Jacob Janower, Author at Cronkite Sports

ASU Football: Injury bug costs Sun Devils against WSU

by Jacob Janower - October 23, 2016October 24, 2016

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Injuries pose the constant threat of demoralizing a college football team. On Saturday night, that was the case for the Arizona State Sun Devils. The injury problems up and down their offense and defense cost them a chance to stay undefeated at home. In the end, they fell 37-32

ASU Football: Sun Devils lose first home game of the season

by Jacob Janower - October 22, 2016October 23, 2016

(Photo: Brett Deckert/WCSN) The quarterback position for Arizona State has been a rotating cast of characters over the past couple of weeks and that theme continued on Saturday night. Largely due to injury and inconsistency, the Sun Devils fell to Washington State 37-32 for their third loss of the season. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcS7kiFKTB8 Before the

ASU Football: Sun Devils trail Washington State 17-14 at halftime

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by Jacob Janower - October 22, 2016October 23, 2016

(Photo: Brett Deckert/WCSN) Ever since Brady White suffered a season-ending injury against UCLA, Manny Wilkins' health has been thrust into the spotlight. After struggling through last week against Colorado but getting away relatively unscathed, Wilkins announced his return in a big way early in the first half tonight before being sidelined again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHOAS9lHURo A

ASU Football: Five questions for ASU-WAZZU

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by Jacob Janower - October 22, 2016

(Photo: Brett Deckert/WCSN) Another game, another Air Raid team visiting the Sun Devils. Saturday will make it three of the five Arizona State home games that the road team centers its offensive attack through the air. This time, it will be the sign-stealing-accusing Washington State Cougars. The hyper-vigilant Pac-12 foe from Pullman

ASU Hockey: Sun Devils to play two against No. 17 Northeastern

by Jacob Janower - October 21, 2016October 21, 2016

(Photo: Gabrielle Mercer/WCSN) There is a new energy centered around the Sun Devil program now that it has not only won against a NCAA team at home, but also beat a ranked program. Arizona State’s ascension should only be faster as the years go on and they climb the ranks of college

ASU Football: Home-road splits strongly playing into Sun Devils’ success

by Jacob Janower - October 20, 2016October 21, 2016

(Photo: Brett Deckert/WCSN) Playing on the road is often considered a daunting task for any college football team. Arizona State is no exception to the rule. This season especially, it has been a rough go away from home for the Sun Devils. They are just 1-2 in games not at Sun Devil

ASU Football: Upstart Cougars present familiar air raid offense

by Jacob Janower - October 19, 2016October 20, 2016

(Photo: Brett Deckert/WCSN) In the days leading up to the Arizona State-Washington State clash, it has been Mike Leach’s accusations of the Sun Devils stealing signs that have captured the headlines. ASU is no stranger to hearing about these allegations, and Leach is used to uttering indictments against the Sun Devil

ASU Hockey: Coveted prospect Busch making presence known on ice

by Jacob Janower - October 17, 2016October 19, 2016

(Photo: Gabrielle Mercer/WCSN) It hasn't been the strongest start for Arizona State, but one player who has filled up the stat sheet day in and day out has been Tyler Busch. One of the many freshmen on the team, his presence has been felt on the ice early and often during his short

ASU Hockey: Sun Devils defeat No. 18 Air Force

by Jacob Janower - October 16, 2016October 17, 2016

(Photo: Gabrielle Mercer/WCSN) Brinson Pasichnuk said on Friday that the Sun Devils were a better team than Air Force and he expected a win on Sunday. His prediction held up, as Arizona State won its first game of the season, upsetting No. 18 Air Force 5-2 at Gila River Arena. ASU is

ASU Football: Quarterback issues plague Sun Devils in 40-16 loss

by Jacob Janower - October 15, 2016October 17, 2016

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Throughout the week of practice leading up to Arizona State's 40-16 loss to Colorado on Saturday, head coach Todd Graham was persistently questioned about the quarterback situation. While remaining non-committal, Graham hinted at redshirt sophomore Manny Wilkins and freshman Dillon Sterling-Cole both getting a fair share of time. As