From Tempe to New York, Cam Skattebo is Balling Out

That simple phrase speaks volumes. It suggests that Skattebo’s success is not an accident, but the product of habits and an attitude that were always visible to those around him. For Dillingham, it is also a way of reminding people that while Skattebo is now making headlines in New York, much of his foundation was built at Arizona State. When a coach can point to a former player and highlight the way they lived their craft every day, it resonates as more than just praise. It becomes part of the culture he wants to pass down to the rest of his program.

For Skattebo, the early success in New York has been exactly what he needed. Coming into the league without the same spotlight that accompanies higher draft picks, he has already carved out a reputation as a spark for the Giants’ offense. His toughness and energy are creating momentum, and the plays he is making look familiar to anyone who followed his career in Tempe. The same physical, determined style that helped him stand out at ASU is now being embraced on Sundays.

Dillingham’s reaction also provides a roadmap for current and future Sun Devils. When recruits ask what it means to be an Arizona State player, coaches can point to Skattebo as proof. His success demonstrates that the habits developed in college, combined with the right mindset, can carry over to the next level. Seeing a former player thrive validates the message Dillingham delivers daily in the locker room, and it gives credibility to the idea that hard work and consistency can overcome the odds.

For Dillingham, watching Skattebo’s NFL breakthrough is about more than numbers or wins; he mentioned in the clip that it feels like a proud parent moment. It is about pride in seeing one of his players succeed and the joy of knowing that his faith in Skattebo is being confirmed for the world to see.