(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) When a hurt John Humphrey was forced out of last week’s game against San Diego State, it looked like the Sun Devils had lost their only legitimate deep threat in the passing game. Just plays later, his replacement dashed those doubts. Though the redshirt sophomore Humphrey is, when healthy, ASU’s top
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Pac-12 Pickings: Is USC back after dismantling of Stanford
(Photo: JC Lopes/WCSN) During their march to the Rose Bowl last year, many wondered if USC was finally "back". On Saturday, it sure looked like they were. The Trojans thoroughly dominated Stanford, gaining over 600 yards, and possessing the ball for almost 35 minutes. The running back duo of Stephen Carr and Ronald
ASU Football: Arizona State vs. San Diego State game thread
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) 12:03 - Koron Crump sacks SDSU QB Christian Chapman on third down -- his third sack on the young season. 9:34 - Michael Sleep-Dalton punts for 53 yards. SDSU takes over at its own 1-yard line after an Arizona State bounce. 8:08- TOUCHDOWN: Rashaad Penny makes a couple Sun Devil
ASU Football: How Ball’s retirement impacts Sun Devil defense
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) The Arizona State defense was dealt another blow on Wednesday afternoon, as defensive back Marcus Ball announced his retirement from football due to medical conditions. Ball is now the third returning starter from last year’s secondary to walk away from the team; safety Armand Perry also gave up football during
Choppin’ it up with Chaz: Looking ahead to San Diego State
ASU Football: Front seven ready for battle with Aztecs young offensive line
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) As injuries mounted, and inexperienced youngsters were forced into action last fall, Arizona State’s run defense faltered down the stretch, becoming one the key factors in the Sun Devils’ six-game losing streak to end 2016. An offseason of healing and development has the Sun Devils’ front seven in a
ASU Football: Graham, Players Talk Opening Night Win
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) While the rest of college football finished up the season’s opening, Arizona State head coach Todd Graham and team leaders Manny Wilkins, Kalen Ballage, JoJo Wicker and Sam Jones spoke about the Sun Devils’ 37-31 win over New Mexico State on Sunday afternoon. Here is what the head coach
ASU Football: Sun Devils pull away in second half to knock off Aggies
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) After doing virtually nothing on the ground for nearly three quarters, Arizona State’s running game found a breakthrough, and a put-away score, late in the third quarter of their 37-31 win over New Mexico State on Thursday night. On a second down from the NMSU 20-yard-line, senior running back
ASU Football: Sun Devils aim for smooth start to season
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Marquee matchups will dot the college football landscape this weekend. Top five ranked powers Alabama and Florida State meet in Atlanta. Traditional programs Michigan and Florida face off in North Texas. Ex-ACC foes West Virginia and Virginia Tech renew their rivalry in the nation’s capital. Arizona State’s opening night contest against