(Photo: Courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) TEMPE – In both college football and the NFL, teams often see regressions in defensive production year over year. Many underlying factors, whether it’s installing a new scheme or dealing with roster turnover, can disrupt defensive communication and keep players from operating on the
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From Zero star recruit to high level mid-major running back; David Avit next chapter is with the Sun Devils
(Photo: Courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) Before hitting the field for his winter workouts at Villanova, David Avit had to shovel snow off the field ahead of his wind sprints and agility drills. Those days are done; now, the sophomore running back is ditching the Pennsylvanian parkas for t-shirts, transferring
ASU Sees Dynamic Play Boost In Bounce-Back Game Against Texas State
(Photo: Madison Sorenson/ WCSN) TEMPE – Before the 2025 season even began, head coach Kenny Dillingham outlined his expectations for Arizona State football to improve in one key department — explosive plays. Whether those plays came from gaining more than 25 yards on a single offensive play or the defense forcing
Opening night sloppinesses gives Sun Devils before SEC road trip
(Photo: WCSN/ Spencer Barnes) TEMPE — Two days after No. 12 Arizona State football opened up the 2025 season with a 38-19 victory over Northern Arizona, head coach Kenny Dillingham took his place in the media room at Mountain America Stadium to detail his thoughts on the team’s performance: the good,
Inspired By His Father, Chris Johnson II Adapts To New Position During Spring
Overcoming Adversity: Jordyn Tyson & Jake Smith return to elevate ASU’s receiver room
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
From Tempe to Triumph: DJ Horne’s maturation culminates in Final Four spotlight with NC State
(Photo: Alyssa Buruato/WCSN) GLENDALE — The location wasn’t new. The stage, however, was vastly different. Playing in front of 74,720 fans at State Farm Stadium was a long way from the 14,000-seat Desert Financial Arena in Tempe. Playing a Thursday 9 p.m. tip-off broadcasted on Pac-12 Insider against a fellow conference
Sights And Sounds From Arizona State Football’s 2024 Pro Day
(Photo: Hailey Rogalski/WCSN) The early spring Tempe morning of Mar. 13 was met with the palpable excitement of a life-changing opportunity for a select few former Arizona State football players. Over 20 combined NFL and CFL scouts descended upon the Ed and Nadine Carson Student-Athlete Center and the nearby Verde Dickey
‘Divine intervention’: LaDarius Henderson’s journey with faith and football
(Photo courtesy: Thecollective.asu/Instagram) t the midway point of 10th grade – upon transferring to Waxahachie High School in Texas – LaDarius Henderson was not planning to play football. In his mind, that door had been shut. The 6–3, 195-pound kid roaming around the high school south of Dallas had never played