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As a result of Pittsburgh and Syracuse joining the ACC, we had the opportunity to renegotiate our television contract with ESPN. Those negotiations proved very fruitful for the ACC, and we now have a new ESPN television contract that secures the financial future of the conference for the next 15 years, which is the length of the contract. As is the standard with all such agreements, the contract is structured to gradually increase the payouts over the life of the agreement. The average additional payout per year, over the 15-year life of the agreement, is $4,000,000 per school. The first year increase from the new television contract will be less than $1,000,000. While some media outlets attempt to compare the BCS conferences television contracts, that is very difficult to do with any accuracy. There are many differences in the ACC contract compared to the other BCS conferences. For instance, unlike a number of other conferences, each ACC member institution negotiates and maintains its own multimedia rights agreement. While other conferences have included the multimedia rights in their TV contract, the ACC has chosen to allow the individual institutions to negotiate those rights. Our multimedia rights agreement is with IMG. Obviously, retaining our multimedia rights agreement gives us the opportunity to attract additional revenues to our department that other conferences have included in their multimedia rights agreement. This gives ACC institutions a revenue stream that many other BCS institutions do not enjoy. Our contract extension includes additional exposure for all of the league’s sports, including substantial increases in conference football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball and Olympic sport contests. From an exposure standpoint, having our games, highlights and contests televised across the many worldwide platforms of ESPN positions the ACC to be the most widely viewed conference with distribution for all
sports second-to-none. In fact, the ACC is the single largest investment by ESPN. In addition, ESPN showcases more ACC programs across its platforms than any other single entity. As we look toward the broader future and take into account the increasing world of technology, the ACC is extremely wellpositioned. The ACC Digital Network has made tremendous strides in its first six months, and we expect that to grow and become even more relevant. The network has been developed in grand fashion, and there is only upside for our conference as it relates to financial benefit, exposure and resources. The ACC is not required to make any investment in this developing medium, but we will eventually receive 50 percent of the future profits. Our partner in this venture is Raycom. As you can see, comparing conference television contracts never lend themselves to a standard apple-to-apple analysis. There are unique parts of each agreement that makes it practically impossible to accurately compare the financial impact of the various contracts. However, we are very confident that when comparing the contracts in their totality that the net revenue per institution generated by the ACC’s contract with ESPN compares very favorably to the other BCS conference television contracts. Our partnership with ESPN, along with our own digital ventures through Raycom, provides the opportunity to increase the league’s national profile while allowing for continued financial enhancement. The addition of our new members over the last few years (Boston College, Miami, Virginia Tech, Syracuse and Pittsburgh) positions the ACC to dominate the northeast corridor and the entire East Coast. Our future is extremely bright as a result of the exposure and financial arrangement that the ACC has with ESPN.
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WELLMAN Q&A WFU’S DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS SHARES HIS THOUGHTS ON VARIOUS TOPICS
In October, Ron Wellman will celebrate 20 years as Wake Forest’s director of athletics. He’s seen his share of highlights on and off the field during that time, and the school year just concluded is no exception. Gold Rush’s Jay Reddick connected with Wellman via email in late May. Gold Rush: Seeing women’s soccer reach the College Cup was a thrill, and it didn’t exactly come out of nowhere. It feels like the program has steadily built to that moment. Wellman: Our women’s soccer team has improved practically every year since Tony da Luz has been our head coach. It’s no surprise that he took our team to the College Cup last year based upon the annual improvement of his teams. We are even more excited about our future. We have the vast majority of our team returning this fall and should be a contender for ACC and national honors. Gold Rush: The football team made it back to a bowl game, which had to be a welcome sight. The team also had so many players drafted and signed by NFL teams. How gratifying is it for you to see WFU athletes do well at the pro level, not just in football but in all sports? Wellman: You had better have some future professional players if you are going to be competitive in the ACC, not only in football but all of our sports. If you look at the rosters of professional sports teams, we have many of our former athletes competing at that level. Gold Rush: The men’s basketball team saw an improvement in the win column but also dealt with some departures at the end of the season. What have you and coach Bzdelik discussed about how to move forward and find more success? Wellman: Jeff Bzdelik and his staff are building an excellent program. He is making all the decisions that will lead us to being one of the top programs in the ACC. He has recruited excellent players, and he is an excellent floor coach. Unfortunately, college basketball today is a sport in which many players transfer. NCAA statistics suggest that 40 percent of Division I college basketball players will transfer by the end of their sophomore year. We wish the players who transferred from our program well, but we are really excited about the returning players that we have coming back and our recruits. Next year will be another year of improvement for our team, and our fans will see that our future is very bright with not only our returnees but also the type of player that Jeff and his staff are attracting to our program.
Gold Rush: How did you go about hiring Jen Hoover for women’s basketball? Obviously, she’s an alumnus and had success at High Point. Wellman: A successful coach at Wake Forest must be a good “fit” for us. The coach must understand and support the values, ideals and standards of the university to excel here. Jen is one of our alltime great basketball players, so she obviously knows Wake Forest well. She did an excellent job at High Point University during her one year there. She turned a losing team into a 20-game winner and was voted the National Rookie Coach of the Year. We are really excited about the future of our program under her leadership.
Wellman: There are so many opportunities in our future. The renegotiated ESPN television contract will benefit our program not only financially but also in terms of all of our teams’ exposure nationally (my column in this “Gold Rush” discusses some of those details). Conference membership will continue to be fluid nationally, but the ACC membership is solid regardless of the rumors that appear will always be with us. As a conference we are in an excellent place with the membership and the area of the country that we dominate. There are some excellent years ahead for our program and the ACC! ■
Gold Rush: What does it mean for the program to have alumni like Jen, Randolph Childress and Rusty LaRue on the basketball staff, plus many others in coaching and staff positions, coming back to the fold as coaches and staff members? Wellman: Having coaches and staff members here who are alums is great ... but it’s only great if they do their jobs exceptionally well, which all of them do. They all love this place and have a bond with the university as a result of their undergraduate days. Gold Rush: What’s next on the horizon for new or upgraded facilities? Wellman: We have a long list of facility needs, and it is important that we address them to provide the competitive venues that are critical to our future success as well as provide our fans with the type of experience that they want when they attend our games. Some of the projects that are important to our future include a new campus recreation center that will house a new athletic strength and conditioning center, the renovation of Bridger Field House, improving Deacon Hill at BB&T Field, improving the practice and competitive playing fields at the Dennie Spry Soccer Complex, a new baseball seating bowl and a “heritage area” in Manchester Athletic Center. Those are just a few! Gold Rush: What do you think about the changes in college athletics across the country? The rise of the superconferences (and the new ESPN deal) obviously alters WFU’s bottom line, but what other repercussions do you see for Wake Forest athletics? Former player Jen Hoover is now the women’s basketball head coach. JULY 2012
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The women’s soccer team reaching the NCAA semifinals provided arguably the biggest success story of the 2011-12 year in sports at Wake Forest.
