(Photo: Gabrielle Mercer/WCSN) Entering the season, one of the few positions that was left somewhat unaffected by turnover was the middle of the linebacker core. Returning were the likes of Salamo Fiso, Christian Sam and D.J. Calhoun, a group that combined for 223 tackles and 15.5 sacks last season, not to mention
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ASU Football: First career touchdown propelling Jay Jay Wilson into larger role
(Photo: Gabrielle Mercer/WCSN) During Saturday night’s game between Arizona State and California, the player who was on the receiving end of quarterback Manny Wilkins’ lone touchdown pass was almost unidentifiable to many Sun Devil fans. It wasn’t N’Keal Harry nor was it Tim White. Instead it was Jay Jay Wilson, a sophomore
ASU Football: Todd Graham looks ahead to USC, reflects on past
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Regardless of USC’s 1-3 record, head coach Todd Graham is preparing for yet another high-powered offensive attack when Arizona State travels to take on the Trojans in the Coliseum on Saturday. To make things more interesting, Graham also admitted that the Trojans’ current team doesn’t look too much different
ASU Football: Sun Devils knock off Cal 51-41 behind 41 second half points
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Coming into Saturday’s Pac-12 opener against California-Berkeley, the theme of resilience had become recurring this season for Arizona State. That narrative held true as the Sun Devils knocked off Cal 51-41, outscoring the Golden Bears 41-17 in the second half. “I’m not going the stand up here and say halftime
ASU Football: Second half surge gives Sun Devils a 51-41 win
(Photo: Gabrielle Mercer/WCSN) In a game that was billed as a shootout, Arizona State and Cal lived up to the hype. The Pac-12 opener hit the over in the final minute, and it wasn't short on theatrics. An exciting second half allowed the Sun Devils to prevail, winning 51-41. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAX-azBPKrg After the Sun Devils traded blows
ASU Football: Arizona State vs. California Game Thread
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) IMPACT PLAYER: Manny Wilkins 21-30, 290 yards, TD, INT, 23 Carries, 72 yards, and three rushing touchdowns. 10:50-ASU takes a knee and thats all from Tempe. Arizona State improves to 4-0 on the season as they win their PAC-12 opener for parents weekend. Great game from both teams throughout
ASU Football: Defensive outlook heading into Pac-12 play
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) The first test for Arizona State has been passed—a 3-0 showing in non-conference play that primarily was the result of an offense firing on all cylinders. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqX2JDM7odU&t=68s For the defense, however, many kinks are still being worked out to get the group into shape for Pac-12 play. Injuries, suspensions, and
ASU Football: Ballage and Richard continue to focus on wins rather than numbers
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) As Arizona State’s first conference bout with California-Berkeley approaches, the run game continues to serve as the pillar of Chip Lindsey’s offense. Featuring a three-headed monster comprised of Demario Richard, Kalen Ballage and quarterback Manny Wilkins, the rushing attack has accounted for 49 percent of the team’s offensive yardage,
ASU Football: TE Kohl is developing into a more physical player
ASU Football: Graham readies Sun Devils for conference opener
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) As Arizona State enters the conference portion of its schedule this weekend against California Berkeley, there are two things that Todd Graham wants changed. The team will continue to focus on rectifying the missed tackles that have plagued them to this point, and no one is going to drop