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HOMECOMING: Northern Arizona freshman running back and Chandler Hamilton High School graduate Zach Bauman defenders in his college debut against Western New Mexico last week. (Photo Courtesy of NAU)

EDGE: Offense gives ASU advantage over NAU

NAU has talent at the most of the skill positions, but ASU should bring the same speed and power show in week one, giving the Sun Devils the advantage.

By Nick Ruland | September 8, 2010

Valley product Bauman leads Lumberjacks to Tempe

When NAU freshman Zach Bauman took a handoff 70 yards for a touchdown Sept. 2 against Western New Mexico, he might as well have kept running to Tempe.

By Tyler Emerick | September 8, 2010

LONG TIME COMING: ASU redshirt senior defensve end Jamarr Robinson attempts to get past Portland State sophomore offensive lineman Kyle Ritt during last Saturday's game. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Wait worth it for senior defensive end Robinson

It’s not often that you see the case of ASU redshirt senior defensive end Jamarr Robinson.

By Andrew Gruman | September 8, 2010

STAYING FOCUSED: ASU freshman cornerback Alden Darby and redshirt senior safety Mike Callaghan tackle Portland State senior wide receiver Raymond Fry in last Saturday's game. The Sun Devils look to remain focused this week against Northern Arizona. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU expecting hungry NAU squad

Sun Devils prepare to face NAU on Saturday.

By Andrew Gruman | September 8, 2010

ON THE RUN: ASU sophomore running back Cameron Marshall races toward the end zone against Portland state last Saturday. Marshall scored three times on the ground in the Sun Devils 54-9 win. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Marshall credits offensive line for early success

It took running back Cameron Marshall just four carries to get three touchdowns, 104 yards and a Pac-10 Player of the Week nomination.

By Nick Ruland | September 8, 2010

HIGH INTENSITY: Freshman defensive end Junior Onyeali fights against Portland State junior offensive lineman Dustin Waldron in last Saturday’s game. Onyeali left practice Wednesday after a scuffle. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Practice gets heated as gameday approaches

Football is an emotional game and sometimes those emotions boil over. That was the case on Wednesday at the Verde Dickey Dome.

By Andrew Gruman | September 8, 2010

BYU’s independence mirrors its faith

Brigham Young is a brand; a brand much too big for the Mountain West Conference.

By Nathan Meacham | September 8, 2010

TESTINJG TOUGHNESS: Sophomore Nicole Smith gets her shoulder strength analyzed at Physiotherapy Associates in Scottsdale. (Photo by Nicole Klauss)

‘Prehab rehab’ giving women’s tennis an edge

“Prehab rehab” isn’t the latest celebrity trend. The high-tech process is actually an annual tradition for the ASU women’s tennis team.

By Nicole Klauss | September 8, 2010

Devil Dish Sept. 9

Last Saturday I went to photograph the newly created "Sparky’s Stampede." I arrived around 2:30 p.m. thinking that would be just enough time to get a few shots in before the parade left the station at 2:45 p.m.

By Tyler Emerick | September 8, 2010

Soccer sophomore beating endless injury

Just when redshirt sophomore forward Sierra Cook was ready to make an impact for the women’s soccer team, her endless injury saga began.

By Elijah Grasser | September 8, 2010

Former Sun Devil Wallace finding place in majors

By normal baseball standards, Brett Wallace made a quick run through the minor leagues. How he got there is an entirely different story.

By Andrew Gruman | September 7, 2010

Robinson returns to practice, could play Saturday

The ASU football team welcomed junior wide receiver Gerell Robinson back to practice Tuesday after he missed Saturday’s game against Portland State.

By Nick Ruland | September 7, 2010

Stable of speed provides added threat on offense

ASU has a stable of talented, speedy running backs, something the team lacked in 2009.

By Nick Ruland | September 7, 2010

TITLE SEEKERS: ASU senior Jesper Kennegard follows through a shot and watches it land during an event last year. Kennegard is one of five seniors on this year's roster. (Photo Courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Men’s golf seeking title on experience

For the ASU men’s golf team, the goal in 2010 is clear: win the national championship.

By Greg Dillard | September 7, 2010

Devil Dish: Sept. 8

The NFL gets the money and the attention, but the collegiate game is more exciting. Tailgates, student sections, chants, and storming the field are all unique to college football.

By William Boor | September 7, 2010

A walk in Neal's shoes

Former Phoenix Suns basketball player Neal Walk met with ASU students to discuss his life as a paraplegic.

By Blanche McElroy | September 6, 2010

NO ESCAPE: Portland State junior quarterback Connor Kavanaugh tries to evade ASU senior defensive end Jamarr Robinson during Saturday's game. Kavanaugh finished 12-of-23 passing wit 146 yards and an interception in the loss. (Photo by Aaron Lavinksy)

Viking offense suffocated by quick ASU defense

Porltand State quarterback Connor Kavanaugh and the Viking’s running attack were neutralized all night as the Vikings fell to ASU 54-9 in their regular season opener.

By Tyler Emerick | September 6, 2010

ASU running backs speed ahead in opening game

ASU's running backs ran all over Portland State on Saturday, rushing for 242 yards and five touchdowns on the ground in a blowout win over the Vikings.

By Cailyn Bradley | September 6, 2010

STICKING TOGETHER: The ASU men's cross country team runs together at practice last week. The men finished fourth in Saturday's George Kyte Invitational. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Cross country women place second, men fourth in Flagstaff

The ASU cross country team passed its first mental test Saturday in Flagstaff, beating the altitude for a solid finish at the George Kyte Invitational.

By Kyle Newman | September 6, 2010

SET ON A WIN: Freshman setter Stephanie Preach (6) sets up sophomore middle blocker Alexis Pinson (5) during the ASU volleyball teams match against San Diego State. SDSU won the match and ASU finished the weekend 1-2. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Sheraton Classic ends with win, two losses

ASU volleyball (2-4) started the weekend off with a Friday afternoon victory over Seattle but fell to San Diego State on Friday night and Utah State on Saturday to finish the ASU Sheraton Classic.

By Greg Dillard | September 6, 2010

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