Serie A Sitdown Podcasts

It all starts in the trenches. The Sun Devil offense will face many questions across the skill positions, but if they can find answers up front, they will have a chance to surprise. Offensive line coach Mike Cavanaugh enters his second season in the role looking to replace three starters and develop depth with his young linemen. On this episode, we…

There's no slowing down this offseason. We begin with an interview with new ASU defensive lineman Jalil Rivera-Harvey (8:13) before opening up the listener mailbag and answering questions on the NCAA investigation, coaching candidates, copper, NIL, and more. We also get great insight into the Sun Devil softball situation with D1Softball.com's Brady…

So much work goes into getting to Saturday. Recently honored for his work as one of the nation’s elite strength and conditioning coaches, Joe Connolly has made a major impact over his four years in Tempe. Far beyond just weights and sprints, ASU utilizes a data-driven, wholistic approach that incorporates cutting-edge techniques in developing Sun D…

It's been an eventful year for Bobby Wade. One of the greatest high school players in Arizona history who went on to be one of the most productive receivers in Arizona Wildcats history, Wade had crossed Territorial Cup lines in recent years to work in a couple of different roles on Arizona State's staff. However, once news of the NCAA investigation…

With a talented backfield and questions around the passing game, ASU's ground game will be looked at to carry the load in 2022. Given Shaun Aguano's results since taking over as the Sun Devils' running backs coach, his group figures to be up to the task. On this episode, Aguano discusses the 2022 stable of backs, their roles in the new offense, the…

In this special episode we interview Tom Underhill, author of the book 'The Working Hands of a Goddess' where we talk all things Atalanta. We find out his inspiration for writing about La Dea, how Gasperini has completely revolutionized this club through tactics, player signings and more! Also how culture and community has shaped this team. The boo…

Bah gawd, King! That’s Sparky’s music! In honor of our 316th episode, we take a Stone Cold-themed look back at the year that was for Sun Devil sports. Here's what drew a "Hell yeah!" and what left us saying "What?!"

Milan are champions! Join us as we give out some awards, pick our best and worst XI lineups and more! #Milan #SerieABy Serie A Sitdown

It's been an eventful year for Sun Devil Athletics. The ongoing pandemic, NIL, the transfer portal, big wins, an NCAA investigation, postseason runs, and some vocal fan discontent have kept the plate of ASU Athletic Director Ray Anderson full. On this episode, Anderson goes in depth on ASU's NIL strategy, the status of the NCAA investigation, key w…

LECCE BACK IN SERIE A | Cagliari - Inter Diretta LIVE Streaming | | Episode 229 | Serie A SitdownWe welcome two promoted teams back to the league, one of which is Lecce. To celebrate, we welcome back Lecce Fan Club UK to the show. Oh, and there's an important Inter match that will be on as well! ... and of course Who Won Calcio Twitter. #CoppaItali…

Juventus 2-4 Inter | Inter Win the Coppa Italia! | Episode 228 | Serie A SitdownFrank is back from his brief hiatus and just in time to catch the Coppa Italia Frecciarossa 2021/22 Final between Juventus and Inter. Inter now have two trophies on the year, but can they get a third in the scudetto? Also the European and relegation battles are on 🔥🔥🔥..…

There's no getting around it...it's been a rough stretch for Sun Devil sports, especially football. But recently, there has been some good news. After a run down of some notable developments across the baseball, softball, and basketball teams, we dive into the key additions made by the football team. We then talk to one of them, wide receiver Cam J…

Just a few short seasons ago, the ASU defensive line was...to put it charitably, a question mark. But under the tutelage of position coach Robert Rodriguez, it's developed into a team strength and one of the best groups in the Pac-12. And, in a win for ASU's Pro Model, defensive tackle DJ Davidson was drafted by the New York Giants. Heading into th…

