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ASU Football: Sun Devils notch six all-conference selections

by Jacob Garcia - December 2, 2014December 2, 2014

Photo: (Alli Cline/WCSN) The Pac-12 football all-conference awards were announced Monday night, with six Arizona State players receiving first- or second-team recognition. Junior wideout Jaelen Strong and senior left tackle Jamil Douglas were selected as first-team all-conference on the offensive side of the ball, while senior safety Damarious Randall was the lone

ASU Football: The unprecedented decision to bench Taylor Kelly

by Jacob Garcia - November 28, 2014

(Photo: Alli Cline/WCSN) A week ago, head coach Todd Graham delivered what was possibly the most heart-felt and genuine postgame press conference in Arizona State football history. Verifying whether or not that is entirely true is likely impossible, but considering the following statements Graham ushered in regards to his senior quarterback Taylor

ASU Football: Sun Devils season comes full circle, ends with youth

by Adam Stites - November 28, 2014November 28, 2014

(Photo: Alli Cline/WCSN) TUCSON, ARIZ. - The Arizona State Sun Devils gained more yards than the Arizona Wildcats, had twice as many first downs and managed to force two turnovers, but youthful mistakes and big plays for the home team led to a 42-35 season-ending loss for ASU. In many ways, it

ASU Football: Sun Devils spoil championship opportunity, lose Territorial Cup

by Adam Stites - November 28, 2014November 28, 2014

(Photo: Alli Cline/WCSN) The No. 13 Arizona State Sun Devils fell into a 35-21 hole at the beginning of the second half, panicked and benched Taylor Kelly en route to a 42-35 loss to the No. 11 Arizona Wildcats that sent the Territorial Cup to Tucson. After a 21-21 duel in the

ASU Football: Complete U of A game preview

by Matt Harden - November 28, 2014

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) An argument can be made that this year’s Territorial Cup matchup is the most important in the series’ history. The No. 13 Arizona State Sun Devils (9-2, 6-2 Pac-12 South) will travel to Tucson to take on the No. 11 Arizona Wildcats (9-2, 6-2 Pac-12 South) with both teams

ASU Football: Classic Cup duel has more shine in 2014

by Adam Stites - November 27, 2014

(Photo: ASU Athletics) The pageantry and environment of a rivalry game as entrenched and fierce as the one between the Arizona State Sun Devils and Arizona Wildcats sells itself. Yet, the classic interstate matchup, which dates back to the 19th century, will have a little more shine than usual on Friday. Not since

ASU Football: Top 5 games in Territorial Cup history

by Adam Stites - November 27, 2014

(Photo: ASU Athletics) The No. 11 Arizona Wildcats playing host to the No. 13 Arizona State Sun Devils represents a matchup that carries a little more weight than the usual Territorial Cup duel. Not since 1986 has the annual battle for supremacy in The Grand Canyon State featured a battle between ranked

ASU Football: Sun Devils remain at No. 13 in CFB Playoff Rankings

by Jacob Garcia - November 25, 2014

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Despite a second half offensive outburst that culminated in a resounding 52-31 win over Washington State last week, the Arizona State football team remained locked in at No. 13 in the latest College Football Playoff Rankings. A week after dropping out of the top ten because of a loss

ASU Football: Sun Devil defense keyed on stopping the run and embracing the blitz

by Jacob Garcia - November 25, 2014

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) One month of spring practices from March to April, a month of fall camp from August to September, and three months of practices during the week and games on the weekends from September to November, has culminated in this: a meeting between No. 13 Arizona State and No.

ASU Football: Sun Devils win big on senior day

by Adriana Torres - November 23, 2014

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Here's a video recap of ASU football's 52-31 victory over Washington State.