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Counterpoint: Pro Bowl in need of more than minor changes

The list of changes that need to be made to the Pro Bowl is long, and if NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and company can't find a way to make them, maybe the NFL truly is better off without an all-star game.

By Trevor Paxton | June 3, 2012

Point: Pro Bowl necessary but needs changes

Since the NFL is the model American pro sports league, it’d be weird not seeing it have an all-star game.

By Josh Nacion | June 3, 2012

Q&A: Chris Karpman on football recruiting

Chris Karpman, who has worked for Rivals.com for eight years, covers recruiting and talked to The State Press about some of ASU’s newest recruits.

By William Boor | June 3, 2012

Football announces return to Camp Tontozona

Six weeks after the ASU football program launched its “Return to Camp T” campaign, the Sun Devils announced they would be going to Camp Tontozona for the first time since the 2007 season. The Sun Devils will practice at Tontozona from August 14-18, with a scrimmage on the 18.

By William Boor | May 31, 2012

Q&A: Raul Lara on four future Sun Devils

Recently, Raul Lara talked with The State Press about Richard Smith, Josiah Blandin, Matthew Rowe and Salamo Fiso, who all opted to play football at ASU next season.

By William Boor | May 27, 2012

Q&A: Todd Graham on student involvement

The State Press recently sat down with Graham and discussed his plans to change the way the students and football team interact.

By William Boor | May 20, 2012

Ruegamer finds success after NFL career ends

Grey Ruegamer, a two-time Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots and New York Giants, is a retired offensive lineman enjoying success after football.

By Danny Shapiro | May 20, 2012

Burfict to sign with Cincinnati Bengals

Vontaze Burfict said he will sign a deal with the Bengals. “I didn’t get drafted like I wanted to, but I’m blessed to be on an NFL team,” Burfict said.

By Master Tesfatsion | April 28, 2012

A media member’s journey through ASU athletics

Over my five semesters around Sun Devil athletics, I’ve had the chance to interview as some great people.

By Tyler Emerick | April 23, 2012

Joe Eason returns an interception in ASU’s spring football game. Eason had one of two interceptions on the day for the Sun Devils’ defense. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Defense starts slow, finishes strong in spring game

Defensive coordinator Paul Randolph gives credit to offensive coordinator Mike Norvell for the offense’s fast start, but was proud of his defense’s ability to battle back and finish strong

By Master Tesfatsion | April 22, 2012

Michael Eubank looks to pass in Saturday’s Spring Game. Eubank is one of three quarterbacks competing for the starting position and threw for two touchdowns in the scrimmage. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Offense shines in ASU spring game

Albeit against a simplified defense, the Sun Devils’ offense scored touchdowns on 10 of their 19 possessions and three of those touchdowns were plays of 40 yards of more.

By William Boor | April 22, 2012

Pat Tillman (left) walks out for a pre-game coin toss. Tillman will be honored Saturday during the eighth annual Pat’s Run. (Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics Media Relations)

Pat’s Run, spring game to highlight weekend

Prior to Saturday’s spring game, the Pat Tillman Foundation will host the eighth annual Pat’s Run in honor of the late Pat Tillman.

By William Boor | April 19, 2012

Football coach Todd Graham holds up a T-shirt at a press conference Thursday morning to announce the football team’s plan to return to Camp Tantozona this summer. (Photo courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Football to raise funds, return to Camp Tontozona

If the team raises the necessary funds to return, the Sun Devils will attend Camp Tontozona with a scrimmage set to take place on Aug. 18.

By William Boor and Master Tesfatsion | April 19, 2012

James Morrison carries the ball in a scrimmage on March 31. Morrison considered transferring schools last fall, but has played well in Cameron Marshall’s absence this spring. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Morrison making most of opportunities in spring camp

Prior to last year’s spring camp, senior running back James Morrison contemplated transferring. He reached out to other schools, but he didn’t get any scholarship opportunities.

By Master Tesfatsion | April 18, 2012

Brandon Magee leads the Sun Devils’ defense in warm-ups prior to their scrimmage March 30. Following Thursday’s practice, students will have the opportunity to interact with the football team during Pigskinpalooza. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Pigskinpalooza to allow students, football players to interact

Following Thursday’s practice at Sun Devil Stadium, ASU students will have the unique opportunity to take the field with the 2012 football team.

By William Boor | April 15, 2012

Allowing students to choose jerseys is brilliant

Come this fall, ASU students might just have a hand in what their Sun Devils will wear while running out of the Pat Tillman Tunnel.

By Tyler Emerick | April 12, 2012

Osahon Irabor prepares to make a tackle in a game against Colorado on Oct. 29, 2011. Irabor has been the most impressive corner this spring, according to coach Todd Graham. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Secondary adjusting to new defensive schemes

Although the four expected starters in the secondary combined to start 32 games last season, they are in the midst of learning a new defensive system, which is not always easy.

By William Boor | April 11, 2012

Devil Dish: April 12

An attractive blonde ex-volleyball player hooking up with a 51-year-old football coach — now that’s a storyline I can get on board with.

By Tyler Emerick | April 11, 2012

Jake Sheffield served two tours of duty prior to resuming his football career at College of the Desert in California. (Photo courtesy of Jake Sheffield)

Marine brings focus, maturity to football field

ASU defensive tackle Jake Sheffield is one of the few who truly understands how vastly different the military and football worlds truly are.

By William Boor | April 9, 2012

ASU unveils plans for renovated Sun Devil Stadium

The ASU football team unveiled new uniforms in 2011, a new era under a new coach in 2012 and in a few years, a renovated Sun Devil Stadium.

By William Boor | April 4, 2012

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