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ASU Football: Sun Devils practice for first time in El Paso

by Mauricio Casillas - December 23, 2014

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) The Arizona State football team held its first practice in El Paso, Texas in preparation for the Sun Bowl. The team arrived at 10:30 a.m. MT, and was preparing for its matchup against Duke a couple of hours later on the Montwood High School football field. "For me personally, I'm

ASU Football: Strong to forego senior season and declare for the 2015 NFL Draft

by Jacob Garcia - December 22, 2014

(Photo: Sun Devil Athletics) Arizona State wide receiver Jaelen Strong has opted to forego his senior season and declare for the 2015 NFL draft. “This has been one of the most difficult decisions of my life,” said Strong in a statement on Monday. “I’ve spoken to my family and we feel it

Arizona State inks 8-year deal with adidas

by Adam Stites - December 16, 2014

(Photo: Adam Stites/WCSN) Arizona State announced an 8-year deal with adidas on Tuesday, making the apparel company the official provider of athletic apparel, footwear and accessory brand for the school's athletic program. The partnership, which runs through the 2022-23 season, is worth $33.8 million over the next eight years and will officially

ASU Football: Three storylines to monitor with Sun Bowl 16 days away

by Jacob Garcia - December 11, 2014

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) With 16 days separating now and the 81st Sun Bowl, in which No. 15 Arizona State will square off against Duke in El Paso, Texas, churning out written content becomes a challenge. Ever since ASU lost to Arizona in the Territorial Cup on November 28, news surrounding the team

ASU Football: Bowl game projection for Sun Devils remains a mystery

by Jacob Garcia - December 6, 2014December 24, 2014

(Photo: Alli Cline/WCSN) Though nothing could ever alleviate the devastation of a Territorial Cup loss, the result of last night’s Pac-12 Championship was probably as close as it’s going to get for Sun Devil fans. Sure, it may indicate that the 2014 Arizona State football team was a few tiers below the

ASU Football: Sun Devils notch six all-conference selections

by Jacob Garcia - December 2, 2014December 2, 2014

Photo: (Alli Cline/WCSN) The Pac-12 football all-conference awards were announced Monday night, with six Arizona State players receiving first- or second-team recognition. Junior wideout Jaelen Strong and senior left tackle Jamil Douglas were selected as first-team all-conference on the offensive side of the ball, while senior safety Damarious Randall was the lone

ASU Football: The unprecedented decision to bench Taylor Kelly

by Jacob Garcia - November 28, 2014

(Photo: Alli Cline/WCSN) A week ago, head coach Todd Graham delivered what was possibly the most heart-felt and genuine postgame press conference in Arizona State football history. Verifying whether or not that is entirely true is likely impossible, but considering the following statements Graham ushered in regards to his senior quarterback Taylor

ASU Football: Sun Devils season comes full circle, ends with youth

by Adam Stites - November 28, 2014November 28, 2014

(Photo: Alli Cline/WCSN) TUCSON, ARIZ. - The Arizona State Sun Devils gained more yards than the Arizona Wildcats, had twice as many first downs and managed to force two turnovers, but youthful mistakes and big plays for the home team led to a 42-35 season-ending loss for ASU. In many ways, it

ASU Football: Sun Devils spoil championship opportunity, lose Territorial Cup

by Adam Stites - November 28, 2014November 28, 2014

(Photo: Alli Cline/WCSN) The No. 13 Arizona State Sun Devils fell into a 35-21 hole at the beginning of the second half, panicked and benched Taylor Kelly en route to a 42-35 loss to the No. 11 Arizona Wildcats that sent the Territorial Cup to Tucson. After a 21-21 duel in the

ASU Football: Complete U of A game preview

by Matt Harden - November 28, 2014

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) An argument can be made that this year’s Territorial Cup matchup is the most important in the series’ history. The No. 13 Arizona State Sun Devils (9-2, 6-2 Pac-12 South) will travel to Tucson to take on the No. 11 Arizona Wildcats (9-2, 6-2 Pac-12 South) with both teams