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Whit and Ned give an update on some of the biggest WF recruiting news of the summer, including recent 4* WR commitments, a potential new pipeline state in football, and how the 2019 basketball class is likely going to come together. 

Ned and Whit talk about the strong start to the 2018 football class and Danny Manning's next recruiting moves after the recent attrition.  

Whit and Ned dive into some of the biggest Wake recruiting news of the last couple of months, including how the 2018 recruiting classes will finish up, 2019 targets to keep an eye on, and commits ready to contribute right away in Black and Gold.

Rob and Riley get back on their podcast groove after a week off following the Notre Dame game. It was a busy weekend all around, as Wake basketball fell in a mild upset in it's season opener to Georgia Southern, while the football team turned a 14 point deficit at halftime against Syrcause into a record-setting performance en route to a 64-43 victory to secure bowl eligibility. Finally, the Wake Forest men's soccer team won it's second straight ACC Championship yesterday when it defeated Virginia 4-3 in PK's (0-0 in regulation). There's a lot to talk about and dissect so join us at 6:30 for an hour long episode!

Wake Forest got a huge win on Saturday against Louisville, but the costs of the win could be high, as "do-everything" WR Greg Dortch is out for the season after an abdominal tear suffered in the first half. The Demon Deacons now head to South Bend to take on top five-ranked Notre Dame on national television at 3:30. There is also the first basketball game of the season on Friday night, which is an exhibition agaginst Queens University of Charlotte, currently No. 2 ranked in Division II.

Wake Forest dropped the third game in a row and it makes this week's game against Louisville that much more important if the Demon Deacons want to go to a second straight bowl game. We will also talk a little bit of basketball since the exhibition season starts next Friday. 

With the worst week of the year behind us in the dreaded bye week, Rob and Riley are back to discuss the Clemson game from last weekend and preview the Georgia Tech football game that will take place in Atlanta next Saturday. The Yellow Jackets came up just short in a heartbreaking loss to Miami yesterday and will without a doubt come in with a chip on its shoulder. Meanwhile Wake Forest is looking to get to 5-2 and get within a win of eligibility. Rob also attended the Wake Forest Basketball Fan Fest so he will note some observations there.

In the latest episode of Roll The Quadcast, Rob and Edward recap Wake Forest's heartbreaker against Florida State, and look ahead to the Clemson game. What were their overall impressions of the game? What were the biggest plays in the contest? How will the Deacs respond this coming Saturday against Clemson?

Ned brings 2018 4* SF commit Isaiah Mucius on the show to talk about his recruitment, the future of Wake Forest basketball, and what he likes to do when he's not on the court.

Rob and Riley are back again to recap the Wake Forest - Appalachian State, preview the Wake Forest - Florida State football game, and talk about the commitment of Mike Devoe and what it means for the basketball program.

Rob and Riley discuss a dominating 46-10 Homecoming victory for Wake Forest over Utah State and preview what is coming up against Appalachian State in Boone next Saturday. There were also a lot of important visitors for the class of 2018 as far as basketball recruiting goes, so they will cover what is expected there as a result of the weekend!

Ned and Whit break down a huge weekend of Official Visits with 2018 4*s Mike Devoe, Isaiah Mucius, and Nate Laszewski all on campus for Homecoming.

Rob and Riley are back from Boston and up for another podcast. Due to travel and Hurricane Irma preventing Riley from getting home to Charleston, we come from you live tonight at 6 PM. This episode will feature a recap of the 34-10 victory over Boston College before jumping in to preview Utah State. There will also be some brief discussion on the official visits expected to occur this weekend for the 2018 basketball recruiting class, as there are some big names coming in. Join us for a 45 minute episode to get caught up on all things Wake Forest related!!!      

Wake Forest is officially 1-0, so that brings actual game material that Rob and Riley can discuss on this week's Roll The Quadcast. There is a lot to discuss this week, including: Which players impressed? What are some concerns? How big is the Boston College game? This should be a jampacked 45 minute show, so be sure to check it out!

