(Photo: Haley Spracale/WCSN) After losing to then No. 23 ranked BYU in Provo a week ago, Arizona State Football had something to prove when it started Pac-12 Conference play on Saturday. The Sun Devils showed a lot of holes in their game against the Cougars, playing some of their most undisciplined football
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ASU Football: Slocum praises Czaplicki, defense needs “focus”
Arizona State Football special teams coach Shawn Slocum, linebackers coach Chris Claiborne and defensive coordinator Antonio Pierce all spoke to the media on Wednesday ahead of ASU’s Pac-12 Conference opener against Colorado on Saturday. Here are the highlights of what each said. Czaplicki’s journey to Tempe and performance thus far Neither Slocum
ASU Football: Dominant 2nd half defense carries Sun Devils over UNLV
(Photo: Haley Spracale/WCSN) While No. 23 Arizona State Football’s offense showed its complete potential on Saturday night, the defense was quite the opposite early on. UNLV redshirt freshman quarterback Doug Brumfield – making his first career start – led two methodical drives to open the game, totaling 26 plays in over 11
ASU Football: Sun Devils look to move to 2-0 against UNLV
(Photo: Marlee Smith/WCSN) No. 23 ranked Arizona State Football hopes to carry out a refined attack against UNLV on both ends of the football Saturday night in Tempe. “They’ve got some talented players, both on offense and defense,” head coach Herm Edwards said of ASU's opponent. The Rebels come to Tempe after a
ASU Football: Wood, Matus reflect, prepare for UNLV
Several Arizona State Football coaches and players spoke to the media on Wednesday in their last availability before facing UNLV on Saturday at 7:30 p.m MST in Tempe. Here are a few highlights from what was discussed. Wood impressed with TE group, enjoying job ASU interim tight ends coach Juston Wood was
ASU Football: Sun Devils’ win over Southern Utah comes with clear needs for improvement
(Photo: Marlee Smith/WCSN) While a win against Southern Utah might be what appeared in the box score on Thursday night, Arizona State Football head coach Herm Edwards told his team that they played a familiar opponent instead. “The Sun Devils actually played the Sun Devils tonight,” Edwards said. “It was bad football.
ASU Football: Previewing the 2021 Sun Devils’ veteran-heavy defense
(Photo: Susan Wong/WCSN) The saying goes that time is precious. That line sums up Arizona State Football’s 2020 season in a nutshell. However, despite just a 2-2 record on the year, the Sun Devils attempted to make the most of their time on the field and showed flashes of potential. ASU's offense made
ASU Football: Rodriguez, D-linemen discuss Lole loss, excitement for opener
(Photo: Susan Wong/WCSN) With just over a week until Arizona State Football returns to play, the Sun Devils are amped up after COVID-19 issues washed away much of their 2020 season. “I’m starting to itch,” senior tight end Curtis Hodges said. “It’s hard to sleep at night sometimes. I’m watching highlight videos.
ASU Football: Sun Devils under investigation by NCAA for recruiting violations, reports say
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Arizona State Football is under investigation by the NCAA for recruiting violations dating back to March 2020, according to multiple reports on Wednesday. The violations, first reported by Doug Haller of The Athletic, involve allowing visits by high school recruits during the NCAA’s blockage – or so-called “dead period”
