(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
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The WCSN Football Podcast: Episode Two
ASU Football: Sun Devils ground attack stifled in season opener
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Throughout this fall’s preseason camp, Arizona State portrayed renewed optimism in their running game. With the senior duo of Kalen Ballage and Demario Richard returning behind a rejuvenated offensive line, there was a strong belief the unit could progress after its 112th national ranking last year. “If we can
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
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ASU Football: The Night New Mexico State Ended a Golden Era of Sun Devil Football
(Photo: Trey Lanthier/WCSN) College football programs are built on “golden eras” of success. Every school has had them, and for Arizona State few other periods in team history have matched the achievements of the late 1990s. A conference championship, Rose Bowl appearance and a near-miss at a national title were all pinnacle moments
The WCSN Football Podcast: Episode One
ASU Football: Breaking down probable depth chart through coaches’ words
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) With the start of the 2017 Arizona State football season exactly one week away, the Sun Devils’ opening night depth chart has appeared to take shape. With the two-deep roster looking set for next Thursday’s opener against New Mexico State, we break down who will be playing, and
ASU Football: Fixing inefficient offense a key for new season
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) It’s easy to scapegoat Arizona State’s defense as the exclusive cause for the program's losing season in 2016. Plenty have done so, citing the team’s oft-maligned, blitz-happy scheme and nation-worst pass defense as the reason for the Sun Devils’ disappointing 5-7 record last fall. However, an inability to stop opponents was
ASU Football: Defensive Coordinator Bennett Not Changing Style for Move to Pac-12
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Phil Bennett has been a lot places during his nearly 40 years of coaching college football. But this season -- his first as Arizona State's defensive coordinator -- will represent a new chapter in Bennett's legacy: it is the first time he has ever coached in the Pac-12 conference. With vast experience