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HOLDING THE CARDS: ASU junior linebacker Vontaze Burfict points to the Sun Devil sideline after a sack against Mizzou earlier in the season. ASU appears to hold a solid advantage over visiting Colorado. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

The EDGE: Sun Devils should cruise

ASU’s offense and defense should lead the Sun Devils to a win in this week’s Homecoming matchup.

By Greg Dillard | October 26, 2011

STILL UPBEAT: ASU junior Erica Wilson leaps for a jump serve during the third set against Stanford on Saturday. Wilson says the team is still optimistic despite a 5-16 record. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Volleyball still optimistic for remainder of season

Players and coaches still have faith in the team.

By Edmund Hubbard | October 26, 2011

BEEN THERE: ASU redshirt senior linebacker Colin Parker helps out on a tackle during the Sun Devils’ win over Oregon State. Parker tore his ACL in high school and knows what Omar Bolden, who has the same injury, is going through. (10.27) FBnote

Football’s Parker understands Bolden’s recovery

There are a lot of people in Omar Bolden’s ear this week.

By Tyler Emerick | October 26, 2011

Devil Dish: Oct. 26

The NFL lockout was so prominent it almost looks like a publicity stunt.

By Elijah Grasser | October 25, 2011

Secondary crucial to football’s success

Multitude in the secondary has certainly paid dividends so far.

By Greg Dillard | October 25, 2011

STAYING STRONG: Junior goalkeeper Alyssa Gillmore (ball) catches the ball in the box while Oregon redshirt junior defender Lauren Thompson runs for a header during the Sun Devils’ 4-0 win over the Ducks. (Photo courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Soccer has more than pride to play for

Kevin Boyd said his team still needs to keep playing strong.

By Justin Janssen | October 25, 2011

MAKING CONNECTIONS: Senior wide receiver Aaron Pflugrad (4) celebrates with junior quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) and junior wide receiver Jamal Miles (32) during the Sun Devils 37-30 overtime win over Missouri. Osweiler looks to keep all of his receivers involved when ASU hosts Colorado on Saturday. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Football not looking too far ahead

It’d be easy for the ASU football team to get ahead of itself.

By Greg Dillard | October 25, 2011

ONE-LOSS POWERHOUSE: Oregon redshirt freshman quarterback Bryan Bennett runs to the outside against ASU during the Ducks’ win earlier in the season. Despite a loss, Oregon still has an outside chance at a BCS at-large bid. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Power rankings: Stanford sitting atop Pac-12

Here’s how the Pac-12 shakes out with five weeks remaining in the regular season.

By Tyler Emerick | October 25, 2011

FIGHTING FORWARD: Senior wide receiver George Bell (ball) attempts to shake of a Missouri defender during the Sun Devils’ 37-30 win over the Tigers on Sept. 9. Although he’s not a starter, the Southwestern Community College transfer has become a reliable option for junior quarterback Brock Osweiler. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Q&A: George Bell on blocking, transferring

The State Press recently caught up with Bell to talk about his position on the team.

By Tyler Emerick | October 25, 2011

UNDERGRAD RESEARCH: Chemical engineering freshman Katherine Cai is among many undergraduates who are part of the Fulton Undergraduate Research Initiative. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Arizona State rested, ready for Colorado

After a tough loss on the road against Oregon, ASU football is refreshed and ready to take on Colorado at this weekend's homecoming game.

By Master Tesfatsion | October 25, 2011

STUDENT-ATHLETE: ASU redshirt sophomore Nicki Stone creates space against two USC defenders during the Sun Devils’ overtime loss on Friday. Stone maintains a perfect GPA despite juggling a sport and a social life. (Photo courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Soccer’s Stone juggles health, 4.0 GPA

Nicki Stone and the rest of ASU’s women’s soccer team light up the GPA scale.

By Justin Janssen | October 24, 2011

FALLING BACK: Senior Michelle Brycki tracks down the ball during a match against Iowa State last January. Despite starting the meet strong, the Sun Devils dropped all of their matches on Saturday at the ITA Southwestern Regional Championships. (Photo by Nathan Meacham)

Tennis falters at ITA Regional

The weekend in San Diego proved to be disappointing for the ASU tennis team.

By Devin McIntyre | October 24, 2011

UNDER PRESSURE: Junior quarterback Brock Osweiler attempts to escape from Missouri redshirt sophomore defensive lineman Michael Sam in the Sun Devils’ 37-30 overtime win over the Tigers. Coach Dennis Erickson said that Osweiler has improved noticeably in the pocket over the season. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Osweiler still maturing from Illinois defeat

The adjustments Osweiler has made from week to week have the quarterback constantly improving in the eyes of his coaches.

By Tyler Emerick | October 24, 2011

PERSEVERANCE: ASU sophomore Laura Blanco takes a practice swing during media day earlier this year. Blanco fought off back spasms to come back in the third round and help the Sun Devils secure a 10th-place finish. (Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics)

Women’s golf grabs 10th in Tenn.

In their final tournament of the fall season, the No. 9 ASU women’s golf team finally conquered one of its biggest problems.

By John McKelvey III | October 24, 2011

Devil Dish: Oct. 25

While the naïve sports fan would believe sporting events are televised for appeal, they would be wrong.

By William Boor | October 24, 2011

GOOD START: ASU and UNLV swimmers dive at the start of a backstroke race during the Sun Devils’ season opener against the Rebels on Saturday at the Mona Plummer Aquatic Complex. An ASU swimmer finished first in all the women’s events. (Photo courtesy of Maggie Emmons)

Women’s dive shines in season opener

The women’s swim and dive team opened their season with a win against UNLV 197-100 on Saturday

By Josh Nacion | October 23, 2011

ON THE ICE: Captain Colin Hekle defends Oklahoma sophomore Alex Jacobs during the ASU Club Hockey team’s 6-3 win over the Sooners on Oct. 22. The Sun Devils swept the Sooners for the first time in school history. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Club hockey sweeps Oklahoma

In two physical games the No. 4 ASU Club Hockey team stormed past No. 7 Oklahoma.

By John McKelvey III | October 23, 2011

STILL GROUNDED: Redshirt sophomore libero Caitlyn Murphy reaches for a dig during the third set of the Sun Devils’ 3-1 loss to No. 5 Stanford on Saturday. Despite defeating Colorado last weekend, the Sun Devils are 1-13 in their last 14 games. (Photo by Elijah Grasser)

Cal, Stanford too much for Volleyball

ASU played neck and neck with both No. 5 Stanford and No. 2 Cal all weekend, but ultimately dropped both games.

By Edmund Hubbard | October 23, 2011

Offense solid at basketball scrimmage

Herb Sendek wasn’t watching Saturday’s scrimmage at Wells Fargo Arena on the bench.

By Master Tesfatsion | October 23, 2011

FENCED OFF: Sophomore forward Devin Marshall dribbles the ball downfield during the Sun Devils’ 2-1 overtime loss to the Trojans. ASU was eliminated from playoff contention after losing to UCLA and USC over the weekend. (Photo courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Soccer eliminated from playoff contention

With the ASU soccer team two games under .500, it faced a do-or-die situation in Los Angeles.

By Justin Janssen | October 23, 2011

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