Bright future
Many younger athletes played key roles in Wake Forest’s 2011-12 year in sports By Jay Reddick
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Every season has its defining moments, those special times and athletes that stay with you long after the year is done. 2011-12 certainly had its share. But when you look back on the year in Wake Forest sports, one of the most promising aspects is the prevalence of underclassmen in the highlight reels. They wowed us once, and next year, many of them will have the chance to do it all again. Start with what is arguably the year’s biggest success story, the women’s soccer team. The Deacons advanced further than ever last fall, to the national semifinals, led by a trio of sophomores. After two years, Katie Stengel is already fourth on WFU’s career list of goal-scorers, and classmate Rachel Nuzzolese isn’t far behind in 10th. Aubrey Bledsoe’s 14 shutouts were five more than anyone else in school history. But the fall had plenty of highlights. The field hockey squad won 10 of its last 11 games on the strength of ACC Freshman of the Year Anna Kazniuk. Nicole Irving (sophomore) and Garrett
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Drogosch (junior) led their respective cross-country squads. Men’s soccer returned to the NCAA tournament helped by sophomore midfielder Justin Watts, an All-ACC selection. Junior Andrea Beck made the all-conference volleyball team. And even as the football Deacons saw four departing seniors drafted and several others sign with NFL clubs after a Music City Bowl campaign, the team still returns a solid corps led by standout junior quarterback Tanner Price. Women’s basketball returns leading scorers Chelsea Douglas and Lakevia Boykin, but the biggest news may be another returnee: Jennifer Mitchell Hoover, class of 1991, the team’s new coach. The men’s hoops squad moved up to ninth in the ACC, with Travis McKie and C.J. Harris sticking around to continue the rise in 2012-13 with the help of seven highly touted freshmen. In the spring, Brian Holmes turned in a magical moment on March 4 when he pitched a no-hitter against Marshall, the first for the Deacons’ baseball program since 2000. The gem came in the middle of a 15-game winning streak that had WFU nationally
ranked for the first time in six years. Oh, by the way, Holmes is a junior. First-year coach Tony Bresky got the most out of a young men’s tennis team, including All-ACC returnee Danny Kreyman. The women’s tennis squad was plagued by injuries, but that let the troupe of underclassmen get court experience that will help going forward. Both track teams were dominated by underclassmen. Junior javelin thrower Ben Lincoln qualified for the NCAA championships for the second consecutive year, while sophomore Erika Martin (heptathlon) joined senior Sarah Brobeck (javelin) in grabbing top-five ACC championship finishes. Both golf squads saw the departure of All-ACC talents in Lee Bedford and Cheyenne Woods, but Jerry Haas’ stellar recruiting class and the rise of ACC runner-up Olafia Kristinsdottir on the women’s side point to a bright future. And that’s what 2011-12 was about — a bright future. As good as it was, the best may be yet to come. ■
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From time to time in this space you let me wander to things and topics outside my life at Wake Forest – and for that I am grateful. Those things generally lead me back here, though, and that will likely be the case now. But, to be honest, I’m not quite sure. We’ll discover that together when I finish. This is an emotional week for me. When you read this, of course, the week will be well past, and I will have moved on to other things as the summer quickly approaches and thoughts of fall football begin to tease us with the start of another exciting season. But back to the current week, which is now past. I raced over the mountain west to Tennessee on Sunday to be there at Carson-Newman College to honor David W. Barger for 32 years of service to his alma mater as Director of Athletic Promotions and Athletic Director – most of it as the head of the department. He started working at C-N in the fall of 1980 – the same time as head football coach Ken Sparks, who is still there and poised to win his 300th game come fall, his 33rd in Jefferson City. Sparks had coaxed Barger out of
banking and into athletics and then invited me to join the broadcast team of his first Carson-Newman team. I had played in high school for Sparks and at the time was attending the University of Tennessee while working at WIVK radio in Knoxville. Sparks knew I wanted a shot at doing radio play-by-play, and that shot was mine if I transferred to C-N and became Barger’s first student worker (I would eventually return and graduate from UT, still calling C-N games). I worked with “Voice of the Eagles” Bill Powell and current ACC official Greg Parman that fall getting my feet wet. Then, with uncommon grace and unselfishness, Powell stepped aside to allow a 19-year old kid to chase a dream. I will be forever grateful, and I told Bill that on Sunday when he, Greg and I were together again for the first time in over 30 years. Without Sparks, Barger and Powell, I have no idea what other direction my career might have followed. What I do know is that that time at Carson-Newman, a total of 12 years, helped lead me here to Winston-Salem — something else for which I and my family are truly thankful. I was so glad to have been able to make
the trip back to C-N, see old friends and tell those men how much I loved them. I will never forget them. My mind often drifts back to those days on the banks of Mossy Creek when I was just starting out. It was a grand time. This fall will be an adjustment for me, because someone whom I cherish is herself just starting out. The older of my two daughters, Annie, will graduate high school this week — emotional ride No. 2 — and is off to college. When we arrived in Winston-Salem from our time at Marshall University in Huntington, W. Va., Annie was a 2-year-old blonde-curled cutey. She tagged along for some basketball practices under both Dave Odom and Skip Prosser, went to bowl trips in Seattle, Miami and Nashville and even spent some time this past year observing Dr. David Martin as an intern in the operating room. I was just slightly older in 1980 than Annie is now — about a year. I remember how it felt that first fall at Carson-Newman. The excitement. The anticipation. The possibilities. Have at it Annie. You get one shot at life. And yours is just beginning. ■
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Iceland’s Olafia Kristinsdottir finishes strong in ACC, develops into leader for Deacons By Sam Walker
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In golf, balance is critical to success. From the set-up and stance, swing repetitions, the day-to-day grind of practice and competition, to the required mental acumen, balance keeps every component of the physical and mental game working in concert. Olafia Kristinsdottir has quickly learned the value of balance, and it’s paying off for her in just two seasons of play on the women’s golf team at Wake Forest. Kristinsdottir, a sophomore from Reykjavik, Iceland, shot a career-low 3-under 68 in the final round of the ACC Championship (April 13-15) to finish in a tie for second at 3-over par. The stellar round vaulted her from sixth place entering the final day into a tie for second, marking the highest finish of her career, her best finish in relation to par, and it tied her for the lowest final round by a Demon Deacon in ACC Championship history. She finished the tournament with a three-round total of 216, four shots better than the next Deacon
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teammate, Cheyenne Woods, who finished tied for seventh place. Kristinsdottir’s strong performances at the end of the 2012 season bodes well for a young returning team this fall. She will be the most experienced returning player this fall as a junior, and the mantle of leadership will be passed on as the women’s golf team looks for success next year. The second-place finish at the ACC Championship marked Kristinsdottir’s secondstraight top-10 finish this season and the third of her young career. At the Bryan National Collegiate (April 6-8) Kristinsdottir shot a three-day total of 220 to finish tied for seventh at four over par. Kristinsdottir has come a long way from the young girl who said she was “dragged along” on family golf outings to become one of the top players in the ACC. But at its core, her dislike for the sport was really all about being competitive. “My dad played golf, and then my brother started playing golf and so it was a family thing,
Olafia Kristinsdottir Year: Sophomore Hometown: Reykjavik, Iceland Major: Economics Chose Wake Forest: Liked the change in climate and knew North Carolina as her brother played at St. Andrews Presbyterian in Laurinburg from 2005-07. “I just knew I was looking at colleges and I couldn’t handle too much heat, but I still wanted some heat, so I didn’t want to go really too far south or too far north,” Kristinsdottir said. “I just wanted to be in the middle. I visited my brother here, and I knew I liked the weather, and we have seasons here. That’s how I narrowed my search. In Iceland seasons, they’re really extreme.” Top Athletic Achievements: Icelandic 2011 National Championship by nine shots; 2012 ACC Championship runner-up.
