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STRANGE SIGHTS: Redshirt junior wide receiver Aaron Pflugrad attempts to catch a pass during ASU's win over UA last Thursday. The game saw plenty of strange plays and seemingly endless irony, as the Sun Devils came out on the positive side of an usual ending. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

UA game full of irony after unpredictable season

ASU’s final 2011 game against UA symbolized the unpredictable, and sometimes comedic, season for the Sun Devils.

By Nick Ruland | December 6, 2010

Qatar has questions to answer for 2022 World Cup

According to the rest of the world, I shouldn’t care about soccer. But unfortunately I do, and losing the 2022 FIFA World Cup to Qatar was a tough defeat to handle.

By Nathan Meacham | December 6, 2010

DOWN AND OUT: Junior defensive end Jamaar Jarrett tackles UA senior running back Nic Grigsby during last week's Territorial Cup game. The game, an ASU win, marked the end of ASU's 2010 season, one that the team hopes will be a stepping stone to a successful 2011 campaign. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

After down year, ASU football poised for big 2011

With ASU football season officially over, State Press football reporter Andrew Gruman looks back at the season and forward to next year.

By Andrew Gruman | December 6, 2010

FITTING IN: Redshirt senior guard Dymond Simon takes the ball to the hoop during ASU's Nov. 26 win over Providence. After a year away from the court with an ACL injury, Simon has had to tailor her game to a new offensive system and new teammates. (Photo Courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

ASU guard Simon adjusting to evolved women’s hoops team

Senior guard Dymond Simon was poised to make a big return to the ASU women’s basketball team after a year lost to injury. The problem? The team was very different from when she last played.

By Elijah Grasser | December 6, 2010

ASU football's Weber, Brooks earn Pac-10 honors

Following ASU’s Territorial Cup victory last Thursday, senior place kicker Thomas Weber and junior defensive end James Brooks garnered Pac-10 Players of the Week honors.

By Tyler Lockman | December 6, 2010

Devil Dish: Dec. 7

In just under five weeks, college football will have its champion. But what if the country didn’t have to wait that long?

By Tyler Emerick | December 6, 2010

Club hockey sweeps Indiana as rivalry series looms

The ASU club hockey team fell from third to fifth in the latest American Collegiate Hockey Association rankings and with unranked Indiana in town, the Sun Devils were out to prove a point.

By Nick Licalzi and Ryan Hess | December 6, 2010

ASU football’s ‘Tee Guy’ brings consistency, humor

On an ASU football team hit hard this season by missed field goals, blocked punts and extra point miscues, there was still at least one specialist who did his job with consistency, precision and all-out hustle.

By Jacob Wipf | December 6, 2010

TOURNAMENT TRIUMPH: Redshirt junior forward/center Kali Bennett dribbles past Cal Poly redshirt senior guard Tamara Wells during ASU’s 69-58 victory on Friday. The Sun Devils also beat New Mexico on Saturday 55-40 to earn a sweep of the ASU Classic. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Women’s hoops sweeps weekend to win ASU Classic

Victories over Cal Poly (2-4) on Friday and New Mexico on Saturday (5-3) helped the Sun Devils improve to 5-2 on the season.

By Elijah Grasser | December 5, 2010

DOUBLE WIN: Senior Anthony Robles, ranked No. 3 in the nation in the 125-pound weight class, won the individual crown at the Cliff Keen/Las Vegas Invitational and took home the Most Outstanding Wrestler award. ASU placed 12th overall in the tournament. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Robles wins individual title at Las Vegas Invite

Redshirt senior Anthony Robles took home the individual crown at 125 pounds to lead the ASU wrestling team at the Cliff Keen/Las Vegas Invitational over the weekend.

By Kyle Newman | December 5, 2010

Devil Dish: Dec. 6

After winning back-to-back Pac-10 Championships, Chip Kelly is quickly becoming one of the best NCAA football coaches while building a dynasty at Oregon.

By William Boor | December 5, 2010

IN NEED OF CHANGE: Sophomore guard Trent Lockett tallied a double-double Sunday against Richmond, notching 12 points and 10 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough and the ASU men’s basketball team lost it’s third straight game, 67-61. ASU also lost to UR exactly 23 years earlier in the only other meeting between the two teams. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

ASU men’s hoops falls to Richmond for third straight loss

Playing at home for jus the second time this season, the ASU men’s basketball team fell to Richmond Sunday afternoon 67-61, the team’s third straight loss.

By Tyler Lockman | December 5, 2010

ASU football denied a bowl game following win over UA

ASU came out on top in a thrilling Territorial Cup matchup Thursday night, but the Sun Devils' bid to get bowl eligible with two FCS wins was denied Friday.

By Andrew Gruman | December 3, 2010

ASU football to replace offensive coordinator Olson

The ASU football team will have a new engineer of its offensive scheme next season.

By Nick Kosmider | December 3, 2010

TERRITORIAL TRIUMPH: Freshman defensive end Junior Onyeali reacts to ASU's 30-29 Territorial Cup win over UA on Thursday night. The Sun Devils won the game in double overtime after a blocked extra point attempt. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Territorial Cup returns to Tempe as ASU tops UA

The ASU football team finally seemed to have luck on its side Thursday night in Tucson, as two extra point blocks led the Sun Devils to a 30-29 double-overtime victory over UA

By Andrew Gruman | December 2, 2010

UNDER PRESSURE: UA junior quarterback Nick Foles tries to stay on his feet as ASU defenders move in. The Wildcats had a chance to win late in the fourth quarter, but a blocked extra point sent the game to overtime, where the Sun Devils took a 30-29 victory. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Stoops regrets final decision in Wildcats’ loss

Sending kicker Alex Zendejas out for the final extra point will replay in UA coach Mike Stoops’ mind for years to come.

By Tyler Emerick | December 2, 2010

RISE UP: Senior guard Jamelle McMillan goes up for a layup against UAB during the Sun Devils home opener on Nov. 20. ASU fell to the undefeated No. 11 Baylor Bears 68-54 Thursday night. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Baylor drops men’s hoops for second straight year

Trying to avenge a close loss in Tempe last season, the ASU men’s basketball team was unable to stop senior guard LaceDarius Dunn and the Baylor defense, falling 68-54 on Thursday night.

By Tyler Lockman | December 2, 2010

Devil Dish: Dec. 3

Apparently, the NCAA can pick and choose when bylaw 12.3.3 applies.

By Andrew Gruman | December 2, 2010

WRAP UP: Redshirt senior Anthony Robles wraps up Cal State Fullerton senior Andre Gonzalez during ASU's 25-19 victory over the Titans on Nov. 27. Robles, the No. 3 ranked wrestler at 125 pounds, will compete with his teammates against the nations top teams at the Las Vegas Invitational this weekend. (Photo by Aaron Lavinksy)

Six top-10 teams await Wrestling at Vegas Invite

The ASU wrestling team will head to Las Vegas for the Cliff Keen/Las Vegas Invitational, where the Sun Devils will face off against top competition from around the nation.

By Kyle Newman | December 2, 2010

DEFENSIVE STANCE: Junior guard Alex Earl gets in position to guard a Providence ballhandler during ASU's 63-56 victory over the Friars. The Sun Devils turned up the intensity in practice this week in preparation for the ASU Classic. (Photo Courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Women’s hoops turns up intensity for ASU Classic

The Sun Devils are playing at home for the first time since Nov. 12, a victory over NAU in their season opener, in the annual ASU classic.

By Elijah Grasser | December 2, 2010

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