Crow slams BCS, proposes eight-team playoff system
Last Thursday, ASU President Michael Crow publicly criticized the Bowl Championship Series and announced his support for an eight-team playoff system to be managed by the NCAA.
Categories: Football Newsletter Sports Tags: Alabama arizona state ASU BCS Big Ten Boise State Bowl Championship Series Brock Osweiler cowboys Crimson Tide Dennis Erickson Jim Delany Louisiana State University LSU Maaco Bowl Las Vegas Mark Emmert Michael Crow ncaa Oklahoma State Pac-12 SEC sun devils Tigers Todd Graham university of utah Vontaze Burfict
The Jealous Sound’s new album a nostalgia-filled ride
In the music industry, nine years seems an eternity. For Los Angeles-based indie rock band The Jealous Sound, however, nine years was just enough a time to put the finishing touches on the band’s sophomore album, “A Gentle Reminder.”
Categories: Arts and Entertainment Music Newsletter Tags: A Gentle Reminder Blair Shehan Chingy Got Friends EP Kill Them With Kindness Skrillex Sunny Day Real Estate The Ataris The Jealous Sound
Devil Dish: Feb. 10
In an age where seemingly anything is available with the click of a mouse, swipe of a finger or touch of a trackpad, it’s refreshing to see high-level executives connecting with fans in a personal way.
Categories: Sports Tags: basketball Daryl Morey facebook Houston Rockets Jeremy Lin Marcus Morris NBA New York Knicks Super Bowl Twitter
Suggs named NFL Defensive Player of the Year
Former Chandler Hamilton High School and ASU standout Terrell Suggs was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
Categories: Football Sports Tags: Aaron Rodgers ASU Baltimore Ravens Drew Brees Green Bay Packers Jared Allen Minnesota Vikings New Orleans Saints NFL Honors Ceremony sun devils Terrell Suggs
Dwight Howard calls out teammates, trade talks heat up
It’s not surprising that in the wake of the Orlando Magic’s struggles, trade talks for Dwight Howard have surfaced again.
Categories: Men's Basketball Sports Tags: basketball Chicago Bulls Dallas Mavericks Deron Williams Dwight Howard ESPN Kobe Bryant Los Angeles Clippers Los Angeles Lakers NBA New Jersey Nets Orlando Magic Pau Gasol
Devil Dish: Jan. 23
Five years ago, the Suns had a chance at winning a championship. Now, the only thing the Suns have a chance at winning is the lottery.
Categories: Sports Tags: Amar'e Stoudemire Jack in the Box Mike D’Antoni NBA Phoenix Suns Steve Nash Vince Carter
Playlist: 10 songs to calm a holiday frenzied soul
The State Press has carefully crafted a playlist to play during your holiday break.
Categories: Arts and Entertainment Music Newsletter Tags: adele Bon Iver holidays Kate Bush M83 newsletter Ryan Adams St. Vincent The Antlers The Civil Wars The Head and the Heart william fitzsimmons
GWAR and Every Time I Die rock Tempe
Satirical heavy metal band GWAR teamed up with New York-based hardcore band Every Time I Die for one of the most unpredictable live shows you will see.
Categories: Arts and Entertainment Music Newsletter Tags: Corey Smoots Every Time I Die Flattus Maximus Frank Sinatra GWAR Keith Buckley Marquee Theatre newsletter The Big Dirty Warbeast We’rewolf