Rob breaks down the brand new Wake Forest depth chart, previews his expectations for the Presbyterian game on Thursday, and shares his thoughts on Jaylen Hoard's commitment and where the basketball program is headed under Danny Manning.

Rob and Riley jump into a rare Monday podcast by overviewing the Wake Forest defense and special teams for 2017. There was also another scrimmage this weekend, although it was closed to the media. There were some interesting comments from Coach Clawson following it, and a few things that can be read into his words. Join us for the final overview podcast before we start our standard game week podcast next Sunday!

Ned and Whit go into 2018 football targets, upcoming basketball official visits, and finish off with a Demon's Den segment as always .

Wake Forest held its second scrimmage of the fall season yesterday so Rob and Riley will break down the stats and key players. They will also focus on the offense in-depth to go over positional battles and what is expected at each position.    

Rob and Riley go over the first week of Wake Forest fall football practice, including impressions from the first scrimmage that took place yesterday. It was also an eventful week for incoming basketball freshman Olivier Sarr, as he played on the French U18 team in the FIBA European Championships. How did he do? What can he bring to the table this season and beyond?

Rob and Riley will continue on with the previews of the Wake Forest football schedule next week, but with the Dinos Mitoglou news coming out, as well as football pratiice starting, they will talk about some relevant and timely news. They will also have special guest Bobby Hoekstra on the show. Hoekstra played under the late great Skip Prosser and we will talk about the legacy that Prosser left behind, as well as some of the best stories that Hoekstra can share with us while playing for him. This week should be a great one folks, so be sure to tune in!

Rob and Riley keep trucking through the 2017 Wake Forest schedule, turning to Georgia Tech, Louisville, and Notre Dame previews for this week. They will also touch on football uniforms and which ones they like the most. Also, could Wake Forest benefit by inquiring wtih the Blogger So Dear staff about tailgating? We certainly think so.

Ned and Whit go into detail about the 2018 football and basketball recruiting classes, the new 2019 Big Board, and finish up with a Demon's Den buy or sell segment. 

Rob and Riley continue their look at the 2017 Wake Forest football schedule with a first glance at Appalachian State, Florida State, and Clemson. These three teams are all projected to win between 9-10 games and will be some of the toughest game the Demon Deacons will face all year.

Rob and Riley preview the first three games for Wake Forest this year

You asked for it and you got it. Ned Harwood brings you the first ever BSD Recruit Report Podcast for Wake Forest athletics. If you want to know where Wake stands with regards to 2018 basketball and football recruiting then you have come to right place. This includes updates on the recruitments of 2018 wings Jaylen Hoard and Isaiah Mucius. If you are a Wake fan then this is a must-listen to stay on top of the recruiting cycle. 

WIth the 2016-17 sports year finished up for Wake Forest, Rob and Riley take a look back at what was one of the most successful seasons in Demon Deacon history. They will also touch on the Tom Walter extension and what it means for Wake baseball, as well as the puzzling lack of an extension for basketball coach Danny Manning. After this, they turn their attention to 2017-18 and talk about expectations for basketball and football.

Wake Forest defeated Louisville last night 88-81. Bart and Riley discuss what this means for the Deacs NCAA Tournament hopes. They also look ahead to the Virginia Tech game on Saturday, the ACC Tournament seedings, and an overall look at the Bubble Watch. Phone calls are welcome throughout the entire hour!

Bart and Riley get together for a renewed episode of Roll The Quadcast. It may have been a year and a half, but the time is now for discussion on Wake Forest basketball and where the Demon Deacons stand in terms of making the NCAA Tournament. They also discuss other teams on the Bubble Watch and who they are buying and selling. Enjoy!

Riley and Rob reconvene to revitalize the national treasure that is Roll The Quadcast.

Rob discusses his observations of Wake Forest's spring practices and spring game. He is joined by Les Johns of Deacons Illustrated. The two will break down an early depth chart for this year's football team.

Rob and Riley dust off Roll The Quadcast to talk Wake Forest football recruiting with Les Johns of Deacons Illustrated. With National Signing Day just a few days away, the guys are ready to discuss the best players in the class, the class as a whole. Go Deacs! If you have a question for the guys, you can call (818) 369-0317 and ask away.