and I was dragged along when I was a kid,” Kristinsdottir said. “I didn’t really like it at first because I wasn’t good. But then when I won my first medal — that was exciting. I was around 10, and it was a Tuesday tournament for kids at my golf club. Then all my friends thought it was really cool, and I thought it was cool, and I then I wanted another one. Then I got better, and that’s actually when I started enjoying playing. I started practicing regularly and got a coach with a group.” Kristinsdottir honed her skills at Golfklubburinn Kjolur and later at Golfklubbur Reykjavikur. She was coached by Brynjar Eldon, who helped her to improve her game to the point where she pretty much dominated Icelandic amateur golf in her age group by 2008. She won the Icelandic Junior Stroke Play Championship in 2007 and in 2008 and was the Icelandic Junior Match Play 2008 Champion. She won the 2007 Faldo Series Icelandic Championship and led her team to back-to-back Icelandic Junior Team Championships in 2008 and 2009. Kristinsdottir was ranked the top junior Icelandic golfer in 2008 and 2009, and played in the European Ladies’ Amateur Team Championship in 2009 and 2010, and the European Young Masters in France in 2008. The circumstances since have made golf fun for a girl who was once “dragged around” the course with her father and brother.
“Most of the girls I played against were winning because of talent, but then I started practicing more than them and I outworked them,” she said. “But I like getting in quality work. I like thinking about it as brushing my teeth. I’d rather go out more often and be really focused. If I brush my teeth every day, then I get better. That’s how I think about practice. I go with something I’m working on and think about what I’m going to get out of it.” Her practices are not laboriously long, but shorter, focused and fun — balanced. Kristinsdottir actually started her collegiate career two years early by Icelandic standards because in their education system students don’t begin college until the age of 20. In an effort to start competing sooner, she convinced her parents to leave for the United States two years early and begin college at the same age as her American counterparts. “I had a friend who just skipped two years in Iceland and went to America so I knew it was possible,” Kristinsdottir said. “I wanted to get better at golf now, and waiting two years wasn’t going to make me better because I would have to spend winter in Iceland, so spontaneously I just said I can go next year. It all happened really fast. If this was the way I had (originally) planned to do it, I would be going to college next year (this fall).” It took some convincing for her mother to let her daughter go away to the United States, but her father was very supportive, and he began the search for the right fit for her academically and for her golf game. Kristinsdottir’s father, Kristinn Gislason, emailed head coach Dianne Dailey, sent footage of her swing and information about his daughter in hopes of gaining some interest. “I didn’t really find Wake Forest,” Kristinsdottir said. “he did, which was really cool. He sent her (Dailey) my average scores over the years and statistics and sent her video of my swing. She liked me, and then I started talking to her myself.” Her freshman season, Kristinsdottir played in every event and finished fourth on the team with a 79.0 stroke average. However, that was a bit disappointing and not up to the standards to which she had set for herself. “It was a little difficult, “ Kristinsdottir said. “It all just wasn’t clicking, and it was hard not being able to play well because I knew I could. I battled with it within myself. There were a lot of people there for me, but I had to deal with it.” Admittedly, Kristinsdottir said her freshman year had an impact on her confidence, but she returned to Iceland and had a really good summer. Winning the Iceland National Championship was her “icebreaker,” and from there she went on to win the Icelandic Match-Play Championship and Team Championship. “I had never won a big tournament in Iceland before and had come in second like six times in a row,” she said. “I was so mad. Then I won that tournament and everybody was like that was such a great first tournament to win. Then I won back-to back, (Icelandic Match Play Championship) and then the Icelandic Team Championship, so I was a triple Icelandic champion that year.” That vaulted her into her sophomore season where she recorded a top 10 finish at the Windy City Classic in October and tied for seventh, and played consistently throughout the season, saving her best for last. She played her season’s best in front of her parents too, who came from Iceland to see their daughter play in both the Bryan National Collegiate and ACC Championship. “Everybody’s been saying my parents need to visit more often,” Kristinsdottir said. “But the day before I just had a feeling I knew I was going to play well the day after (at the ACC Championship). I knew I had to, and I guess the pressure was good. (Duke’s) Lindy Duncan (2012 ACC Individual Champion) is amazing, and she isn’t going to blow up, so either I had to do something, or nothing was gong to happen.” Kristinsdottir has a habit of playing strong final rounds. When she was 14, she won her first Icelandic championship, shooting one-over par and came back from five shots down to earn the title. It’s a trait that’s good to possess and brings with it a balanced confidence she can play very well under pressure and with titles on the line. That can be contagious, which bodes well for her ability to lead next year as a junior. This summer Kristindottir plans to take some time away from golf to be with her 2-year-old niece, Viktoria Katrin, and spend time with family. She said she’ll play in all the major Icelandic tournaments (five total) and in one tournament in Germany. There will be plenty of pressure to return to in the fall as she begins her junior season at Wake Forest. Kristindottir definitely fits the leader by example mold as someone who stays positive, is animated, engaging and lighthearted. But don’t be fooled. The rising junior who enjoys playing guitar (something her father also taught her) and likes to “chill out” listening to music by artists like John Mayer, Coldplay and The Beatles, is definitely out to be a winner. ■
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Wake Forest has earned a reputation of high achievement across our programs despite being the smallest BCS school in the country. Our size is a defining element in the many strengths of Wake Forest University: small classes, one-to-one faculty relationships and a mentoring approach to developing our students into the leaders of tomorrow. We strive to do more with less and focus on the importance of doing things the right way. We recruit students with exceptional character who are able to handle the demanding curriculum a Wake Forest education provides. We relish our underdog role in many of our athletic contests, which makes our success all the more sweet. A small school also comes with higher expectations of our donors and fans. If we are to compete in the world of the ACC, as fans and donors we have to step up to higher levels and encourage others to do the same. We have to find reasons to support our teams with attendance, spirit, sharing expertise and financial investment. Our Deacon Club members are counted on to spread the word about Wake Forest, to encourage attendance and to build a community of fans and supporters. We need ambassadors who will carry the Wake Forest torch to inspire others to participate. If you wear the WF, we need
