(Photo via Matt Venezia/WCSN) A Catapult vest is a tool many football players wear under their pads to track their speed, distance, and more to help figure out their output and where they can amplify those results. For ASU's linebacker core, they haven't just been using it but studying the data
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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: Henderson focused on Sun Devils’ “gains,” not “losses”
(Photo: Reece Andrews/WCSN) After an offseason that saw 18 players depart from Arizona State Football and an NCAA investigation still brew over the program, senior offensive linemen LaDarius Henderson remains positive about the Sun Devils’ chances in 2022. “If you’re a really big media guy, really into following all that stuff, the
ASU Football: Sun Devils add former Florida QB Emory Jones via portal
(Photo: Reece Andrews/WCSN) Arizona State Football has added former Florida quarterback Emory Jones via the transfer portal, according to a report from Sun Devil Source. Jones was the Gators’ starter in 2021 after three years in a wildcat role. Last season, Jones threw for 2,734 yards, 19 touchdowns and 13 interceptions with
ASU Football: Transfer portal window shuts as more Sun Devils enter
(Photo: Susan Wong/WCSN) Some may have expected the start of the new year to allow for Arizona State Football to mesh, with incoming transfers joining established starters for a new beginning after a topsy-turvy 2021 season. Yet, for as many fresh faces the Sun Devils have brought in, even more have left
ASU Football: More blows come as Pearsall, Gentry enter transfer portal
(Photo: Brendan Belfield/WCSN) The losses for Arizona State Football keep on coming, as sophomore linebacker Eric Gentry and senior wide receiver Ricky Pearsall have both entered the transfer portal, according to a report from Doug Haller of The Athletic on Thursday morning. The announcement comes as a shock for the Sun Devils, who
ASU Football: Quarterbacks get reps, new guys take it in during Showcase
(Photo: Reece Andrews/WCSN) Arizona State Football held its 15th and final spring practice on Saturday in front of fans at Sun Devil Stadium for its annual Spring Showcase. While many looked to the spring showcase to find answers on the quarterback competition, they were left with more questions than answers. All five quarterbacks
ASU Football: Observations from 2022 Spring Showcase
(Photo: Reece Andrews/WCSN) Saturday night marked the conclusion of Arizona State Football’s spring practices. The "Spring Showcase" event started with players participating in positional drills, 7-on-7s and 11-on-11s. Here are some observations from the 2022 Spring Showcase. Quarterback Battle The biggest question of spring ball remains unanswered, as there is no definitive option at
ASU Football: Running backs, transfers talk new roles
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Arizona State Football held spring practices sessions on Friday and Saturday last week. Here are some highlights from Friday's media availability. Use of new running backs Last season, ASU's offensive game plan was pounding the rock. Leading the ground game was running back Rachaad White, who rushed for 1,006 yards
ASU Football: Gentry, Henderson in a good place with not-so-new defense
(Photo: Dominic Contini/WCSN) "[Our] backs are against the walls, people don't believe in us that we're the same team as last year. "They'll find out during the season." During Saturday's press conference, sophomore linebacker Eric Gentry discussed the mentality that Arizona State Football's new defense is harnessing in spring ball this year. After