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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Much of Jake Dickert's new job as Wake Forest's football coach looks different from his time at Washington State, but he says he arrives with the same principles that have helped him so far. Dickert was introduced Thursday and said he's eager to delve deeper into player relationships. He said: "My No. 1 priority is to retain this football team." Dickert says he was drawn to Wake Forest because of its stability. While other programs have frequent changes at the top, a coaching announcement is rare for the Demon Deacons. Dickert is trying to build Wake Forest's roster for next season while acclimating to a new part of the country and challenges in a Power Four conference.
