(Photo via Reece Andrews/WCSN) For the past several months, Sun Devil fans, coaches and players alike have been counting down the days. And now, with the kickoff for the season opener just hours away, there couldn’t be more excitement in the air in Tempe. Fans are eager to find out if the
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ASU Football: Sun Devils open season against NAU
ASU Football: Previewing the Sun Devils’ new-look offense
(Photo via Ethan Schwager/WCSN) It’s quite remarkable the difference a year makes. While perhaps cliché, it holds true for the Arizona State Football offense. One might remember the offseason headlines – most notably the loss of several starters to the transfer portal for various reasons. The most distinct noise came from former
ASU Football: Jones set for leadership role as starter and captain
(Photo via Matt Venezia/WCSN) It was only a matter of time before the decision would be made. On Thursday, Arizona State Football head coach Herm Edwards announced that redshirt junior quarterback Emory Jones would be the starting quarterback for the upcoming 2022 season, which was perhaps expected considering he is the most
ASU Football: Sun Devil captains leading the way
(Photo via Kaiden Fesler/WCSN) After an offseason that saw Arizona State Football acquire new pieces from all over the country, leadership is one of the most important qualities keeping this team on track. Through spring and fall practices, many different faces emerged and showed the potential to lead this team to
ASU Football: Sun Devils name Emory Jones starting quarterback
(Photo via Matt Venezia/WCSN) During Thursday’s media availability, Arizona State head coach Herm Edwards named redshirt junior quarterback Emory Jones the starting quarterback for ASU. “The starting quarterback going into opening day will be Emory Jones,” Edwards said. “We've got nine practices left, so as we close in on the opening game
ASU Football: Shaped by father’s 7-on-7 league, Bourguet battles
(Photo Courtesy Toby Bourguet) For most people, the Xs-and-Os of football is something that is taught with both physical and mental repetitions. It’s a process that spans one’s entire life. However, some pick up on the game quicker than others. Arizona State junior quarterback Trenton Bourguet started to learn the game at a
ASU Football: Chemistry Is Main Focus For Sun Devils
(Photo via Kaiden Fesler/WCSN) Chemistry is the backbone of most successful football programs. Talent is futile if the team members don't have that unconscious instinct to know where one player is or is about to do, and for Arizona State football, Fall training camp is where they start that journey. ASU finished
ASU Football: Coaches Set Expectations For Season Ahead
(Photo via Reece Andrews/WCSN) During media day on Monday, Edwards spoke about how, despite the whirlwind offseason, the focus is on the players. During his tenure at ASU, Edwards has always emphasized the player's willingness to put in the work and the change, and with this year of guys, he believes
ASU Football: Sun Devils Keep Outside Noise Outside
(Photo: Reece Andrews/WCSN) Arizona State Football endured an offseason that some telenovelas would call too extreme. Departures from critical players and coaching staff, whether for the NFL or the transfer portal. It is safe to say that ASU has been through the wringer since the end of last year. The beginning of