ASU Football: Fields excited to be back as Pierce praises fast, deep defense

(Photo: Brady Klain/WCSN) Arizona State Football defensive coordinator Antonio Pierce and senior defensive back Evan Fields spoke to the media after spring practice on Monday.  Here are the highlights from what both said during availability. Fields' return, "little things" in a fast group highlight defense ASU returns quite the speedy secondary for the

ASU Football: USC spoils the Sun Devils’ homecoming

(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) ASU football was completely demoralized by USC on Saturday in Tempe, falling 48-17 in a game that halted any momentum the Sun Devils might have had. Following two upset victories over Washington and Utah, the ASU defense was playing at an elite level. That ended when the Trojans

ASU Football: Sun Devils down big at the half against USC

(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) It's not looking good for ASU football at halftime in Tempe. USC is in total control with a 31-10 lead thanks in large part to the play of quarterback Sam Darnold. ASU linebacker DJ Calhoun sacked Darnold on the opening play of the game, but the talented Trojan signal-caller bounced

ASU Football: Forget about bowl eligibility, Sun Devils are looking like Pac-12 South favorites

(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Changing a narrative is never easy. In college football, it can be near impossible. There was a preconceived notion in Tempe even before this year’s season started about Arizona State: it had coach Todd Graham fighting for his job, quarterback Manny Wilkins having to battle with Blake Barnett for