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ASU Football: Graham, Devils suffer disappointing defeat in emotional farewell
ASU Football: Edwards’ staff coming together after week of assistant coaching hires
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) After the unexpected departures of offensive and defensive coordinators Billy Napier and Phil Bennett last week, Arizona State's new coaching staff is coming into focus after reports that the Sun Devils have hired Danny Gonzales to lead their defense in Herm Edwards' first season in Tempe, as first
ASU Football: Sun Devils ink 11 early signing day recruits to Herm Edwards’ first ASU class
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Arizona State signed 11 players on Wednesday morning, the first day of the new "Early Signing Period" in NCAA Football recruiting. New head coach Herm Edwards addressed the media on Wednesday afternoon and was proud of the work he and the rest of the program did to lock up
ASU Football: More staff changes as Napier leaves and Likens is promoted to offensive coordinator
(Photos: Jack Harris/WCSN) Arizona State’s coaching staff was dealt another shuffle on Friday, as it was confirmed that offensive coordinator Billy Napier is leaving the school to become the new head coach at Louisiana-Lafayette. Hours later, the school confirmed reports that receivers coach Rob Likens was promoted to fill the coordinator vacancy
ASU Football: ‘New Leadership Model’ off to a rocky start
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Ray Anderson’s plan isn’t working. Firing Todd Graham was supposed to alleviate the perceived uncertainty that Anderson saw in this program’s future. Instead, the last two weeks have done nothing but put that future in further jeopardy at every turn. “It’s not a situation where we’re going to have to
ASU Football: Bennett confirms he will be leaving program at season’s end, giving ASU another coaching hole to fill this offseason
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Arizona State’s coaching carousel took another turn on Tuesday afternoon, as defensive coordinator Phil Bennett announced he will not be returning to the program to join new head coach Herm Edwards’ staff next season. Bennett, who was hired by recently fired head coach Todd Graham last offseason, confirmed to
ASU Football: Sun Devils players, coaches still trying to get grasp on early signing period
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) A little more than a year ago, Eno Benjamin sat down to pen out a letter. In over 1400 words, the Wylie, Texas running back (now finishing his freshman year at Arizona State) explained his decision to back out of his commitment to Iowa last October. “I was committed my
ASU Football: Coordinators address future plans amid coaching change
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) In the past, Todd Graham has been the darling of Arizona State football media availability, most days answering question for at least 10 minutes. On Friday though, the lame-duck head coach spoke for barely 2 minutes, the latest reminder of the winds of change that are swirling in Tempe
ASU Football: Offensive staff coming back; Devils named all-conference, Graham gives early insight on Sun Bowl
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) The first big move of the Herm Edwards era at ASU was announced on Tuesday. Offensive coordinator Billy Napier, receivers coach Rob Likens, running backs coach John Simon, and offensive line coach Rob Sale will all be returning to ASU next season. In addition, Napier has been promoted to