(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) When a hurt John Humphrey was forced out of last week’s game against San Diego State, it looked like the Sun Devils had lost their only legitimate deep threat in the passing game. Just plays later, his replacement dashed those doubts. Though the redshirt sophomore Humphrey is, when healthy, ASU’s top
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ASU Football: Previewing a Pivotal Matchup with Texas Tech
Social Media and College Football: How ASU was pushed to the forefront of the national discussion
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) The explosion of social media has helped grow college football in many ways. Fans’ treatment of players isn’t always one of them. Arizona State found that out first hand Saturday night. Following its 30-20 loss to San Diego State, Sun Devil players retreated to the locker room, looking to
Pac-12 Pickings: Is USC back after dismantling of Stanford
(Photo: JC Lopes/WCSN) During their march to the Rose Bowl last year, many wondered if USC was finally "back". On Saturday, it sure looked like they were. The Trojans thoroughly dominated Stanford, gaining over 600 yards, and possessing the ball for almost 35 minutes. The running back duo of Stephen Carr and Ronald
ASU Football: Loss to SDSU a turning point for the Sun Devils
ASU Football: Penny runs wild as Aztecs knock off ASU
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Arizona State knew it had to stop Rashaad Penny. San Diego State’s senior running back just didn’t let them. Behind a career-best 216 rushing yard, three touchdown performance from their star ball carrier, the Aztecs knocked off Arizona State 30-20 on Saturday night, handing the Sun Devils their first
ASU Football: Sun Devils slog through first half, trail 20-14
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) It was the Rashaad Penny show throughout the first half in Tempe as SDSU's featured running back compiled 284 all-purpose yards. After a punt that landed the Aztecs inside the 1-yard line, Penny got the scoring started with a 95-yard touchdown run on 3rd and 6. The senior's scamper
ASU Football: Previewing the San Diego State game
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Arizona State returns to Sun Devil Stadium on Saturday night, as they will honor late head coach Frank Kush when they take on the San Diego State Aztecs. Kickoff is at 8 p.m. and will be televised on the Pac-12 Network. Scouting the Aztecs GROUND ATTACK San Diego State comes
ASU Football: How Ball’s retirement impacts Sun Devil defense
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) The Arizona State defense was dealt another blow on Wednesday afternoon, as defensive back Marcus Ball announced his retirement from football due to medical conditions. Ball is now the third returning starter from last year’s secondary to walk away from the team; safety Armand Perry also gave up football during
