(Photo: Brett Deckert/WCSN) It’s not often a career comes around that is as historic as Zane Gonzalez’s. The senior kicker has had a litany of accomplishments during his senior season, and capped off his Sun Devil career in a big way, breaking the NCAA record for all-time field goals made. Being the
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ASU Football: Gonzalez, five others earn Pac-12 all-conference honors
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Despite a six-game losing streak to conclude the season, some good news rolled in on Tuesday for Arizona State football. Six ASU players were named to All-Pac-12 teams, including Zane Gonzalez earning first team all-conference recognition. Gonzalez is coming off of a historic season that saw him set the record for most made field
ASU Football: Gonzalez, defense shine in ASU’s 23-20 win
(Photo: Brett Deckert/WCSN) Arizona State earned a crucial Pac-12 win, defeating UCLA 23-20 in a game that saw everything from back-up quarterbacks to countless empty drives to a new NCAA record. The Sun Devils are now 2-1 in Pac-12 play and 5-1 overall. “I am just really proud of our football team,"
ASU Football: Sun Devils down UTSA 32-28 with late touchdown
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) In Arizona State’s 32-28 win over the University of Texas San Antonio on Friday, the team’s resilience was again on display. Overall, the Sun Devils struggled on both sides of the ball, with missed tackles and allowing big plays on defense serving as the team’s main deficiency. It was the
ASU Football: Implementation of new techniques and a wave of players in different positions have Sun Devils hoping for turnaround
(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) After an embarrassing loss to USC, tangible changes have taken place in ASU's week of practice leading up to its next game against UCLA. One new course of action observed in the early sessions of ASU practice on Wednesday was a unique tackling drill, in which the defensive line
ASU Football: Zane Gonzalez ready to take next step in his kicking game
(Photo: Allyson Cummings/WCSN) The Sun Devils practiced outside on the Bill Kajikawa Practice Field for the first time this season, and put their two-minute offense and defense on display. Two-Minute Drill This late game situation that was practiced today was actually meant to put pressure on the defense. In a typical two-minute drill,
ASU Football: Sun Devils notch six all-conference selections
Photo: (Alli Cline/WCSN) The Pac-12 football all-conference awards were announced Monday night, with six Arizona State players receiving first- or second-team recognition. Junior wideout Jaelen Strong and senior left tackle Jamil Douglas were selected as first-team all-conference on the offensive side of the ball, while senior safety Damarious Randall was the lone
ASU Football: Defense and cold-blooded Zane Gonzalez lead ASU over Utah
(Photo: Tyler Strachan/WCSN) When Zane Gonzalez lined up for the potentially game-winning, 36-yard field goal in overtime, Arizona State head coach Todd Graham was worried about one thing and it wasn't his sophomore kicker. "I just worried about the snap, that's it," Graham said. "I don't worry about [Gonzalez]. He has a
ASU Football: Gonzalez developing consistency in practice
(Photo: Allyson Cummings/WCSN) The Arizona State Sun Devils broke routine a bit on Thursday, electing to move their final practice of the week to the Verde Dickey Dome rather than the traditional Sun Devil Stadium practice two days prior to game day. One routine remained constant though, as head coach Todd Graham
Kicking his way onto the scene in superstar fashion
(Photo: Jannah Din/WCSN) Despite the improvements that need to be made on punting for Arizona State’s special teams, the kicking game is considered one of the best in the nation, led by true freshman kicker Zane Gonzalez. Last week against Washington, Gonzalez racked up a total 17 points of ASU’s 53 points