(Photo courtesy: Thecollective.asu/Instagram) t the midway point of 10th grade – upon transferring to Waxahachie High School in Texas – LaDarius Henderson was not planning to play football. In his mind, that door had been shut. The 6–3, 195-pound kid roaming around the high school south of Dallas had never played
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ASU Football: Sun Devils hope to stay consistent against Washington
(Photo: Dom Contini/WCSN) Three weeks. That’s how long it's been since Arizona State Football faced an opponent with a stable coaching staff. The Sun Devils most recently defeated USC 31-16, which has been led by interim head coach Donte Williams since Clay Helton's firing early in the season. The week prior, ASU
ASU Football: Passing game a “work in progress” in Sun Devils’ last month
(Photo: Dom Contini/WCSN) In Monday’s media availability, Arizona State Football head coach Herm Edwards perhaps summed up perfectly why the Sun Devils’ struggling passing game needs to step it up. “It’s easier to fly to California than to drive,” Edwards said. “I’ve done both and it’s actually easier to fly than to
ASU Football: Sun Devils hope to get back on track against USC
(Photo: Joey Plishka/WCSN) The story of Arizona State Football’s 2021 campaign so far has been one of drastic extremes. The Sun Devils have won five games in a very convincing fashion, and against tough Pac-12 Conference opponents like UCLA and Stanford. The other side of the coin shows three cataclysmic losses against equally
ASU Football: Edwards hopes lessons, changes from losses lead to wins
ASU Football: Sun Devils and Cougars both looking to rebound in Week 9
(Photo: Rebecca Striffler/WCSN) Both Arizona State Football (5-2) and Washington State (4-4) have had to do some soul searching coming into Saturday's Week 9 matchup, but for different reasons. The Sun Devils are coming off a bye week, which could not have come at a better time after they were upset
ASU Football: Sun Devils upset by Utah 35-21, blow 14-point lead
(Photo: Rebecca Striffler/WCSN) Arizona State Football and Utah both came into Saturday night’s matchup undefeated in Pac-12 Conference play. The Sun Devils had been playing solid football for weeks, with big wins over UCLA and Stanford. Meanwhile, the Utes had just come off a huge blowout win over USC. The stage was
ASU Football: Sun Devils hope to reverse 2019 result in matchup with Utah
(Photo: Rebecca Striffler/WCSN) It was cold. It was rainy. And it ended in a disappointing 21-3 loss. That's what happened the last time now-No. 18 ranked Arizona State Football (5-1, 3-0 Pac-12) played Utah (3-2, 2-0 Pac-12) on Oct. 19, 2019. Then-freshman quarterback Jayden Daniels threw for just 25 yards with an
ASU Football: Hill’s play-calling fuels Sun Devils’ 28-10 win over Stanford
(Photo: Haley Spracale/WCSN) TEMPE -- Since the beginning of Fall Camp, Arizona State Football has focused hard on finding its identity on offense. With its inexperienced receiving core, a powerful run-game, and junior quarterback Jayden Daniels leading the charge, it got off to a rocky start. The chemistry between Daniels and his wide
ASU Football: Upset-minded Sun Devils, Stanford set to clash in Tempe
(Photo: Haley Spracale/WCSN) The Friday night conference matchup is set: No. 22 Arizona State Football will host the Stanford Cardinal in what has the potential to be a very physical and tough game at Sun Devil Stadium. Both teams are coming off exciting and unexpected wins. ASU is now the Pac-12 Conference