MIKE NIXON RUMORS & GOSSIP
Nixon preparing for last game as a Sun Devil
Back in 2002, many schools were hot after Mike Nixon. The Sunnyslope High School product was a tremendous prep athlete and was the number one rated high school player in the state of Arizona by SuperPrep.
The lifelong Sun Devils’ fan broke the hearts of ASU faithful when he signed a national letter [...]
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November 24, 2009
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November 24, 2009
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Nixon named Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Week
Three interceptions. One touchdown. Four tackles. One blocked punt. One pass breakup.
That was the stat line for ASU senior linebacker Mike Nixon, who today was named the Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Week for the first week of the season.
Nixon spearheaded a dominating defensive effort by the Sun Devils, who allowed [...]
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September 08, 2009
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September 08, 2009
Arizona State Sun Devil Defense Turns Up The Heat in Blowout of Idaho State
The numbers don't lie. Arizona State completely dominated Idaho State in every aspect of the game Saturday night. From the opening whistle, Arizona State looked like they were on a mission, and anyone or anything that got in their way, was not going to stand a chance in "hell."With the stadium decked out in maroon and gold, the fans in attendance...
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September 06, 2009
Nixon and Devil defense dominate Idaho State
During Media Day at the beginning of Fall camp, Arizona State head coach Dennis Erickson joked that senior linebacker Mike Nixon was the first player he ever coached who had a nicer house than him.
Nixon can spend Sunday at that home clearing off a spot on his mantle for the Pac-10 Defensive Player of the [...]
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September 06, 2009
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September 06, 2009
Senior LB Nixon looking forward to 2009
Arizona State senior linebacker Mike Nixon was the Sun Devils’ representative at Pac-10 Media Day in Los Angeles on Thursday. He’s being counted on, along with senior defensive end Dexter Davis, to provide leadership on and off the field for the 2009 Sun Devil defense.
Nixon sat down with myself and Michael Kossett of Fanster.com [...]
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July 31, 2009
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July 31, 2009
Could Arizona State's Linebacking Corps Be the Best in the Pac-10?
Much of the talk on the defensive side of the ball, in the Pacific 10 conference, usually revolves around the USC Trojans. However, this season, the linebackers in Tempe, AZ might have something to say about that in 2009.
The Sun Devils' Defensive Coordinator and linebackers coach, Craig Bray, has to be sitting back in his chair smiling as he analyzes his two deep. ...
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July 29, 2009
Mike Nixon Featured On Cover Of Athlon Sports' 2009 Pac-10 College Football Magazine
Arizona State University senior linebacker Mike Nixon is featured on the cover of Athlon Sports' 2009 Pac-10 College Football magazine. The magazine will be available at bookstores and newsstands beginning on Tuesday.
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June 02, 2009
ASU's Mike Nixon Named To 2009 Lott Trophy Watch List
Arizona State University senior linebacker Mike Nixon (Phoenix, Ariz.) has been named to the 2009 Lott Trophy Watch List, it was announced Tuesday.
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April 08, 2009
Mays leads list of eight Pac-10 players on Lott Trophy 'Watch List'
The Pac-10 players are: UCLA linebacker Reggie Carter, Oregon State linebacker Keaton Kristick, USC safety Taylor Mays, Stanford safety Bo McNally, Arizona State linebacker Mike Nixon, California cornerback Syd'Quan Thompson, UCLA cornerback Alterraun Verner and Oregon safety T.J. Ward.Source: ESPN Submitted By: hiltigger Direct Link
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April 07, 2009
The Rich Get Richer at LB
A widely used axiom in pro sports dictates that getting a player back from an extended absence is just about as good as making a major deal for a player just before a trade deadline.The difference here is that when you get a player back from injury or the such, you don't have to give anything up.... ...
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February 05, 2009
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