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your support. I recall back to the 2006 Orange Bowl when so many Wake Forest fans found a way to attend the game. This translated to Wake Forest selling out its allotment of tickets, which is the last time that has happened for the ACC. This is an amazing fact given our size and represents what is great about our school. During critical times, we bind together and support our school at higher levels than our competitors, just as our student-athletes work harder in the classroom and on the court than our competitors across the national landscape. As we move to the end of the 2011-12 fiscal year, we are actively working to finish out the fundraising year strong. We rely on our alumni, as well as our local friends, parents and Triad community to support our cause. We remind ourselves each year of the countless lives that are transformed and saved by the scholarship dollars that our membership so generously provides. At the same time, we understand that our Deacon Club members have choices and other priorities with which we compete. Our goal is to be the No. 1 philanthropic cause for our donors. Considering our size, it is not surprising that Wake Forest has the smallest number of donors to our annual fund in the ACC. However, we have one of the highest
donation amounts per donor in the ACC. Whereas we achieve more with less, it requires a constant effort to continue this support. This year we are facing the potential of a lower annual scholarship fund depending on how our support comes in during the month of June. We can still turn this around, but it requires the effort of everyone banding together in the spirit of Wake Forest. One of the most disturbing trends in our efforts to support our teams comes is the ever-increasing gap between our fundraising results and scholarship costs. Although we continue to increase the number of dollars we raise in support of Wake Forest Athletics, our scholarship costs are rising at a higher rate. The chart above details the variance between scholarship funds raised and the amount required to fund our scholarships. The variance is at a higher amount than any time in recent history. We remain committed to covering scholarship costs for our student-athletes and the need for funds to support this mission has never been more critical to our success. The ever-increasing variance detracts operating support for our programs and affects our ability to compete at the highest level. At graduation this May, 67 student-athletes walked across the stage and were handed their Wake Forest diploma. Of the graduates who received their diplomas, there are countless stories of studentathletes who were impacted by the opportunity to compete at Wake Forest while receiving a degree from one of the top institutions in the country. Louis Frazier is one example. His story is told in one of the feature articles in this issue. Frazier, whose life was saved by Wake Forest, will now go on to save lives. This is the ultimate reason to support our program. Your support helps change and save lives in the spirit of competition for Wake Forest and Pro Humanitate. We thank you for your continued support and for encouraging others to do so as well.
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The first day that Billy Andrade walked into then head men’s golf coach Jesse Haddock’s office, he knew what he wanted to do. There in front of him, spanning the entire wall, was picture after picture of Wake Forest’s golf legends. The images of Arnold Palmer, Curtis Strange, Jay Haas, Lanny Wadkins and many more Wake Forest men who had gone on to impact the world of professional golf, stared back at him, and Billy knew that, one day, he wanted to be on that wall. Knowing that some of the best players on the tour had come through the Wake Forest golf program and achieved such success was great motivation for a young golfer, and Billy recognized that the common thread connecting him with most every legend on that wall was Coach Jesse Haddock. In Billy’s eyes, these players had reached “the promised land,” and Coach Haddock helped them get there. By coming to Wake Forest, Billy hoped that he, too, would be able to learn from Coach Haddock and follow in their very successful footsteps. Without a doubt, Billy made the right choice in coming to Wake Forest. Looking back, he describes his college years as “the best years of his life.” He fell in love with North Carolina — the quality of life, the people, the southern hospitality. He credits his time at Wake Forest for forming him into the man he is today, and the lessons he learned from Coach Haddock for shaping him into the outstanding golfer he became. “He was tough on me, but I needed that,” he said. “As a player, I thought I was pretty good. I was probably a little too confident at
Billy Andrade (left) stands with Bill Haas.
times, and Coach Haddock would put me in my place. A great coach knows when to be positive, and when a situation calls for a different approach, and at times, I needed a lot of ‘tough love.’ He knew what buttons to push with me, and when I was going through it, I might not have liked it that much, but looking back on it, I think, wow, that’s exactly what I needed if I was going to succeed at the PGA Tour level and be a winner. Certain players couldn’t handle that kind of motivation, but Coach Haddock saw something in me; he knew that I could thrive under pressure, and the way he handled me was brilliant.” Billy and his teammates did thrive under the guidance of Coach Haddock, and their hard work paid off during Billy’s senior year when he helped lead the team to the 1986 NCAA Championship. “We really blew it in the third round,” he said. “We had a bad day and went from close to the lead to around fifth place. Coach Haddock pulled me aside, and he was obviously disappointed in our play, but he just said, ‘It’s over, there’s nothing we can do about it now. Take the team out, go have a good dinner, and get ready for tomorrow.’ I think we laughed more at that dinner than we had the
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whole year. Even though we had a bad day, we kind of let it go, and the next morning, I told Coach Haddock that we’d had a great dinner, and off we went.” During that last day, while hosting the NCAA Championship at Bermuda Run, the Demon Deacons overcame a 20-stroke deficit to overtake Oklahoma State and claimed the golf program’s third national title in what still stands as the biggest comeback in collegiate golf. “The best win I ever had was the national championship because it was with the team. It was for our school, we hosted it, and the thrill of sharing that experience as a team was the ultimate. To this day, winning that championship is my biggest accomplishment on the course,” he said. Following that championship season, Billy went on to compete for the U.S. on the 1987 Walker Cup team and turned pro later that year, qualifying for the Tour right out of college. His desire to play at the next level and to earn a spot on Coach Haddock’s wall had come to fruition, and he was welcomed by those fellow Demon Deacons he had admired for so long. “Those early years on the Tour were great because of my association with Wake Forest,” he said. “I didn’t realize how closeknit we all were until I got to the Tour. Leonard Thompson would talk to me. Scott Hoch would ask how I was doing. Jay Haas was like my big brother and took care of me. Lanny was always considered a tough guy, and he would bust my chops in front of other players, but then he’d pull me to the side and say, ‘Great playing last week – that was a great final round.’ We were all on the same team. They offered support and looked out for me because I was ‘one of the boys.’ ” Under the watchful eye of his Wake Forest golf family, Billy continued to succeed in his professional career, and with four career wins on the Tour, he now ranks 88th in career earnings on the PGA Tour. However, with all of his achievements, he does not take for granted the school or the coach who helped him succeed. Over the
