(55 Minutes) Even at a 3-1 record, there is plenty for the Sun Devils to fix over the bye week, and the questions ASU fans submitted to me are replied in great detail in this podcast’s episode

(32 minutes) As they are about to enter Big 12 play, and at a 3-0 mark, ASU has arguably been one of the early season surprises in the conference. What can we learn from another gritty win to project for the rest of the season? I’m joined by the Sun Devil Network’s sideline reporter, Kevin Turner, who provides his field-level insight into the Texas…

(21 Minutes) There were many white-knuckle moments during the 30-23 win over Mississippi State, and the most heated postgame topic among the Sun Devil fan base was quarterback Sam Leavitt's struggles and the passing game. We invited Sun Devil Network analyst Jeff Van Raaphorst to break down Leavitt's performance and provide his insight on Arizona S…

(29 minutes) What a difference a year makes when it comes to ASU season openers. Last Saturday's 48-7 win over Wyoming was in sharp contrast to the too-close-to-comfort 24-21 win over Southern Utah in 2023. There is a genuine sense of excitement in Tempe, but is this a victory that has to be quickly forgotten with a higher-caliber opponent in Missi…

My interview on Fox Sports 910's Roc and Manuch Show detailing Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark's vision for the conference, Kenny Dillingham's comments, and more

My guest appearance on Salt Lake City's KSL 97.5 Sports Zone discussing the Sun Devils' spring practice performance, ASU's transfer and recruiting class accomplishments, and the team's prospects for the 2024 season

(66 minutes) There were plenty of questions to address by Sun Devil fans on the state of ASU's athletic department, the university president's influence on that department, and the overall impact of its major sports. In this episode, I discuss those concerns and other topics.

(18 minutes) Once again, ASU finds itself in a familiar place trying to rebound from a lopsided loss, and this time, the potential bounce-back game is the most emotionally charged contest of the year. How do we review the matchup with Arizona, and what are some of the items already on the to-do list for Arizona State ahead of 2024? I invited my for…

(29 minutes) Ray Anderson's resignation may have grabbed much of the ASU sports headlines, but in this episode, we review a unique win over the Bruins in the Rose Bowl and, with my guest, Sun Devil Network sideline reporter Kevin Turner, we break down why the hosts were baffled by Arizona State's offensive exotic looks and why they had to succumb t…

How should we view a lopsided loss to Utah? Is it ultimately just one of seven losses in a trying 2023 campaign, or is it a true step back a week after the Sun Devils or able to finally notch the first Pac-12 win of the year? To discuss that topic and many more concerning the football program, I am joined by Speak of the Devils Podcast co-host Brad…

(24 minutes) Arizona State had more than a few "oh so close" losses in 2023. What were the elements that helped them finally get over the hump? To answer that question and offer his thorough analysis we invited the Sun Devil Network sideline reporter Kevin Turner to offer his perspective on the WSU win, and to preview the Utah contest this weekend…

(21 minutes) Considering the caliber of the opponent, what we witnessed last Saturday may have been the best defensive effort by ASU this century. Yet the consistent struggles on offense took its toll in a 15-7 road loss. Cole Topham analyzes the Sun Devils' performance from that contest and discusses what needs to be remedied ahead of their home g…

(62 minutes) How did ASU football get to a 1-5 midseason mark, and where does it go from here? I provided candid and direct answers in this mailbag podcast to all the questions by the ASU fans. I also covered other topics ranging from Arizona State's Athletic Department leadership, recruiting, conference realignment, and more.…

One can look at ASU’s contests versus Fresno State and USC and think that ultimately they are two of the same in terms of performance since they both ended up in the loss column. Nonetheless, while the loss two weeks ago to the Bulldogs, a shutout defeat no less, did not offer any hope or optimism for the future, the sentiment after the USC game wa…

(28 minutes) The monsoon season may have just ended a few days ago, but when it comes to the challenges that Arizona State has to face, it seems that it's been a never-ending rainstorm. Joining me to discuss that topic and others surrounding the Sun Devils and previewing the USC game, I'm joined by one of the brightest football minds I know, former…

(22 minutes) Much like the season opener, the Oklahoma State game was a classic tale of two halves, where the Arizona State offense struggled down the stretch and, this time, was shut out in the second half in their first loss of the year. 1987 Rose Bowl MVP and Sun Devil Network Color Analyst Jeff van Raaphorst joins me to examine the 27-15 loss t…

(23 minutes) Kicking off the 2023 season, I'm joined by the Sun Devil Network's sideline reporter and ASU football alumnus Kevin Turner, analyzing the win over Southern Utah and a behind the scenes look at what transpired during that bizarre night in Tempe and looking ahead to Arizona State's first Power Five matchup this fall in what could be a li…

My interview with Guy Haberman and Evan Moore today on SiriusXM Pac-12 Radio discussing ASU's self-imposed postseason ban announcement, why the timing was curious, and what effect it can have on the football program.

