(Photo courtesy Sun Devil Athletics) Arizona State Football does not have a starting running back going into the 2021-2022 season. It has three. “I’m not concerned [about a full season schedule]] because we have three very good backs that can handle the full load of 12-13 games," ASU running backs coach Shaun
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ASU Football: Fields excited to be back as Pierce praises fast, deep defense
(Photo: Brady Klain/WCSN) Arizona State Football defensive coordinator Antonio Pierce and senior defensive back Evan Fields spoke to the media after spring practice on Monday. Here are the highlights from what both said during availability. Fields' return, "little things" in a fast group highlight defense ASU returns quite the speedy secondary for the
ASU Football: Edwards, Hill and Daniels outline expectations for offense in 2021
(Photo: Brady Klain/WCSN) The press conference was supposed to be over. Arizona State Football head coach Herm Edwards had just finished speaking about his high expectations for the Sun Devils’ offense in 2021 when offensive coordinator Zak Hill – who was next on the podium – blew into the room. “We’re going to
ASU Football: Sun Devils honored on Pac-12 All-Conference teams
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) The Pac-12 announced Tuesday its annual All-Conference teams for the 2020 football season, and multiple Arizona State Sun Devils found their names on it. Most notably, sophomore offensive lineman Dohnovan West and junior punter Michael Turk were selected to the Pac-12's All-Conference First Team. Turk's 47.2 yard average per punt
ASU Football: Massive rushing performance powers Sun Devils in season finale
(Photo: Travis Whittaker/WCSN) The challenges were aplenty for ASU Football this season. New coordinators on both sides of the ball resulted in schemes being installed quickly and at times remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s grip on the country. The virus’ grasp then found itself latched onto the Sun Devils directly, as
ASU Football: Sun Devils to face Beavers in final regular season contest
ASU Football: Sun Devils dominate Arizona 70-7 in first win of season
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) The overwhelming theme from the coaching staff of Arizona State Football throughout the week was that the Sun Devils simply needed more snaps and needed to learn how to finish games. ASU’s new offense stuttered at times during the Sun Devils’ first two games, and drives that could have
ASU Football: Sun Devils look for season’s first win in Territorial Cup
ASU Football: Notebook from Herm Edwards’ Monday press conference
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) On the backs of Arizona State Football's 25-18 loss to UCLA Saturday night, head coach Herm Edwards held his weekly press conference Monday to further discuss the Sun Devils' loss to the Bruins and the upcoming rivalry game against Arizona. Offense, closing games must be learned further The issues on
ASU Football: Slow offensive start leads to Sun Devils’ downfall against UCLA
(Photo: Travis Whittaker/WCSN) Offensive coordinator Zak Hill needed to get his group kicked into gear. So, with 12:56 remaining in the third quarter of Arizona State football's game against UCLA Saturday night, Hill went with a gimmick. Sophomore quarterback Jayden Daniels took the snap out of the shotgun. He threw what looked like