(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) TEMPE — In college football, a program’s spring game is an opportunity for fans to not only get a first look at next fall’s squad, but for coaches to gauge how far their team has came since the beginning of spring practices. On Friday, Arizona State football held its
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Sun Devils’ ‘Tough’ Defensive Line Growing Under Diron Reynolds
(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) TEMPE — In the sweltering heat of last Saturday’s practice, the strong effort that Arizona State football’s players put forth didn’t go unnoticed by their head coach. When Kenny Dillingham spoke to the media following the team’s scrimmage that morning, he even went as far as to call
Sun Devil secondary primed for productive, competitive preseason
(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) TEMPE – ASU football’s spring season is almost at a close, yet some position groups are still finding their stride. After losing four of their five starting defensive backs from 2023, the Sun Devils brought in a handful of Power Five transfers to help fill those gaps. While it
Leavitt viewed as Sun Devils’ starting QB following Rashada departure
(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) TEMPE — It was a busy week in Tempe as a slew of news was released. The initial results of the NCAA’s investigation into the recruiting violations committed during the Herm Edwards tenure were finally released, and ASU seems to have served the majority of the more severe
Elijhah Badger and Bryce Pierre enter transfer portal
(Photo: Alyssa Burato/WCSN) TEMPE — Redshirt senior wide receiver Elijhah Badger and graduate tight end Bryce Pierre are expected to enter the transfer portal, per Chris Karpman of Sun Devil Source. Badger spent four seasons at Arizona State, accumulating a total of 1,640 yards on 142 receptions for 10 touchdowns. A two-time
Sun Devils hire Hines Ward to lead talented wide receivers group
(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) TEMPE — Just under a week after it was announced that Arizona State football wide receivers coach Ra’Shaad Samples would be departing for Oregon, head coach Kenny Dillingham announced Saturday that former four-time Pro Bowler and two-time Super Bowl Champion Hines Ward would be joining the staff as
Sun Devils offensive line begins Spring bigger and more experienced
(Photo: Hailey Rogalski/WCSN) TEMPE — Jogging between drills during Saturday’s practice at the Bill Kajikawa practice fields, a member of Arizona State football’s offensive line enthusiastically told his peers to “set the tone”. In this instance, the words encouragement were likely meant for the rest of the morning, as the team had
Dillingham opens doors to fans for first Saturday Spring Practice
(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) TEMPE– Anyone connected to the Arizona State football team since Kenny Dillingham has taken over can tell you that he is committed to doing two things during his time as head coach. One is obviously attempting to return the Sun Devils’ to consistent winners on any given Saturday. The
3,2,1… CAMP! Who to know for ASU football entering Spring Camp
Dillingham ‘set the foundation’ for ASU in forgettable 2023 season
(Photo: Crawford McKinstry/WCSN) The process of building a house from scratch can’t be completed overnight. Between detailed planning and the construction itself, every step must be executed meticulously to ensure that the structure remains durable and intact for years. This process is one Kenny Dillingham has become familiar with through his years