(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Despite struggling to pull away from Northern Arizona for three quarters in Saturday night’s season opener, Arizona State head coach Todd Graham continued to reinforce one simple fact on Monday afternoon: His team is 1-0. There are still some kinks that need to be worked out, specifically with a
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ASU Football: Sun Devils knock off Northern Arizona 44-13 in season opener
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) After being tested by an FCS opponent for the second straight year, Arizona State (1-0) can breathe a momentary sigh of relief after holding off Northern Arizona’s early charge en route to a 44-13 victory in the season opener. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ith9fYqZ93k The biggest question entering the contest was how effective Manny
ASU Football: Nick Ralston adds versatility to already stout backfield
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Over the past two seasons, the tandem of Demario Richard and Kalen Ballage has become one of the most productive parts of the Arizona State offense. The duo carried the ball a combined 335 times in 2015, amassing 1,757 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns. This season, however, running backs coach
ASU Football: Todd Graham offers defensive insight, leaves QB battle open
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) With just five days remaining until Arizona State takes the field against Norther Arizona, head coach Todd Graham offered insight into what his starting lineup will look like in Monday afternoon’s press conference. Still, the quarterback position is anyone’s guess, as Graham remained non-committal to either Manny Wilkins or
ASU Football: Additions of Harry, Williams make for tough depth chart decisions
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Last season, Arizona State averaged 299 passing yards per game, finishing as the 20th-ranked aerial attack in the nation. In 2016, however, coach Jay Norvell has a good chance to outdo what last year's passing attack accomplished in just his first season with the program. “We’ve got a good group
ASU Football: Antonio Longino’s departure provides opportunity at Devilbacker
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Last season, Antonio Longino filled a void that had been empty since Carl Bradford’s departure in 2013. Longino’s act at the Devilbacker position will be tough to follow – he finished with 64 tackles, 22.5 of which were for loss, and 11.5 sacks in 2015 (both team highs). Outside
ASU Baseball: Sun Devils stave off elimination with 6-3 win over Gonzaga
(Photo: Dominic Cotroneo/WCSN) With the season on the line against Gonzaga on Sunday, Tracy Smith needed a pitcher not named Seth Martinez or Jordan Aboites to play the role of savior for the Sun Devils. Freshman Zach Dixon delivered. No. 2 Arizona State defeated No. 3 Gonzaga 6-3, advancing to play No. 1
ASU Baseball: Sun Devils’ 31-9 loss at the hands of USC overshadowed by postseason
(Photo: Dominic Cotroneo/WCSN) Following Sunday’s 31-9 blowout lose at the hands of the USC Trojans, head coach Tracy Smith didn’t feel there was any reason to discuss the game. Instead, he was more concerned about the future: tomorrow’s regional announcement and where his team would be headed to start their journey toward
ASU Baseball: Six-series win streak ends with 31-9 blowout at the hands of USC
(Photo: Gabrielle Mercer/WCSN) Arizona State (34-21, 16-14) fell to USC (28-28, 15-15) 31-9, snapping the Sun Devils’ six-series win streak. For most of the season, it’s been the third spot in the weekend rotation that has spelled doom for Tracy Smith’s team – that narrative held true today. Eli Lingos got the start
ASU Baseball: Seth Martinez steady, offense rises to occasion in 3-2 win over USC
(Photo: Dominic Cotroneo/WCSN) In Friday night’s series opener against USC, ASU starter Seth Martinez admitted he didn’t have his best stuff. Of his 114 pitches, just 59 found the strike zone and his four walks weren’t exactly sharp either – albeit his five strikeouts softened the blow. Nevertheless, his steady nature played