Tag: Arizona State

Kenny Dillingham studies the root of a coaching tree ahead of College Station trip

by Tyler Weiss -

(Photo: Grace Monos/WCSN) TEMPE — Texas A&M’s “Century Tree” is a 135‑year‑old landmark woven into campus lore. Legend has it that walking under its “Friendship Branch” with someone brings lifelong camaraderie. Aggie fans might pass beneath the branch and bring a new friend to Kyle Field on Saturday. But that friendship won’t

With revamped running back room, Sun Devils show early potential

by Rees Goodall -

(Photo: Jakob Brooks/WCSN) TEMPE – Since Shaun Aguano became Arizona State football’s running backs coach in 2019, the Sun Devil fans at Mountain America Stadium have become accustomed to watching elite players in the offense’s backfield. Eno Benjamin, Rachaad White and Xazavian Valladay all posted 1,000-plus-yard seasons in Aguano’s opening three full

Arizona State’s opener may suggest a team on the rise

by Tyler Weiss -

(Photo: Mia Bencich/WCSN) TEMPE – Since Kenny Dillingham took over as head coach, Arizona State’s opening game has offered a clear early read on ASU’s season trajectory.  His head coaching debut in 2023 was a narrow 24‑21 win over FCS Southern Utah, an early sign of how incomplete the Sun Devils’ roster

For Marquis Gillis, “ball” was just the beginning

by Harrison Fuller -

(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) TEMPE – When it comes to a baby’s first words, parents will often compete over whether their child will say “mama” or “dada” first. For Arizona State fifth-year running back Marquis Gillis, there was a third option: “ball.” Ever since he was a baby, Gillis was destined for the