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ASU Football: Gonzalez, five others earn Pac-12 all-conference honors
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Despite a six-game losing streak to conclude the season, some good news rolled in on Tuesday for Arizona State football. Six ASU players were named to All-Pac-12 teams, including Zane Gonzalez earning first team all-conference recognition. Gonzalez is coming off of a historic season that saw him set the record for most made field
ASU Football Focal Point: Sun Devils focusing on Oregon RB Freeman
(Photo: Brett Deckert/WCSN) All things considered, junior Royce Freeman may be the most dangerous running back that Arizona State will face all season. At least defensive tackle Tashon Smallwood thinks so. "He is one of the top running backs in the league,” Smallwood said. “He has it all: the size, the speed, that
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: Stopping Oregon’s rushing attack won’t be easy, but ASU’s stout rush defense has bottled up top rushers before
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Although the big picture implications surrounding Arizona State’s matchup with Oregon have shrunk dramatically over the course of the season, the talent on the field will be much higher than two 4-3 records represent. While ASU has done well slowing down opposing rushing attacks this season, Oregon boasts sophomore
ASU Football: Wicker shaking things up along the defensive front
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Today was the first practice for Arizona State since returning from Camp Tontozona, and it was also the first practice of the last two-a-day for the Sun Devils. The portion of practice open to the practice was uneventful in regards to action as the 11-on-11 drill lasted just a