(Photo: Sun Devil Athletics) If it weren’t for the COVID-19 pandemic, Michael Turk probably would not be back at Arizona State punting for the Sun Devils in 2020. After declaring for the NFL Draft in January and raising eyebrows at the combine in February by bench-pressing 25 reps of 225 pounds, he
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ASU Football: Running back room a family despite competition
(Photo credit: Sun Devil Athletics) During Arizona State football's second full week of practice in preparation for the 2020 season, running backs coach Shaun Aguano walked into the room hosting his disciples. The three of them – freshmen Daniyel Ngata, DeaMonte Trayanum and junior Rachaad White – were huddled up with each
ASU Football: Offensive linemen optimistic about prospects for 2020
ASU Football: Johnny Wilson making early impact in fall camp
(Photo credit: Sun Devil Athletics) Between its highly touted freshmen skill players, senior wide receiver Frank Darby and star sophomore quarterback Jayden Daniels, a host of names jump off the page on Arizona State's football roster. However, freshman wide receiver Johnny Wilson’s name stands tall over everyone else’s. Literally. Wilson is listed
ASU Football: First practice brings a new normal for Herm and company
(Photo: Travis David V Whittaker/WCSN) With a month left before Arizona State kicks off its 2020 conference-only schedule against USC, the first day of practices left head coach Herm Edwards, the team captains, and the rest of the players accepting a new routine. Friday was the first day of daily COVID-19 testing
ASU Football: Wide receiver Jordan Kerley to opt-out of 2020 season
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Arizona State sophomore wide receiver Jordan Kerley is opting out of the shortened 2020 season due to COVID-19, according to a report by Sun Devil Source. Kerley played in 13 games during the 2019-20 season and caught six passes for 81 yards. Kerley's opt-out comes two days after it was
ASU Football notebook: Herm Edwards speaks at Pac-12 media webinar
(Photo: Brady Klain/WCSN) Like the rest of the Pac-12 football head coaches, Arizona State head coach Herm Edwards spoke to media members as a part of the conference's media webinar day ahead of its anticipated Nov. 7 start to its abbreviated season. Here are the key points Edwards discussed throughout the media
ASU Football: Pac-12 releases shortened 2020 season schedule
(Photo: Marlee Smith/WCSN) Arizona State football will open the 2020 season against USC on Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. MST in Los Angeles, the Pac-12 conference announced Saturday. The announcement was made during the league's schedule release for the 2020 season, which was postponed on Aug. 11 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
ASU Football: Sun Devil football and Pac-12 winter sports to return
(Photo: Brady Klain/WCSN) The final Power 5 domino has finally fallen. With the Big Ten announcing a week ago that it would return to football on October 24, it was not the question of “will” the Pac-12 would return but “when” would the Pac-12 return. On Thursday, the Pac-12 CEO Group announced that
ASU Football: Field Notes From Day 6 of Spring Practice
Arizona State football had its sixth spring practice of 15 today. The team was in shells rather than full pads, but was just as physical. Here are some field notes from the practice: Update on Frank Darby’s leg injury Senior wide receiver Frank Darby ditched the walking boot and compression sleeve, but