1983 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team explained

Year:1983
Team:Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Sport:football
Conference:Atlantic Coast Conference
Short Conf:ACC
Record:4–7
Conf Record:1–5
Head Coach:Al Groh
Hc Year:3rd
Off Coach:Ed Zaunbrecher
Oc Year:4th
Captain:Dan Dougherty, Danny Martin, Danny Rocco, Tim Salley, Gary Schofield
Stadium:Groves Stadium

The 1983 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team was an American football team that represented Wake Forest University during the 1983 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their third season under head coach Al Groh, the Demon Deacons compiled a 4–7 record and finished in a tie for last place in the Atlantic Coast Conference, disregarding ACC-sanctioned Clemson.[1]

Schedule

Clemson was under NCAA probation, and was ineligible for the ACC title. Therefore, this game did not count in the league standings.

Team leaders

Category Team LeaderAtt/Cth Yds
Passing Gary Schofield 187/333 2,253
Rushing Michael Ramseur 125 629
Receiving Duane Owens 46 447

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1983 Wake Forest Demon Deacons Schedule and Results. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. December 24, 2015.