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We've Been Stiffarmed So Far
December 19, 2008 by
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Granted, it's only been two days since my pursuit of information began, but all things considered, I feel kind of like Reggie Torbor in that picture. Marshawn Lynch, on the other hand, would be Louisiana-Monroe AD Bobby Staub. Earlier this week, we brought you analysis on the Warhawks...
ASU on the MMA scene
December 19, 2008 by
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No sport is experiencing the rapid growth that the world of Mixed Martial Arts is currently enjoying. With each UFC promotion drawing more viewers than the last, the sport is a bonafide global phenomenan. Recently, Arizona State has seen its ties with the sport take on a national...
Jeff Metcalfe is on the Brock Osweiler bandwagon
December 18, 2008 by
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Looks like PFN isn't the only one who thinks 6'8" teen-beast Brock Osweiler could be the early frontrunner to be the next starting quarterback at ASU. On his blog today, Arizona Republic beat writer Jeff Metcalfe joined me in saying that it wouldn't be a shock to see...
Could Osweiler be next year's starter?
December 17, 2008 by
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Let's be realistic here for a few seconds. Isn't that what we do best here at PFN? Rudy Carpenter is gone. After 3 1/2 years of gutting out injuries and battling through adversity (real or imagined), his caree is over. And on September 5, 2009, when Arizona State takes on Idaho...
Hagan signs with New York Football Giants
December 17, 2008 by
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From the Star-Ledger, it looks like the Giants have added another "weapon" at wide receiver: Well, their team added another potential weapon today. The Giants have signed former Dolphins wide receiver Derek Hagan, according to someone familiar with Hagan's signing who...
Get YOUR Tickets for Saturday from PFN and Fanster
December 17, 2008 by
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The Stadium Shootout, matching Louisville with Minnesota and our Sun Devils with the BYU Cougars, is coming up this Saturday afternoon. There's really no excuse to not go to these great games, especially since the vast majority of you all took last Sunday off as less than 1,000 Devils fans ...
There's a schedule controversy a-brewin...
December 17, 2008 by
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According to a press release put out yesterday by FBS Sun Belt powerhouse...*pauses for laughter*...Louisiana-Monroe, the Warhawks have announced their 2009 schedule and are very excited about it. Apparently, in such release, they're proud to announce their September 19 visit...
Just By The Hair...
December 15, 2008 by
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The air at the US Airways Center during the 1st half of the Desert Classic doubleheader today hung with the aura of an upset in the making. Good thing the Arizona Wildcats took care of that with their stirring win over #4 Gonzaga and left the duty of a win by a nationally-ranked team to Arizona ...
Off-Topic: HS Sports on Chopping Block in NorCal
December 12, 2008 by
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Totally off topic, but I feel that a story I've been chasing over the past 48 hours merits all the attention it can get. I grew up in the Bay Area, and obviously, sports were a big part of my upbringing. That goes without saying. I competed for my high school teams as the majority...
So, what WILL RC's legacy be?
December 11, 2008 by
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Let's get one thing out of the way here...does that Debacle in the Desert really need to be recapped? Ugh. A week of work and having to talk ad nauseum about this game makes me wretch over...and over...and over... You knew from the start, when Rudy Carpenter sailed a pass about...
Lady Luck, Please Let The Dice Stay Hot
December 05, 2008 by
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"Bright light city gonna set my soul gonna set my soul on fire... Got a whole lot of money that's ready to burn so get those stakes up higher... There's a thousand pretty women waitin' out there... And they're all livin' devil may care... And I'm just...
Mike Stoops...for what it's worth...Is Staying
December 03, 2008 by
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Breaking news from Tucson in the run-up to the Duel in the Desert: apparently, Mike Stoops is safe. Stoops, as seen on the right in a file photo in his favorite posture (screaming at referees), is not on the hot seat. According to John Moredich of the Tucson Citizen, a story will run...
Pac-10 Roundtable: End of Season Edition
December 03, 2008 by
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Let's face it. We all REALLY wanted a December trip to frigid and windy AT&T Park for Christmas. That's what the rumor is, folks. A win for Arizona State over Arizona this weekend will most likely lead to the much coveted bid to the December 27 game in San Francisco. It...
Walter's Records Are Safe, Folks
December 03, 2008 by
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I know it's pretty much a moot point, but it's at least worth bringing up right now as I try to wake up on this Wednesday morning. I'm sure you've all noticed on the right sidebar, among all the useful schedules, polls and other information, that we've been tracking...
Back in the Saddle
December 02, 2008 by
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There's been a major gap in my posting. I know. It's been a while. But can you blame me when I'm spending 9 days staring at this all day? Didn't think so. Puerto Vallarta, along with bucket upon bucket of Negro Modelo, for a week was just what I needed to get through...
Beastin'
December 01, 2008 by
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Since ESPN decided to show women's basketball instead of ASU and its red-hot All-American on Sunday night, I thought an update was in order. In case you missed the late night game on Friday and tonight's game against UTEP, James Harden amassed 72 points, 17 rebounds, 7 assists...
Former Sun Devil Wakamatsu named Mariners Manager
November 19, 2008 by
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The Seattle Times has a great story on the rise of Don Wakamatsu, who played with the Sun Devils in the early 80's. You know, before most of our readers and myself were born. Among other things, Wakamatsu talks about his relationship with Barry Bonds: "It was one of those...
Staying alive
November 16, 2008 by
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Is it possible to win 31-0 and still be unimpressive? The Sun Devils answered that question with a clear YES on Saturday in their win over Washington State. You can't take anything away from the ASU defense, which recorded its first shutout since 1996's storied 19-0 win over...
ASU at 1600 Pennsylvania
November 13, 2008 by
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Thanks to the commentor that led me to this today... ASU's national championship Track & Field and Softball teams were greeted at the White House by Bush 43 yesterday. It's a repeat trip for the tracksters. Hard for me to identify most of the people in the picture, but...
One Step Back, Two Giant Steps Forward
November 12, 2008 by
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Just after Jared Cunningham pulled a 180 and decided not to come to ASU, the Sun Devils landed two more solid recruits on the first day of the early signing period. First, the Devils received a signed letter of intent from 6'5" guard Trent Lockett out of Hopkins High School...
ASU loses a verbal commit
November 12, 2008 by
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Not a whole lot of analysis for this one...would have been nice to get Jared Cunningham in the mix in coming years, but I guess you can't win them all. He gave a verbal to Herb Sendek and ASU last October but apparently informed the Devils today that he will not be coming to ASU...
Yes We Can!
November 11, 2008 by
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Oh boy.
November 11, 2008 by
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*nervously looks around* Oh boy. Any good ideas for a jinx-breaker?
Pitchfork Podcast: The Justin Isn't There Edition
November 11, 2008 by
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Since I was off doing my day job last night, I didn't get a chance to join Todd and Brett on The Stretch for our weekly look at ASU sports. They found someone nice to fill in for me though. The guys at The Blaze got to chat with men's basketball coach Herb Sendek last night...
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