(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) After a 37-31 season-opening victory over New Mexico State on Thursday, ASU head coach Todd Graham said he’d “take an ugly win every week.” While the sentiment is clear — a win is a win — taking an ugly one against an opponent like the Aggies should be cause
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ASU Football: Previewing ASU-New Mexico State
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) It's gameday, Sun Devil fans. Here's what you need to know in advance of ASU football's season opener vs. New Mexico State. Scouting the Aggies: Running back Larry Rose III is their primary weapon on offense. In 2015, Rose led the Sun Belt with 1,651 rushing yards and was
ASU Football: Marcus Ball balances football and fatherhood
ASU Football: Walk-on Frank Ogas finally gets his chance
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) A call from mom can provide reassurance and a sense of comfort for a college student going through a tough time. During all the tribulations of his college football career, ASU fullback Frank Ogas kept his mother’s words in the back of his mind. “Frankie, you’re stronger than that.” Whether
Game of Trenches: Sam Jones leads ASU football to war in 2017
(Photo: Ryan Clarke/WCSN) Sam Jones made powerful, motivating gestures as he gave his end of summer speech to the ASU football team, pointing to individual teammates and pumping his fist. “Tougher than hell every day, right? It’s not just a saying, man,” Jones said. “We did it every day of the summer.
ASU Football: Offense taking shape as camp progresses
(Photo: Ryan Clarke/WCSN) Putting together a puzzle is tedious, often frustrating work. With some pieces, you can tell where they fit just based on the eye test and process of elimination. With others, it takes time, experimentation and a lot of guesswork. The closer you get to the final product, the clearer
ASU Football: “Desert Dogs” aim to dominate in 2017
(Photo: Ryan Clarke/WCSN) Nestled in a forest just to the east of Payson, Camp Tontozona serves as a serene escape for ASU football at the end of every summer. Relaxing hikes and quiet nights spent without technology highlight a week of bonding. But when the Saturday scrimmage rolls around, all that silence
ASU Football: Graham attempting to establish California pipeline
(Photo: Gabrielle Mercer/WCSN) Last season, ASU football flexed its recruiting muscle in the state of Arizona, showcasing the edge Todd Graham's staff had on its rival down south. Graham's Texas connections proved valuable as well with five commitments from the Lone Star state. Now, as the 2018 recruiting season gets underway, ASU
ASU Football: Kareem Orr announces transfer
(Photo: Gabrielle Mercer/WCSN) Junior cornerback Kareem Orr announced on Twitter Tuesday that he is transferring from ASU football. Orr said in a note written on his phone that he will be transferring to University of Tennessee at Chattanooga — his hometown college. “Due to the issues that have occurred over the past few