Many people in NC are band-wagon fans. They like whatever school is doing well in whatever sport. For example, a band-wagon fan loves Boston College or Miami during football season (ACC teams only) but can't get enough of Coach K or the UNC tar heels during basketball season. However, very few people are die-hard fans. A die-hard roots for Wake Forest during football, basketball, golf, and chess seasons. I am a die-hard WF fan and have been since 5 or 6. And since I have been 5 or 6, I've been accustomed to cheering for an often loosing team. The other kids at school would rabidly cheer on J.J. Reddick while I would lamely add, "how 'bout Eric Williams?"
However, now that I am away from my beloved NC, WF is going on a rampage. I'm just going to comment on the WF football season. Their current record is 8-1. Do you know the last time WF went 8-1? That would be 1944. Do you know what else? 8 wins ties a school record for most wins in a season. Holy Cow! I've got to say, fate, it would seem, is not without a sense of irony. The first year I move away (and to Idaho of all places) WF has an absolutely record breaking season. WF is ranked 22 in the nation. That's absolutely amazing!
Next, WF just played BC (no 16) and won 21-14. Many people said that WF was having a fluke of a season and that the honeymoon would end with a loss against Boston College. It would appear not so. With an end zone interception, WF kept up the pressure against BC all through the 4th quarter. I'm just in awe of this WF team. It's about time WF got some intercollegiate respect. Is WF number one in the nation? Probably not. Could they beat the no. 1 team in the nation? Possibly. Many people would disagree. They would scoff and say "when the planets align, yes." Well, WF is 8-1 and if they win another game it will be a first in the entire history of Wake Forest University. Now that's saying something.
Who knows where this season will end? I certainly don't know, but its gonna be awesome!
cory thinks they'll win 2 of the next 3. i can't wait to see...
Great post about our good ole Wake Forest! We're cheering them on out here! Go Wake! Maybe even Elise could muster a little "Go Wake!" for Papa! ...if her Daddy says it's okay! :)
i wouldn't count on it. now her phrase is, "you're goin' down, baby!" she is incredibly loyal to her daddy's tarheels.
16th after the Boston College win.
Daddy
What can I say, Adam? You rock. I know you like Idaho and I'm happy for you, but if you ever change your mind...
...all I'm saying is I'm the market for a roomate next year.
Oh, I almost forgot. We beat NC Central in basketball last week by eight points. Eight. Enjoy the football while it lasts.