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ASU Football: Punter Matt Haack is the key to slowing Ty Montgomery

by Adam Stites - October 18, 2014

(Photo: Casey Ferrierae/WCSN) The Western Michigan Broncos have negative punt return yardage through the first six games of the season, and that is the only team in the nation that has managed to be more ineffective at returning punts than No. 17 Arizona State. The Sun Devils rank 127th in the

ASU Soccer: Sun Devils take down Trojans

by Michelle Minahen - October 17, 2014

(Photo: Steve Rodriguez/ASU Athletics) It was ASU’s early offensive opportunities that allowed them to shut down the highest scoring team in the Pac-12, USC, and come out with a 2-0 win. Just nine minutes into the game, senior forward Cali Farquharson applied some quick pressure on USC’s goalkeeper, and deflecedBut t in an

ASU Soccer: Pac-12 standings at halfway point

by Drew Andre - October 17, 2014October 17, 2014

(Photo: Steve Rodriguez/WCSN) Pac-12 women’s soccer is as strong as it has ever been. Currently four teams are ranked in the top 25, and two teams are on the cusp of being raked. Eleven of the 12 teams in the conference have above a .500 overall record. Only UCLA remains undefeated

ASU Soccer: Sun Devils travel to take on USC

by Anthony Marroquin - October 17, 2014October 17, 2014

(Photo: Trey Lanthier/WCSN) The Arizona State Sun Devils will finish off a three game run on the road on Friday as they take on USC in Los Angeles. The Sun Devils, who are currently 8-4-2 in the season, are coming off a winless weekend in Washington. Prior to last weekend, Arizona State was

ASU Football: Starting quarterback for Stanford still a mystery

by Jacob Garcia - October 16, 2014October 16, 2014

(Photo: Courtney Pedroza/WCSN) With the media only being admitted to view 15 minutes of Arizona State’s football practice on Thursday, it is not outside the realm of possibility to believe that season-changing decisions were being made behind the closed gates at Sun Devil Stadium. Perhaps a new base defense was being formulated

ASU Football: Defense focused on stopping Stanford’s new look offense

Arizona State

by Adam Stites - October 15, 2014October 15, 2014

(Photo: Courtney Pedroza/WCSN) The No. 17 Arizona State Sun Devils have operated under the mantra of “unfinished business” in 2014 and that’s mostly due to the Stanford Cardinal stopping them from finishing their perceived business with two defeats, including one in the Pac-12 Championship. Just three days remain until ASU will have

ASU Football: It’s time to do away with Devil-backer for 2014

by Adam Stites - October 15, 2014October 19, 2014

(Photo: Tyler Strachan/WCSN) When Stanford travels to face Arizona State on Saturday night, they will bring with them a larger, smash-mouth style offense that is predicated on establishing the run to set up the rest of the playbook. In a conference that is known for points and high-flying offenses, the Cardinal

ASU Soccer: Morris shines in Sun Devils’ road trip to Washington

by Drew Andre - October 15, 2014

(Photo: Steve Rodriguez/ASU Athletics) The reign of the Northwest came down hard on the Arizona State Sun Devils. After this weekend's trip to Washington the Devils come home with a loss, and a tie. First on Friday they came up short to the University of Washington, 2-1. They followed that match up

ASU Football: To be the champion, you must beat the champion

by Adam Stites - October 14, 2014

(Photo: ASU Athletics) The No. 17 Arizona State Sun Devils end every practice by breaking a final huddle with a “national champs” chant from everyone on the team. With signs throughout the team’s facilities and consistent post-practice comments from head coach Todd Graham about the subject, it’s been made clear to

ASU Football: All eyes on Taylor Kelly in practice

by Jacob Garcia - October 14, 2014October 14, 2014

(Photo: ASU Athletics) Tuesday marked the first day of practice for the Arizona State football team in its week of preparation for a fourth conference game. Though not much differed in terms of the attire, participation and explosiveness of Taylor Kelly, his every movement, let alone his status for the Sun Devils