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Camp Tontozona: Playbook

The Sun Devils return from Camp Tontozona in Payson, ready to take on the 2013 season and place their bid for a BCS championship.

By execed | August 20, 2013

Graham aims to reduce penalties as fall two-a-days begin

RB Middlebrooks returns to full contact and coach Graham stresses reducing penalties as fall camp two-a-days begin.

| August 19, 2013

Podcast: Camp Tontozona Helps ASU Football Build Teamwork, Leadership

At Camp Tontozona, ASU football players do more than just practice. They work to build a stronger team.

| August 19, 2013

DB Robert Nelson practices at first-team field safety

The coaches gave redshirt senior defensive back Robert Nelson a look into Marcus Ball’s spot at field safety.

By Josh Nacion | August 19, 2013

Offense dazzles, defense struggles in Camp Tontozona scrimmage

The offense was impressive as ASU football scrimmaged in front of thousands in its final day at camp Tontozona.

| August 17, 2013

WR Jaelen Strong impressive in fourth 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.

| August 16, 2013

Ball takes mental strides in pursuit of starting field safety spot

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.

By Danny Shapiro | August 15, 2013

Podcast: Football Play Book- Field Safety a Priority for Sun Devils

ASU football has several key position battles at the start of fall camp. But none may be as important as the field safety position.

| August 13, 2013

ASU football stresses team bonding for upcoming Camp Tontozona trip

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.

By Josh Nacion | August 12, 2013

Offense, backup QBs struggle in first full scrimmage

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.

| August 12, 2013

WR Richard Smith fights to earn starting role

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.

By Josh Nacion | August 11, 2013

Graham hopes newcomers take Sun Devils to new level

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.

By Danny Shapiro | August 11, 2013

Q&A: New softball coach Nicholson talks season goals, coaching philosophy

The State Press sat down with new ASU softball coach Craig Nicholson to talk about the upcoming season, returning players and his expectations for the program.

By Justin Janssen | August 10, 2013

WR Jaelen Strong cleared to play, debuts at second full team practice

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.

By Josh Nacion | August 9, 2013

Video: Graham discusses summer workouts

ASU head coach Todd Graham talks about ASU football's summer workout results

By execed | August 9, 2013

Safety Marcus Ball shines in first full team practice

True freshman Marcus Ball impressed his teammates and coaches at the Sun Devils' first full team practice of the fall.

| August 8, 2013

Men’s basketball departs for China

Senior center Jordan Bachynski said it’s often a challenge for ASU men’s basketball teammates to interact with one another because everyone is constantly on their phones. Fortunately, for Bachynski and the rest of the team, they will have little distractions for the next 10 days as the Sun Devils left Tempe Thursday for their first-ever trip to China. Representing the Pac-12 in the conference’s annual Globalization Initiative, the Sun Devils join athletic director Steve Patterson and other University officials for an exhibition tour and academic partnership with several Chinese universities. ASU will play Tsinghua University in Beijing on Monday and have two meetings against CBA pro team Fujian SBS — one on Aug.

By Josh Nacion | August 8, 2013

Newcomers mature in second day of football practice

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.

By Josh Nacion | August 7, 2013

Tight end Rogers impresses teammates, coaches early in camp

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.

By Danny Shapiro | August 7, 2013

Newcomers impress Graham on first day of practice

While Graham seemed happy with all of the new players, a couple of units stood out.

| August 6, 2013

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