It's a chaotic new world of college football, and Arizona State finds itself in a precarious spot. After a rundown of the newest NFL-bound Sun Devil alums, we talk with a pair of recent commits: Iowa State transfer Joey Ramos (36:53) and 2023 quarterback Izzy Carter (1:00:07). We then dive into a detailed and frank discussion on ASU's issues with t…

TITLE RACE IN FULL SWING | City of Milan to Keep Scudetto | Ep. 227 | Serie A SitdownFrank is away and like the NWO to WWE, the Calcio Connection podcast has taken over Serie A Sitdown! On this episode we discuss two clubs, one city. Battling it out for the scudetto. One thing we know is the scudetto will remain in the city of Milan. But who will p…

NERAZZURRI CONTROL THEIR DESTINY | Mental advantage? | Ep. 226 | Serie A SitdownTwo derbies in the midweek. One more to go for the Coppa Italia Finale! Inter gave Milan a whooping that could cause them to lose more than a Coppa exit. No let down from #InterRoma as Nerazzurri cruise to win. Shock of the weekend was Napoli crashing out of the Scudett…

DERBY TIME! | Big derby on the weekend plus TWO in Coppa | Ep. 225 | Serie A SitdownDerbies, derbies everywhere! First #NapoliRoma in derby della sole on the weekend with UCL spots up for grabs. Then both semi-finals feature heated rivalries. We love this time of year! All this and of course Who Won Calcio Twitter. #Roma #Lazio #DerbyDellaSole #Mil…

ASU's 2022 spring practice slate is in the books. So what did we learn from those 15 sessions? With Hod Rabino and Cole Topham of DevilsDigest.com joining us in studio, we discuss the questions answered, the breakout players, the remaining concerns, and much more.

HEART OF A CHAMPION | Ep. 224 | Serie A SitdownAs Nelly says, "It's the blood of a champion, pumpingdeep inside my veins..." Inter continue to drive home results as both Napoli and Milan stumble at the top of the table. Are we on course for a repeat? Don't look now, but Atalanta may miss Europe all together and that relegation battle is a royal rum…

NAPOLI'S SCUDETTO STATEMENT? | Ep. 223 | Serie A SitdownA big statement by Napoli as they stay on the heels of the Rossoneri at the top of the table. And you know we're going to talk Azzurri. Hard not to. And of course Who Won Calcio Twitter. #Roma #Lazio #derbydellacapitale #RomeDerby #Milan #Atalanta #Fiorentina #Juventus #Sampdoiria #Cagliari #L…

It's no secret. Coming off last season, Arizona State's offense needed some help. So with an eye at making a step forward, plus the arrival of a new offensive coordinator, head coach Herm Edwards brought in a big name to help out his attack. Brian Billick reached the pinnacle of the sport when he guided the Ravens to a Super Bowl title in just his …

ASU's spring practices are more than halfway in the books. There have been some interesting developments, and some questions that remain unanswered. After a look at the latest Sun Devil news, we discuss the latest and get great insight from Cole Topham of DevilsDigest.com (18:09).

Spring ball is in full swing. After a look at the latest news, we talk with ASU freshman wide receiver and former Saguaro HS star Javen Jacobs (17:42) about his first practices as a Sun Devil and his goals for the season. Then we dive into the developments from Arizona State's first practices and what to look for going forward.…

ROMA È GIALLOROSSI | Ep. 222 | Serie A SitdownA big Rome derby was on hand and only one team brought the goods. Rome is yellow and red! We look back at the Derby della Capitale, give a postmortem to the italian clubs in Champions League and preview the Azzurri. And of course Who Won Calcio Twitter. #Roma #Lazio #derbydellacapitale #RomeDerby #Milan…

Recruiting is the lifeblood of every program, and the changes to the recruiting landscape in recent years have been seismic. Add in the complications of the ongoing NCAA investigation, and Arizona State’s recruiting operations find itself in an interesting position. In February, ASU hired Andy Vaughn to be the programs new Associate Athletic Direct…

