Sports

Badger run game poses challenge for ASU

The Wisconsin Badgers’ offense has held one thing constant over the years: They love to run the football and they do it well.

By Andrew Gruman | September 15, 2010

Devil Dish: Spet. 16

Cy Young award winner, staff ace with a nasty sinker and reliable arm were all things once true of Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Webb.

By Greg Dillard | September 15, 2010

EDGE: Big, experienced Badgers the favorite over ASU

Hitting the road for the first time this season, the Sun Devils take on Wisconsin as underdogs.

By Nick Ruland | September 15, 2010

Junior golfer Ciganda finishes strong in Texas

The lone two players on the ASU women’s golf team teed off this week in the 2010 NCAA Fall Preview.

By Greg Dillard | September 15, 2010

Nance signs with Packers

Former ASU running back Dimitri Nance signed with the Green Bay Packers on Tuesday after the team lost its starting running back.

By Nathan Meacham | September 15, 2010

Football preparing for hostile environment

Redshirt junior quarterback Steven Threet has seen it. The ASU football team? Not so much.

By Nick Ruland | September 14, 2010

LATE ARRIVAL: Cross country senior Michael Rodriguez trains at Sun Angel Stadium early Tuesday morning. After initially falling short of making the ASU roster, Rodriguez finally earned a walk-on spot this season. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Cross country senior makes most of one season

Michael Rodriguez just won’t take no for an answer. With one shot left, Rodriguez was determined to stick.

By Kyle Newman | September 14, 2010

An undefeated NFL season is such a tease

Every year one or two teams show flashes of brilliance and get commentators all hyped up on the possibility of an undefeated season, but go on to lose late in the season.

By Nathan Meacham | September 14, 2010

Women’s golf through round two in Texas

ASU women’s golf finished up day two of The Fall Preview with several improvements.

By Greg Dillard | September 14, 2010

Women’s Soccer’s Volpe aims for ‘golden boot’

ASU women’s soccer goal scoring leader Karin Volpe sat down with The State Press to discuss several of her tendencies and better moments.

By Elijah Grasser | September 14, 2010

Devil Dish: Sept. 15

People who have never watched a game in their lives will be glued to the TV/Computer to watch their star running back rack up yards.

By Elijah Grasser | September 14, 2010

WEIGHT OF THE WORLDS: ASU junior Alex Lee trains at Performance One Advanced Sports Training in Mesa. Lee will compete for Team USA at the World Weightlifting Championships in Turkey beginning Friday. (Photo by Andy Jeffreys)

Weightlifters to represent U.S., ASU at Worlds

Weightlifting may not get much fanfare, but this month it’s taking two ASU students across the world to represent their school and their country.

By William Boor | September 13, 2010

TIGHT SPOT: Senior golfer Scott Pinckney contemplates a shot during an event last season. Pinckey was one of five ASU golfers that helped bring home a fourth place finish at the Topy Cup in Tokyo over the weekend. (Photo Courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Men’s golf finishes fourth at Topy Cup

The ASU men’s golf team capped off its trip to Japan with a fourth place finish at the prestigious Topy Cup in Tokyo.

By Greg Dillard | September 13, 2010

PENALTY PROBLEM: Sophomore linebacker Vontaze Burfict reacts after a play during ASU’s 41-20 win over Northern Arizona. Burfict was flagged in the game for two 15-yard penalties; one for unsportsmanlike conduct and one for roughing the passer. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Familiar penalties plaguing ASU football team

It’s becoming an epidemic and a major cause for concern: ASU simply can’t avoid the yellow penalty flag.

By Andrew Gruman | September 13, 2010

COOL AND COLLECTED: Junior wide receiver Mike Willie pulls in a pass during Saturday’s game against NAU. Willie caught eight passes for 114 yards and a touchdown. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Receiver Willie shakes nerves, excels against NAU

Junior wide receiver Mike Willie may have been nervous in week one, but week two saw a whole new player.

By Andrew Gruman | September 13, 2010

Devil Dish: Sept. 14

It’s the time of year to attend my first and last baseball game, or to be more specific, one of my favorite date places.

By Nathan Meacham | September 13, 2010

Women’s golf opens season in Texas

The 2010 season is underway for the ASU women’s golf team as two golfers kicked off in the NCAA Fall Preview in Bryan, Texas.

By Greg Dillard | September 13, 2010

Defense alleviates pressure on offense

Arizona State University women's soccer team started their 2010 campaign off on the right foot.

By Fahim Rasul | September 13, 2010

ASU fans tailgate through blazing heat

Sun Devils fans look for ways to cool down while tailgating in the Arizona heat.

By Blake Wilson | September 12, 2010

Women’s soccer remains unbeaten after two wins

The ASU women’s soccer team swept the weekend with two wins in the Sun Devil Desert Classic.

By Elijah Grasser | September 12, 2010

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