Rob and Riley are back for another live episode of Roll The Quadcast. The guys give their thoughts on last Thursday's Clemson loss, look ahead to the N.C. State game, and then finally share what they thought about the basketball team's performance last Friday night. Finally they will give their thoughts on the athletic department being told not to play the Alma Mater at the end of football and basketball games. Have a question or a comment? Share your thoughts with us!

Rob and Riley will begin tonight's episode by chatting with Ryan Kantor of Shakin The Southland, which is Clemson's SB Nation blog. He'll talk to the guys about Clemson's season so far, the state of their program, and preview Thursday's game against Wake Forest. Finally the guys will look ahead to the basketball team's exhibition game on Friday against Young Harris. Calls and tweets are encouraged. Let the world know what you think about Wake Forest athletics.

Rob and Riley are ready to preview the ACC basketball season. Hear what the guys have to say about each team in the conference. Who are the best players? Who are the best teams? Who are the surprise teams? Who is overrated and who is underrated?  Calls are encouraged. Let the guys know your thoughts on Wake Forest and the entire conference.

Rob and Riley are back to recap the awful Syracuse game, look ahead to the Boston College game, and provide more thoughts on the Wake Forest basketball team after yesterday's media day. Your calls are always welcome, so please call in and voice your opinion or ask us a question.  

Rob and Riley had time to rest their voices on the bye week and are ready to talk Wake Forest football. Today they wll preview Saturday's contest against Syracuse, look ahead to the second half of the football season, and finally recap the 2015 basketball recruiting class.  

Rob and Riley are pumped after the Wake Forest basketball team landed a verbal commitment from 4-star center Doral Moore earlier this morning. The guys will talk about the 2015 basketball recruiting class, including current commits and remaining targets. They'll then dive into new players on this year's roster. Following the hoops talk the guys will discuss the football team's recent game against Florida State, the first half of the season, and finally look ahead to the upcoming season.  Callers and comments are always welcome. Go Deacs!

Rob and Riley are back and ready to preview Wake Forest's upcoming contest against the Louisville Cardinals. Helping them preview the contest will be Mark Ennis, who co-hosts "The Two Man Game" on ESPN Radio 680 in Louisville, Kentucky.  The guys will ask Mark about Louisville's transition to the ACC, Bobby Petrino's second stint at Louisville, fans' expectations heading into the season, as well as a breakdown of the game ahead. 

Rob and Riley are back for another edition of Roll The Quadcast. This week the guys will discuss Wake's win against Gardner-Webb and then will look ahead to the upcoming game against Utah State. Callers and submitted questions are always welcome.

The guys are back and ready to recap Thursday's difficult loss to ULM. Who played well and have expectations for this season changed? The guys then look ahead to the home-opener against Gardner-Webb. Callers are always welcome. Go Deacs!

College football season is almost here. Rob and Riley breakdown how Wake Forest has looked in practice and preview Thursday night's season opener against ULM. 

Rob and Riley have returned from summer vacation and are ready to talk Wake Forest football. The guys get into a discussion on Jim Grobe's recent comments, the projected depth chart, their observations from recent practices and break down the out of conference schedule.

Rob and Riley re-convene to discuss the past month of Wake Forest athletics. We've had everything from football and basketball transfers, to new signings, spring sports wrapping down, and new coaches hitting their stride. Come join us to chat and listen at the premier podcast for Wake Forest athletics.

In this week's edition of "Roll The Quadcast," Rob and Riley recap the spring game and look at where the depth chart and which incoming freshmen will have the ability to play next season. This is a LIVE show and callers are welcome.  

Rob and Riley move Roll The Quadcast to BlogTalkRadio for live streaming capabilities, and phone calls. The ACC scheduling for basketball came out today, so there will be discussion around that, and there is also the  Spring Football game on Saturday. Bart Johnston will also join to talk some Wake Forest baseball.

ESPN.com analyst and Wake Forest graduate Tom Haberstroh joins Blogger So Dear to discuss working for ESPN, sports analytics, the NBA Playoffs, and Wake Forest basketball.