(Photo via Matt Venezia/WCSN) During Thursday’s media availability, Arizona State head coach Herm Edwards named redshirt junior quarterback Emory Jones the starting quarterback for ASU. “The starting quarterback going into opening day will be Emory Jones,” Edwards said. “We've got nine practices left, so as we close in on the opening game
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ASU Football: Sun Devils’ Defense Making the Most of Fall Camp
(Photo via Brendan Belfield/WCSN) Entering the 2022 season, Arizona State Football had an idea of what its defense could be – a group with returners and newcomers with a lot of experience. ASU’s defense also had the advantage of promoting within the program, elevating former defensive backs coach Donnie Henderson to
ASU Football: Matus Out for 2022 Season; Sun Devils Reflect
Photo Courtesy Christopher Hook Redshirt senior defensive end Michael Matus was entering his fifth and possibly his final year with Arizona State Football. He looked to end his five-year journey with the elusive Rose Bowl that has been out of reach for Matus and the program during his tenure. However, those
ASU Football: Friendly Rivalries has Helped Early in Fall Camps
ASU Football: Shaped by father’s 7-on-7 league, Bourguet battles
(Photo Courtesy Toby Bourguet) For most people, the Xs-and-Os of football is something that is taught with both physical and mental repetitions. It’s a process that spans one’s entire life. However, some pick up on the game quicker than others. Arizona State junior quarterback Trenton Bourguet started to learn the game at a
ASU Football: Chemistry Is Main Focus For Sun Devils
(Photo via Kaiden Fesler/WCSN) Chemistry is the backbone of most successful football programs. Talent is futile if the team members don't have that unconscious instinct to know where one player is or is about to do, and for Arizona State football, Fall training camp is where they start that journey. ASU finished
ASU Football: Coaches Set Expectations For Season Ahead
(Photo via Reece Andrews/WCSN) During media day on Monday, Edwards spoke about how, despite the whirlwind offseason, the focus is on the players. During his tenure at ASU, Edwards has always emphasized the player's willingness to put in the work and the change, and with this year of guys, he believes
ASU Football: Sun Devils Keep Outside Noise Outside
(Photo: Reece Andrews/WCSN) Arizona State Football endured an offseason that some telenovelas would call too extreme. Departures from critical players and coaching staff, whether for the NFL or the transfer portal. It is safe to say that ASU has been through the wringer since the end of last year. The beginning of
ASU Football: Leaders make statements ahead of 2022 season
ASU Football: “Outside noise” blocked by Sun Devils’ mentors, leaders
(Photo: Reece Andrews/WCSN) Surrounding every major athletic program – both collegiate and professional – are always swirling clouds full of critics and doubters. Before the season even gets underway, there are dozens of projections and predictions, player outlooks and team evaluations filled with what could be seen as sneers. But how does