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Turning to stats to explain empty seats

Don’t be a sheep, and don’t let Scottsdale and Mill distract you.

By Elijah Grasser | August 29, 2011

Devil Dish: Aug. 30

Remember that these expectations don't fall upon us often.

By Danny Shapiro | August 29, 2011

Bercovici named backup QB

Dennis Erickson gave the nod, for the time being, to Mike Bercovici.

By William Boor | August 28, 2011

POSITION BATTLE: Freshman backup quarterback Mike Bercovici hands off the ball to redshirt freshman running back Marcus Washington during Saturday’s scrimmage. Head coach Dennis Erickson has yet to decide whether Bercovici or redshirt freshman Taylor Kelly will be the no. 2 quarterback. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Preparations for UC Davis under way

With the season opener just six days away, ASU is well underway with game preparation.

By Greg Dillard | August 25, 2011

2011 Sun Devil football media day

Sun Devil football shows promise heading into the 2011-12 season.

By Andrew Boven | August 24, 2011

BIG RETURN: ASU senior Gerell Robinson makes the pitchfork sign during the spring game on April 23. Robinson expects to make a big impact on the field this year after suffering a minor knee injury in early August. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Magee supporting team from sideline

Magee will redshirt in 2011 and hopes to ready for spring practice next April.

By Tyler Emerick | August 24, 2011

TEAM LEADERS: ASU junior quarterback Brock Osweiler makes a pass during the Sun Devil’s scrimmage on Saturday. Osweiler was named one of the team captains, along with redshirt senior offensive lineman Garth Gerhart and redshirt senior linebacker Colin Parker. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Erickson, Sun Devils select football captains

The 2011 football season is just 10 days away and the Sun Devils have begun to prepare for their first opponent, UC Davis.

By William Boor | August 23, 2011

Devil Dish: Aug. 24

Terrelle Pryor is great at avoiding the rush and finding lanes to exploit the defense

By John McKelvey III | August 23, 2011

REPEAT HOPEFULS: Oregon junior LaMichael James runs to the outside of the ASU defense during the Ducks’ 42-31 win over the Sun Devils on Sept. 25. James and the Ducks are ready to take the inaugural Pac-12 Championship after making a run to the BCS Championship last season. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Revamped Pac-12 led by powerful Ducks

The 12 football teams will be divided into two divisions, the north and south, with the winner of each meeting in the inaugural Pac-12 title game with a trip to the Rose Bowl on the line.

By Tyler Emerick | August 22, 2011

Devil Dish: Aug. 23

The new NFL kick off rule is ruining special teams.

By William Boor | August 22, 2011

TUNING UP: Junior quarterback Brock Osweiler fires a pass during Saturday’s intrasquad scrimmage. Osweiler, ASU’s undisputed starter this season, finished the game 10-for-15 for 137 yards and one touchdown. (Lisa Bartoli)

Osweiler, offense ready to attack

In year two of offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone’s spread offense, ASU returns 11 starters and boasts depth at every offensive position.

By Greg Dillard | August 21, 2011

JUST PRACTICE: ASU sophomore receiver Kevin Ozier makes a leaping grab during the scrimmage on Saturday. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Football tunes up in final scrimmage

Like in any intrasquad competition, one unit’s success is another’s failure. On Saturday coach Dennis Erickson saw a good combination of both.

By Tyler Emerick | August 21, 2011

BACK SOON: ASU sophomore running back Deantre Lewis breaks away from the UCLA defense during last season’s meeting on Nov. 26. Lewis said he is close to returning after being struck by a stray bullet in February. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Backup QBs fighting for position

The Sun Devils donned their new matte black helmets for the first time on Thursday’s practice.

By Greg Dillard | August 18, 2011

GROWING UP: After a play against UCLA last season on Nov. 26, 2010, ASU junior linebacker Vontaze Burfict returns to the line of scrimmage. Listed on many awards watch lists, Burfict leads a promising ASU defense coming into the new season. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Defense stays strong through offseason

The outlook in Tempe for 2011 on the defensive side is bright. And that says a lot about the depth of the Sun Devils.

By Tyler Emerick | August 18, 2011

Devil Dish: Aug. 19

If a title is what management wants, I would have liked the organization to go in another direction this offseason.

By Tyler Emerick | August 18, 2011

Building up: Senior offensive lineman Dan Knapp makes a block for junior Brock Osweiler during a game against Washington State last season. Knapp leads a seasoned corps of linemen that has improved during fall practice. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

O-line making strides before season opener

With the regular season opener against UC Davis just two weeks away, offensive line coach Gregg Smith likes what he sees.

By Greg Dillard and William Boor | August 17, 2011

Counterpoint: Realignment will not destroy the institution of college football

When Texas A&M finally decides to leave the Big 12 — a conference that really does need to change its name — let them go.

By Elijah Grasser | August 17, 2011

Point: Conference realignments hurt balance of college football

Realignment isn’t in the best interest of the game of college football. This is entirely about money, and furthermore, about TV contracts.

By Kyle Newman | August 17, 2011

Shoes to fill: ASU redshirt freshman kicker Alex Garoutte talks to coach Dennis Erickson during practice on Wednesday. Garoutte has worked all summer and is ready to step into the kicking role filled last season by Thomas Weber. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Garoutte ready to take kicker’s mantle

Confidence may not be a problem for kicker Alex Garoutte, given the amount the rest of his teammates already have in him.

By Tyler Emerick | August 17, 2011

Counterpoint: As long as he can adjust, Kolb will lead the Cards to the playoffs

If Kolb can adjust, he will be a perfect fit for a struggling Cardinals team.

By Elijah Grasser | July 31, 2011

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