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ASU Football: Graham talks deeper meaning behind Thursday’s game

by Colton Dodgson - November 7, 2016November 7, 2016

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Aside from the fact that its the final home game of the season against a ranked opponent in No. 16 Utah, Thursday’s game at Sun Devil Stadium will carry a far deeper meaning. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUURYKVkq9c It’s going to be a night of reflection for all of the program’s seniors, as well

ASU Football: Home-road splits strongly playing into Sun Devils’ success

by Jacob Janower - October 20, 2016October 21, 2016

(Photo: Brett Deckert/WCSN) Playing on the road is often considered a daunting task for any college football team. Arizona State is no exception to the rule. This season especially, it has been a rough go away from home for the Sun Devils. They are just 1-2 in games not at Sun Devil

ASU Football: Secondary changes make impact on suspect unit

by Colton Dodgson - October 11, 2016October 11, 2016

(Photo: Brett Deckert/WCSN) To say the Arizona State secondary has been suspect to start the year wouldn’t be telling the whole story. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_ciel1V3PE While the Sun Devils are 5-1 following their 23-20 win over UCLA, the secondary was statistically bad entering the contest. In the first five games of the season, the defense allowed

ASU Football: Final season has potential to be a special one for Haack

by Jacob Janower - September 2, 2016September 5, 2016

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) If all goes as planned, you won’t see the punter on the field often during a football game. When he does come on, however, he has the ability to swing the momentum unlike nearly anyone else in the game. For Matt Haack, Arizona State’s senior punter, the art

ASU Football: Safety Jordan Simone still a leader despite season-ending injury

by Mauricio Casillas - November 23, 2015November 23, 2015

(Photo: Mauricio Casillas/WCSN) It’s what they’ve done every game during their senior seasons. The three captains walk out together, meet at the edge of Tillman Tunnel, bring their heads together and relish the moment. Mike Bercovici, D.J. Foster and Jordan Simone did this ritual for the last time before Saturday’s Territorial Cup.

ASU Football: Sun Devils reclaim Territorial Cup

by Zane Hopen - November 21, 2015November 21, 2015

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Leading up to this game, everybody viewed the 2015 Sun Devil football team as a disappointment. Losing games they should have won, underwhelming performances from impact players, inconsistent play on both sides of the ball, and not meeting most of their goals. While that last statement may be true,

ASU Football: Arizona Players to Watch

by Zane Hopen - November 21, 2015

Whether ASU turned out to be 5-5 or 10-0 at this point in the season, the Territorial Cup would be the most anticipated game of the year, solely for the rise in emotion it’s guaranteed to provide. The 2015 Sun Devils have been a disappointment, there is no denying that,

ASU Football: Newcomers get acclimated with rivalry week

by Zane Hopen - November 18, 2015

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) The Sun Devils are midway through rivalry week, but the energy hasn’t let down one bit. Taming emotions and keeping a steady head will make things difficult for players, coaches, and obviously spectators. Head coach Todd Graham recognizes that, and that’s why he emphasized many of the same things

ASU Football: UW Preview

by Zane Hopen - November 14, 2015November 14, 2015

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) College Football Playoff? Pac-12 Championship? Try bowl eligibility. There is not a whole lot at stake in ASU’s matchup with Washington, except both teams are fighting for a postseason berth to keep their letdown seasons alive. Each sitting at 4-5 on the season, they find their performance trends moving

ASU Football: Norvell explains play calls at end of Oregon Game

by Zane Hopen - November 4, 2015November 4, 2015

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) With the game on the line in triple overtime, the Sun Devils had a chance to tie things up against Oregon. The team was three yards out from scoring -- it was first and goal. On the first play, redshirt senior quarterback Mike Bercovici threw a pass that was