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State Press Weekly, Sept. 9

This week, ever wonder about the tightrope walkers on Hayden Lawn? Plus: FOOTBALL, and interviews with Company of Thieves, the Love Me Nots, and Boys and Frogs.

By State Press Staff | September 9, 2010

HOMECOMING: Northern Arizona freshman running back and Chandler Hamilton High School graduate Zach Bauman defenders in his college debut against Western New Mexico last week. (Photo Courtesy of NAU)

EDGE: Offense gives ASU advantage over NAU

NAU has talent at the most of the skill positions, but ASU should bring the same speed and power show in week one, giving the Sun Devils the advantage.

By Nick Ruland | September 8, 2010

Valley product Bauman leads Lumberjacks to Tempe

When NAU freshman Zach Bauman took a handoff 70 yards for a touchdown Sept. 2 against Western New Mexico, he might as well have kept running to Tempe.

By Tyler Emerick | September 8, 2010

LONG TIME COMING: ASU redshirt senior defensve end Jamarr Robinson attempts to get past Portland State sophomore offensive lineman Kyle Ritt during last Saturday's game. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Wait worth it for senior defensive end Robinson

It’s not often that you see the case of ASU redshirt senior defensive end Jamarr Robinson.

By Andrew Gruman | September 8, 2010

STAYING FOCUSED: ASU freshman cornerback Alden Darby and redshirt senior safety Mike Callaghan tackle Portland State senior wide receiver Raymond Fry in last Saturday's game. The Sun Devils look to remain focused this week against Northern Arizona. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU expecting hungry NAU squad

Sun Devils prepare to face NAU on Saturday.

By Andrew Gruman | September 8, 2010

ON THE RUN: ASU sophomore running back Cameron Marshall races toward the end zone against Portland state last Saturday. Marshall scored three times on the ground in the Sun Devils 54-9 win. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Marshall credits offensive line for early success

It took running back Cameron Marshall just four carries to get three touchdowns, 104 yards and a Pac-10 Player of the Week nomination.

By Nick Ruland | September 8, 2010

HIGH INTENSITY: Freshman defensive end Junior Onyeali fights against Portland State junior offensive lineman Dustin Waldron in last Saturday’s game. Onyeali left practice Wednesday after a scuffle. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Practice gets heated as gameday approaches

Football is an emotional game and sometimes those emotions boil over. That was the case on Wednesday at the Verde Dickey Dome.

By Andrew Gruman | September 8, 2010

BYU’s independence mirrors its faith

Brigham Young is a brand; a brand much too big for the Mountain West Conference.

By Nathan Meacham | September 8, 2010

Robinson returns to practice, could play Saturday

The ASU football team welcomed junior wide receiver Gerell Robinson back to practice Tuesday after he missed Saturday’s game against Portland State.

By Nick Ruland | September 7, 2010

Stable of speed provides added threat on offense

ASU has a stable of talented, speedy running backs, something the team lacked in 2009.

By Nick Ruland | September 7, 2010

Devil Dish: Sept. 8

The NFL gets the money and the attention, but the collegiate game is more exciting. Tailgates, student sections, chants, and storming the field are all unique to college football.

By William Boor | September 7, 2010

NO ESCAPE: Portland State junior quarterback Connor Kavanaugh tries to evade ASU senior defensive end Jamarr Robinson during Saturday's game. Kavanaugh finished 12-of-23 passing wit 146 yards and an interception in the loss. (Photo by Aaron Lavinksy)

Viking offense suffocated by quick ASU defense

Porltand State quarterback Connor Kavanaugh and the Viking’s running attack were neutralized all night as the Vikings fell to ASU 54-9 in their regular season opener.

By Tyler Emerick | September 6, 2010

ASU running backs speed ahead in opening game

ASU's running backs ran all over Portland State on Saturday, rushing for 242 yards and five touchdowns on the ground in a blowout win over the Vikings.

By Cailyn Bradley | September 6, 2010

SPTV compares ASU quarterbacks after Portland State win

A quarterback comparison between Steven Threet and Brock Osweiler after the first game against Portland State.

By Justin Beatty | September 6, 2010

Devil Dish: Sept. 7

If one prescribes to pigskin Puritanism, consider Jacksonville State’s "miraculous" win against Ole Miss on Saturday a divine judgment.

By Nick Ruland | September 6, 2010

ASU soundly defeats Portland State 54-9

The Sun Devils continued their opening home game win streak Saturday night against Portland State. ASU won 54-9 in an overall impressive performance.

By Andrew Boven | September 5, 2010

Offensive assault sinks Portland State

The ASU football team's new offense started shaky but quickly found its stride. Led by its running backs, ASU cruised to a 54-9 win over Portland State in the 2010 season opener.

By Andrew Gruman | September 5, 2010

ASU prepares for Portland State

The Sun Devils prepare for their first game against Portland State.

By Andrew Boven | September 4, 2010

HIGH SPEED: Receivers redshirt junior Aaron Pflugrad (4), redshirt freshman J.J. Holiday (80) and redshirt sophomore A.J. Pickens (9) stretch before Tuesday's practice. The receivers will be key pieces in the team's new fast-paced offensive machine. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Offense looking to set quick pace

The ASU football team might look a little similar to the “seven seconds or less” Phoenix Suns this weekend, pace-wise at least.

By Tyler Emerick | September 2, 2010

HEALTHY AT LAST: ASU Senior kicker Thomas Weber (28) hopes to return to the 2007 form that won him the Lou Groza Award for college football's top kicker. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Finally healthy, Weber ready to make impact again

It was frustrating for ASU fans to watch the Sun Devils fall in so many close games last year, leaving many asking one question.

By Andrew Gruman | September 1, 2010

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