True freshman Marcus Ball impressed his teammates and coaches at the Sun Devils' first full team practice of the fall.
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.
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.
USA Basketball announced Wednesday it will move its national headquarters to Tempe on ASU property as part of the University's development project.
Calaen Robinson had a rough first year at ASU, but the combo guard hopes he has learned enough from his off-the-court troubles to make his future as a Sun Devil bright.
ASU officials are opposed to Grand Canyon University moving to Division I athletic play because of GCU's for-profit tax status.
UCLA has a rough second half to close its 2013 schedule.
Friday's Pac-12 Football Media Day could've gave a subtler reminder that college football season is just around the corner.
CULVER CITY, Calif. — Prior to the start of Pac-12 Football Media Day, the Pac-12 released its 2013 media poll Friday. Twenty-five voters picked Oregon as the favorite to win the North division and the Pac-12 Championship Game, beating projected Pac-12 South winner UCLA. The media voted ASU second in the Pac-12 South and fourth overall in the conference.
For the next two weeks, we will feature the preseason Pac-12 Game of the Week.
Money controls a lot of things. Including when baseball suspensions are served, apparently.
The amount of people Ryan Braun has cheated, including himself, is asinine.
With the Walter Camp Award Watch List being the last national awards watch list to be released Friday, nine ASU players are featured in 14 watch lists.
The inaugural season hasn’t gone so well for the Phoenix FC Wolves, which currently sits in 11th place in the 13-team USL Pro League, but midfielder Tommy Ramos said the unwavering support from LFR 1881 is outstanding nevertheless.
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