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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

Magee progressing from ruptured Achilles

Redshirt senior linebacker Brandon Magee participated in team and 7-on-7 drills Tuesday for the first time this spring.

By Master Tesfatsion | April 3, 2012

New stadium plans cater to fans’ experience

With the announcement of the new Sun Devil Stadium comes a breath of fresh air for ASU football fans: no more blazing-hot bleachers.

By Tyler Emerick | April 3, 2012

The Sun Devils warm up before the first spring scrimmage Saturday at Sun Devil Stadium. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

First scrimmage shows improvement needed

Despite the announcers and regular season jerseys, it was apparent Saturday’s scrimmage at Sun Devil Stadium was the first of the season.

By William Boor | April 1, 2012

Mike Bercovici throws a pass in ASU’s scrimmage at Sun Devil Stadium Saturday. Bercovici is one of three quarterbacks competing for the starting position. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Quarterback position unclear after first scrimmage

Each quarterback had his fair share of highs and lows during Saturday’s scrimmage, but it’s clear there is plenty of work left to do.

By Master Tesfatsion | April 1, 2012

Jamal Miles runs downfield in a game against UA on Nov. 19. Miles is one of the few receivers who is returning with significant experience. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Ross, Miles to lead young receivers

The quarterback competition at ASU has garnered the majority of the attention during spring practices, but once a starter is named, he will need someone to throw the ball to.

By William Boor | March 28, 2012

ASU president Michael Crow announced at a press conference Wednesday morning in Tempe that Steve Patterson will be replacing Lisa Love as the vice president of athletics. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Patterson replaces Love as vice president of University athletics

Steve Patterson, the chief operating officer of Sun Devil athletics and managing director of the Sun Devil Sports Group can now add a few more titles to his resume.

By William Boor | March 28, 2012

Osweiler a good fit for Manning-led Broncos

With the signing of Peyton Manning in Denver, I think Brock Osweiler needs to become a Bronco.

By Tyler Emerick | March 25, 2012

Devil Dish: March 16

Sorry Kolb, I didn’t want you then and nobody wants you now.

By Tyler Emerick | March 15, 2012

Spring practice opens with intensity, energy

Since Todd Graham arrived in Tempe, he has talked about tempo, and if Tuesday’s first spring practice was any indication, the 2012 Sun Devils will operate extremely quickly.

By William Boor | March 13, 2012

Editorial: Manning mania understandable, but annoying

The speculation as to where Peyton Manning will wind up has reached near-unbearable levels.

By Editorial Board | March 12, 2012

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