The Morning After: ASU can't overcome deficit against Stanford
A look back at ASU’s 42-28 loss to No. 5 Stanford on Saturday:
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A look back at ASU’s 42-28 loss to No. 5 Stanford on Saturday:
ASU saw a major comeback ahead in the second half. It finally found its rhythm and had the momentum offensively to pull it off.
On the defensive side, I think our defense has work to do in terms of stopping drives. They’ve done very well in terms of not giving up the big plays, but in both games we’ve played so far — against David Fales and San Jose State’s passing offense and Army’s triple option — opposing offenses were able to keep drives alive and drive downfield consistently. Our front seven couldn’t keep up with Army’s speed and couldn’t get off blocks in the way that we saw in the second half of last season. I don’t think the defense is in mid-season form yet.
Other than a few of ASU football’s redshirt seniors, the Sun Devil players and coaches will be making their first trip to Palo Alto, Calif.
Many people are still talking about ASU football’s wild finish over Wisconsin last week, but another elite opponent awaits the No. 23 Sun Devils (2-0) on Saturday.
ASU football coach Todd Graham and Vice President for Athletics Steve Patterson have both agreed to contact extensions through 2018 and are awaiting approval from the Arizona Board of Regents on Sept. 26.
Two days following the ASU-Wisconsin game, the topic of the last play of the game inevitably had to be addressed in coach Todd Graham’s weekly press conference on Monday.
With all but Colorado playing this week, the Pac-12 got a better look at how the conference stacks up. Four teams have already begun Pac-12 play while ASU and Stanford begin theirs next Saturday. Here’s the Pac-12 pecking order after week three of college football.
Here’s an attempt to describe what happened in the last play of ASU’s 32-30 win over Wisconsin Saturday night.
It all just happened at one time.
ASU set a new record in football on Thursday.
Some people looked at ASU’s season football opener on Thursday against Sacramento State as a trap game, but the Sun Devils prepared accordingly and swatted the Hornets 55-0 to move on to the rest of the schedule.
With concerns and lawsuits regarding concussions causing rule changes to football at all levels, officials are taking many innovative steps to make the game safer.
Redshirt senior defensive tackle Will Sutton has heard everyone’s main concern about ASU’s defense: The Sun Devils can’t stop the run.
During one play in ASU’s 55-0 win over Sacramento State last Thursday, redshirt senior linebacker Grandville Taylor surveyed the field and caught on to what the Hornets’ offense was going to do .
It’s fun to think of creative verbs about how ASU defeated Sacramento State 55-0 Thursday:
For about the first seven minutes of ASU’s season opener Thursday, the Sun Devils’ highly anticipated year was in doubt as Sacramento State marched 59 yards up the field on its first drive and was about to take the lead with a 33-yard field goal.
Sherman Morris, ASU football's assistant athletic director for recruiting, has been placed on administrative leave following his Aug. 29 arrest for a domestic violence incident.
Eight FBS teams lost to FCS schools in the first weekend of college football, including Pac-12 North contender Oregon State.
