All photos taken by Nicholas Badders on November 3 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. Contact @BadderUpSports or nbadders@asu.edu for high-resolution images.
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ASU Football Opinion: We may have underestimated what Herm Edwards can do
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Arizona State’s hiring of Herm Edwards to lead its football program was undoubtedly the most criticized hiring in the sport this past offseason. There were innumerable concerns surrounding the move, but these were some of the most prominent: He had not been on a college coaching staff since 1989,
ASU Football VIDEO: Devils Fight Wind, Pressure in Annual Spring Game
The Sun Devils hosted their annual Spring game Friday night amidst heavy wind gusts blowing around the stadium. Manny Wilkins and Trelon Smith impressed for the offense while Loren Money picked up an interception return for a touchdown on the defensive side. WCSN Football reporter Alex Gaul was there to
ASU Football: Sun Devils ink 11 early signing day recruits to Herm Edwards’ first ASU class
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Arizona State signed 11 players on Wednesday morning, the first day of the new "Early Signing Period" in NCAA Football recruiting. New head coach Herm Edwards addressed the media on Wednesday afternoon and was proud of the work he and the rest of the program did to lock up
ASU Football: Offensive staff coming back; Devils named all-conference, Graham gives early insight on Sun Bowl
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) The first big move of the Herm Edwards era at ASU was announced on Tuesday. Offensive coordinator Billy Napier, receivers coach Rob Likens, running backs coach John Simon, and offensive line coach Rob Sale will all be returning to ASU next season. In addition, Napier has been promoted to
ASU Football Coaching Search: Ex-NFL coach Herm Edwards to interview for ASU job
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) After a quiet 48 hours around ASU's search for a new head football coach, an unexpected name exploded onto the scene on Tuesday afternoon. Long-time NFL head coach Herm Edwards will interview for the Sun Devils' job opening this weekend, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Edwards, 63, is currently
ASU Football First Half Recap: Wildcats jump out to 24-14 halftime lead
ASU Football: Matured Richard cherishing senior-year bond with Graham
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) During Tuesday afternoon’s practice, Arizona State senior running back Demario Richard was taking his time walking to the sidelines after a drill. That’s when he heard a recognizable Texas-accented voice ring out from behind him. It was his head coach, Todd Graham, yelling: “Get yourself off the field!” A yell towards
ASU Football: With job in question, Graham keeps focus on the field ahead of Territorial Cup
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Todd Graham strolled into his Monday afternoon press conference with a smile on his face. Fresh off a 40-24 win at Oregon State, the Arizona State coach greeted reporters with grin and bent down to re-tie his shoes before calmly leaning forward, elbows resting on the table in
ASU Football: Notes and Quotes from Sun Devils 40-24 win at Oregon State
(Photo: Jack Harris/WCSN) CORVALLIS, Ore., -- Arizona State has captured bowl eligibility with a 40-24 win over the Oregon State Beavers on Saturday. Here are the best notes and quotes from the Sun Devils first win in Corvallis since 2005: PLAYERS, COACHES DISCUSS REACHING BOWL ELIGIBILITY Coach Todd Graham: "It's very important for