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Wake Forest needs to rebuild its offense this spring

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Wake Forest was a pleasant surprise last season, advancing to a bowl despite dire preseason prognostications.

Well, preseason prognostications likely will be somewhat dire this season, too, because of an offense searching for eight new starters.

Wake Forest at-a-glance

Because of all the offensive holes, this should be a busy spring for coach Jim Grobe and a revamped coaching staff. The top priority is rebuilding the offensive line, which lost four starters off a unit that struggled at times last season.

Another big loss will be star wide receiver Chris Givens, who turned pro a year early. Wake needs someone to emerge as the go-to guy for quarterback Tanner Price. It also would help Price if junior tailback Josh Harris can prove he can be the feature back. Harris has had some big games in his career, but he also was called out last season by Grobe for a lack of toughness.

The defense has far fewer questions. Safety is a concern with the loss of both starters. Wake also has to find someone who can provide a consistent pass rush. To say Wakes pass rush was anemic last season is an understatement; the Demon Deacons had just 11 sacks and that must change.

[ACC spring preview: Clemson among those with work ahead]

Ben Doster of DeaconsIllustrated.com a Rivals.com website that covers Wake Forest provides a more in-depth look at spring practice.

Jim Grobe needs to rebuild the Deacons' offense. (US Presswire)

The biggest problem: Offensive line. Graduation hurts the line, a position where the Demon Deacons already were weak. After allowing 35 sacks last season, the Deacs must replace four starting linemen and two tight ends, including All-ACC G Joe Looney. Wake finished ninth in the ACC in rushing (114.6 yards per game). Improving in that area will hinge on how quickly the new starters develop. C Garrick Williams is the only returning starter. His experience is invaluable, but he must lose weight and improve his conditioning after ballooning from 315 pounds to more than 340 by the end of last season.

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