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At heart of ASU football defense, Devilbacker position defines explosive unit

Taking an in-depth look at Todd Graham's Devilbacker position: What does it take to be Carl Bradford or Edmond Boateng?

| August 27, 2014

The EDGE: No. 19 ASU football hosts Weber State in season opener

ASU opens its season against Weber State on Thursday night.

| August 27, 2014

ASU should stop scheduling FCS foes

ASU has opened with an FCS opponent in the past six years. Weber State on Thursday makes seven.

By Justin Janssen | August 27, 2014

ASU will be without junior setter Shannan McCready (7) to open the season in Hawaii. (Photo by Michaela Mader)

ASU volleyball prepares for Hawaii

Senior Shannon McCready tore her labrum, but sophomore Kizzy Willey's knee is back in shape heading into the weekend's tournament.

| August 27, 2014

Junior running back DJ Foster runs through the line during 11 on 11 drills at Camp Tontozona. (Photo by Fabian Ardaya)

ASU football coach Todd Graham likes 'big games' more, but not overlooking Weber State

Just because coach Todd Graham likes big games doesn't mean he won't have his team ready for Weber State on Thursday.

By Evan Webeck | August 27, 2014

redshirt tight end De'Marieya Nelson punches in a touchdown against UA Saturday, Nov. 30. ASU defeated UA 58-21 and clinched a home field advantage for the Pac-12 chcampionship. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

ASU football's two-way star De'Marieya Nelson looking forward to season opener

Nelson will be working double duty this season as the starting tight end and Devilbacker.

By Hunter Kossodo | August 26, 2014

Graduate tight end Chris Coyle carries the ball for an ASU first down against USC at home Sep. 28 2013. The Sun Devils defeated USC 62-41. (Photo by Vince Dwyer)

Pac-12 football season preview: Roundtable discussion with fellow student newspapers

See what football reporters from Oregon, Cal, Utah, Colorado and UCLA think about the upcoming Pac-12 football season.

| August 26, 2014

Redshirt junior defensive back Damarius Randall walks back to Sun Devil bench. ASU lost 37-23 to Texas Tech at the 2013 Holiday Bowl. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

ASU football 2014 season preview: Secondary

A new group of ball hawks in the ASU secondary will face its first test against Weber State's pass-heavy offense Thursday.

By Evan Webeck | August 26, 2014

Mo Latu and his fellow musicians are pictured at their cabin at Camp Tontozona. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

ASU football practice playlist: What do the Sun Devils listen to?

Nearly every team in football blasts music for at least a part of practice. The Sun Devils partake, but many players have expressed being passionate about music — redshirt junior Mo Latu can play "every brass instrument." One thing that makes ASU's practice playlist unique is its extensive selection of music, representing the players' eclectic taste in music.

By Evan Webeck | August 26, 2014

Thank you, Jackie Robinson West

A group of scrappy underdogs from Chicago won over America's hearts and began a modern black baseball renaissance.

By Stefan Modrich | August 25, 2014

ASU football continues Riddell concussion research partnership

The Sun Devils are utilizing cutting edge on-field technology for concussion research and prevention.

By Stefan Modrich | August 25, 2014

Freshman defensive lineman Connor Humphreys returns to the line after a play during a practice in Tempe. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

ASU football 2014 season preview: Defensive line, linebackers

The Sun Devils are looking to keep their defensive line strong after losing nine starters.

By Evan Webeck | August 25, 2014

ASU football coach Todd Graham calls for a wedge formation at a practice in Tempe. ASU football is set to play Weber State for their first game of the 2014 season on Aug. 28 2014. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

ASU football aims to play faster in 2014

The Sun Devils hope that this is the year the offense reaches its speed potential.

| August 25, 2014

Freshman defender Madison Stark challenges a Hawaii player in a game in Hawaii. (Photo Courtesy of Nick Huth/Ka Leo O Hawaii)

ASU soccer freshman Aly Moon scores three goals in 5-2 win over Hawaii

Freshman sensation Aly Moon shined in her second regular season game against Hawaii.

By Marc Steiner | August 25, 2014

Freshman defender Larisa Staub heads the ball at a home game in Tempe against Utah. The Sun Devils won despite trailing Utah for most of the game. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

ASU soccer's double overtime thriller ends in 2-2 draw

The Sun Devils kicked their season off with a hard fought draw against the Longhorns.

By Marc Steiner | August 24, 2014

ASU football players stretch before practice of the second day of Camp Tontozona. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

ASU football 2014 season preview: Offensive line

Although the offensive line has shaken up a bit since last season, with departures of Evan Finkenburg and Kody Koebensky, it is generally a position group of solidarity for ASU football this season.

By Evan Webeck | August 24, 2014