(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) TEMPE — Upon his arrival in 2023, Arizona State defensive coordinator Brian Ward implemented a Nickel Defense or 4-2-5 scheme. The design requires athleticism, versatility and, most importantly, the ability to stop both the run and pass. One of, if not the, most critical component in ASU’s Nickel Defense
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ASU Football: Thomas reveals scheme, players endorse Tyson, Bourguet
(Photo: Brendan Belfield/WCSN) After a rollercoaster offseason, Arizona State Football hopes to put together a strong offensive scheme in 2022. At the helm of this task is Glenn Thomas, who was announced as the Sun Devils' new offensive coordinator after Zak Hill left the program. “I think moving forward, we want to
ASU Football: Arizona State will face Oregon State in final regular season contest
(Photo: Travis Whittaker/WCSN) The Pac-12 announced on Sunday morning that Arizona State will play Oregon State in Corvallis on Saturday, Dec. 19, which will be the regular season finale for both teams. After a 70-7 victory over Arizona in the Territorial Cup on Friday, a win over the Beavers would put the
ASU Football: Sun Devils Week 3 matchup with Colorado canceled
(Photo: Brady Klain/WCSN) Two days after Arizona State Football had to cancel its game versus Cal, the Sun Devils are canceling their Week 3 contest against Colorado. Vice President for Arizona State Athletics Ray Anderson released a statement on Sunday announcing that ASU cannot play against the Buffaloes on Nov. 21 due
ASU Football: Turk ‘thankful’ to return to ASU after eligibility reinstated
ASU Football: First practice brings a new normal for Herm and company
(Photo: Travis David V Whittaker/WCSN) With a month left before Arizona State kicks off its 2020 conference-only schedule against USC, the first day of practices left head coach Herm Edwards, the team captains, and the rest of the players accepting a new routine. Friday was the first day of daily COVID-19 testing
ASU Football: Sun Devil football and Pac-12 winter sports to return
(Photo: Brady Klain/WCSN) The final Power 5 domino has finally fallen. With the Big Ten announcing a week ago that it would return to football on October 24, it was not the question of “will” the Pac-12 would return but “when” would the Pac-12 return. On Thursday, the Pac-12 CEO Group announced that
ASU Football: Devils to Wrap Up 2019 in Sun Bowl vs Seminoles
ASU Football: Behind ground attack, Sun Devils win third-straight Territorial Cup
(Photo: Brady Klain/WCSN) Rob Likens wanted to take the guess-work out of things. At halftime, the Arizona State (7-5, 4-5 Pac-12) offensive coordinator wanted to get back to the basics after a first half which featured poor pass-blocking, a few botched snaps and some drops by receivers. Rob Likens wanted to run
ASU Football: Sun Devil defense responds to biggest test of year
(Photo: Brady Klain/WCSN) A four-game winning streak forces those in a program to search for answers. At times, some of those answers might seem desperate. On Wednesday, defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales told members of the media that he suggested an 11-on-11 scrimmage during pregame warmups. That idea was quickly dismissed. But when the