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Dickert Signs Extension With the Deacs
Dickert is sticking around. Jake Dickert has signed a long-term extension extension to remain the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Dickert has led a great turnaround in Winston-Salem, posting an impressive 9-4 record in year one, followed by this year’s current 8-1 mark. That 9-4 record is the best by a first-year head coach in program history, and only the fourth nine-win season in program history.
Dickert had this to say in a brief statement:
“Candice and I are thankful to President Rodriguez, John Currie, our trustees, the Wake Forest family and this community for the support they have shown our family, coaching staff and players since we arrived in Winston-Salem,” Dickert said. “We are excited about the future of Wake Forest Football and taking our program to new heights. Our players are proud to represent Wake Forest and embody what Built in the Dark is all about. We are just getting started.”
Dickert and the Deacs have played themselves into the national championship conversation this season, with their lone loss coming to then number one Miami. In a world where rankings are determined fairly, Wake Forest has a top 10 team, probably better. Dickert has been named to both the Bear Bryant Coach of the Year and Bobby Dodd Trophy watch-lists.
Up next, Dickert and the Demon Deacons hit the road for Dallas in what is essentially a top 25 matchup against the SMU Mustangs. We get a duel between two of the best quarterbacks in the country in Heisman candidate Gio Lopez and Kevin Jennings, both with remarkable numbers. Gio Lopez has 2,176 yards on 153/228 with 18 TDs and only 1 interception, and has sat for nearly 2 games worth of time with big leads. Lopez also has 77 carries for 317 yards and 6 TDs. Kevin Jennings has 2,764 yards on 209/283 passing, with 25 TDs and 6 interceptions. Jennings also has 61 carries for 132 yards, all despite missing time with an injury.
Folks, we are in for one heck of a show. Kickoff is at noon on ESPN, and tune in for the ACC Huddle on ACC Network starting at 10am.
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