Published on: 1st September, 2010
One man has been named the Arizona State University starting quarterback, for the first game at least. Dennis Erickson did not give the title of “king” to either Steven Threet or Brock Osweiler, because as this evaluation process has unfolded, nothing has lead to a clear-cut No. 1 choice. It’s funny ...Published on: 4th August, 2010
As fans and spectators thumb through Arizona State Football preview magazines this offseason, they may notice a problem has plagued ASU for six seasons: the offensive line. And the problems are piling up. On Tuesday, Dennis Erickson and his squad received word that slated starting right guard Zack Schlink will ...Published on: 30th July, 2010
With the buzz spreading regarding the release of the Pac-10 Conference media poll, the talk has revolved around offense, and with the West Coast pass happy league, that topic is a classic description. The quarterback names have filled journalists’ notepads, and even journeyed through the ESPN studios, but the topic that ...Published on: 28th July, 2010
The offseason talk this spring has revolved around how much improvement will be enough for the Sun Devils to reach a bowl game. To be quite honest, a wait and see approach is necessary in this judgment call. Head coach Dennis Erickson cut ties with long time friend and offensive ...Published on: 27th July, 2010
During the past four seasons, the “valley of the sun” has been drenched with optimism and hopefulness regarding the Sun Devil’s football program. However, the results at the end of the season have left fans with something to be desired. Now, with preseason camp ready to commence on August 4th ...Published on: 22nd July, 2010
As the burning hot sun shines across the United States, the smell of football is in the air, and it could not come at a better time. The spring and summer months consisted of the usual coaching carousel, matriculation, and recruiting efforts. This offseason was doused with turmoil and investigations ...Published on: 17th June, 2010
The college football landscape has shifted dramatically in recent weeks, and the Pacific 10 Conference has been the leading brainchild behind the madness. The current realignment might be a sour note for most traditionalists, but what is the perspective on the West Coast? The Pacific 10 has now added the University ...Published on: 4th May, 2010
John Hargis is a do everything type of guy. Dennis Erickson and his coaching staff had Hargis moved from defensive tackle in 2007, to starting left tackle on offense in 2008. In 2009, Hargis solidified himself as a rock solid offensive lineman moving inside to left guard. No matter what role was ...Published on: 27th April, 2010
Competition and position battles are helpful for the coaches to gauge quality and production of the squad. However, position battles at valuable leadership roles do not add to team continuity. For instance, look at last season, the Sun Devil squad was split between then named starting quarterback Danny Sullivan, and virtually ...Published on: 7th April, 2010
Fans that bleed maroon and gold were teased in 2007 when their Arizona State Sun Devils captured a share of the Pac-10 Championship and a trip to the Holiday Bowl. A 10-win season, as well as a top-25 recruiting class, left fans wanting more. However, as the "bleacher creatures" bought into the ...