years, Billy has been a regular participant in the Wake Forest Golf Pro-Am. He enjoys returning to catch up with his former teammates like Jerry Haas, his college roommate and the current Demon Deacon head coach. The Pro-Am also provides the perfect opportunity for Wake Forest’s golf legends to reconnect with each other and spend time catching up with Coach Haddock, who remains a fixture at the events. “The Pro-Am last fall was the best ProAm we’ve ever had. There was such great energy with all the pros. I remember looking around and wanted to pinch myself thinking about how lucky I am to be a part of this family,” he said. Following the 2011 Pro-Am, Billy chose to make a significant financial commitment to support the final phase of the golf project, during which a golf house will be constructed that will provide a true home for the men’s and women’s golf programs and honor the rich history and tradition of golf at Wake Forest. When asked what inspired him to give back, he replied, “Wake Forest has been so good to me, and Coach Haddock has been so good to me. As a recipient of the Arnold Palmer scholarship, I got to be one of ‘Arnold’s Boys.’ I felt like I hadn’t done enough. I wouldn’t be where I am today without Wake Forest and Coach Haddock, and I felt like it was time for me to do my part, and in a way, maybe inspire others to do the same.” Billy’s generosity will help ensure that the rich history and tradition of excellence associated with Wake Forest golf is perpetuated for years to come. Just as Billy was welcomed and mentored by the greats
that came before him, he has been able to do the same for the latest generation of Demon Deacon players such as Bill Haas and Webb Simpson, and thanks to the support of Billy and others, Bill and Webb will one day continue the cycle welcoming the next generation of young golfers who were afforded the training and opportunities they needed to make them successful at the next level. In the meantime, Billy Andrade continues to make his mark on the golf world. In 2010, he took some time off from playing to spend more time at home with his children, Cameron and Grace, and enable his wife, Jody, whom he met at Wake Forest, to go back to graduate school. He has made a name for himself as commentator with the Golf Channel, but he doesn’t plan to stay off the course for long. In January 2014, he will turn 50 and will qualify to compete on the Champions Tour. “I’m really looking forward to it. I’ve done a few tournaments on the Champions Tour for the Golf Channel, and it’s great being out there and seeing the vibe and how enjoyable it is,” he said. “Everyone seems to be having a good time, and there’s a lot of camaraderie, and the quality of play is outstanding. I’m excited about getting back in the competition, working on my game and trying to get better.” As Deacon fans look ahead to the days when Billy will once again compete alongside the likes of Curtis Strange, Jay Haas, Lanny Wadkins, Leonard Thompson, Gary Hallberg, Jay Sigel and many more, they can also get excited about seeing more of him on the course in the coming year. In preparation for the transition to the Champions Tour, Billy expects to start
playing a bigger schedule beginning in early 2013 including both PGA and Nationwide Tour events. Regardless of which course he’s playing or which tour event he’s competing in, there is no doubt he will continue to make Wake Forest proud. In perhaps one of the most compelling statements about his relationship with Wake Forest, Billy makes it clear that if he had it all to do over again, he wouldn’t change a thing. “Wake Forest was exactly the right place for me. I love the school,” he said. “I love being a part of the tradition. There are a lot of great people that have come through Wake Forest, and I’m just happy to be one of them.” ■
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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!
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1 Randolph Childress poses with fans at a Deacon Club Spring Tour
3 Two “Randolphs” - Little Randolph Mann has her picture taken with
event in Asheboro. 2 Former football players Brandon Ghee, Chip Vaughn and Jyles Tucker enjoy an afternoon of golf at the annual Football Reunion.
4 Deacon fans C.C. and Carrie Pharr and Bill and Susan Batten
Randolph Childress at a Deacon Club Spring Tour event in Raleigh. attended a Deacon Club Spring Tour event in Asheboro.
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2012 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony The Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2012 will be inducted Sept. 7-8. For more information, contact Anne Gordon at (336) 758-6157 or gordonad@wfu.edu.
2012 Pre-Game Field Pass Applications The Deacon Club is now accepting applications for the 2012 Pre-Game Field Pass program. A Pre-Game Field Pass is your chance to get an up-close and personal look at Wake Forest Football. Only available to Deacon Club members, the Pre-Game Field Pass offers sideline access prior to kickoff at home football games. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to enhance your game-day experience at BB&T Field! Applications must be submitted by Monday, Aug. 6. If demand exceeds availability, passes will be assigned based on rank within giving level. Applications are available online at www.wakeforestsports.com under the “Tickets” menu or at www.deaconclub.com/forms.cfm.
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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. For information on travel packages, visit www. wakeforestsportstravel. com . Please note that travel packages do not include game tickets. For ticket information, 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
Varsity Club Weekend 2012 Save the Date
Attention former Wake Forest student-athletes! Mark your calendars and make plans to join us for the 2012 Varsity Club Weekend, Sept. 7-8. This action-packed weekend promises to be one to remember as we celebrate our former studentathletes, induct a new class into the Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame and cheer on the Deacs as they take on the Tar Heels. Be on the lookout for more information coming late-summer.
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Every Gift Counts!
Renew Your Membership by June 30, 2012 All outstanding balances for 2011-12 are due to the Deacon Club by June 30. To make your payments, call (336) 758-5626, go online to www.deaconclub.com, or mail your checks to 499 Deacon Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27105. Every gift counts toward helping provide lifechanging opportunities to our talented studentathletes, so if you haven’t already, please consider making your gift or pledge today!
