At Camp Tontozona, ASU football players do more than just practice. They work to build a stronger team.
The coaches gave redshirt senior defensive back Robert Nelson a look into Marcus Ball’s spot at field safety.
The offense was impressive as ASU football scrimmaged in front of thousands in its final day at camp Tontozona.
Jaelen Strong, De’Marieya Nelson and Deantre Lewis emerge as key offensive players in the Sun Devils' fourth practice at Camp Tontozona.
Field safety Marcus Ball is competing for the starting spot, but the freshman knows he will have to mature mentally as the team continues practicing at Camp Tontozona.
ASU football has several key position battles at the start of fall camp. But none may be as important as the field safety position.
The ASU football team is heading to Camp Tontozona for the second time under Coach Graham. The week will include bonding activities and competition for several first team positions.
The Sun Devil offense struggled without its starting quarterback, Taylor Kelly, in the first full scrimmage of fall camp. Kelly sat because of a cut on his head and backup quarterbacks Michael Eubank and Mike Bercovici were unimpressive.
Wide Receiver competition heats up at Sun Devil Fall football camp and DT Mo Latu begins his comeback after a knee injury saw him sidelined for most of the first week.
Coach Todd Graham spoke about his excitement for what the freshman and transfer Sun Devils can add to an already veteran team at ASU football media day Saturday.
WR Jaelen Strong sat out the first three days of Fall practice waiting for his transfer paperwork to clear, but the redshirt sophomore impressed coaches at his first practice Friday.
True freshman Marcus Ball impressed his teammates and coaches at the Sun Devils' first full team practice of the fall.
ASU’s veteran football players had their own practice Wednesday morning, so there was no need for them to return to the Bill Kajikawa Football Practice Fields later in the evening for the newcomers’ session. But that didn’t stop senior safety Alden Darby from coming back to support the newcomers for the second consecutive night. Throughout the practice, Darby made his presence felt on and off the field.
Senior tight end Darwin Rogers is making stand out plays in the Sun Devils' early season practices and hopes to be more of an offensive threat this season.
While Graham seemed happy with all of the new players, a couple of units stood out.
Punter Matt Haack and kicker Zane Gonzalez immediately joined the veterans at the start of camp and their performances were enough to excite ASU coach Todd Graham.
Improving the running game is going to be a focus for the Sun Devils on both the offensive and defensive sides of the football in 2013.
Here are some things to watch for as the Sun Devils put back on their helmets and pads in preparation for their Sept. 5 season opener:
The State Press caught up with the former Scottsdale Saguaro standout Friday at ASU’s mini media day to talk about his size coming into his sophomore year, sharing his role with senior running back Marion Grice and in-state recruiting.
UCLA has a rough second half to close its 2013 schedule.
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