(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Marcus Ball has a lot of tattoos. Each one serves a particular meaning or purpose, but there’s one on his leg that stands out: a puzzle piece with a football inside. Written on the football are the initials “LXB.” Above the puzzle piece is the phrase “Find Your
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ASU Volleyball: In rebuilding year, coaches empower players to establish culture
(Photo: Marie Obsuna/WCSN) In a year full of new faces and new challenges, the first-year coaching staff of Arizona State volleyball is trying to focus on developing a culture, one defined by the players. With the season beginning Friday, the program has already been hard at work on that project. The team
ASU Football: Breaking down probable depth chart through coaches’ words
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) With the start of the 2017 Arizona State football season exactly one week away, the Sun Devils’ opening night depth chart has appeared to take shape. With the two-deep roster looking set for next Thursday’s opener against New Mexico State, we break down who will be playing, and
ASU Football: Fixing inefficient offense a key for new season
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) It’s easy to scapegoat Arizona State’s defense as the exclusive cause for the program's losing season in 2016. Plenty have done so, citing the team’s oft-maligned, blitz-happy scheme and nation-worst pass defense as the reason for the Sun Devils’ disappointing 5-7 record last fall. However, an inability to stop opponents was
ASU Soccer: Freshman Jones Scores, not Enough for Sun Devil win
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) The Pac-12 conference is one of the most competitive conferences in the country. For freshmen to get any playing time is usually rare, getting a start in a game is even more rare. However, that wasn’t the case in today’s game against Ohio State for Arizona native Olive
ASU Football: Defensive Coordinator Bennett Not Changing Style for Move to Pac-12
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Phil Bennett has been a lot places during his nearly 40 years of coaching college football. But this season -- his first as Arizona State's defensive coordinator -- will represent a new chapter in Bennett's legacy: it is the first time he has ever coached in the Pac-12 conference. With vast experience
ASU Football: Injured QB White Still a Key Part of Rebuilding Team
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) This time last year, Arizona State quarterback Brady White was in the heat of a tight quarterback battle. The redshirt freshman was impressive during last fall’s preseason, but couldn’t overtake a more veteran candidate in sophomore Manny Wilkins. This year, White has had to fight a different battle, trying
ASU Soccer: New Coach Brings Fresh Start for Sun Devils
(Photo: James Powel/WCSN) With the decade-long tenure of Kevin Boyd coming to an end with his resignation in November, the Arizona State women’s soccer program is headed in a new direction, as they will be lead by head coach Graham Winkworth in the 2017 season. Taking over the program will be no easy
ASU Football: Walk-on Frank Ogas finally gets his chance
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) A call from mom can provide reassurance and a sense of comfort for a college student going through a tough time. During all the tribulations of his college football career, ASU fullback Frank Ogas kept his mother’s words in the back of his mind. “Frankie, you’re stronger than that.” Whether
ASU Football: New Kicker Duo Ready to Continue Sun Devils Special Team Success
(Photo: Brett Deckert/WCSN) As the old football adage goes, “any drive that ends with a kick is a successful one.” At Arizona State this season, it’s a safe bet that almost every one of those kicks will be successful too. Brandon Ruiz and Michael Sleep-Dalton couldn’t be much more different on paper. One