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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

HOMETOWN STAR: Redshirt junior wide receiver T.J. Simpson works out in practice Tuesday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Valley-native Simpson looks to succeed on grand stage

Redshirt junior wide receiver T.J. Simpson spoke with The State Press about his time at Peoria High School as well as the upcoming season

By Tyler Emerick | September 1, 2010

CATCH AND RUN: Portland State senior wide receiver Ray Fry (center) outruns defenders in a game against Oregon State last season. Fry led the Vikings in receiving last season. (Photo courtes of PSU Media Relations)

Like ASU, Portland State has many unknowns

Entering the 2010 season, Portland State will debut entirely different schemes on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball.

By Tyler Emerick | September 1, 2010

Sun Devils open season with advantage over Vikings

State Press reporter Nick Ruland takes a look at both teams in Saturday’s season opener.

By Nick Ruland | September 1, 2010

MYSTERY MEN: Members of the ASU football team’s offensive line walk off the field at practice Tuesday. With the exceptions of juniors Dan Knapp and Garth Gerhart, little is resolved about the group that will start on the offensive line Saturday against Portland State. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Questions remain on offensive line

The ASU football team’s offensive line remains a mystery as the season opener approaches.

By Andrew Gruman | September 1, 2010

NEW CHALLENGE: After overcoming a number of issues during his childhood, freshman corner Alden Darby faces a new challenge on the college gridiron. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Challenges of past motivate Darby in present

With Alden Darby’s first step on ASU’s campus came the completion of a challenge far more vexing than anything he’ll face as an athlete.

By Nick Ruland | September 1, 2010

Offseason changes to spark 2010 turnaround

ASU football fans want to erase a bad taste in their mouths — the ugly, putrid taste of two straight losing seasons, and there is plenty of reason for hope.

By Andrew Gruman | September 1, 2010

‘Year of the quarterback’ a cliché, but true

The big three quarterbacks are gone, but this season will still be full of impressive passing attacks.

By Nathan Meacham | September 1, 2010

Threet settling into starting role already

A day after ASU coach Dennis Erickson announced redshirt junior Steven Threet as his starting quarterback, many wondered how second-stringer sophomore Brock Osweiler would react.

By Nick Ruland | August 31, 2010

Dennis Erickson's weekly press conference 8/30/10

Coach names his starting quarterback for Saturday's game against Portland State and thinks the offense has improved over the past year.

By Master Tesfatsion | August 31, 2010

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