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The cost of team spirit

Purchasing student season tickets is possibly one of the biggest decisions that college decisions make each year. So are they worth it?

By Arselia Gales | September 5, 2011

Video: Arizona State preps for road test vs Utah

ASU football readies offense for Utah from The State Press on Vimeo.

By Master Tesfatsion | September 3, 2011

STIFLING: ASU redshirt senior linebacker Colin Parker makes an open-field tackle on UC Davis’ Marquis Nicolis during the Sun Devils’ victory on Thursday. ASU’s defense held the Aggies to just 214 yards of total offense. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Defense takes over, looks ahead to Mizzou

The ASU first team defense came out firing from the get-go

By Greg Dillard | September 1, 2011

Sun Devils display their extensive weapons cache

Never once did ASU play down to the level of their opponent.

By Kyle Newman | September 1, 2011

IT'S TIME: The ASU Sun Devils take the field before Thursday night's game against UC Davis. The Sun Devils came out on top 48-14. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Football steamrolls UC Davis

UC Davis was the ASU football team’s crash test dummy.

By Tyler Emerick | September 1, 2011

NOT ENOUGH: UC Davis sophomore quarterback Randy Wright runs downfield after breaking a tackle during Thursday’s game. The Aggies executed their game plan, but were no match for the Sun Devil’s speed. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Aggies physically outmatched by ASU

UC Davis may have executed well in their loss to the Sun Devils, but could not match the quick feet of the ASU players.

By William Boor | September 1, 2011

Devil Dish: Sept. 2

Say what you want about teams spending too much planning how intimidating they want to look in battle, but selling fancy uniforms equals an excellent recruiting pitch.

By Josh Nacion | September 1, 2011

UC Davis vs. ASU football live updates

Join the live conversation with our reporters from ASU's first game of the 2011-2012 season.

By Sports Multimedia | September 1, 2011

LOOKING AHEAD: Members of the ASU football scout team kneel on the field during Monday’s practice. Head coach Dennis Erickson credits his scout team for providing valuable practice prior to games. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Scout team quietly making ASU better

To be seen and not heard is one thing. But what if you’re neither?

By Tyler Emerick | September 1, 2011

Playing easy teams too risky to start season?

There’s always a certain danger that comes with scheduling a cream-puff college for your opener.

By Kyle Newman | September 1, 2011

THE BIG HUSKY: Junior linebacker Vontaze Burfict smiles as he exits the field during a scrimmage in August. Burfict is one of six current Sun Devils who played football at Centennial High in Corona, Calif. under coach Matt Logan. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Corona Centennial coach watches players grow up

The State Press caught up with Corona Centennial coach Matt Logan to talk about his six ASU players.

By William Boor | September 1, 2011

GOING, GONE: ASU senior Omar Bolden runs the ball down the sideline after making an interception during the Sun Devils’ loss to USC last season. Despite being sidelined for the year due to injury, Bolden remains an integral part of the team. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Bolden throwing himself behind team despite injury

Omar Bolden’s devastating injury has forced him to take on a new role for the Sun Devils.

By Greg Dillard | September 1, 2011

GROUND SUPPORT: Junior running back Cameron Marshall breaks free from the NAU defense for a touchdown in last year’s Sept. 11 victory over the Lumberjacks. Marshall will start for a powerful offense that is expected to run over UC Davis on Thursday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

UC Davis braces for Sun Devils

The Aggies are certainly the underdogs when facing any football bowl subdivision team, but their focus is not on the Sun Devils, but rather on playing solid fundamental football.

By William Boor | September 1, 2011

ALL TOGETHER: The ASU football team huddles and raises pitchfork signs after the spring game in April. The Sun Devils begin the inaugural Pac-12 season just outside the Top 25 in preseason polls. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Osweiler ready to lead team into battle

When Brock Osweiler runs out of the Pat Tillman tunnel Thursday against UC Davis, it’ll be for the first time as a starter.

By Tyler Emerick | September 1, 2011

Osahon Irabor takes huge strides at corner

Arizona State redshirt sophomore Osahon Irabor has made significant gains at cornerback for the Sun Devils in the offseason. Irabor will make his eight start when the Sun Devils face UC Davis Thursday at Sun Devil Stadium.

By Master Tesfatsion | August 31, 2011