus. Dot eventually became the

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first Athletic Director for Women at Wake. At the time, I was not aware that Marge coached golf. All I knew was that my desire was to begin a women’s golf team and that needed to consist of more than just one member. After class one afternoon, Marge and I discussed women’s golf. The conversation quickly turned into a rather heated discussion regarding women, sports and scholarships. Needless to say, we did not agree on scholarships for women. The next four years as a student-athlete and the following two as a staff member led to many a conversation about equality between men and women in the realm of athletics. In those days, women’s athletics lived under the Physical Education Department and the larger umbrella of the AIAW- the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women. I am not sure Wake Forest knew what to do with Women’s Athletics. Schedule them a few games and maybe this fad will go away. But go away we would not. For my teammates and me, our competitiveness and passion to play was all that mattered. We refused to be held back by the barriers placed around us. Take, for example, our golf practice and play schedules. The women’s golf team was expected to play and practice at Grandview Golf course: a public golf course. Play time was allowed after 4 p.m. — because we were women — and there was to be no practicing on Saturday or Sunday. The men, however, practiced and played at Old Town Country Club. The women’s team drove our own cars, provided our own balls and did not have anything that would tell others we played for Wake Forest. On top of that, Marge wanted us to wear

skirts. I can’t count the number of times she spoke with my dad about my dress, but be assured I have never worn a skirt on a golf course! I was headed to the golf range one afternoon when I noticed a sign on the gym door for volleyball tryouts. I decided to try out. I made the team and soon learned to juggle golf and volleyball in addition to academics. Volleyball did nothing but fuel my desire for women at Wake to have more and my desire to be more involved in Women’s Athletics. We were a little tight on supplies during the early years. We had one water bottle, bought our own knee pads and had six to eight volleyballs. We put the nets up before practice and took them down when we were finished. Both women’s volleyball and basketball were relegated to late evening practices and only after intramurals and gym classes were over. We practiced in the lower gym at Reynolds and played in the main gym on the second floor. We were allowed to practice in the main gym two hours before game time or if the men were traveling. There were no films to watch, no scouting reports. We scouted teams by looking at the scorebooks and paying attention on the bench. Now imagine with me our first set of uniforms. They were old gold, sleeveless, short shorts and 100 percent polyester. We wore our uniforms for home and away games. Understand, we traveled by car, our own cars, until my junior year when we had access to a van — one van — and we played multiple games when we traveled. We traveled in our uniforms and came home in the same. We would rinse our uniforms in the sink and hope and pray they dried before we played again, and when they didn’t, it was just about as bad as putting on a wet bathing suit. By the end of a three-day tournament, all we had to do was raise our arms! For three years, those uniforms were worn for basketball and volleyball.

only 13 games. On Jan. 28, 1976, a major breakthrough for women’s basketball occurred as we moved from the main gym at Reynolds and played our first doubleheader at the Winston-Salem Coliseum against Elon. As memorable as the doubleheader was, it did not top the game in February of 1976 against North Carolina State. State was led by Susan Yow, younger sister of Coach Kay, and Sherry Pickard. Both had played ball at Elon. State was ranked 13th in the country. We were down eight points in the first half and rallied to a 76-71 upset — something no one thought was possible coming from a team who was 4-12 on the year. Volleyball did OK as well. My senior year we won the state tournament, won the regional and won a berth in the AIAW small college national volleyball tournament in Pocatello, Idaho. We had a tough time in Idaho. West Coast rules looked much different than East Coast rules. By the time we figured it out, we were done. But we had a great time and represented Wake Forest well. I believe this team still holds the winningest volleyball record for Wake Forest.

“ The women’s (golf) team drove our own cars, provided our own balls and did not have anything that would tell others we played for Wake Forest. On top of that, Marge (Crisp) wanted us to wear skirts. I can’t count the number of times she spoke with my dad about my dress, but be assured I have never worn a skirt on a golf course!”

When we traveled we received $1 for breakfast, $1.25 for lunch and $2.50 for dinner. Remember, this was the early 70s. There were no drive-thrus. Roper Halverson Fast food places were unheard of, places were not open on Sunday, and restaurants, which were few, closed at 9 p.m. — as did gas stations. When we did travel in a van — coach drove — if we needed to study, we used flashlights, and we sang to stay awake and to keep coach awake. At the time, all I wanted for women’s athletics were home AND away uniforms, a warm-up suit, water bottles, access to the training room and scholarships. These were desires I was plenty verbal about. My teammates and I had a taste of competitive college ball, and we wanted more. We would have played a game every day if that had been possible.

