ASU football notebook: Graham starts strong
It's often not easy to piece together a recruiting class after a coaching change, and new Arizona State coach Todd Graham had only six weeks on the job. But he retained 12 players who had been committed to ASU under former coach Dennis Erickson, added a local star in running back D.J. Foster of Scottsdale Saguaro and ended up with a 23-player class ranked as high as 33rd nationally...
Via Fox Sports Arizona
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10 days ago
Graham, Rodriguez play catch-up in recruiting
When the numbers are tallied on signing day, Wednesday, they wont look pretty for the Arizona State and Arizona football programs.
The Sun Devils lost 14 recruits who had committed while Dennis Erickson was still the coach. Depending on what happens in the next two days, the Wildcats could lose seven or more who had committed to former coach Mike Stoops.
The final recruiting rankings...
Via Fox Sports Arizona
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13 days ago
Graham, Rodriguez play catch-up in recruiting
When the numbers are tallied on signing day, Wednesday, they wont look pretty for the Arizona State and Arizona football programs.
The Sun Devils lost 14 recruits who had committed while Dennis Erickson was still the coach. Depending on what happens in the next two days, the Wildcats could lose seven or more who had committed to former coach Mike Stoops.
The final recruiting rankings...
Via Fox Sports Arizona
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13 days ago
Arizona State picks up big commitment
By Matt Swartz
D.J. Foster is staying home.
The highly touted running back out of Scottsdale Saguaro, rated a four-star recruit and the No. 12 running back in the country by Scout.com, announced Friday morning on FOXSportsArizona.com that he will be attending Arizona State, giving new coach Todd Graham his first big recruit since taking over the program six weeks ago.
Foster...
Via Fox Sports Arizona
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17 days ago
Senior Bowl: Garth Gerhart
Several Arizona State standout seniors are at the Senior bowl in Mobile Alabama -- including OL Garth Gerhart. He talks about his experience so far and several interesting coaching connections.
Via profootball.scout.com
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21 days ago
Catching up with Parker
Former ASU linebacker Colin Parker represented the Sun Devils at the Casino Del Sol College All-Star Game in Tucson, AZ on Monday night. We caught up with him after the game...
Via arizonastate.scout.com
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26 days ago
GET ME OUTTA HERE
Ex-Pitt coach: Kids didn't like the city
Former Pitt coach Todd Graham left the program to coach at Arizona State. He said in an interview that his family didn't like living in Pittsburgh.
Via Lost Lettermen
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27 days ago
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27 days ago
Graham catching his breath after month at ASU
Arizona State football coach Todd Graham just celebrated his first month on the job. Given his jam-packed schedule, were fairly certain hes not aware of the milestone. Its all he can do to remember to breathe.
Graham was just wrapping up a meeting with Sun Devil Club executive director Stephen Ponder when we arrived for an hour-long interview last Friday. Four assistants paced the...
Via Fox Sports Arizona
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28 days ago
Graham catching his breath after month at ASU
Arizona State football coach Todd Graham just celebrated his first month on the job. Given his jam-packed schedule, were fairly certain hes not aware of the milestone. Its all he can do to remember to breathe.
Graham was just wrapping up a meeting with Sun Devil Club executive director Stephen Ponder when we arrived for an hour-long interview last Friday. Four assistants paced the...
Via Fox Sports Arizona
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28 days ago
UH Video: Get To Know Jamie Christian
Jamie Christian comes to the University of Houston after a standout tenure coaching special teams and inside receivers at Arizona State under Dennis Erickson.
Via UHcougars.com
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January 13, 2012
Vontaze Burfict scouting report
Vontaze Burfict ILB Arizona State #7
Ht: 6’3″
Wt: 250
Strengths:
Prototypical size and strength. Strong, fundamentally sound tackler. Has the ability to deliver the big hit and knock the ball loose. Impressive speed and athleticism for his size; when he takes the correct angle, he can close on the ball carrier in a flash and deliver a big hit. Tons of upside...
Via DraftAce
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January 11, 2012
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January 11, 2012
Top recruit Peat says no to Sun Devils
While the weekend brought news of new Arizona State football coach Todd Graham's first high school commitment, Tuesday brought news of a big 'no' from one top recruit.
The Arizona Republic reports Tempe Corona del Sol offensive tackle Andrus Peat has eliminated the Sun Devils from consideration, citing the lateness in the process and insufficient time to develop a relationship...
Via Fox Sports Arizona
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January 10, 2012
Huskies could have inside track for Goforth
Long Beach (Ca.) Poly CB Randall Goforth committed to Arizona State early on, but when head coach Dennis Erickson was let go, he began to heavily consider several schools including Washington and right now, the Huskies appear to be in very good shape of ending up with him when Signing Day rolls around on February 1st...
