Arizona State Archives - Page 266 of 270

Tackling struggles

by Tamsyn Stonebarger - October 11, 2013

(Photo: ASU Athletics) On paper Arizona State’s defense seems like one of the best in the nation. However, when watching, the biggest problem senior defensive back Alden Darby sees is giving up big plays due to a lack of tackling execution. “A lot of times we gave up yards after catches, due

Arizona State football eyeing a turnaround for pass rush

by Adam Stites - October 10, 2013October 10, 2013

(Photo: ASU Athletics) For the first time in Todd Graham’s tenure as head football coach at Arizona State, the team was held an entire game without a sack, as no Sun Devil was able to bring down Notre Dame quarterback Tommy Rees in the team’s 37-34 loss on Saturday. Perhaps it would’ve

ASU volleyball generating crowd momentum

by Zac Pacleb - October 9, 2013October 9, 2013

(Photo: Trey Lanthier/WCSN) Few have been able to handle the heat in Tempe this season, particularly those taking on the blazing hot Sun Devils in Wells Fargo Arena. Through six matches at Wells Fargo Arena this season, the No. 16 Sun Devils have only dropped one, a four-set loss to No. 22

Sun Devils eyeing another high-profile match-up in near future

by Jason Galvin - October 7, 2013

(Photo: ASU Athletics) Arizona State is close to announcing another high-profile game in an NFL stadium. That's what Vice President for University Athletics and Athletic Director Steve Patterson indicated in an impromptu interview with reporters outside of AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Saturday evening, just hours before the Sun Devils lost

Ducks drown Sun Devils in four sets

by Josh Frons - October 6, 2013October 6, 2013

(Photo: Ryan Bafaloukos/WCSN) In a match of ranked opponents, the Sun Devils just couldn’t swim with the Ducks at Wells Fargo Arena. The No. 21 ranked Oregon Ducks defeated Arizona State in four sets. After ASU won the first 25-21, Oregon ran off three in a row (25-19, 25-10, 25-20). The Sun Devils

Ranked teams clash in Tempe

by Trey Lanthier - October 5, 2013October 6, 2013

The No. 15 Arizona State Sun Devils’ volleyball team (13-2) is on the verge of a historic season, and they’ll look to continue their success as they take on the No. 21 Oregon Ducks (8-5) Sunday afternoon. It will be ASU’s fifth game against a ranked opponent (the team is currently

Sun Devils fall to the Fighting Irish

by Jason Galvin - October 5, 2013October 5, 2013

(Photo: ASU Athletics) In a game that didn’t feel like it should’ve been as close as it was, Arizona State lost to Notre Dame, 37-34 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Sun Devils started good, then fell apart in the middle of the game. Somehow, Arizona State battled back and tied

Another rivalry weekend, another sweep over the Wildcats

by Greg Cameron - October 5, 2013October 5, 2013

(Photo: Allyson Cummings/WCSN) The win streak was extended to 34 on Saturday night, as the Arizona State hockey team defeated the University of Arizona by a score of 6-0. Friday’s game left both teams with a lot to live up to and with both teams making roster changes, on-ice adjustments were very

Sun Devils haven’t even begun to prove their worth

by Alex Gallant - October 5, 2013

(Photo: ASU Athletics) This wasn’t a conference game. Their goals can still be attained. The tough stretch of games is behind them. After Arizona State’s 37-34 loss to Notre Dame Saturday night in Arlington, these were the types of comments being made, not only by fans, but by players and coaches.

ASU vs. Notre Dame prediction

by Jason Galvin - October 5, 2013October 5, 2013

(Photo: ASU Athletics) The biggest game of the year for Arizona State is finally here. After a summer of back-and-forth jabs about how long the series would go on and whether or not Notre Dame would come to Tempe, the two teams finally get to settle their differences on the field