(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Arizona State will kick off its 2016 football season against in-state rival Northern Arizona, who plays in the FCS. It will be a very different season opener for the Sun Devils, who don’t enter the season with the lofty expectations that they had last year. They won’t face the
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ASU Football: Nick Ralston adds versatility to already stout backfield
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Over the past two seasons, the tandem of Demario Richard and Kalen Ballage has become one of the most productive parts of the Arizona State offense. The duo carried the ball a combined 335 times in 2015, amassing 1,757 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns. This season, however, running backs coach
ASU Football: Young offensive line meshing together well
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Perhaps no position group on the Sun Devil roster is undergoing more turnover than the offensive line, a group that only returns one starter from last season, left tackle Evan Goodman. The senior Goodman is an almost default leader of a unit coached by Chris Thomsen, who is in
ASU Football: Todd Graham offers defensive insight, leaves QB battle open
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) With just five days remaining until Arizona State takes the field against Norther Arizona, head coach Todd Graham offered insight into what his starting lineup will look like in Monday afternoon’s press conference. Still, the quarterback position is anyone’s guess, as Graham remained non-committal to either Manny Wilkins or
ASU Volleyball: Sun Devils sweep Abilene Christian to finish weekend
(Photo: Zac Pacleb/WCSN) After splitting the first two matches of the season, Arizona State swept its final match of the weekend against Abilene Christian University 25-21, 25-21, 25-18 behind senior outside hitter Maya McClendon’s efficient performance. McClendon helped the Sun Devils establish their early first set lead. She tallied five kills on
ASU Volleyball: Sun Devils Split First Day of the Season
(Photo: Zac Pacleb/WCSN) The 2016-2017 season got started today for the Arizona State volleyball team, as it was in New Mexico for its first tournament of the year. The Sun Devils were slated to play two games today against the Fairfield University Stags and the New Mexico Lobos, and ultimately split
ASU Football: Additions of Harry, Williams make for tough depth chart decisions
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Last season, Arizona State averaged 299 passing yards per game, finishing as the 20th-ranked aerial attack in the nation. In 2016, however, coach Jay Norvell has a good chance to outdo what last year's passing attack accomplished in just his first season with the program. “We’ve got a good group
ASU Volleyball: BreElle Bailey to transfer from ASU
After three full seasons at Arizona State, senior outside hitter BreElle Bailey has left the program, and will transfer according to a source. "We just had a significant teammate decide to not play anymore," sophomore setter Kylie Pickrell said. "We had the same thing last season as well. These are those
ASU Football: Antonio Longino’s departure provides opportunity at Devilbacker
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Last season, Antonio Longino filled a void that had been empty since Carl Bradford’s departure in 2013. Longino’s act at the Devilbacker position will be tough to follow – he finished with 64 tackles, 22.5 of which were for loss, and 11.5 sacks in 2015 (both team highs). Outside
ASU Football: Secondary improvement a key for the Sun Devils
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) From the starting unit to the coaching staff, the Sun Devil defense – especially the secondary – is filled with new faces. Former ASU graduate assistant and 2006 Super Bowl Champion T.J. Rushing will be leading the defensive backs. Rushing is bringing in his own philosophy to help a