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Two years ago, Deacon fans were introduced to the formation of a new ticket sales team within the athletic department. Since that time, the sales team has undergone several changes and now serves as another outlet to connect Deacon fans with Wake Forest Athletics. Led by Matthew Korte, director of sales and development, the sales team has grown to six team members, which includes Jon Hoban, Daniel Morbitzer, Neil Bishop, Darrell Southern, Vito LaBruzzo and Patrick Borders. To ensure that every fan has convenient access and direct representation in the athletic department, sales team members are assigned to specified season ticket
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holder accounts, much like each Deacon Club member has an assigned calling officer. Building relationships with these ticket holders and making sure that the purchasing process is as easy and convenient as possible is a driving force behind the sales team initiative. Whenever there are new ticket promotions, whether for a season ticket or group ticket option, the sales team is able to communicate these new options directly to our fans and make it simple for them to take advantage of the promotions. The sales team has also taken steps to reach out to leaders in the local business community. The team will serve to provide business development solutions to companies in the Triad by creating unique
experiences that enable businesses to utilize Wake Forest athletics as an avenue for entertaining clients and employees. With options ranging from single-game suite rental and field suites to the Touchdown Club and group ticketing, there is something to meet the needs of any business. With the ultimate goal of increasing our fan base and enhancing the game day experience, the sales team continues to evolve and explore ways to effectively operate as a bridge between Wake Forest Athletics, our loyal fans and the local business community. For more information on the newest season ticket and group options, contact the Ticket Sales Team at (336) 758-3322. â–
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Deacon Club Spring Coaches Tour
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Deacon Club Spring Coaches Tour offers inside look at Wake Forest Athletics This spring, Deacon fans across the country have had the opportunity to get an inside look at Wake Forest Athletics with the annual Deacon Club Spring Coaches Tour. Deacon Club staff and coaches visited 12 cities, including Los Angeles, Washington, New York, Chicago, Richmond and Atlanta as well as several cities throughout North Carolina to meet with fans and answer questions about the upcoming seasons. Great crowds turned out in every city, making each event a memorable one for all those in attendance. The Deacon Club Spring Tour provides a unique opportunity for staff and coaches to hit the road and talk to fans around the country who may not have the chance to attend many games or events in Winston-Salem. The success of our athletic program hinges on having a supportive and engaged fan base, and no one can keep the fans as engaged as the coaches themselves. Ron Wellman, Jim Grobe, Jeff Bzdelik, Randolph Childress and Tom Elrod, among others, were able to offer special insight into the upcoming football and basketball seasons, updates on recruiting classes, and a preview of some of the pending capital projects that will benefit the athletic department. “As a former player who benefited from the generous support of the Deacon Club members, I really enjoy the chance to get out there and talk to our fans about the future of Wake Forest Athletics,” Childress said. “Being back here at Wake Forest and working with the basketball program is a dream come true, and I’m glad to have the opportunity to share my passion and enthusiasm with the fans around the country.” The Deacon Club is continuously seeking ways to improve the annual Spring Tour events. This year’s tour saw an expanded schedule covering a larger footprint and featured interesting new venues such as Lucky Strike Lanes in Los Angeles and the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art in Charlotte. Members who have ideas on how to improve future events or suggestions for cities and venues are encouraged to email the Deacon Club at deacclub@wfu.edu. On behalf of the Deacon Club and the entire Wake Forest Department of Athletics, thank you to all of the fans and supporters who attended this year’s Deacon Club Spring Tour, and we look forward to seeing you again next year. ■
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On May 21, 2012, 67 Wake Forest student-athletes walked across the stage on Hearn Plaza to receive their diplomas. In total, more than 1,700 graduates and their families gathered under sunny skies for the 2012 Commencement Ceremony. In his speech, Charlie Ergen, the chairman of Dish Network and EchoStar Communications and father of graduating field hockey player Kerry Ergen, urged graduates to be curious, try new things, get really good at something and have the courage to go “whole hog.�
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For this talented group of student-athletes, the day marked the culmination of years of hard work both on the field and in the classroom. With the demanding academic curriculum, grueling practice schedules and the intensity of competing at the highest level of collegiate athletics, it is not easy to be a Wake Forest student-athlete, but the level of determination and commitment exhibited by this group of graduates provides yet another source of Demon Deacon pride for Wake Forest fans and alumni everywhere. The graduates represented 16 varsity sports and included ACC
Graduating with Honors The following Wake Forest student-athletes graduated with honors: Cum Laude Molly Binder – Track and Field/ Cross Country, Biophysics Major Lindsay Wofford – Women’s Soccer, Health and Exercise Science Major Michael Hoag – Football, Communication Major Madison Vain – Volleyball, English Major
Summa Cum Laude Sarah Brobeck – Track and Field, Chemistry Major Laura Rapp – Track and Field/Cross Country, Health and Exercise Science Major
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champions, All-ACC and All-ACC Academic selections, three ACC postgraduate scholarship recipients, CHAMPS Cup winners, active community volunteers and eight student-athletes who graduated with honors. Thanks to the opportunities that were afforded to these deserving young people through athletic and academic scholarships and investment in our athletic programs, the future is bright for these graduating seniors. Some of them will go on to pursue a career in their respective sports, but most will pursue a different path. Regardless of what lies ahead, there is no doubt that they will continue to make Wake Forest fans proud. . ■
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Touchdown Club P
Prior to the 2011 football season, a new premium ticketing option was introduced at BB&T Field and was met with great excitement as the Snead Club provided a unique game day experience in the comfort of Bridger Field House in the north end zone of the stadium. This year, it has been rebranded as the Touchdown Club in the Snead Room and is highlighted by several unique options for season ticket holders. Featuring flat-screen televisions, a climate-controlled club inside with an outside balcony and chairback seating, the Touchdown Club also provides a front-row ticket to the new video board behind the south end zone. Season ticket holders will also enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet featuring a rotating menu as well as drink vouchers that can be used on both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
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The Touchdown Club allows fans to bring the tailgate into the stadium with one of the most unique tickets in college sports. Whether you plan to use the tickets for family and friends or to entertain business associates, the Touchdown Club provides a great value for any season ticket holder. Craig Gunckel, executive vice president and general manager of RockTenn Merchandising Displays, had this to say about his experience: “The Touchdown Club has been a great asset to our company. We have used the tickets to entertain clients, employees and their families, and we always receive incredible feedback. We are looking forward to another great season in the Touchdown Club this year.” Season tickets in the Touchdown Club are available for $700 each and a limited number are still available. For more information or to purchase Touchdown Club tickets, contact the Wake Forest Ticket
sales team at (336) 758-3322. If you have already ordered your season tickets and want to upgrade to the Touchdown Club, you are encouraged to contact the sales team to discuss your options for upgrading.■
Waking Up the Community! I It’s the morning of Wednesday, May 30, and the parking lot at Gene Hooks Field at Wake Forest Baseball Park is full of action and people, but they are not here for a baseball game. They are the Wake Forest Athletic Department staff arriving for the 2nd Annual Staff Service Day. Started in 2011, this day is dedicated to serving the Winston-Salem community and enabling the Wake Forest Athletics staff to give back and help local non-profit organizations with projects across the county. “Our staff demonstrates how caring and giving they are in so many different ways,” said Director of Athletics Ron Wellman. “We all realize how fortunate we are. Our ‘Day of Service’ is an opportunity to express our appreciation for what we have by helping others.” Partnered with the United Way, Wake Forest Athletics visited the Food Bank, Bethesda Center, Family Services and
Exchange/Scan with more than 125 staff members devoting their time and effort. From 9 a.m. to noon, groups of staff members ranging from 10 to 40 people visited one of the locations and worked until their tasks were complete. Athletic staff members organized and prepared food for distribution at the Food Bank and planted tomatoes at the Children’s Home. The Bethesda Center gave the staff a variety of projects including stripping and waxing floors, cleaning dorms, landscaping around the center, making kits for individuals in need, painting rooms and data entry. At Family Services, projects included beautification of the center, painting a railing and fences, as well as power washing areas and landscaping a local resident’s home. The final stop at Exchange/Scan was dedicated to rearranging cubicles and repainting offices and a conference room. The impact the staff made at these local non-profits can be best expressed by the directors of the organizations who are there on a daily basis. Peggy Galloway from the Bethesda Center said, “I appreciate all the hard work everyone has done here today. Thank you so much for volunteering this morning and please come back.” The athletic department staff believes in the Pro Humanitate mission of Wake Forest and the Day of Service is a great way to exemplify that mission. Assistant men’s basketball coach Jeff Battle talked about what this event means to him saying, “My favorite part of today was seeing all
the smiles on my co-workers faces as we worked strenuously to achieve a common goal and worked as one.” Bill Oakes, assistant athletic director and tournament director for the Winston-Salem Open, agreed with Battle saying, “The opportunity to spend time with others while serving the community makes the day one of my favorite of the year.” It seems the Wake Forest Athletic Department is in agreement with the ‘Day of Service’ being an event that all staff look forward to and in which they enjoy participating, If you are interested in learning more about the Wake Forest Athletic Department Day of Service or would like more information on the local organizations involved, contact the Sports Marketing Office at (336) 758-5011. We are all “Proud to be a Deacon” and proud to give back to the wonderful Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Community. ■
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A LITTLE EXTRA GOES A LONG WAY The idea behind giving 110% is simple. Every day we ask our student-athletes to perform at their very highest level on the field, court or track. Every day we ask them to give it their all in the classroom and ask them to represent Wake Forest University in a manner that will make us all proud. Many of these student-athletes truly give all they have to Wake Forest, and when asked to give a little more, they dig deep and find a way. They truly exemplify what it means to give 110%. The 110% campaign is a way for each of our Deacon Club members to honor the commitment of our dedicated student-athletes & help fund the scholarships that make it possible for them to compete for the Deacs. As the cost of tuition continues to soar, the funding shortfall gap continues to widen. Even with the continued growth of the Annual Fund, we cannot keep pace with the increases the WFU Athletic Department incurs for student-athlete academic support expenses. The department is responsible for all or some of the tuition, fees, books and room and board for every student-athlete who receives athletics aid from Wake Forest University. There are no free passes or waivers for student-athletes. Giving 110% is easy. Simply increase your previous year’s donation by 10%. For example, if you gave $500 in 2010-11, then you would donate $550 for the current year. New members who donate at least 10% more than the minimum ($125) will also be considered part of the 110% campaign. Please consider giving 110% today. Your support truly makes a difference.
