(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) The Arizona State defense was dealt another blow on Wednesday afternoon, as defensive back Marcus Ball announced his retirement from football due to medical conditions. Ball is now the third returning starter from last year’s secondary to walk away from the team; safety Armand Perry also gave up football during
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ASU Football: Humphrey ends long journey with impressive debut
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) It had been a long time coming for John Humphrey. When Arizona State’s redshirt sophomore wide receiver hauled in his 60-yard touchdown pass last Thursday against New Mexico State, it completed his three year journey to the field with the signature moment he had waited on for too long. “It
ASU Football: Front seven ready for battle with Aztecs young offensive line
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) As injuries mounted, and inexperienced youngsters were forced into action last fall, Arizona State’s run defense faltered down the stretch, becoming one the key factors in the Sun Devils’ six-game losing streak to end 2016. An offseason of healing and development has the Sun Devils’ front seven in a
ASU Football: Graham looks ahead to honoring Coach Kush
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) When Frank Kush passed away in June, the ASU community lost one of its pillars. On Saturday at Sun Devil Stadium, ASU football plans to honor its late, great former coach — a moment that current head coach Todd Graham said will be “special.” Graham started his weekly press
ASU Football: Graham, Players Talk Opening Night Win
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) While the rest of college football finished up the season’s opening, Arizona State head coach Todd Graham and team leaders Manny Wilkins, Kalen Ballage, JoJo Wicker and Sam Jones spoke about the Sun Devils’ 37-31 win over New Mexico State on Sunday afternoon. Here is what the head coach
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ASU Football: Sun Devils ground attack stifled in season opener
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Throughout this fall’s preseason camp, Arizona State portrayed renewed optimism in their running game. With the senior duo of Kalen Ballage and Demario Richard returning behind a rejuvenated offensive line, there was a strong belief the unit could progress after its 112th national ranking last year. “If we can
ASU Football: Sun Devils escape an ugly season opener
ASU Football: Sun Devils pull away in second half to knock off Aggies
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) After doing virtually nothing on the ground for nearly three quarters, Arizona State’s running game found a breakthrough, and a put-away score, late in the third quarter of their 37-31 win over New Mexico State on Thursday night. On a second down from the NMSU 20-yard-line, senior running back