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Devil Dish: Aug. 24

Terrelle Pryor is great at avoiding the rush and finding lanes to exploit the defense

By John McKelvey III | August 23, 2011

REPEAT HOPEFULS: Oregon junior LaMichael James runs to the outside of the ASU defense during the Ducks’ 42-31 win over the Sun Devils on Sept. 25. James and the Ducks are ready to take the inaugural Pac-12 Championship after making a run to the BCS Championship last season. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Revamped Pac-12 led by powerful Ducks

The 12 football teams will be divided into two divisions, the north and south, with the winner of each meeting in the inaugural Pac-12 title game with a trip to the Rose Bowl on the line.

By Tyler Emerick | August 22, 2011

Devil Dish: Aug. 23

The new NFL kick off rule is ruining special teams.

By William Boor | August 22, 2011

TUNING UP: Junior quarterback Brock Osweiler fires a pass during Saturday’s intrasquad scrimmage. Osweiler, ASU’s undisputed starter this season, finished the game 10-for-15 for 137 yards and one touchdown. (Lisa Bartoli)

Osweiler, offense ready to attack

In year two of offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone’s spread offense, ASU returns 11 starters and boasts depth at every offensive position.

By Greg Dillard | August 21, 2011

JUST PRACTICE: ASU sophomore receiver Kevin Ozier makes a leaping grab during the scrimmage on Saturday. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Football tunes up in final scrimmage

Like in any intrasquad competition, one unit’s success is another’s failure. On Saturday coach Dennis Erickson saw a good combination of both.

By Tyler Emerick | August 21, 2011

BACK SOON: ASU sophomore running back Deantre Lewis breaks away from the UCLA defense during last season’s meeting on Nov. 26. Lewis said he is close to returning after being struck by a stray bullet in February. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Backup QBs fighting for position

The Sun Devils donned their new matte black helmets for the first time on Thursday’s practice.

By Greg Dillard | August 18, 2011

GROWING UP: After a play against UCLA last season on Nov. 26, 2010, ASU junior linebacker Vontaze Burfict returns to the line of scrimmage. Listed on many awards watch lists, Burfict leads a promising ASU defense coming into the new season. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Defense stays strong through offseason

The outlook in Tempe for 2011 on the defensive side is bright. And that says a lot about the depth of the Sun Devils.

By Tyler Emerick | August 18, 2011

Devil Dish: Aug. 19

If a title is what management wants, I would have liked the organization to go in another direction this offseason.

By Tyler Emerick | August 18, 2011

Building up: Senior offensive lineman Dan Knapp makes a block for junior Brock Osweiler during a game against Washington State last season. Knapp leads a seasoned corps of linemen that has improved during fall practice. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

O-line making strides before season opener

With the regular season opener against UC Davis just two weeks away, offensive line coach Gregg Smith likes what he sees.

By Greg Dillard and William Boor | August 17, 2011

Counterpoint: Realignment will not destroy the institution of college football

When Texas A&M finally decides to leave the Big 12 — a conference that really does need to change its name — let them go.

By Elijah Grasser | August 17, 2011

Point: Conference realignments hurt balance of college football

Realignment isn’t in the best interest of the game of college football. This is entirely about money, and furthermore, about TV contracts.

By Kyle Newman | August 17, 2011

Shoes to fill: ASU redshirt freshman kicker Alex Garoutte talks to coach Dennis Erickson during practice on Wednesday. Garoutte has worked all summer and is ready to step into the kicking role filled last season by Thomas Weber. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Garoutte ready to take kicker’s mantle

Confidence may not be a problem for kicker Alex Garoutte, given the amount the rest of his teammates already have in him.

By Tyler Emerick | August 17, 2011

Counterpoint: As long as he can adjust, Kolb will lead the Cards to the playoffs

If Kolb can adjust, he will be a perfect fit for a struggling Cardinals team.

By Elijah Grasser | July 31, 2011

Point: Kevin Kolb is not the QB that saves the Cardinals

Although Cardinals fan desperately want Kolb to be the second coming of Kurt Warner, he is not the answer.

By William Boor | July 31, 2011

Title game awaits: ASU junior running back Cameron Marshall eludes UCLA defenders during the Sun Devils’ win in November. Both ASU and the Bruins will both play in the Pac-12 South this season for the chance to play in the inaugural conference championship game. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

The pros and cons of a Pac-12

Here are pros and cons for each major change to Pac-12 football.

By Elijah Grasser | July 24, 2011

Devil Dish: July 25

A crisis has been averted, and fantasy drafts will soon be taking place.

By Elijah Grasser | July 24, 2011

Favorable Schedule: ASU junior Brock Osweiler takes a snap during the Sun Devils’ OT victory over UA on Dec. 2. This year ASU football has a good chance at winning the Pac-12 south, and will likely be competing with the Wildcats for that title. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Schedule favors trip to the Pac-12 title

With the Sun Devils playing seven of their 12 games in Tempe, the schedule stacks up nicely for ASU.

By William Boor | July 17, 2011

Point: earning a major in college sports should no longer be a joke

If someone wants to major in football, basketball, baseball or water polo, we should allow it.

By William Boor | July 17, 2011

Saying farewell: ASU senior defensive end James Brooks reaches to block a field goal attempt during the Sun Devils’ 55-34 win over UCLA in November. Brooks has decided to leave the team due to personal reasons. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Defensive end Brooks leaving football

Senior defensive end James Brooks has decided to leave the team for personal reasons.

By Elijah Grasser | July 17, 2011

Counterpoint: sports and education don’t need to be any close than they already are

Here are three reasons why allowing athletes to major in their respective sports won’t work

By Elijah Grasser | July 17, 2011

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