(Photo: Tyler Strachan/WCSN) The return of Taylor Kelly was perceived to have been an indication that the Sun Devil football team was nearing full strength. Yet just as one critical piece of the offense returned to occupy his starting role, perhaps an equally as important piece has gone down. Starting left guard
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ASU Football: Sun Devils escape Washington 24-10
(Photo: ASU Athletics) We are all instructed to never knock a win. But given the ugly and unconvincing nature of Arizona State’s 24-10 win over Washington on Saturday, it may be wise to reconsider that attitude. A combination of poor conditions—howling winds that reached 60 mph and on-and-off rain all evening—and a
Stites: There’s still no QB controversy, it’s still Taylor Kelly’s team
ASU Football: Devilbacker may not be as dead as originally anticipated
(Photo: ASU Athletics) Last week, many presumed the Devilbacker position to be a lost cause for the Sun Devil football team in 2014. Against Stanford, the Arizona State defense had switched from its customary 3-4 look with a ball-hawking Devilbacker occasionally serving as the fourth defensive lineman (at which point it would
ASU Football: Sun Devils head to Seattle for a duel with the Washington Huskies
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) The No. 14 Arizona State Sun Devils (5-1, 3-1 Pac-12) are riding a hot streak as they travel to Seattle to take on the unranked Washington Huskies (5-2, 1-2 Pac-12) on Saturday night. While the Sun Devils will get starting quarterback Taylor Kelly back, the Huskies may lose several
ASU Football: Kelly continuing to make strides
(Photo: Lindsey Nelson/WCSN) It is becoming second nature for head coach Todd Graham to immediately delve into the health status of Taylor Kelly. Though little has changed with Graham’s rhetoric, the health of Kelly will remain the elephant in the room until he is seen in game action. “I expect Taylor to
ASU Football: Taylor Kelly prepares to take back the starting job
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) With both bye weeks now in the books, the Arizona State football team realizes the increased importance of each individual practice. Blessed with 13 days to recuperate from the USC contest and prepare for the powerhouse Stanford Cardinal, the Sun Devils now have a quick, six-day turnaround before they
ASU Football: Taylor Kelly will start vs. Washington, Todd Graham not concerned about rust
ASU Football: Sun Devils beat Stanford at their own game
(Photo: Christian Coates/WCSN) With a 46-8 record, two Pac-12 championships and two Rose Bowl appearances in the past four seasons, Stanford football has been a pillar of excellence thanks to a dominant defense, a gritty, smash-mouth offense and an unrivaled level-headed and intelligent composure in the most crucial of situations. Meanwhile, despite
ASU Football: Defense leads the way in dismantling of Stanford
(Photo: Christian Coates/WCSN) The No. 17 Arizona State Sun Devils had a strong offensive performance against the stout defense of the No. 23 Stanford Cardinal, but it was a tremendous showing on a defense that led the way in a 26-10 victory for ASU. "People came in talking about their defense, left talking