Item Details

coverage

Winston-Salem (N.C.)

creator

Wake Forest University

date

1980

2025-06-30T19:48:43Z

2025-06-30T19:48:43Z

2025-06-30 (issued)

description

The 1980 Wake Forest University Homecoming Football Program is a commemorative publication celebrating the university's football team as they face the Clemson Tigers in a pivotal Atlantic Coast Conference matchup. Set against the backdrop of a transformative era for Wake Forest football, the program highlights the team's continued momentum under head coach John Mackovic, who had revitalized the program in 1979 with an 8-3 regular-season record and a Tangerine Bowl appearance, Wake's first since 1949. This homecoming issue provides in-depth profiles of players, coaching staff, and university leadership while emphasizing Mackovic's philosophy of preparation, confidence, and positive thinking. It showcases the complete 1980 team roster, including statistical highlights and milestones, such as quarterback Jay Venuto nearing the school's all-time passing record, and outlines the significance of the homecoming clash against a strong Clemson squad led by coach Danny Ford. Clemson entered the game with a 4-3 overall record and is known for its dynamic quarterback Homer Jordan and wide receiver Perry Tuttle. Also featured are tributes to Athletic Director Dr. Gene Hooks and his role in expanding facilities and scholarship support, as well as retrospectives on standout players and teams from Wake Forest's history. Editorials on legendary games of the past decade, inspirational coaching methods, and strategic insights into college football round out the content, alongside local advertisements and campus community messages.

format

application/pdf

136 pages

programs (documents)

Permalink

http://hdl.handle.net/10339/111090

language

English

relation

Special Collections and Archives

Z. Smith Reynolds Library

Wake Forest University

Vertical Files (Printed Materials) Collection (RG15)

rights

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source

http://hdl.handle.net/10339/39038

subject

Wake Forest College

College sports--United States

Homecoming

Advertising

College athletes

Football players--United States

Football coaches--United States

Clemson University

Sports facilities

Atlantic Coast Conference

title

Homecoming 1980 football program [Wake Forest vs Clemson]

type

Text