110% BENEFITS:
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Deacon Club members who give 110% for the 2011-12 membership year* will receive the following rewards:
Deacon Club members who give 110% for the 2011-12 membership year will be eligible to win one of the following prizes:
• Commemorative 110% gift • Exclusive 110% Club event • Recognition in football game program, basketball yearbook, and on DeaconClub.com • Chance to win great prizes
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• 2012 Football season tickets & exclusive reserved VIP/Gold Lot parking space (2 winners) • VIP football experience (3 winners) • VIP basketball experience (5 winners)
SEAT LOCATION & DONATION AMOUNTS All donation amounts (shown in map legend) represent a one-time, per-seat donation. As indicated below, some sections have a minimum giving requirement for the duration of the term (only applicable to new Seat Rights participants). $3,000/SEAT - SECTIONS 5 & 6 Minimum giving level requirement: Executive Club
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WANT TO PICK OUT A SEAT OF YOUR OWN? Option 2 • Pay over a 5-year period For more information about the Football Seat Rights Program visit DeaconClub.com. • Secure your seats for 20 years Call (336) 758-5626 or email DeacClub@wfu.edu to set up an appointment to Option 3your seat location. New seat rights will be assigned on a first-come, firstselect • Pay over a 10-year period
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In each issue, Where Are They Now showcases a former Wake Forest student-athlete. This issue highlights Desmond Reilly, a former men’s tennis player. Reilly recently teamed with fellow hospitality veteran Kristopher Carr and Baltimore Orioles legend Rick Dempsey to open Kettle Hill, a new American-themed restaurant at Power Plant Live in Baltimore, Md.
Desmond Reilly When did you graduate from Wake Forest? 1989 What was your major? English What does being a Demon Deacon mean to you? I’m very proud of my connection to Wake Forest University. The quality of education is first-rate, and the integrity of the school has always been a major part of it. Why are you still involved in Wake Forest Athletics? I love watching the year-to-year development of all the individual sports team. I’ve always been very proud of the fact that Wake Forest is the third smallest D1 school in the country — yet still competes at a very high level. That’s impressive. Why do you feel it is important to give back to the University? Wake Forest has given me many opportunities in life — that’s worth something — and I’m grateful. What is your current occupation? Hospitality. I own a restaurant in Baltimore, Md., called Kettle Hill. I’m in the business of taking care of my guests. What is your favorite memory of your time at Wake Forest? Beating UNC in basketball — whenever they are ranked No. 1! What makes you most proud of Wake Forest? It’s a beautiful school with a tremendous record of education, community service and inspiration for young people to feel like they can really do anything they want in life, which is exactly what I am doing. When you come back to Wake Forest, you always… Go to Wait Chapel. That place is magical and just dense with history. I was there when… No one could catch Muggsy Bogues on the basketball floor! Who is your favorite coach at Wake Forest, current or past? Tony Bresky. I’ve never met the man, but he definitely is a force to be reckoned with!
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Des Reilly and Kristopher Carr
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Louis Frazier Hometown: Clearwater, Fla. Position: Offensive guard Birthdate: Aug. 19, 1985 What was your proudest moment as a football player at WFU?
Dr. Frazier, I Presume?
“My proudest football moment was when we secured the win at the ACC championship. After the first down, I started crying. In fact, I cried so hard Steve Justice had to pull me to the offensive line to finish the game.” What was your proudest moment of medical school, before Match Day? “My proudest medical school moment was being elected into AOA, the medical honor society.”
Former offensive lineman moves on to medical residency By Jay Reddick
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Louis Frazier had been through a lot of this before. Recruiting. Official visits. “Tell me what you hope to accomplish here.” And finally, the decision. But this wasn’t about football for the former offensive lineman (class of 2008). This was about beginning his life’s work in medicine. Every winter, recent medical school graduates across the country go through a process that’s reminiscent of college sports recruiting, with a twist. Applicants
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meet with representatives from different first-year residency programs (Frazier talked with 11). After all the interviews are done, the hopefuls and the hospitals both submit lists in order of preference into a computer algorithm called the National Residency Match Program. And on the third Thursday in March, the computer makes its choices, then envelopes are distributed that tell all the applicants where their first job will be — is it their first choice? Somewhere down the list? Match Day can be a source of joy or heartbreak. “It’s like Oscar night,” Frazier said. “You have your little envelope, and you
don’t know what’s coming next. ‘And the Oscar goes to...’” Frazier’s credentials and charm got him his first pick — he’ll start his orientation at Vanderbilt in late June, for a residency in Emergency Medicine. He said he favored Vanderbilt for some of the same reasons he chose Wake Forest in the first place — he met people he felt an immediate connection with and found a program he knew would push him toward excellence. Plus some smaller variables.
