Draft shutout another sign of Graham's impact, challenges
As the rounds and days of last weekends NFL Draft passed with no Arizona State players being selected, coach Todd Graham watched with as much bewilderment as the rest of the Sun Devil nation.
One athletic department official wondered when the last time an eight-win team suffered such ignominy. Graham wondered how guys such as linebacker Brandon Magee, running back Cameron Marshall...
Magee ready to prove doubters wrong
Are you surprised that no ASU players were selected in this year’s NFL’s draft? So is the Sun Devils’ 2012 leading tackler. Yet, for the ever motivated Brandon Magee last weekend’s events are nothing more than fuel the former ASU linebacker feels will aid him to succeed at the professional level, as he’s set to join the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent.
No ASU players drafted for first time since 1960
Arizona State saw no players selected in the NFL Draft for the first time since 1960, though a number of players agreed to terms with teams on undrafted-free-agent contracts.
Linebacker Brandon Magee, safety Keelan Johnson and punter Josh Hubner had hopes of being selected, but none of the three were taken in the draft's 254 picks.
Magee, who was projected to be picked somewhere...
Sun Devil prospects ready for shot at NFL
Arizona State's 2013 draft class doesn't feature the intrigue of quarterback Brock Osweiler or the controversy of linebacker Vontaze Burfict as it did last season, but ASU might see more alumni drafted into the league this year than last year's two (Osweiler and defensive back Omar Bolden).
Linebacker Brandon Magee, safety Keelan Johnson and punter Josh Hubner highlight...
Sun Devil prospects ready for shot at NFL
Arizona State's 2013 draft class doesn't feature the intrigue of quarterback Brock Osweiler or the controversy of linebacker Vontaze Burfict as it did last season, but ASU might see more alumni drafted into the league this year than last year's two (Osweiler and defensive back Omar Bolden).
Linebacker Brandon Magee, safety Keelan Johnson and punter Josh Hubner highlight...
Tight end Coyle the star of ASU spring game
TEMPE, Ariz. -- As Arizona State tight end Chris Coyle signed a few final autographs after Saturday's spring game at Sun Devil Stadium, a fan asked how many more he had signed this year than the previous.
"Two to three times as many," Coyle replied. "Last year I was hurt and just standing on the sidelines."
Coyle's popularity boom among fans reflects...
Pro day notes: Faster Magee, slimmer Marshall
TEMPE, Ariz. -- Arizona State hosted its annual pro day Friday as 12 seniors made their last push at securing a chance for an NFL job. Here are some notes, quotes and observations from the day.
-- Twelve seniors participated in the event: Safeties Kevin Ayers and Keelan Johnson, linebackers Charles Beatty and Brandon Magee, cornerback Deveron Carr, punter Josh Hubner, running backs...
Magee determined to conquer NFL obstacles
Brandon Magee knows some pro football scouts are leery of his 5-foot-11 frame. He knows several websites are projecting him as a seventh-round NFL draft pick or an undrafted free agent. He knows the official time he ran in the 40 on Monday at the NFL Scouting Combine 4.74 seconds -- isnt going to help his cause, even if the stop-watch time read 4.66.
But when youre blessed with...
Magee determined to conquer NFL obstacles
Brandon Magee knows some pro football scouts are leery of his 5-foot-11 frame. He knows several websites are projecting him as a seventh-round NFL draft pick or an undrafted free agent. He knows the official time he ran in the 40 on Monday at the NFL Scouting Combine 4.74 seconds -- isnt going to help his cause, even if the stop-watch time read 4.66.
But when youre blessed with...
SOTT Draft Profile: Brandon Magee
In this profile we are looking at linebackers and we talked to our good friend Brad Denny of the House of Sparky , a site who covers everything about Arizona State. We took a closer look at inside linebacker Brandon Magee from the Sun Devils. The two sport star is a pure athlete who provided some good years for the Sun Devils.
Tale of the Tape
Class: RS Senior
Height: 5-11
Weight...
ASU defense's losses, potential replacements
Part I of a two-part look at the players Arizona State loses from the 2012 team and how they will be replaced. Part II will run Tuesday and examine the offense.
Entering the 2012 season, expectations for the Arizona State defense were not particularly high. The unit had lost a number of key talents, including current NFL rookies Omar Bolden and Vontaze Burfict.
But the defense...
Graham's first year a building block for success
SAN FRANCISCO -- When the Arizona State football team was mired in a four-game losing streak earlier this season, coach Todd Graham bristled at the notion that this was the same old program Dennis Erickson had left behind.
For proof, he cited the discipline of his players, he cited their character and he cited their work ethic. But Graham knew deep down his words meant nothing...
Graham's first year a building block for success
SAN FRANCISCO -- When the Arizona State football team was mired in a four-game losing streak earlier this season, coach Todd Graham bristled at the notion that this was the same old program Dennis Erickson had left behind.
