Football
ASU football heads into Mizzou for rematch
Not only will Missouri be the Sun Devils’ toughest test of the young 2012 season, but it will also be the first time coach Todd Graham takes ASU on the road.
The Edge: Mizzou favored at home
It will be a close game, and both teams have a good shot at winning this game.
Defense setting game plan to stop Mizzou’s Franklin
The focus this week for the ASU defense across all positions has been to stop Franklin. It starts up front with the defensive line.
Mizzou seeks to avenge OT loss vs. ASU
After a close loss in overtime, the Missouri Tigers (1-1) welcome ASU (2-0) to Columbia hoping to return the favor.
Deantre Lewis moves to defense as cornerback
ASU redshirt sophomore running back Deantre Lewis’ collegiate career took another turn on Tuesday. He’s now a defensive back.
Sanchez the answer for NY Jets, not Tebow
It was only one game and Mark Sanchez won’t be confused with Tom Brady or Drew Brees, but he is more than capable of leading a NFL team.
Kolb gets respect for clutch plays vs. Seattle
Kevin Kolb led the drive that won the game and fans must respect it.
For hire: NFL Referees, no experience needed
Yet again — for five weeks straight — the replacement referees seem to be doing everything in their power to attempt to affect the outcome of NFL games.
Football braces for potential challenges on road
Memorial Stadium, home of the Missouri Tigers (1-1, 0-1 SEC), is a hostile stadium, and ASU coach Todd Graham implored his players to focus on the task at hand.
ASU football minimizing penalties in first two games
In the first two games of the Todd Graham era, ASU has committed a total of five penalties for a measly 35 yards.
Devon Walker tragedy reminds sports fans life lessons
It looks like any ordinary play: Tulsa halfback gets tackled by a couple of Tulane players, end of story. Except it wasn’t.
ASU TE Coyle shines vs. Illinois, gets more active role
For a school that proudly boasts alums like Todd Heap and Zach Miller currently in the NFL, Chris Coyle’s performance in the Sun Devils’ 45-14 victory over Illinois put him in the same light Saturday.
Illinois reserve QBs struggle as Illini falls to ASU
Illinois sophomore Reilly O’Toole and junior Miles Osei each made plays but struggled to be stable, as the Illini (1-1) lost to ASU 45-14.
ASU football romps Illinois 45-14, improves to 2-0
The Sun Devils (2-0) steamrolled Illinois (1-1) 45-14.
Pitchfork Sports: Mistakes off field cause on field consequences
A notable amount of collegiate football players were suspended for their first game of the season, including three ASU players. Mistakes will cost you.
LB Jones to make first career start Saturday
Anthony Jones will start at “Sam” linebacker against Illinois.