Quarterbacks Projected starter: Taylor Kelly The skinny: There were very few passers who were as efficient as redshirt junior Taylor Kelly last year. He had the eighth-best quarterback rating in the nation last year (159.9) and completed 67.1 percent of his passes. Kelly is mobile as well, recording 516 rushing yards last year. He has also proven to be effective as a pooch punter on fourth downs, averaging 37.9 punt yards per game. Kelly even managed to get seven of his eight punt attempts inside the 20-yard line. Also vying for time at the No. 2 spot are redshirt sophomores Mike Bercovici and Michael Eubank. Bercovici was the backup in 2011 but redshirted last year when Eubank beat him for the No. 2 spot. Offensive coordinator Mike Norvell said Eubank would still get his own packages whereas Bercovici could be ready to play as well. Coach’s comment: “Going into year two, (Kelly’s) really got that experience under his belt. He’s approaching every practice and every rep as the guy who’s been there. He’s trying to be the leader and the point man for this offense.” — coach Norvell Running Backs Projected starters: Marion Grice (tailback), D.J. Foster (running back) The skinny: Senior Marion Grice and junior D.J. Foster make up arguably the Pac-12’s most lethal one-two punch in the backfield. Toward the second half of last season, both halfbacks overtook Cameron Marshall for time and both became ASU's designated running backs, combining for 1,202 rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdowns. It’s not just rushing yards that define these running backs, though. Both Grice and Foster also racked up a high amount of receiving yards as well. Foster’s 533 yards was the third highest on the team last year, and Grice’s 425 yards stands as fourth. That said, look for Grice and Foster to be on the field at the same time often this season, whether it’s Foster lining up in the backfield or as a slot receiver. Redshirt junior Deantre Lewis and senior Kyle Middlebrooks will also appear as the team’s third options. Both made solid progress bouncing back from their respective injuries. Coach’s comment: "The way (the runningbacks) have grown and their versatility, I think it’s going to be a real benefit for this offense. The way they can impact a game will be a lot of fun.” — coach Norvell Offensive Line Projected starters: Evan Finkenberg (left tackle), Jamil Douglas (left guard), Kody Koebensky (center), Vi Teofilo (right guard), Tyler Sulka (right tackle) The skinny: ASU had to fill a couple of holes over the off-season with Brice Schwab and Andrew Sampson gone, but this is a group in which Norvell and offensive line coach Chris Thomsen are very confident. Redshirt senior Kody Koebenseky is a Rimington Award watch list candidate and anchors the line as a leader with redshirt senior Evan Finkenberg. Last season, the line only gave up 37 sacks. Redshirt junior Jamil Douglas originally started spring camp at right tackle but moved back to his natural position at left guard, moving up redshirt junior Tyler Sulka to right tackle. Coach’s comment: “That’s probably the group I’m most proud of. We got our starting five there. … Our depth is beginning to come. One of the things we challenge our guys with is the season may come down to the sixth, seventh or eighth offensive lineman, and we’re making sure we’re prepared for that ...” — coach Norvell Wide Receivers Projected starters: Jaelen Strong (X), Kevin Ozier (Y), Richard Smith (Z) The skinny: There were some concerns about this position after last season ended because ASU lost its top two receivers in Rashad Ross and Jamal Miles. Redshirt senior Kevin Ozier has become the undisputed leader of the corps and ASU has added two top targets from Pierce Community College (Calif.) in redshirt sophomore Jaelen Strong and junior Joe Morris. Both were touted as excellent junior college wideout recruits. Coach Todd Graham said Ellis Jefferson, Cameron Smith and Ronald Lewis could all see time as true freshmen at some point of the season. Meanwhile, redshirt sophomore Gary Chambers and redshirt freshman Frederick Gammage should give the corps some extra depth as well. Coach’s comment: “I’m extremely confident (in this group). If you look at Rick Smith (and) Kevin Ozier, we know he’s a guy that’s been extremely solid. When you bring in the newcomers — Jaelen Strong, Joe Morris, Ellis Jefferson — and the development of guys we’ve had, I’m really excited about that. I think that group is going to be a strong one for us.” — coach Norvell Tight Ends Projected starters: Chris Coyle (H-back), De’Marieya Nelson or Darwin Rogers (tight end) The skinny: Senior Chris Coyle returns for his final year as one of Kelly’s top receiving targets. Coyle caught five touchdown passes last year and his 696 receiving yards led all receivers. Redshirt junior De’Marieya Nelson and senior Darwin Rogers are two athletic tight ends who can catch and block from the H-back spot. Several packages in ASU’s offense feature Coyle on the line of scrimmage and Rogers or Nelson in the backfield. Coach’s comment: “Those three guys, we feel are all great players at the three back position. You’ll see more of having two or three of those guys on the field at one time, because we feel they are top-notch players for us and can definitely make plays.” — coach Norvell Reach the reporter at jnacion@asu.edu or follow him on Twitter @Josh_Nacion
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