(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Todd Graham wanted to say to goodbye on his terms. That's why, even after being fired last month, the outgoing head coach wanted to stick around for one last game. He was yearning to give his program a triumphant farewell. What he got was a harsh reminder of why his
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ASU Men’s Basketball: Sun Devils dominate Pacific to cap non-conference play
(Photo: Tyler Rittenhouse/WCSN) A challenging non-conference schedule ended with a comfortable victory for ASU men's basketball on Friday as the No. 3 Sun Devils (12-0) rolled over Pacific 104-65. Shannon Evans and Tra Holder led the way for the Sun Devils, combining for 40 points and eight assists on the afternoon. Romello
ASU Football: Edwards’ staff coming together after week of assistant coaching hires
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) After the unexpected departures of offensive and defensive coordinators Billy Napier and Phil Bennett last week, Arizona State's new coaching staff is coming into focus after reports that the Sun Devils have hired Danny Gonzales to lead their defense in Herm Edwards' first season in Tempe, as first
ASU Men’s Basketball: Sun Devils overcome ugly first half to handle Vanderbilt
(Photo: Tyler Rittenhouse/WCSN) Expectations have never been higher for ASU men’s basketball. The No. 5 Sun Devils came into Sunday afternoon’s matchup with Vanderbilt riding high after pulling off an improbable upset over Kansas just a week ago. Their return to Wells Fargo Arena followed a similar pattern to that contentious game
ASU Football: More staff changes as Napier leaves and Likens is promoted to offensive coordinator
(Photos: Jack Harris/WCSN) Arizona State’s coaching staff was dealt another shuffle on Friday, as it was confirmed that offensive coordinator Billy Napier is leaving the school to become the new head coach at Louisiana-Lafayette. Hours later, the school confirmed reports that receivers coach Rob Likens was promoted to fill the coordinator vacancy
ASU Football: Bennett confirms he will be leaving program at season’s end, giving ASU another coaching hole to fill this offseason
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Arizona State’s coaching carousel took another turn on Tuesday afternoon, as defensive coordinator Phil Bennett announced he will not be returning to the program to join new head coach Herm Edwards’ staff next season. Bennett, who was hired by recently fired head coach Todd Graham last offseason, confirmed to
ASU Hockey: Busch comes up clutch for Sun Devils
(Photo: Gabrielle Mercer/WCSN) In the opening clash between Arizona State and Princeton, ASU head coach Greg Powers didn’t see a leader on the ice. Following nearly two weeks off from games, the team needed to find someone to ignite a spark. Tonight, they found that in Tyler Busch. Busch failed to produce anything
ASU Women’s Hockey: Sun Devils sweep Lopes to close out 2017
ASU Football: Coordinators address future plans amid coaching change
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) In the past, Todd Graham has been the darling of Arizona State football media availability, most days answering question for at least 10 minutes. On Friday though, the lame-duck head coach spoke for barely 2 minutes, the latest reminder of the winds of change that are swirling in Tempe
Column: Press conference does little to validate radical vision for ASU football
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) For a split-second, you can almost see the logic of Ray Anderson’s vision. For 40 years, Arizona State has been trying to win the same way as everybody else in the Pac-12. But in its four decades since joining the conference, sustained tangible success has been scarce. You can’t fault