(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Bye weeks provide teams with an opportunity to reflect and improve on their weaknesses. After two full weeks of practice following a road loss to Stanford, ASU football will need its best effort of the season when it returns to the field Saturday. No. 5 Washington (6-0) rolls into
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ASU Football: Once inefficient, ASU’s improved offense ready for big second half of season
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) From one of the most inefficient units in the country last year, Arizona State’s offense has transformed into one of the nation’s sharpest attacks so far this season, a crucial development in the team's pursuit of bowl berth. The Sun Devils ranked 87th in offensive efficiency among all FBS teams last
ASU Football: Offense might have turned corner with big half in Texas
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) All the components were there for ASU’s offense to crumble in the second half of its visit to Texas Tech. Instead, the unit caught fire, scoring four straight touchdowns to erase an 18-point deficit. Prior to the final 30 minutes in Lubbock, ASU’s offense had shown flashes of brilliance
ASU Football: Sun Devils ground attack stifled in season opener
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Throughout this fall’s preseason camp, Arizona State portrayed renewed optimism in their running game. With the senior duo of Kalen Ballage and Demario Richard returning behind a rejuvenated offensive line, there was a strong belief the unit could progress after its 112th national ranking last year. “If we can
ASU Football: Walk-on Frank Ogas finally gets his chance
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) A call from mom can provide reassurance and a sense of comfort for a college student going through a tough time. During all the tribulations of his college football career, ASU fullback Frank Ogas kept his mother’s words in the back of his mind. “Frankie, you’re stronger than that.” Whether
ASU Football: Running Back Battle, Spring Practice notes
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) ASU's spring practice continued today as the Sun Devils held their fourth spring practice at Kajikawa Practice Fields. During the half and hour media availability, the players participated in individual position drills, stretching, ball security and tempo. Running Back Battle The biggest story line of the 2017-2018 football season is
ASU Football: Sun Devils, Wildcats set for 90th Territorial Cup matchup
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) This season’s Arizona State-Arizona matchup brings less allure than most years, but it’s still the Territorial Cup nonetheless. The teams have a combined 7-15 record and ASU has all of the Pac-12 wins between the two. That said, there are plenty of storylines to monitor Friday night in Tucson. 5. Who
ASU Football: Struggling Sun Devils welcome No. 15 Utah to Tempe
ASU Football: Sun Devils healing up before midweek bout with Utah
(Photo: Brett Deckert/WCSN) During media viewing availability, the following occurred at Sunday's practice: Period A: Tackle Players split up into individual positional drills. Period B: Team Tempo The first and second teams worked on 11-on-11 drills. First team offense: Manny Wilkins, Demario Richard, N’Keal Harry, Fred Gammage, Jalen Harvey, Kody Kohl, Evan Goodman, Stephon McCray, Tyler
