Athletic Director Ray Anderson made his most critical decision at the most critical time for the program, and he made the wrong choice. Herm Edwards should have stayed.

Lily Finley is an illustrator for the State Press. She majors in journalism and mass communications with a minor in studio art at Arizona State University.
Haynie-250803-Wont-Back-Down-Tour-44.jpg
By Madison Haynie | August 4, 2025Representative Yassamin Ansari, D-Ariz, speaking with Senator Chris Murphy, D-Conn, (left) Representative Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, (left middle) and Emcee Adam Mockler (MeidasTouch) (right) at the Won't Back Down Tour at The Van Buren on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, in Phoenix.
Haynie-250803-Wont-Back-Down-Tour-58.jpg
By Madison Haynie | August 4, 2025MoveOn Field Organizer Christian Pierce speaking at the Won't Back Down Tour at The Van Buren on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, in Phoenix.
Haynie-250803-Wont-Back-Down-Tour-19.jpg
By Madison Haynie | August 4, 2025Senator Chris Murphy, D-Conn, speaking at the Won't Back Down Tour at The Van Buren on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, in Phoenix.