Via washington.scout.com
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January 07, 2012
Marshall will return for senior season
ASU needed some good news. Cameron Marshall delivered.
I am definitely still coming back for my senior season, the Sun Devils junior running back said Friday.
The news comes in the wake of quarterback Brock Osweilers decision on Friday to declare for the NFL Draft. Marshall was also considered a potential NFL Draft prospect.
Id be lying to you if I said we werent going to miss...
Via Fox Sports Arizona
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January 06, 2012
QB Osweiler leaving ASU for NFL
Already committed to play basketball at Gonzaga, Brock Osweiler made the difficult decision to instead play football at Arizona State.
Three years later, Osweiler found himself with another choice to make - and again decided to leave.
Osweiler declared for the NFL on Friday and will forgo his senior season at Arizona State, leaving after one of the best seasons by a quarterback...
Via Fox Sports
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January 06, 2012
Arizona State QB Osweiler to enter draft (AP)
Arizona State quarterback Brock Osweiler has declared for the NFL draft and will forgo his senior season. Osweiler made the announcement on Friday after discussing his options with family and incoming Sun Devils coach Todd Graham. A backup most of the 2010 season, Osweiler became the first Arizona State quarterback to throw for over 4,000 yards as a junior, finishing the season with 4,036 yards...
Via Rivals.com
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January 06, 2012
Reports: ASU Quarterback Brock Osweiler Appears Headed to NFL Draft
Arizona State might be looking for a new starting quarterback for next season, according to numerous sources. Brock Osweiler, who was the starter under center for the Sun Devils during the 2011 season, could be skipping his senior season and putting himself into April’s NFL Draft.
Devils Digest was one of the first to break the news, but Doug Haller of the Arizona Republic followed...
Via Rant Sports
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January 06, 2012
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January 06, 2012
Brock Osweiler appears to be on his way to the NFL
Rumors began circulating over the past week that Arizona State quarterback Brock Osweiler would be making some sort of announcement about his future with the Sun Devils. As the days went on, the feeling was that the impending news was related to Osweiler declaring for the NFL draft, rather than a possible transfer as a result…
Via College Football Talk
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January 05, 2012
New coach, another suspension for Sun Devils’ Onyeali
Already suspended for Arizona State’s bowl game by former head coach Dennis Erickson, Junior Onyeali won’t see those punitive measures end anytime soon under new head coach Todd Graham. According to Doug Haller of the Arizona Republic, Graham has suspended the defensive end for failing to meet the “high standards of the Sun Devil football program.”…
Via College Football Talk
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January 04, 2012
Going pro: Arizona St.'s Burfict
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- Arizona State linebacker Vontaze Burfict says he'll skip his senior season and make himself eligible for the NFL draft.
Via SI.com
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January 03, 2012
Arizona State linebacker Burfict headed to draft
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- Arizona State linebacker Vontaze Burfict says he'll skip his senior season and make himself eligible for the NFL draft.
Via Sports Illustrated
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January 03, 2012
ASU LB Vontaze Burfict declares for NFL draft
Arizona State linebacker Vontaze Burfict says he'll skip his senior season and make himself eligible for the NFL draft.
Burfict made the announcement Tuesday in a one-paragraph statement. He thanked his coaches and professors and added that he plans to return to school in the future to get his degree.
The 6-foot-3 Burfict was the Sun Devils' second-leading tackler this...
Via AP on Fox
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January 03, 2012
Arizona St. LB Burfict to enter draft (AP)
Arizona State linebacker Vontaze Burfict says he'll skip his senior season and make himself eligible for the NFL draft. Burfict made the announcement Tuesday in a one-paragraph statement. He thanked his coaches and professors and added that he plans to return to school in the future to get his degree.
Via Rivals.com
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January 03, 2012
Vontaze Burfict might be heading to NFL
(I will never, ever get tired of this photo of Vontaze Burfict; the caption possibilities are endless) While I can always hold the memory of the Arizona State linebacker Vontaze Burfict near and dear with that photo, it looks like the junior will soon be a memory to the Sun Devils as well. Doug Haller…
Via College Football Talk
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January 03, 2012
Burfict leaving ASU for NFL
Arizona State lost a player to the NFL on Monday. It also lost one giant headache.
In a widely anticipated move, middle linebacker Vontaze Burfict announced on his Facebook page that he will declare for the NFL Draft. The deadline for that decision is Jan. 15.
Burficts loss means the Sun Devils will enter the 2012 season without four linebackers who played significant minutes last...
Via Fox Sports Arizona
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January 02, 2012
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