It's the main event of spring practices, one that nobody was expecting just a few weeks ago. As the Sun Devils hit the practice field, all eyes are on the quarterbacks. New offensive coordinator Glenn Thomas will be overseeing a hotly contested competition for the newly vacated starting QB job following the transfer of Jayden Daniels. There are you…

HEY, YO! | This scudetto race is 🤘TOO SWEET!🤘 | Ep. 221 | Serie A SitdownThe top four held serve, for the most part. They created more separation between the other European contenders. Looking at the bottom of the table, another Genovese club gets drawn into the relegation fight. We'll talk Europe and maybe pay a tribute to a fallen star. And of co…

Life comes at ya fast. In December, ASU felt they were in good shape when Jayden Daniels announced he was coming back for a fourth season as the starting quarterback, and a third under offensive coordinator Zak Hill. Fast forward a bit, and the Sun Devils have a new OC and spring practices are now featuring a wide open quarterback battle to replace…

Spring is in the air, and Sun Devil football is back. After a look at the results of ASU’s Pro Day, we talk to two Sun Devil draft hopefuls and hometown heroes: Tyler Johnson (14:51) and D.J. Davidson (20:44). Then we look ahead to spring practices and break down the key position battles and storylines to track over the next 15 practices.…

Arizona's State's local recruiting efforts have been a popular target for fans for quite a while. There's a lot of validity to those views, but that doesn't mean that the Sun Devils haven't been able to keep quality local talent in the state. Just in recent years, D.J. Foster, N'Keal Harry, Chase Lucas, and Case Hatch have been among many other sta…

It was the touchdown heard around the world. Jackson He's historic score in 2020 made gained him international attention. Unfortunately, an injury derailed his 2021 season, and He is now in the transfer portal. I caught up with the charismatic running back to discuss the decision, his plans moving forward, and to look back on his time at ASU.…

MILAN PREVAIL AT NAPOLI | Roma masterful vs Atalanta | Ep. 220 | Serie A SitdownSo much went down this weekend from Inter thumping Salernitana and Piatek continuing to score for la Viola. The big winners of this weekend were Roma who vault into top four consideration and Milan who now find themselves alone at the top. Joe Fischetti of the Forza Nap…

An offseason full of change for Sun Devil football included the resignation of defensive coordinator Antonio Pierce. To fill that key role, head coach Herm Edwards turned to a familiar face. Donnie Henderson's long career has included previous stops both at ASU and as Edwards' defensive coordinator with the New York Jets. Last season, he stepped in…

It's a challenging time for Sun Devil football. After a look at the news, we dive into the major issues facing the program, from accountability to focus to leadership and more. Then we welcome back an old friend: Jordan Simone joins us for unfiltered and candid insight into the state of affairs for his beloved Sun Devils.…

NEW MVP EMERGES | Napoli return to the summit | Ep. 219 | Serie A SitdownDoes anybody want the Scudetto? Napoli make a strong claim in that category while both Milanese clubs drop points again. We also saw big wins from Juve, Roma and Sassuolo this weekend. There was a Cholito tripletta and a whole lot more. And of course Who Won Calcio Twitter. #i…

Let's cut down to it. Last season, ASU's offense wasn't very good. Sure, there were positives: the play of Rachaad White, Curtis Hodges' emergence at tight end, some strong offensive line play at times. But the overall production fell short of both the team's, and fan's, expectations. Coming off the season, there was hope that things would be bette…

WILL NAPOLI FOLD OR SEIZE CONTROL? | Teams drop valuable points at top | Episode 218 | Serie A SitdownDoes anybody want the Scudetto? Juventus, Atalanta, Inter and Milan all lose valuable points this weekend. Can Napoli seize control of the league? Every other race will come down to the wire, including Europe. We will also preview European action o…

Last year, Arizona State boasted one of the most experienced secondaries in the nation. Now even though all four starters are gone, this is still a Herm Edwards team, so the expectations remain high. Overseeing the next wave of Sun Devil DBs is Aaron Fletcher. Fletcher was hired in January following successful stints at Mizzou, Tulsa, and in the Te…

Always Something University strikes again. In the latest development of a turbulent stretch, three-year starting quarterback Jayden Daniels has entered the transfer portal. We discuss the news and get insight into the implications from Ralph Amsden.

