(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 Spring Football: Sam, Calhoun looking to lead linebacking core
(Photo: Blaine McCormick/WCSN) Arizona State was back on the gridiron Monday morning as the 10th spring football practice continued at Kajikawa Practice Fields in Tempe, Arizona. The media had access to the practice for a half and hour and the players participated in individual-release drills, stretching, tempo and ball security. Manny