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ASU Football: Implementation of new techniques and a wave of players in different positions have Sun Devils hoping for turnaround

by Zane Hopen - September 30, 2015September 30, 2015

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) After an embarrassing loss to USC, tangible changes have taken place in ASU's week of practice leading up to its next game against UCLA. One new course of action observed in the early sessions of ASU practice on Wednesday was a unique tackling drill, in which the defensive line

ASU Football: Hayes, Ballage could play on defense against UCLA

by Zac Pacleb - September 29, 2015September 29, 2015

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Following the loss to No. 17 USC, Arizona State and head coach Todd Graham appropriately began practice stretching to the tune of “Going Back to Cali” by Notorious B.I.G. in preparation for its trip to No. 7 UCLA. Graham emphasized the importance of ball security after turning the ball

ASU Football: Sun Devils’ lack of an identity on offense on full display against USC

by Zac Pacleb - September 27, 2015September 28, 2015

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) A variety of questions, doubts and concerns were magnified in the midst of No. 19 USC’s 28-point shellacking of Arizona State. The Sun Devils failed to tackle, failed to establish any sort of rhythm on offense, and overall ASU was straight-up outplayed in most if not all aspects

ASU Football: Analysis of USC loss

by Zane Hopen - September 27, 2015

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Missed opportunities were not the problem for Arizona State in their 42-14 loss to USC, the problem was giving them away. A gasp of breath remained in Todd Graham’s Sun Devils as the demoralizing first half was coming to a close. The 21-0 deficit appeared to be all

ASU Football: Sun Devils give up 28 points off turnovers in loss to USC

by Zac Pacleb - September 27, 2015September 27, 2015

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) In what was built up in the preseason as a game that could determine who was on the fast track to win the Pac-12 South, No. 19 USC dismantled Arizona State in Sun Devil Stadium, 42-14. The game started on a semi-high note for the Sun Devils when freshman safety

ASU Football: Trojans blowout Sun Devils in conference opener

by Zac Pacleb - September 26, 2015September 26, 2015

(Photo: Zac Pacleb/WCSN) In what most were predicting to be a close game, No. 19 USC made sure that was the furthest thing from that as the Trojans blasted Arizona State by a score of 42-12. The game opened with a pair of explosive plays and demoralizing turnovers from both teams. On

ASU Football: Sun Devils host No. 19 USC in conference opener

by Zane Hopen - September 25, 2015

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) As if starting off the season against Texas A&M wasn’t big enough, ASU will open up Pac-12 play in a monumental matchup against USC. The Trojans are 2-1 so far this season under second-year head coach Steve Sarkisian. Not only is this one of the more intriguing matchups

ASU Football: Kareem Orr ready for the spotlight as a freshman

by Zac Pacleb - September 25, 2015September 25, 2015

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) When Arizona State and No. USC square off, ASU will have to rely on its defense to stop redshirt senior quarterback Cody Kessler, who hasn’t tossed the ball to the wrong jersey in 101 attempts, and he has All-Americans ready to protect him from ASU’s blitz-heavy defense. With sophomore

ASU Football: USC’s wealth of talent set to be on display Saturday night

by Zac Pacleb - September 25, 2015

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Throughout the week, Arizona State head coach Todd Graham has said that the No. 19 USC Trojans will be the most talented team his Sun Devils face this season. One look down USC’s roster, it’s easy to see why. The offense is highlighted by redshirt senior quarterback Cody Kessler, who

ASU Football: Sun Devils ready for USC after last practice

by Zac Pacleb - September 24, 2015September 24, 2015

(Photo: Mauricio Casillas/WCSN) Enthusiasm was abundant with Arizona State’s Pac-12 opener only a couple days from kicking off against the No. 19 USC Trojans. Part of that excitement stems from the influence this game will have in the Pac-12 South, but it is also partially due to the fact that the