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COOL AND COLLECTED: Junior wide receiver Mike Willie pulls in a pass during Saturday’s game against NAU. Willie caught eight passes for 114 yards and a touchdown. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Receiver Willie shakes nerves, excels against NAU

Junior wide receiver Mike Willie may have been nervous in week one, but week two saw a whole new player.

By Andrew Gruman | September 13, 2010

ASU fans tailgate through blazing heat

Sun Devils fans look for ways to cool down while tailgating in the Arizona heat.

By Blake Wilson | September 12, 2010

Lack of depth dooms Lumberjacks' upset bid

Typically, when an FCS team strolls into a BCS stadium, the school is more than happy to settle for any sort of moral victory.

By Tyler Emerick | September 12, 2010

ASU defeats NAU in sloppy win

In a sloppy effort, the Sun Devils pulled out the 41-20 win over the Lumberjacks. Standout performances by Jamal Miles and Mike Willie kept Arizona State undefeated heading into its next match up.

By Rashad Abdullah | September 11, 2010

ASU prevails over Northern Arizona despite mistakes

Despite 131 penalty yards, numerous drops, errant throws and mistakes on both sides of the ball, ASU beat FCS opponent Northern Arizona 41-20 Saturday night at Sun Devil Stadium.

By Nick Ruland | September 11, 2010

ASU careful to avoid loss against NAU

ASU faces fellow Arizonans the North Arizona University Lumberjacks in their second week of football.

By Andrew Boven | September 10, 2010

LONG RANGE: Senior kicker Thomas Weber drills a kick during last week's game against Portland State. Weber practiced "may day" field goals in Thursday's practice in preparation for Northern Arizona. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Football makes final preparations for NAU

As a showdown with Northern Arizona lurks, the Sun Devils left the comfort of the Verde Dickey Dome Thursday for a practice outdoors.

By Tyler Emerick | September 9, 2010

Big play potential reason for hope in 2010

ASU scored four touchdowns from 25 yards or more Saturday night, a strong start for a team that scored nine of those in 2009.

By Nathan Meacham | September 9, 2010

State Press Weekly, Sept. 9

This week, ever wonder about the tightrope walkers on Hayden Lawn? Plus: FOOTBALL, and interviews with Company of Thieves, the Love Me Nots, and Boys and Frogs.

By State Press Staff | September 9, 2010

HOMECOMING: Northern Arizona freshman running back and Chandler Hamilton High School graduate Zach Bauman defenders in his college debut against Western New Mexico last week. (Photo Courtesy of NAU)

EDGE: Offense gives ASU advantage over NAU

NAU has talent at the most of the skill positions, but ASU should bring the same speed and power show in week one, giving the Sun Devils the advantage.

By Nick Ruland | September 8, 2010

Valley product Bauman leads Lumberjacks to Tempe

When NAU freshman Zach Bauman took a handoff 70 yards for a touchdown Sept. 2 against Western New Mexico, he might as well have kept running to Tempe.

By Tyler Emerick | September 8, 2010

LONG TIME COMING: ASU redshirt senior defensve end Jamarr Robinson attempts to get past Portland State sophomore offensive lineman Kyle Ritt during last Saturday's game. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Wait worth it for senior defensive end Robinson

It’s not often that you see the case of ASU redshirt senior defensive end Jamarr Robinson.

By Andrew Gruman | September 8, 2010

STAYING FOCUSED: ASU freshman cornerback Alden Darby and redshirt senior safety Mike Callaghan tackle Portland State senior wide receiver Raymond Fry in last Saturday's game. The Sun Devils look to remain focused this week against Northern Arizona. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU expecting hungry NAU squad

Sun Devils prepare to face NAU on Saturday.

By Andrew Gruman | September 8, 2010

ON THE RUN: ASU sophomore running back Cameron Marshall races toward the end zone against Portland state last Saturday. Marshall scored three times on the ground in the Sun Devils 54-9 win. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Marshall credits offensive line for early success

It took running back Cameron Marshall just four carries to get three touchdowns, 104 yards and a Pac-10 Player of the Week nomination.

By Nick Ruland | September 8, 2010

HIGH INTENSITY: Freshman defensive end Junior Onyeali fights against Portland State junior offensive lineman Dustin Waldron in last Saturday’s game. Onyeali left practice Wednesday after a scuffle. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Practice gets heated as gameday approaches

Football is an emotional game and sometimes those emotions boil over. That was the case on Wednesday at the Verde Dickey Dome.

By Andrew Gruman | September 8, 2010

BYU’s independence mirrors its faith

Brigham Young is a brand; a brand much too big for the Mountain West Conference.

By Nathan Meacham | September 8, 2010

Robinson returns to practice, could play Saturday

The ASU football team welcomed junior wide receiver Gerell Robinson back to practice Tuesday after he missed Saturday’s game against Portland State.

By Nick Ruland | September 7, 2010

Stable of speed provides added threat on offense

ASU has a stable of talented, speedy running backs, something the team lacked in 2009.

By Nick Ruland | September 7, 2010

Devil Dish: Sept. 8

The NFL gets the money and the attention, but the collegiate game is more exciting. Tailgates, student sections, chants, and storming the field are all unique to college football.

By William Boor | September 7, 2010

NO ESCAPE: Portland State junior quarterback Connor Kavanaugh tries to evade ASU senior defensive end Jamarr Robinson during Saturday's game. Kavanaugh finished 12-of-23 passing wit 146 yards and an interception in the loss. (Photo by Aaron Lavinksy)

Viking offense suffocated by quick ASU defense

Porltand State quarterback Connor Kavanaugh and the Viking’s running attack were neutralized all night as the Vikings fell to ASU 54-9 in their regular season opener.

By Tyler Emerick | September 6, 2010

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