Volleyball is where I met Nora Lynn Finch. Coach Finch encouraged me to play basketball after volleyball. Nora Lynn was ahead of her time with her view on women’s athletics. Coach Finch pushed us to work hard, focus on fundamentals and not to give up on the barriers we faced as female athletes. Nora Lynn lobbied hard for us and we finally had our first set of warm-up suits — NAVY BLUE! We didn’t care, we had something to wear over our uniforms, and we looked good! Title IX began to put pressure on schools to upgrade their women’s programs, and we battled schools that offered scholarships and began to recruit before we did. Furman was one of the first to give golf scholarships, which made our golf matches difficult. NCS was one of the first for basketball and became my biggest thorn. Most of the players had played at Elon with Kay Yow. When Kay moved to State, she took half the team with her and gave them scholarships. Understand when we traveled and needed to stay the night, we stayed in homes or six to eight to a hotel room. Elon stayed at my mom and dad’s house when they came up for a weekend tourney so we were close with the players at Elon. You can only imagine the conversations that were had when we found out some of our best friends had been provided scholarships to play ball. But to be such a new program we did OK — and that was with three coaches in four years. We made it to the regional basketball tourney two of my four years. The fall of 1975, North Carolina divided the colleges into two divisions, large and small. This division was based on the size of the university alone. Needless to say, Wake Forest competed in the small college division with Mars Hill, Pfeiffer, Catawba, Davidson, Duke and High Point. Our schedule was

One of my favorite road trip memories was a volleyball game against UNC at UNC. We were down 2-14 (games then were to 15, win by 2). I was serving. I served 13 in a row, and we went on to win 16-14. A 14-2 run — as we say in basketball — what a sweet victory! We did not study on that short trip home because we sang and cheered the whole way. Thank you for indulging me, as I shared with you just how far women’s athletics has come. I share this history not to complain or to be ungrateful for what we had. I would not, under any circumstances, trade my experiences. The lessons I learned through academics, team play as well as individual play, and the friendships that were developed, helped lay a foundation for my life after Wake Forest.

I was taught life lessons by my involvement in intercollegiate athletics. The friendships I developed now span across the United States. So even though things were much different 41 years ago, in many ways they are still the same. You still have to practice, condition, learn to play with others and study. And we all have at least one thing in common — we played ball for Wake Forest University. So in conclusion, thanks to my Heavenly Father for my God-given athletic talent. I hope I used the talent well. To the Hall of Fame Committee, thanks for the honor to stand before you tonight and the opportunity to continue to represent Wake Forest. To my coaches and the athletic department, thanks for understanding my need to be involved in competitive athletics and for allowing the women’s program to grow as it has over the last 41 years. To my mom and dad, brother and sister, thanks for all the encouragement to work hard, for your challenge to always give it my all, and for your constant love and support. To Bruce (Albi), who was my biggest encourager, who tolerated my wrath often, especially after a loss or an unavailable gym, who sat through many concerts hoping I would get home after a tournament or a game in time to attend with him — which I did not. I made one concert in four years and through it all still asked me to marry him. To Jane McAllister, who led with an iron fist in providing the HOF Committee with my application and supporting documentation. To my teammates and managers, there aren’t enough words for how important you are to me. I represent each of you, your love, support, your commitment, your competitiveness, the laughter, the tears, the sled rides, ice in the pillow cases of the freshman, “seafood with Perkins” in Danville, Va., singing in the van led by Kelly J. — our favorite “Dead Skunk in the Middle of the Road” by Loudeon Wainright the 3rd and Kelly’s best — “Patches” by Clarence Carter. The camaraderie we developed is lifelong and everlasting. We had no idea in 1972 that women’s athletics would be where it is today. I think I can speak for each of us — we are proud to have been on the front end of this amazing ride. Thank you.

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n each issue, Where Are They Now showcases a former Wake Forest student-athlete. This issue highlights Sara White, a former women’s basketball player. White was a four-year letterwinner and two-year starter who made the ACC Honor Roll in 1990 and

1991.

Sara White When did you graduate from Wake Forest?

First and foremost, I’m involved because I love Wake Forest, but also because I will be forever appreciative of the opportunities afforded to me as a scholarship student-athlete. It was several years after graduation before I realized the true impact to my financial well-being that my full athletic scholarship provided me. It was a blessing to get my college degree and have zero student loan debt.

homes of needy children in Winston-Salem through the Santa’s Helpers program (started by former football player Chip Rives). To see the joy in the eyes of the children as they received those wrapped gifts was humbling and heartwarming. One of my favorite memories happened the year they ran short of Santas to deliver the gifts, and I got to don the Santa costume for the first time. Since I’m a bit of a feminist, it was exhilarating to get to break the barrier as the first female Santa in the short history of Santa’s Helpers, but more importantly, now I was not only delivering gifts, but I was bringing happiness to the children and their families by representing Old Saint Nick. Of course, there was also the time that we DROVE to Tampa for a Christmas tournament, taking the WFU bus. On the long drive back to Winston-Salem, Jenny Mitchell crawled into the open luggage rack above the seats - metal rods with a metal rail instead of bins that close – and went to sleep. I still get claustrophobic just thinking about it.

