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| Thursday, May 3 With Grobe comes a new look By Brad Edwards Special to ESPN.com |
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Conference record: 1-7 (8th) Returning starters Offense: 10 Defense: 9 Kickers: 2 2000 statistical leaders (* - returners) Rushing: Tarence Williams* (661 yds) Passing: James MacPherson* (1,324 yds) Receiving: Ira Williams* (495 yds) Tackles: Marquis Hopkins* (100) Sacks: Calvin Pace* (9) Interceptions: Adrian Duncan*, Michael Clinkscale*, Quintin Williams* (2 each) What's new Jim Grobe took a struggling program at Ohio and turned it into a winner in the Mid-American Conference. We'll see if he can work the same magic with the Deacs in the ACC. Grobe was known for his option offense at Ohio and will bring some of that to Wake. In addition, the defense will have a new look with a 3-4 alignment. Battling it out If Grobe chooses to have a versatile offense, he has the quarterbacks to pull it off. James MacPherson is the passer. He played in eight games last year, starting three. Anthony Young is the runner. He played in nine games and started five as a true freshman last year. Young was the team's second-leading rusher with almost 500 yards. As of now, the job is still under contention. Eye catcher: WR Jason Anderson When teams give a lot of option looks on offense, it opens the door for the occasional big play from a receiver. Anderson could be the guy to produce those big plays. The redshirt freshman was impressive in the spring, and the coaches are excited about his potential. Budding star: DT Nate Bolling After a very promising junior season, Bolling is eyeing a possible all-star year in 2001. He had 52 tackles last season, including 11 behind the line of scrimmage. With plenty of experienced teammates around him, he should spend plenty of time in opposing backfields. Brad Edwards researches college football for ESPN and is a contributor to ESPN.com throughout the year.
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