Time to play ball. We kick off the show with a look at some notable new additions to the Sun Devil football program before chatting with new tight end Jacob Newell (22:38). Then we head to the diamond. We preview the upcoming ASU baseball season and talk with program legend and new hitting coach Travis Buck (29:34).…

DRAWS APLENTY | No separation in key match-ups | Episode 217 | Serie A SitdownThe race for the top 4 gets even tighter as some key match-ups keep the race tight. Some big goals, late drama and a new king of the table? Oh, and of course Who Won Calcio Twitter. #inter #Milan #Atalanta #Napoli #Juventus #Roma #Fiorentina #Lazio #SpeziaJoin the convers…

It's an interesting time for Sun Devil football: The disappointment of the 2021 season lingers. Half of the coaching staff has resigned or been fired in the last few months. The black cloud of the NCAA investigation is hanging over the program. And an influx of talented newcomers is being added to a core of key returners. Overseeing it all is head …

Only four times in school history has a true freshman led ASU in sacks. Terrell Suggs, Junior Onyeali, and Merlin Robertson came in as heralded 4-star recruits and delivered. But the fourth member of this select group not only led the team as a true freshman...but did it as a walk-on. After coming to Tempe from Georgia, B.J. Green's five sacks led …

Inter 1-2 Milan | L'AMOUR TOUJOURS | Giroud/Vlahovic w/ big weekends | Episode 216 | Serie A SitdownA lot of flurry at the end of the transfer window and Juventus are off and running with Vlahovic and Zakaria. Lots of enticing matches this weekend and a little derby in northern Italy... #DerbyMilano or #DerbyDellaMadonnina. However you want to call…

This wasn't your typical National Signing Day. After a look at the fallout from Antonio Pierce's resignation and the hiring of ASU's new offensive coordinator, we dive into how Signing Day transpired for the Sun Devils. We discuss who signed on, what remains to be done, Herm Edwards' future, and the last impact of the NCAA's investigation with Hod …

On Friday, Arizona State's coaching staff received a major shakeup as part of the ongoing NCAA investigation. The Sun Devils made the expected departures of three coaches who had been on administrative leave official, but we also learned that offensive coordinator Zak Hill had resigned. We break down what happened and what's next for ASU with Devil…

Offseason activity remains in high gear. We track the latest comings and goings from the transfer portals and break down the implications. Plus, we are joined by outgoing QB Ethan Long (1:10:52), who outlines why he is transferring and what ASU meant to him.

TOP 4 TIGHTEN UP | Serie A #UCL spots getting closer | Episode 215 | Serie A SitdownRichard is back from the brig and deep south in time to talk some big champions league battles with Frank. Though many teams were allergic to goals this weekend, we still had plenty of action. Oh, and of course Who Won Calcio Twitter. #inter #Milan #Atalanta #Napoli…

NEW MANAGER, SAME GENOA | Episode 214 | Serie A SitdownA new week, a new manager, same 'ol Genoa. Frank is back but as with Genoa and Shevchenko, there is no Richard. So Frank did what any sane person would do, upgrade to a better version. So Frank brings on Stevie P. from Milan Weekly Podcast. They'll talk goals, referees, and of course Who Won Ca…

CALCIO RETURNS IN A BIG WAY | Episode 213 | Serie A SitdownThe #SerieA is back from holiday and in a big way! Thirty-nine goals scored this weekend and very dramatic games to boot. We get into some of this weeks storylines. And of course Who Won Calcio Twitter. #inter #Milan #Atalanta #Napoli #Juventus #Roma #Fiorentina #Lazio Join the conversation…