Why do you feel it is important to give back to the University?

What makes you most proud of Wake Forest?

1991

What was your major? BA in speech communications with a concentration in radio-TV-film

What does being a Demon Deacon mean to you? Being a Demon Deacon means striving for excellence in all endeavors.

Why are you still involved in Wake Forest Athletics?

I believe it is important to help provide opportunities for current student-athletes in order to continue the tradition of excellence on the court, fields, etc., and in life after graduation. Due to the small size of Wake Forest, access to the necessary resources can be a challenge, so we must all do our part.

What is your current occupation?

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When you come back to Wake Forest, you always… walk the Quad.

Associate Athletics Communications Director at Purdue University - I am the contact for women’s basketball and women’s golf, and I oversee the video board production for football and women’s basketball.

I was there when…

What is your favorite memory of your time at Wake Forest?

Jennifer Mitchell Hoover, current head women’s basketball coach. I am proud that she was my teammate and roommate for four years at Wake and that we were members of the only WFU women’s basketball team to make an NCAA Tournament appearance. I am expecting her to end that drought!

I always loved participating in the many community service activities available to student-athletes, especially ones that involved children. My favorite community service project at Wake Forest was delivering Christmas presents to the

That despite its size, Wake Forest excels academically and athletically. It is one of the most beautiful college campuses in the U.S. and it is made more beautiful because it is filled with friendly people that embody a family atmosphere.

the unranked men’s basketball team defeated top-ranked Duke 75-71 on Jan. 21, 1989, in Greensboro, N.C.

Who is your favorite coach at Wake Forest, current or past?

deacons in the pros BASEBALL Mike MacDougal

MEN’S BASKETBALL

MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers

Al-Farouq Aminu

NBA

Washington Nationals Houston Astros Philadelphia Phillies St. Louis Cardinals Houston Astros New York Mets Arizona Diamondbacks Houston Astros Washington Nationals San Francisco Giants San Francisco Giants

Tim Duncan

NBA

Josh Howard

NBA

James Johnson

NBA

Chris Paul

NBA

Ishmael Smith

NBA

Jeff Teague

NBA

Trent Strickland

NBDL

L.D. Williams

NBDL

Minor League Ranks Matt Antonelli Garrett Bullock Dave Bush Tim Cooney Michael Dimock Allan Dykstra Josh Ellis Brian Holmes Carlos Lopez Mike Murray Mac Williamson

WOMEN’S GOLF Laura (Philo) Diaz Maria Beautell Nannette Hill Laura Crawford Stephanie Kim Jean Chua Dolores White Natalie Sheary Michelle Shin

LPGA Has made the cut in her last 3 events; top finish is T35 at the Canadian Women’s Open European Finished T54 at the South African Women’s Open in one of three cuts made this season LPGA/Fut. Has made the cut in 7 of 12 events with a top finish of T20 at Credit Union Classic Futures Has played in 12 events and made six cuts; Finished T10 at the Tate & Lyle Players Champ Futures Has yet to play in an event this season Futures Has 4 top-10s in 13 events and is currently 11th on the money list Futures Finished T23 at the Tate & Lyle Players Champ; Made five cuts in 12 events Futures Tied for 5th at the Island Resort Champ; has made nine cuts in 13 starts Futures Finished T26 at the Island Resort Championship in one of three cuts made

MEN’S GOLF Billy Andrade Brendan Gielow this season Bill Haas events. Jay Haas Gary Hallberg Scott Hoch Len Mattiace Kyle Reifers Jay Sigel Curtis Strange Webb Simpson Leonard Thompson Lanny Wadkins Travis Wadkins Ron Whittaker

PGA Is an analyst for the Golf Channel; Played at the Canadian Open Nationwide Has missed the cut in his only three events on tour PGA

Won the Northern Trust Open; Has 8 top-25s in 23

Champions Won the Principle Charity Classic; Has 8 top-10s and is 12th in Schwab Cup points Champions Finished 2nd at the Senior British Open; Has six top-10s and over $720,000 this season Champions Has yet to play in an event this season; has three Champions Tour titles Nationwide Has made 4 cuts on the NW Tour and was T31 at the PGA Tour’s True South Classic PGA Has made the cut in 14 events and finished T37 at the Wyndham Championship Champions Finished T34 at the Liberty Mutual Insurance Legends of Golf Champions Has played in six events with a best finish of T34th PGA US Open Champion; Made over $3 million this season; Will play in the Ryder Cup Champions Finished T35 in his only event at the Liberty Mutual Insurance Legends of Golf Champions Has stated three events and finished T33 at the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf Nationwide Has played in eight events and finished T57th at the Chitimacha Louisiana Open Nationwide Made the cut in 11 events and is 92nd on the money list

