Jim Grobe has come a long way since his days in Athens.
The former Ohio coach, who took the Bobcats out of obscurity, continues to keep his ties to his loyal coaching staff.-
Grobe said when asked about his staff. For the most part I've not had to make too many changes in my career as a head coach.
I've been fortunate that my coaches like each other they don't let their egos get out of control
they don't care whether we win 3-0 or 49-48
as long as we win.
One addition he made this off-season was hiring former Ohio coach Brian Knorr.-
everybody went with me
Grobe said. When Knorr took over as head coach, He got left here completely by himself
he had to go hire nine brand new guys.
Grobe was happy to get him back on his staff. -
Grobe said. He's got a great family. My whole coaching staff just loves him. It was just an easy fit.
Recently, Grobe has found success at Wake Forest with a combined record of 45-39, but his career year came in the 2006 season where he guided the Demon Deacons to 11 wins, including a trip to the FedEx Orange Bowl against Louisville.
That season he was awarded the ACC Coach of the Year and the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year award given to coaches who develop on the field, in the classroom and in the community. -
Grobe said of his team's magical run to the Orange Bowl. All of a sudden
at the second half of the season. We were in the hunt to win the ACC; it just kind of worked out. We had the ball bounce our way. You have to have some breaks when you win a championship. -
