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Robinson shines in final ASU game

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By Master Tesfatsion | December 23, 2011

ASU, BSU players visit children at local hospital

Sun Devils and Broncos teamed up to visit a local Nevada hospital.

By Josh Nacion | December 20, 2011

Football hires Pittsburgh's Todd Graham as new coach

Todd Graham woke up Wednesday in the Steel City as the coach of Pittsburgh. But by the time the sun set, he stood in Tempe holding up a Sun Devil jersey with his name freshly printed on the back. The ASU athletic department officially announced the hiring of Graham as its new football coach 17 days after former coach Dennis Erickson was fired. "It's a great day for us in that we believe that we've found a coach that can help us move to the next level," ASU President Michael Crow said.

By Tyler Emerick | December 14, 2011

ASU junior quarterback Brock Osweiler throws downfield during the Sun Devils' loss to UA in November. ASU faces a tough Boise State team in Las Vegas on Dec. 22.(Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Football draws MAACO Bowl, will play Boise State

On Sunday, the Sun Devils (6-6, 4-5 Pac-12) accepted an invitation to the Maaco Bowl Las Vegas.

By Tyler Emerick | December 4, 2011

Devil Dish: Dec. 2

When choosing the new football coach, ASU should follow the Diamondbacks’ example.

By Devin McIntyre | December 1, 2011

ASU junior quarterback Brock Osweiler runs up the middle during the Sun Devils’ loss to UCLA. The Sun Devils are headed to their first bowl game in four years. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Bowl projections: Sun Devils headed to Vegas

There is nothing in sports quite like a college football bowl game.

By William Boor and Elijah Grasser | November 30, 2011

Tim Tebow has come a long way this season

The past six weeks have forced me admit something else about Tebow: I was wrong.

By Kyle Newman | November 30, 2011

Football needs long-lasting coach to build dynasty

If ASU truly intends to build a dynasty in Tempe, what it needs is a lifer.

By Elijah Grasser | November 29, 2011

Video: Lisa Love discusses Erickson's dismissal

Vice President for University Athletics Lisa Love discusses the dismissal of head football coach Dennis Erickson.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 28, 2011

Erickson will not return for 2012 season

Lisa Love announced Monday current coach Dennis Erickson will not return in 2012

By Tyler Emerick | November 28, 2011

ASU, Lisa Love begin search for new coach

The search for the ASU football team’s next head coach is now underway.

By Greg Dillard | November 28, 2011

Editorial: Not ready for prime time

Stability is not the strong suit of the ASU football program.

By Editorial Board | November 28, 2011

Nine football players awarded conference honors

The Pac-12 honored nine ASU Sun Devils when the conference unveiled its All-Pac-12 teams.

By William Boor | November 28, 2011

ASU coach Dennis Erickson is escorted off the field after the Sun Devils' loss to UA on Friday. Erickson was formally relieved of his duties Monday, but will coach ASU at a bowl game. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Football coach Dennis Erickson fired, will stay for bowl game

For the second time since 2006, the ASU football team will search for a new coach.

By Tyler Emerick | November 28, 2011

Video: Dennis Erickson's post game comments

By Master Tesfatsion | November 27, 2011

Football coach Dennis Erickson applauds on the sidelines during the Sun Devils 47-38 loss to California on Friday. Erickson said he would meet with athletic director Lisa Love sometime over the week to discuss his future with the team. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Erickson’s job in question following loss to Cal

Speculation surrounding coach Dennis Erickson’s future is in full force.

By Greg Dillard | November 27, 2011

California junior quarterback Zach Maynard throws the ball during the Golden Bears’ 47-38 win over the Sun Devils. The win in Tempe gave Cal a chance to be selected into a more favorable bowl as the Golden Bears close the 2011 regular season. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Maynard leads balanced offense in Cal’s win

Cal’s 47-38 victory over the Sun guaranteed the Golden Bears a winning season.

By William Boor | November 27, 2011

California senior linebacker D.J. Holt takes down ASU junior quarterback Brock Osweiler during the Golden Bears 47-38 win over the Sun Devils on Friday. After starting the season at 6-2, the Sun Devils lost their final four games to close out the regular season. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Football handled by Cal, drops fourth straight

The Sun Devils (6-6, 4-5 Pac-12) dropped their fourth straight game Friday 47-38 to California to finish their once dream-like 2011 regular season with the same record as 2010.

By Tyler Emerick | November 26, 2011

Replay: Cal vs ASU football

Cal vs ASU

By Sports Multimedia | November 25, 2011

ASU junior quarterback Brock Osweiler slings a pass while senior offensive lineman Adam Tello blocks during the Sun Devils’ loss to UA on Saturday. ASU has mistakes to correct, but a win against Cal on Friday could propel them into the Pac-12 title game. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Football facing must-win game against Cal

Typically, teams barely over .500 that are riding three-game losing streaks don’t have much to play for, but ASU is anything but typical. | Slideshow inside |

By Tyler Emerick | November 22, 2011

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