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ASU’s kickoff and punt return corps has intriguing players, but jobs are far from won

by Ethan Ignatovsky - April 27, 2025April 27, 2025

(Photo: Grace Johnson/WCSN) TEMPE – Before nearly every offensive drive in football, the special teams unit and its returner have the chance to impact the outcome of the game. Whether it be a punt or a kickoff, a good return down the field increases the offense’s likelihood of scoring points at

Freshman TE AJ Ia Adjusting to College Football and Relying on Close Connections

by Ethan Ignatovsky - April 15, 2025April 15, 2025

(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) TEMPE – In life, it can be hard to stand out in a crowd. When you’re a Division I football player, with everyone around you wearing the same jersey and pushing to be the best version of themselves, it can be even more challenging. Some players will inevitably

What Arizona State’s Wide out additions add to the Big 12 Champions

by Ethan Ignatovsky - March 28, 2025March 28, 2025

(Photo: Grace Johnson/ WCSN) TEMPE – Arizona State football's first week of spring practice offers a handful of new Sun Devils their first opportunity to get reps in underneath the blazing Tempe sun at the Kajikawa Practice Fields. This year, 26 new players – 14 true freshmen and 12 transfers –

Warren, Abney II set tone in secondary ahead of sophomore season

by Tia Reid - March 28, 2024March 28, 2024

(Photo: Evan Barcanic/WCSN) TEMPE — As the first week of ASU football spring practices continues to ramp up so does the energy at the Kajikawa Practice Fields. Several new faces are settling in with their new coaches and teammates, but plenty of old ones are lacing up their cleats, looking to

ASU Football: Dashaun Mallory finds freedom with Sun Devils

by Jonah Krell - November 24, 2023February 20, 2024

(Photo via Hailey Rogalski/WCSN) nduring yet another sweltering August day during a record-breaking heat wave, sluggishness filled Tempe’s Kajikawa Practice Fields. Arizona State football was just four days away from beginning its 2023 season, and yet players looked slothful in their Sunday morning practice. They went through the motions without smiles or