(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) A 34-24 loss to Stanford brought ASU football back to earth after riding the high of upsetting Oregon. Now, with two weeks to prepare for the most challenging stretch of their season, the Sun Devils (2-3, 1-1 Pac-12) have time to reflect and make adjustments. There are plenty of
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Pac-12 Pickings: Ranked teams tested in conference openers
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) For the first time this season, this weekend provided a full slate of Pac-12 action. The return of conference play was accompanied by a splattering of competitive games, especially for the league's ranked members. Aside from Washington, the Pac-12's top contenders were tested in their conference openers. It started on Friday
ASU Football: Improved Wilkins ready to carry hot start into conference play
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) During the preseason, Arizona State football’s detractors pointed to the quarterback position as a glaring weak spot on the roster. Through three games, redshirt junior Manny Wilkins has quieted that narrative, shining as one of the few bright spots in the Sun Devils 1-2 start. As coach Todd Graham
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ASU Football: Receiving duo ready to fill in for injured Humphrey
(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
ASU football: Sun Devils suffer faltering loss to SDSU
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) After a close first half where it struggled to contain SDSU running back Rashaad Penny, ASU football collapsed in the second half as its own offense sputtered. Penny finished with 353 all-purpose yards, a stark contrast to ASU's lack of production on the ground. The Sun Devils (1-1) fell to the
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
ASU Football: Humphrey ends long journey with impressive debut
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) It had been a long time coming for John Humphrey. When Arizona State’s redshirt sophomore wide receiver hauled in his 60-yard touchdown pass last Thursday against New Mexico State, it completed his three year journey to the field with the signature moment he had waited on for too long. “It
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