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Crow: History of ASU football not good enough

The ASU football program is in the midst of an extended rough patch, but ASU President Michael Crow still has high expectations for the near future. It just might take time.

By Tyler Lockman | October 6, 2010

Defensive end Onyeali to make first career start

Freshman Junior Onyeali will replace senior Jamarr Robinson at defensive end in his first career start against Washington Saturday.

By Andrew Gruman | October 6, 2010

OFFENSIVE SPARK: Senior outside hitter Sarah Reaves returns a volley during a recent match as senior libero Sarah Johnson looks on. Reaves leads ASU's offensive attack, which the team is trying to improve. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU volleyball searching for balanced offense

On the volleyball court offense is crucial. Without a strong offensive attack, teams rarely thrive. A well-built offense can make a world of a difference.

By Greg Dillard | October 6, 2010

Freshman Pavlovich filling big role for women's soccer

After Sierra Joseph's preseason injury, freshman Kaitlyn Pavlovich has played a big role for soccer this season.

By Fahim Rasul | October 6, 2010

From U.K. to ASU; Hannah James transfers continents for tennis

Originally from the United Kingdom, Hannah James explains how she started playing tennis.

By Eric J. Smith | October 6, 2010

Answers, not excuses, needed for ASU football

ASU football could be facing another losing season for the third straight year; this hasn’t happened since World War II.

By Nathan Meacham | October 5, 2010

LAUGHING MATTER: Redshirt junior Dylan Hatcher likes to keep things light among the tight-knit ASU cross country team, always helping his teammates have fun and not take things too seriously. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Free spirit Hatcher more than just prankster

The State Press sat down with cross country redshirt junior Dylan Hatcher to discuss his roots and several of his quirks.

By Kyle Newman | October 5, 2010

ONGOING ISSUE: Sophomore linebacker Vontaze Burfict lines up against Portland State earlier this season. After numerous behavior issues, Burfict was benched Tuesday for Saturday’s game. (Photo By Scott Stuk)

Linebacker Burfict won’t start against Washington

In stark contrast to comments he made Monday, ASU football coach Dennis Erickson said Tuesday that he will not start sophomore linebacker Vontaze Burfict.

By Nick Ruland | October 5, 2010

Devil Dish: Oct. 6

The quarterback position is so vital to success in the NFL and the Cardinals have a disaster under center.

By Andrew Gruman | October 5, 2010

Ducks lead Pac-10 rankings with Stanford win

Oregon’s domination of Stanford keeps it atop the Pac-10 power rankings.

By Andrew Gruman | October 5, 2010

Tennis senior Hein to compete at Riviera Championship

Senior Micaela Hein will represent the ASU women’s tennis team at the Riviera ITA All-American Championship in California starting Tuesday.

By Nicole Klauss | October 4, 2010

Pac-10 play to be daunting for women’s soccer

With Pac-10 play set to begin for the ASU women’s soccer team, navigating the conference looks to be as tough a task as ever.

By Elijah Grasser | October 4, 2010

Erickson addresses red zone issues, Burfict’s behavior

After losing its ninth consecutive FBS game dating back to 2009, coach Dennis Erickson wrestled tired topics at Monday’s press conference.

By Nick Ruland | October 4, 2010

ASU club hockey sweeps UA to start season

The No. 9 Sun Devils (2-0) defeated the UA twice, and the pair of victories extended their winning streak against their archrivals to 10 games after a successful 8-0 season sweep last year.

By Nick Licalzi and Ryan Hess | October 4, 2010

BACK IN THE POOL: Freshman Tristin Baxter won the open-water 10K event at the Junior Pan Pacific Championships over the summer but returns to the pool for ASU when the season gets underway in mid-October. (Photo by Andy Jeffreys)

Expectations high for freshman swimmer Baxter

The entire collegiate swimming season takes place in a pool, but one ASU swimmer took her talents to the open waters of Maui, Hawaii over the summer.

By William Boor | October 4, 2010

Guard Abbott a candidate for Wooden Award

ASU men’s basketball senior guard Ty Abbott is a preseason candidate for the 2010-2011 John R. Wooden Award, college basketball’s most prestigious honor.

By Tyler Lockman | October 4, 2010

Devil Dish: Oct. 5

Behind the clout of primetime commentary, NBC’s multi-angled replays and in an effort to entertain, the viewer is persuaded into believing the rash generalizations of commentators.

By Nick Ruland | October 4, 2010

IN STRIDE: The ASU men’s cross country team runs together in practice. The men took 11th place at the Notre Dame Invitational. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Cross country men finish just outside top 10

The ASU men’s cross country team took 11th place at the Notre Dame Invitational on Friday, while the rest of the squad was at the ASU Invitational in Mesa.

By Kyle Newman | October 3, 2010

BREAKING AWAY: Oregon State junior back Jacquizz Rodgers carries the ball against ASU on Saturday. The Beavers got the win 31-28 and Rodgers finished with 54 yards and two touchdowns. (Photo COurtesy of the Daily Barometer)

OSU picks apart ASU defense to win Pac-10 opener

ASU hadn’t allowed any points in the fourth quarter in 2010. Oregon State hadn’t scored any points in the fourth quarter in 2010. In just 24 seconds Saturday, both of those streaks were snapped.

By Tyler Emerick | October 3, 2010

PICKED OFF: Redshirt junior quarterback Steven Threet releases a pass Saturday against Oregon State. Threet was intercepted three times in the 31-28 loss after throwing four last week against Oregon. (Photo Courtesy of The Daily Barometer)

ASU among nation’s worst in red zone efficiency

The ASU football team’s staying power amongst the most penalized teams in college football has been unmatched the last three seasons.

By Nick Ruland | October 3, 2010

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