Sammy Nute, Author at Cronkite Sports

Sun Devils make statement with win over Santa Clara in Vegas

by Sammy Nute - November 9, 2024November 9, 2024

(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) LAS VEGAS — One exhibition and one game into the 2024-25 Arizona State men’s basketball season, warning bells were already ringing. A 50-point loss to the Duke and a narrow escape in the season-opener against Idaho State showed an ASU team that had not gelled despite bringing the

Sun Devils consistent on path to first bowl under Dillingham

by Sammy Nute - November 7, 2024November 7, 2024

(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) TEMPE — Arizona State football is going bowling. One year after serving a bowl ban and winning just three games, head coach Kenny Dillingham has taken the Sun Devils from rock bottom to a team with not only potential but also expectations going forward. At the end of last

Sun Devils look to clinch bowl appearance against familiar foe Oklahoma State

by Sammy Nute and Tia Reid - November 1, 2024November 1, 2024

(Photo courtesy of Oklahoma State Athletics) With both of their two losses coming right before a bye week, Arizona State football has had to stew on both of its losses for twice as long as it would have liked. Last time ASU came out of its bye week, it had one of

Sun Devils embarrassed in Hurley’s return to Cameron Indoor

by Sammy Nute - October 28, 2024October 28, 2024

(Photo: Jay Biggerstaff/Imagn Images) It was supposed to be a special moment. An anointed son was returning to the palace in which he conquered college basketball. College basketball’s all-time assist record holder returned to the place where he dished out 1076 dimes, won two National Championships and appeared in three Final

Takeaways: Sun Devils stumble on road against Cincinnati

by Sammy Nute and Sean Brennan - October 19, 2024October 19, 2024

(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) In last week’s upset victory over then No. 16 Utah, the scene at Mountain America Stadium was like a movie. Head coach Kenny Dillingham disappeared into a crowd of fans as students flooded the field. It was as entertaining as a game could be. One week later, instead of

Skattebo leads ASU to upset 27-19 win over No.16 Utah

by Sammy Nute - October 12, 2024October 12, 2024

(Photo: Marina Williams) TEMPE – It was a one-point game with Arizona State looking to put the finishing touches on their first-ranked win in the Kenny Dillingham era. On the Utah 48-yard line, the Sun Devils went to their Mariano Rivera and called in the closer to shut the door on

Sun Devils fight through mistakes in big 35-31 win over Kansas

by Sammy Nute - October 5, 2024October 5, 2024

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) TEMPE — With 1:46 left in the first half, the Sun Devils were driving down the field, attempting to take advantage of what head coach Kenny Dillingham deems the most important part of the game. Multiple times this season, Dillingham has emphasized how the middle eight minutes of

Gritty and scrappy defense leads to No.15 Sun Devil success

by Sammy Nute - October 5, 2024October 5, 2024

(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) TEMPE – When opposing teams have faced No. 15 Arizona State volleyball (14-2, 3-1 Big 12), getting points on the board has been challenging. For Big 12 conference foe No. 20 BYU (9-5, 2-2 Big 12) on Friday night, that was especially true. For the first time all season,

Sun Devil running back depth ready to return against Kansas

by Sammy Nute - October 4, 2024October 4, 2024

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) TEMPE — Entering the 2024 season, a lot of the positivity surrounding Arizona State football centered around the team’s newfound depth at important positions. Senior running back Cameron Skattebo was the team’s workhorse player in 2023, and head coach Kenny Dillingham and his staff did not want to see

Early penalties, missed opportunities hurt ASU in first Big-12 loss

by Sammy Nute - September 21, 2024September 21, 2024

(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) One thing that has been clear since Kenny Dillingham took over the Arizona State football program is that the second-year head coach clearly prioritizes discipline. Penalties are one of the easiest ways for a team to lose control of a game, and the Sun Devils were coming off