(Photo: ASU Athletics) Every Monday Todd Graham holds a press conference to discuss the previous week and Arizona State’s upcoming opponent. We’ll try to decipher what exactly the second-year Sun Devil’s head coach is saying during his often long-winded, sometimes funny, and always entertaining and informative media sessions. Note: All quotes were transcribed
Football
Breaking down the Sun Devil defense at the bye, trick-or-treat style
(Photo: Jannah Din/WCSN) Aside from superstars, coaches never know what to expect from their players in terms of production from season to season. Production is a variable that can be altered by injuries, changes to the coaching staff, getting supplanted by a high-upside athlete, etc. Point being, you just never know. Luckily
Kicking his way onto the scene in superstar fashion
(Photo: Jannah Din/WCSN) Despite the improvements that need to be made on punting for Arizona State’s special teams, the kicking game is considered one of the best in the nation, led by true freshman kicker Zane Gonzalez. Last week against Washington, Gonzalez racked up a total 17 points of ASU’s 53 points
Grice’s scoring could make a mark in the record books
Sun Devils’ offense looks to keep up tempo through bye week
(Photo: Jannah Din/WCSN) Only four teams in the nation have accumulated more points this season than the Arizona State Sun Devils, but the team still might be just finding their offensive rhythm. “It’s hard to stop our offense,” ASU quarterback Taylor Kelly said. “As long as we protect the football and don’t
ASU dismantles UW in Tempe, coming up with a massive victory
(Photo: ASU Athletics) For the first time all year, the Arizona State Sun Devils played a complete game against a quality opponent, dismantling Washington 53-24. The Sun Devils fell behind early, but midway through the first quarter the light bulb seemed to turn on, and the Sun Devils dominated the next 50
Homecoming weekend marks time for Sun Devil defense to accept what it is
(Photo: ASU Athletics) It’s homecoming weekend here at Arizona State University. Students, fans, faculty, and alumni can take part in traditions such as Sparky’s 5k, Sparky’s Carnival, and the Lantern Walk (whose importance will come up later in this article). The theme for this year’s homecoming is "All that Glitters is
Coleman a role player, on both sides of the ball
(Photo: ASU Athletics) Defensive end Davon Coleman has played a surprisingly major role on both sides of the ball this season, and there is only more to come from this 6-foot-2, 283-pound senior. Last week against Colorado, Coleman was implemented into a fullback package on the offense early in the second quarter,
ASU – Washington Prediction
(Photo: ASU Athletics) Arizona State hosts the Washington Huskies as part of homecoming festivities on Saturday, and a game that was once regarded as a slam-dunk win for the Sun Devils suddenly looks like trouble. Washington is coming off of back-to-back losses, but they came at the hands of two stellar teams in
