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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

ASU’s international students get crash course in American football

ASU introduced its international students to the game of football at Wells Fargo Arena, which included appearances by the football team.

By Amy Ostroff | August 31, 2010

WR Kerry Taylor holds high hopes for Sun Devils

Senior Wide Receiver Kerry Taylor lays out his high expectations for the Arizona State Sun Devils this year.

By Rashad Abdullah | August 30, 2010

Threet named starting quarterback

ASU coach Dennis Erickson announced Monday that junior Steven Threet will be the team’s quarterback when the Sun Devils open the season.

By Andrew Gruman | August 30, 2010

Redshirt freshman offensive lineman Evan Finkenberg and redshirt junior center Garth Gerhart wait between plays during Friday's mock game at Sun Devil Stadium. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Key defensive tackle ruled ineligible for 2010

With one week until the start of the 2010 season, two Sun Devil football players were ruled ineligible.

By Nick Ruland | August 29, 2010

Redshirt sophomore wide receiver A.J. Pickens waits for a call from quarterbacks freshman Taylor Kelly and sophomore Brock Osweiler. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Football team anxious to get season started

With just eight days left until Portland State rolls into Tempe, the ASU football team is getting anxious.

By Tyler Emerick | August 26, 2010

Tweet Madness

Twitter continues to make headlines, literally and figuratively. In the advent of Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson’s recent fine, one must evaluate the power of the tweet.

By Ben Karris | August 26, 2010

STACKING UP: The ASU offense and defense square off in Saturday’s scrimmage. With many questions on offense, the Sun Devils hope to surprise the rest of the Pac-10 Conference with a high finish, but they’ll have to take on the likes of Southern California and Oregon. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Trojans, Ducks on top of Pac-10 power rankings

A wide open Pac-10 gives nine teams hope for a bowl berth. With conference play about four weeks away, here’s how the Pac-10 stacks up.

By Andrew Gruman | August 25, 2010

CAPTAIN COMEBACK: Though he is likely to miss significant time this season with a torn ACL, fifth-year offensive lineman Jon Hargis (59) was voted one of four captains by his teammates. Hargis hopes to return midway through the fall. (Photo by Kyle Thompson)

Hargis’ hard work rewarded with captain nod

Just four months ago, ASU fifth-year offensive lineman Jon Hargis went down with a torn ACL in his left knee. It seemed his career could be over.

By Tyler Emerick | August 25, 2010

BREAKING AWAY: Redshirt sophomore running back James Morrison evades a defender during Saturday's scrimmage. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Stormy day reflects battle at quarterback

ASU football’s starting quarterback battle remains close with less than a week until coach Dennis Erickson names the lead passer

By Nick Ruland | August 24, 2010

Cornerback Carr quietly making impact

If the old adage for cover corners is true, that utterance of name is evidence of error, it could be a while before redshirt sophomore cornerback Deveron Carr gets his due.

By Nick Ruland | August 23, 2010

ASU to honor military with ticket donation

Sun Devil Athletics is donating one ticket for every ticket purchased to the September 11 home football game against Northern Arizona as part of its Salute to Our Troops program.

By Tyler Emerick | August 23, 2010

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