MEN’S SOCCER Corben Bone Brian Carroll Sam Cronin Austin da Luz Brian Edwards Akira Fitzgerald John Hackworth Will Hesmer Stephen Keel Michael Lahoud Amir Lowery Ike Opara Michael Parkhurst James Riley Scott Sealy Zack Schilawski Wells Thompson Marcus Tracy

Chicago Fire Philadelphia Union San Jose Earthquakes Carolina RailHawks (NASL) Degerfors IF (Sweden) Carolina RailHawks (NASL) Philadelphia Union (Head Coach) Columbus Crew New York Red Bulls Philadelphia Union Carolina RailHawks (NASL) San Jose Earthquakes FC Nordsjaelland (Denmark) Chivas USA FC Dallas Carolina RailHawks (NASL) Chicago Fire San Jose Earthquakes

New Orleans Played in all 66 games with 21 starts this season, averaging 6.0 points and 4.7 rebounds per game San Antonio Led Spurs to top seed in the Western Conference for second straight season Utah Returned from March knee surgery to help Jazz earn No. 8 seed in Western Conference before falling to Spurs in first round Toronto Started 40 of 62 games in first full season with Raptors, averaging 9.1 points and 4.7 rebounds per game L.A. Clippers Led Clippers to just second playoff berth in 15 seasons before falling to Spurs in second round Orlando Came off the bench to help Magic earn No. 6 seed in Eastern Conference before falling to Pacers in first round Atlanta Started every game of the season, helping the Hawks to the No. 5 seed in the East before they fell to the Celtics in first round Canton Joined the Charge late in the season and helped them advance to the NBDL semifinals, including a first-round upset of top-seeded Springfield Springfield Led the Armor to the top seed in the NBDL East before suffering first-round upset at hands of Canton; averaged 15.6 points and 5.9 rebounds during the season

OTHER PRO BASKETBALL Justin Gray Jamaal Levy Chas McFarland Darius Songaila Trent Strickland Kyle Visser David Weaver Eric Williams

Germany Argentina Japan Turkey NBDL Germany Poland Kazakhstan

Fraport SKY Lanus Yokohama Galatasaray Canton Charge NY Phantoms Energa Czami BC Astana

WOMEN’S PRO BASKETBALL Alex Tchangoue

France

LaHavre

FOOTBALL Josh Bush Tyson Clabo Aaron Curry Chris DeGeare Brandon Ghee Chris Givens Joe Looney Ovie Mughelli Calvin Pace Cyhl Quarles Fred Robbins Alphonso Smith Steve Vallos Kyle Wilber Joe Zelenka

NFL NFL NFL NFL NFL NFL NFL NFL NFL NFL NFL NFL NFL NFL NFL

S OL LB OL CB WR OL FB LB S DL CB OG LB LS

NY Jets Atlanta Oakland Tennessee Cincinnati St. Louis San Francisco Free Agent NY Jets New England Free Agent Free Agent Free Agent Dallas Free Agent

Carolina Carolina NY Giants Carolina Carolina Minnesota San Diego

Linebackers Coach Vice President Offensive Line Coach Strength Coach Offensive Consultant Defensive Assistant Director of College Scouting

Coaches/Staff Warren Belin Charlie Dayton Pat Flaherty Joe Kenn Ricky Proehl Diron Reynolds John Spanos

NFL NFL NFL NFL NFL NFL NFL

OTHER PRO FOOTBALL DJ Boldin Ben Sankey Riley Swanson

CFL IFL AFL

Toronto Argonauts Wichita Wild Tampa Bay Storm

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// t o dd hai r s t o n

We’re All In This Together

t o dd hai r s t o n A s s o c iat e At hl e t i c Director, C o m p lia n c e

The most successful organizations are those that utilize their resources most effectively. At Wake Forest, some of our most valuable resources are our alumni, supporters and friends. In light of some of the serious issues that have impacted collegiate athletic programs throughout the country, it is more important than ever that every member of the Wake Forest family — student-athletes, coaches, faculty and staff, as well as our donors and alumni — remain vigilant and aware of issues that could pose a threat to our program. In the vast majority of cases in which violations of NCAA rules have occurred, individuals had some prior knowledge of the circumstances but lacked the courage to speak out and report the incident. Failing to do so could impede the institution’s ability to address issues in a timely manner and allow what could be relatively minor offenses to

grow into serious major infractions. As we have seen in recent months, failing to stand up and speak out about potential concerns can have a devastating impact on an athletic program. We are truly all in this together, and we are relying on each of you to be our eyes and ears in your own communities. If you become aware of anything that would appear to be a potential violation of NCAA rules, please contact Todd Hairston in the Athletics Compliance Office at (336) 758-4243 or by e-mail at hairstct@wfu.edu.

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