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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

Point: soccer will never be popular

Soccer is about as entertaining as watching grass grow.

By William Boor | July 4, 2011

Counterpoint: waiting for a savior

Soccer is ready to burst onto the scene. It just needs one more ingredient.

By Elijah Grasser | July 4, 2011

Summer hype: ASU junior middle linebacker Vontaze Burfict (7) makes a tackle during the Sun Devils’ 42-0 win over Washington State on Oct 30. Burfict has received numerous preseason awards in the past several months. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Football racking up awards over the summer

The start of the 2011 ASU football season may be nearly two months away, but the Sun Devils haven’t been quiet over the summer.

By Elijah Grasser | July 4, 2011

There are two sides to every story

It is likely some of Taylor’s testimony is true, but it is also likely some of it is either false or overblown.

By William Boor | July 4, 2011

No competition: ASU junior Brock Osweiler looks for a receiver last season against UCLA on Nov. 26. After strong performances against the Bruins and UA, Osweiler is the undisputed starter heading into the new season. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

An early look at the 2011 football season

There is plenty of excitement surrounding the 2011 version of the Sun Devils.

By William Boor | June 28, 2011

Football's Guy drafted by Packers

The defending Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers selected Guy with the 30th pick in the seventh and final round of the draft and the 233rd overall selection.

By Andrew Gruman | May 1, 2011

Offense dominates Spring Game

The offense put up 601 total yards in the annual Maroon and Gold game.

By Andrew Boven | April 26, 2011

Offense rolls: ASU redshirt sophomore J. J. Holliday makes a grab near the sideline with redshirt sophomore Osahon Irabor defending. The Sun Devil offense controlled the spring game from the start, racking up over 600 yards. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Offense overpowers defense in Spring Game

Junior quarterback Brock Osweiler and the first offensive unit dominated play in the annual spring game in front of a crowd of 6,400 at Sun Devil Stadium.

By Andrew Gruman | April 24, 2011

Position Battle: ASU redshirt freshman quarterback Taylor Kelly tosses a short pass during the Sun Devils’ team scrimmage on Saturday in Tempe. Kelly is competing with incoming freshman Mike Bercovici (No. 2 uniform) to back up junior quarterback Brock Osweiler for the 2011 season. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Starting spots set heading into football’s spring game

For the first time since 2008, ASU coach Dennis Erickson doesn’t have a quarterback controversy hanging over his head as spring practice wraps up.

By Andrew Gruman | April 21, 2011

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