“Gold and black is one of my signs,” Frazier said. “Those are Vanderbilt’s team colors, too. I thought about that when I was leaving there, and that let me know.” After 8 1/2 years at Wake Forest, for undergraduate and medical school, Frazier has developed a great love for the school. “Wake Forest basically made me the man I am today,” Frazier said. “I had people my whole life tell me I wasn’t smart enough to do this or that — I wasn’t smart enough to take advanced biology, to balance pre-med and football, that student-athletes don’t make A’s. But thanks to so many mentors and friends who encouraged me, I proved them wrong. Dr. (Herman) Eure (in biology) was there for me, Dr. (Ana-Maria) Wahl in sociology, Julie Griffin in the athletic department — all there to encourage me and teach me. “Wake Forest has just been a dream. I am so blessed and so thankful.” It took Frazier a little while to figure out which segment of the medical profession he would focus on. He thought of pediatrics, but decided that even though he loves kids, he wanted more diversity of patients. Then he considered cardiothoracic surgery. “I work a lot,” Frazier said. “But when I went through surgical rotation, I realized their hours are very, very long. You have to be really committed, and I have other things I want to do in life. If I want to act in a play, that’s hard to accomplish as a surgeon.” Frazier finally settled on emergency medicine, which gave him the challenges he sought. “With emergency medicine, I get to see kids as well as adults, go from room to room, and have so much variety. It gives me the opportunity to help trauma codes and cardiac arrests, do chest compressions, restart hearts. It keeps me on my toes. One of my instructors joked that ER doctors are jacks of all trades and masters of none — well, I guess that’s me.” So now, after so many years in Winston-Salem, Frazier must adjust to a new town. He has family in the Nashville area, and true to form, already made friends with some fellow residents on his campus visit. But he made them promise him something. “I love everything, but y’all have to tell me I can find something other than country music,” Frazier said, laughing. “If not, we’re going to have a throwdown in the emergency department.” ■
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Deacon Club members at or above the Golden C level may present their 11-12 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 GROUP TICKETS (Football & Basketball) (336) 758-4030 DEACON CLUB (336) 758-5626 www.deaconclub.com deacclub@wfu.edu
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DEACON CLUB PAYMENT DEADLINE June 30, 2012 Payments on outstanding Annual Fund, Football Seat Rights, Capital & Endowment pledges for the 2011-12 membership year are due by June 30, 2012. WOMEN’S FOOTBALL CLINIC Saturday, August 4, 2012 Ladies! Make plans to attend the 15th annual Women’s Football Clinic. Join us for a fun morning of food, fashion, and most importantly, learning about football from the Wake Forest football coaching staff. Cost is $40/person and proceeds benefit the Coach’s Kids Program. For more information, please contact Sports Marketing at (336) 758-3874.
FAN FEST 2012 August 18, 2012 - BB&T Field Fans of all ages will have the chance to take the field and meet the football players, Coach Grobe and other fall sports teams. Gates are scheduled to open at 5pm and teams will arrive around 6pm. For more information, please call (336) 758-5011.
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Deacons in the Pros BASEBALL Mike MacDougal
Adam Wogan Tommy Gregg George Greer
MLB Oakland A’s Area Scout MLB San Diego Padres Area Scout MLB Toronto Blue Jays Area Scout MLB Oakland A’s Assistant Scouting Director MLB San Diego Padres Pro Scout MLB Seattle Mariners Area Scout MLB Kansas City Royals Pro Scout MLB Boston Red Sox National Cross Checker MLB New York Yankees International Scouting MLB Cleveland Indians Director of Player Development MLB New York Yankees Minor League Pitching Rehab Coordinator MLB New York Mets Director of Minor League Operations AAA Kansas City Omaha Storm Chasers Hitting Coach A New York Mets St. Lucie Mets Hitting Coach
Minor League Ranks Matt Antonelli Washington Nationals Dave Bush Philadelphia Phillies Josh Ellis Arizona Diamondbacks Allan Dykstra New York Mets Phil Negus Chicago White Sox Mike Murray San Francisco Giants Garrett Bullock Houston Astros Steven Brooks Kansas City Royals
TRACK & FIELD Michael Bingham Had an outdoor PR in the 400 meter last November; Training for 2012 Summer Olympics
WOMEN’S GOLF Laura (Philo) Diaz LPGA Has missed the cut in all five of her events so far this season Maria Beautell European Finished T96 at the Turkish Airlines Ladies Open in her only made cut this year Nannette Hill LPGA/Fut. Has made the cut in 2 of 3 events with a top finish of T35 Stephanie Kim Futures Has yet to play in an event this season Jean Chua Futures Made the cut in all 3 events including a runnerup finish in Mexico Dolores White Futures Has a top-finish of T48 in three events Natalie Sheary Futures Tied for 45th at the Sara Bay Classic in her only cut made Michelle Shin Futures Made one cut in three starts
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PGA Is an analyst for the Golf Channel. Nationwide Missed the cut by one shot in his only start on tour this season PGA Won the Northern Trust Open; Has 4 top-20s in 12 events Champions Has finished in the top-17 in all but one event this season Champions Recorded a pair of top-10s and has notched four top-15 finishes in 8 events Champions Played well at the end of 2011; has three Champions Tour titles Nationwide Finished T56th at the Soboba Golf Classic, his only cut made in 8 events PGA Has made the cut in 9 of 13 events so far this season Champions Finished T34 at the Liberty Mutual Insurance Legends of Golf Champions Has played in six events with a best finish of T34th PGA Finished 4th at the Wells Fargo Championship; has four top-10s this season 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 four events and finished T57th at the Chitimacha Louisiana Open Nationwide Made the cut in five of eight events so far this year
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Student-Athlete Employment t o dd hair s t o n A s s o c iat e At hl e t i c D ir e c t o r , C o mplia n c e
There is often confusion about the rules regarding the employment of student-athletes. Given the number of recent, high-profile cases involving impermissible benefits to studentathletes, many Deacon supporters, as well as other local employers, are left wondering whether they can or should hire current student-athletes. NCAA rules do permit student-athletes to be employed, and unlike years past, there are no limits on the amount of money they may earn. There are standards that govern the process by which student-athletes are hired and how they can be compensated, however. The first stipulation is that a student-athlete cannot be hired strictly based on his or her reputation as a student-athlete. All normal hiring practices (e.g. completion of application, interview) must be followed and all prerequisites
and qualifications for the job in question must be met. Further, student-athletes can only be paid for work that has been performed at the time payment was received. Compensation must also be commensurate with the going rate for the particular type of work performed. Additionally, any perks associated with a job, such as a company car, free meals, entertainment etc., must be available to all employees. In cases where student-athletes are hired to perform odd jobs on a temporary basis (e.g. moving furniture), such opportunities must be publicized and open to the general public. Although student-athletes are not precluded from these types of opportunities, they may not be hand-picked for these jobs. For other questions related to this issue, please contact Todd Hairston at hairstct@wfu.edu.
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