For proof, he cited the discipline of his players, he cited their character and he cited their work ethic. But Graham knew deep down his words meant nothing...
2013 NFL Draft: Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl Preview - Navy vs. Arizona State
With Navy not having any legitimate NFL talent (at least enough to focus on them and wait the 4 years of service they must do), NFL scouts and fans of the NFL Draft should be focusing heavily on the handful of Arizona State prospects playing today.
Will Sutton, a junior undersized defensive tackle, should be the feature player to watch, but Cameron Marshall, Jamal Miles, and...
Arizona St. to take on Navy in Fight Hunger Bowl
Arizona State contends with a variety of offenses in the Pac-12 conference.
From the Air Raid at Washington State to the power running game at Stanford to the pro styles at Southern California to the fast-paced option at Oregon.
None of that will prepare the Sun Devils (7-5) for what they will face on Saturday in the Fight Hunger Bowl when they take on Navy (8-4) and its vaunted...
ASU wants elusive bowl win, momentum for '13
After Arizona State became bowl eligible with a win over Washington State last month, coach Todd Graham made a bold statement about how ASU would finish in his first season.
"I'm not interested in going to a bowl game," Graham said. "I'm interested in going and winning."
Making that reality would be no small triumph for the Sun Devils, who have not enjoyed...
ASU notebook: Sutton undecided on return
Arizona State defensive Tackle Will Sutton said he will likely decide whether to return for his senior season after the Sun Devils' bowl game, the junior said Friday.
After ASU's 41-34 Territorial Cup win over Arizona in Tucson, Sutton celebrated on the field as ASU fans in attendance chanted "One more year." Wrapped up in the wild finish, Sutton was mum on his...
ASU notebook: Sutton undecided on return
Arizona State defensive Tackle Will Sutton said he will likely decide whether to return for his senior season after the Sun Devils' bowl game, the junior said Friday.
After ASU's 41-34 Territorial Cup win over Arizona in Tucson, Sutton celebrated on the field as ASU fans in attendance chanted "One more year." Wrapped up in the wild finish, Sutton was mum on his...
Unknowns the heroes in ASU's comeback win
TUCSON, Ariz. -- Late in the third quarter Friday night, Arizona State seemed much further behind than 10 points, the actual deficit against Arizona. The Wildcats had taken the biggest lead of the game after a Sun Devils fumble and had all the momentum on their side.
But this was the Territorial Cup, where momentum can swing in the blink of an eye, where unknown players become...
Unknowns the heroes in ASU's comeback win
TUCSON, Ariz. -- Late in the third quarter Friday night, Arizona State seemed much further behind than 10 points, the actual deficit against Arizona. The Wildcats had taken the biggest lead of the game after a Sun Devils fumble and had all the momentum on their side.
But this was the Territorial Cup, where momentum can swing in the blink of an eye, where unknown players become...
ASU seniors have score to settle with Wildcats
TEMPE, Ariz. -- As teammates at Corona (Calif.) Centennial High School, Arizona State senior linebacker Brandon Magee and University of Arizona senior quarterback Matt Scott became close friends, graduating the same year but committing to rival schools.
As the two teams prepare for Friday's Territorial Cup game, Magee says any friendliness is on hold.
"Friendship?"...
Senior Day takes on new perspective at ASU
TEMPE, Ariz. -- When Arizona State's seniors walk through Tillman Tunnel before kickoff one last time Saturday, they'll do so with all the typical emotions that come with senior day -- sadness, pride, and perhaps some disbelief.
But the group will also take the field for their final game at Sun Devil Stadium with a new-found meaning to what being a Sun Devil is all about...
Magee eager to end ASU career on strong note
Heading into the Arizona State State’s Senior Day game this Saturday against Washington State, a lot of attention will be focused on Brandon Magee’s last contest at Sun Devil Stadium. Whether it’s having a career year as the team’s top tackler with 83 stops or being a crucial leader in a time of transition the linebacker’s contributions in 2012 have been invaluable.
Sun Devils ready to bounce back from losses
(Updates. With AP Photos.) By JOHN MARSHALL AP College Football Writer Arizona State opened the 2011 season with five wins in six games, then fell apart after being routed by Oregon, losing its final five games.
This season, the Sun Devils again started 5-1, got run over the by the Ducks and followed with a loss to UCLA last week.
So is another flailing finish on the way?
Sun...
ASU, UCLA want same thing: Pac-12 South title
TEMPE, Ariz. -- In its biggest game of the season, a national-spotlight game against Oregon last week, Arizona State fell hard. It was a gut check that left some fans convinced the Sun Devils are pretenders.
But the reality was ASU had just lost to the No. 3 team in the nation, one few anticipated the Sun Devils would beat entering the season. This week against UCLA looks like the...
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