Around this time a year ago, sports teams were pausing their seasons and shutting down their activities because of the growing COVID-19 pandemic. While the coronavirus is still raging, Arizona State Football is practicing in the spring this time around, making progress that has its coaching staff ecstatic. The theme of
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ASU Football: With 2020’s flashes, Sun Devils hope backfield continues to evolve in 2021
(Photo courtesy Sun Devil Athletics) Arizona State Football does not have a starting running back going into the 2021-2022 season. It has three. “I’m not concerned [about a full season schedule]] because we have three very good backs that can handle the full load of 12-13 games," ASU running backs coach Shaun
ASU Football: Fields excited to be back as Pierce praises fast, deep defense
(Photo: Brady Klain/WCSN) Arizona State Football defensive coordinator Antonio Pierce and senior defensive back Evan Fields spoke to the media after spring practice on Monday. Here are the highlights from what both said during availability. Fields' return, "little things" in a fast group highlight defense ASU returns quite the speedy secondary for the
ASU Football: Edwards, Hill and Daniels outline expectations for offense in 2021
(Photo: Brady Klain/WCSN) The press conference was supposed to be over. Arizona State Football head coach Herm Edwards had just finished speaking about his high expectations for the Sun Devils’ offense in 2021 when offensive coordinator Zak Hill – who was next on the podium – blew into the room. “We’re going to
ASU Football: Sun Devils honored on Pac-12 All-Conference teams
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) The Pac-12 announced Tuesday its annual All-Conference teams for the 2020 football season, and multiple Arizona State Sun Devils found their names on it. Most notably, sophomore offensive lineman Dohnovan West and junior punter Michael Turk were selected to the Pac-12's All-Conference First Team. Turk's 47.2 yard average per punt
ASU Football: Massive rushing performance powers Sun Devils in season finale
(Photo: Travis Whittaker/WCSN) The challenges were aplenty for ASU Football this season. New coordinators on both sides of the ball resulted in schemes being installed quickly and at times remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s grip on the country. The virus’ grasp then found itself latched onto the Sun Devils directly, as
ASU Football: Sun Devils close out 2020 with 46-33 victory over Oregon State
(Courtesy Photo: Sun Devil Athletics) After forcing seven turnovers and scoring ten touchdowns in a 70-7 win over Arizona last week in Tucson, 50 degree weather and steady rainfall did not seem to favor Arizona State Football in hopes of repeating a similar performance on Saturday night heading into its game
ASU Football: Sun Devils to face Beavers in final regular season contest
ASU Football: Notebook from Tuesday’s media availability
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Arizona State Football offensive coordinator Zak Hill, co-defensive coordinator Antonio Pierce, sophomore quarterback Jayden Daniels, and redshirt senior defensive back Chase Lucas spoke to the media on Tuesday to discuss the team’s 70-7 win over Arizona on Friday while also previewing the team’s final regular season contest against
ASU Football: Notebook from Herm Edwards’ Monday press conference
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Arizona State Football head coach Herm Edwards held his weekly press conference on Monday to further discuss the team’s 70-7 win over Arizona on Friday while looking ahead to the team’s final regular season game against Oregon State on Saturday night. Edwards happy to see “memories made” for walk-on