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Fantasy football affects how fans root for games

Fantasy football puts fans in the ultimate paradox.

By Edmund Hubbard | September 6, 2012

LB Mendoza continues family’s love for football

It was written from birth that ASU freshman linebacker Carlos Mendoza would play football.

By Master Tesfatsion | September 5, 2012

The Edge: ASU owns slight advantage over Illinois

If the Sun Devils’ discipline plays out like it did last Saturday, an aspect that has bit them in close games could sway in their favor for once.

By Master Tesfatsion | September 5, 2012

Offensive lineman Kody Koebensky waits to snap the ball during the Sun Devils’ spring game last April. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Koebensky embraces heavy responsibilities at center

One missed call by Kody Koebensky, and it could result in a tackle for a loss or a sack.

By Edmund Hubbard | September 5, 2012

Junior wide receiver Kyle Middlebrooks (7) tries to run past a UA defender during the Sun Devils’ home game against the Wildcats on Sept. 5, 2012. Now a redshirt senior, Middlebrooks looks to mentor a reinvigorated special teams unit and be more productive on punt and kickoff returns. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

ASU WR Middlebrooks ready to play against Illinois

Kyle Middlebrooks has been fully participating at practice this week, and he is ready to play in his first game of the season.

By Edmund Hubbard | September 5, 2012

Illini’s defense, ball control key vs. ASU

When players from Illinois (1-0) and ASU (1-0) look across the field from each other Saturday, they may as well be looking into a mirror.

By Edmund Hubbard | September 5, 2012

Redshirt senior running back James Morrison receives a handoff during ASU’s Spring Game last April. Morrison and senior wide receiver Jamal Miles return to the team after both were suspended for violating team rules. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Football seeks to avenge last year’s loss to Illinois

After an impressive show in week one, ASU hopes to use its week two matchup to prove its drubbing over FCS foe NAU was not a fluke.

By William Boor | September 5, 2012

Redshirt junior wide receiver Kevin Ozier looks off to the sideline during ASU’s 63-6 win over NAU last Thursday. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Ozier on receiving corps, replacing last year’s WRs

Ozier sat down with The State Press and talked about what improvements the receivers still need to make, as well as which of his teammates have impressed him thus far.

By William Boor | September 5, 2012

Student section fills seats, despite low attendance

The feeble attendance, which some expected due to the nature of the competition, is not something new for ASU’s home opener.

By Mitch Terrell | September 4, 2012

Redshirt junior linebacker Anthony Jones chases after senior wide receiver Jamal Miles during the Sun Devils’ spring game in April. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

LB Jones works to move up depth chart, could move to cornerback

Todd Graham said he views Anthony Jones as a starter in this team’s defense and will have him take reps with the first team in practice.

By William Boor | September 4, 2012

Football coach Todd Graham celebrates from the sideline during ASU’s 63-6 win over NAU on Thursday. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Graham sets example with Thursday's suspensions

Todd Graham felt his message was received loud and clear in the locker room.

By Master Tesfatsion | September 3, 2012

Finally, football is back

Now that the season finally began last week, we can finally debate on-the-field happenings instead of discussing the repercussions of another scandal.

By Justin Janssen | September 3, 2012

Foster, Magee carry football to victory

While both wearing the number eight, freshman running back DJ Foster and redshirt senior linebacker Brandon Magee pushed the Sun Devils to a 57-point victory.

By Master Tesfatsion | August 30, 2012