Minutes after the news that ASU has applied to join the Big 12, I was interviewed by Colin Harmon from ABC15 Sports on the reasons for the move and the lengthy process involved, and how will the Sun Devils fair in their new 2024 home.

(33 minutes) Pac-12 Networks Analyst Yogi Roth offers his perspective of the Sun Devils ahead of their 2023 season and why he feels first-year head coach Kenny Dillingham can be successful in his initial session at the helm. Roth also discusses some of the conference storylines he sees taking place this year.…

My interview on the Roc and Manuch show discussing the elephants in the room addressed during the 2023 Pac-12 Media Day in Las Vegas, ASU picked 10th in the preseason media poll, Sun Devil storylines going into Fall Camp, and more

This episode was the Sun Devil fans’ chance to be heard and ask questions of me on various ASU sports topics, and in return, they received my candid opinions and replies to those inquiries. Quarterback battle, football’s season outlook, athletic leadership, and Pac-12 media rights deal are just a few of the subjects addressed in this podcast. (87 m…

My guest appearance on the DJ & PK Show assessing how different this program has been under first-year head coach Kenny Dillingham, the team's strengths and weaknesses going into the fall, and how will the recruiting approach change from here on out

My appearance on the SXM PAC-12 Today show detailing the trends that were present in the Sun Devils' sessions and the to-do list that awaits after the spring game

My January 5th appearance on SiriusXM Pac-12 Radio on the Geoff Schwartz and Sean O'Connell show discussing the coaching transition in Tempe and how the Sun Devils are approaching the transfer portal

Episode rundown (36 minutes) If you ask anybody around the ASU football offices these days about the 2022 season, they would probably reply that it's all about looking at the windshield because that disappointing campaign is well in the rearview mirror. Nonetheless, we still want to reflect on what took place these past three months, and this podca…

My guest appearance on the Roc and Manuch Show, detailing the reasons Arizona State decided to hire Kenny Dillingham as their new football head coach and why being an alumnus plays a pivotal role in this personnel decision

Episode rundown (15 minutes) After a disappointing one-point loss to Stanford, ASU was eager to get back on the winning track, and visiting Colorado was exactly what the doctor had ordered. And it's only fitting that this victory by the Sun Devils came on Halloween weekend because their offense in a 42-34 win was unrecognizable. My staff writer Col…

My interview on Fox Sports 910AM, joining the Roc and Manuch Show, talking about the aspects that can affect the timeline of Arizona State and Ray Anderson parting ways

We knew that at some point in the season, the Arizona State defense would be tasked with carrying the team to victory, but ultimately you do need to have an able and willing party on the other side of the ball to achieve that feat. And those adjectives hardly characterize the Sun Devil offense in a frustrating 15-14 loss to Stanford. Not since the …

An upset victory over No. 21 Washington sent Arizona State into the bye week with positive vibes. Yet, the fact that it was Trenton Bourguet who led the Sun Devils to victory rather than its starting quarterback Emory Jones now puts into serious question who ASU's signal caller should be for the second half of the season. I discuss those topics and…

My guest appearance on the FOX Sports 910 AM Roc and Manuch Show discussing the report alleging that Sun Devil staff members were leaking team intel to opposing coaches in order to have now-former head coach Herm Edwards depart from the program. I also provided my take on the team's current state and what the future holds for the rest of the 2022 s…

My interview on Fox Sports 910AM joining the Roc and Manuch Show talking about the change of leadership in the Sun Devil program

Whether it's the NCAA investigation or the mass exodus of players from Tempe that has led to 40 newcomers on this year's roster, the expectation level of the 2022 Arizona State Sun Devils has been extremely low. And as much as players and coaches spent the offseason trying to silence the critics, the start of this campaign has been abysmal. Last we…

A 17-point defeat does not usually imply a bag of mixed goods by the team who was on the losing end, but when you examine Arizona State's 34-17 loss to then No. 11 Oklahoma State on the road, surprisingly or not there were some bright spots on both sides of the ball for the Sun Devils. Nonetheless, it was also a Saturday contest that featured plent…

Episode rundown (21 minutes) Glorified scrimmage. No-win game. Those sayings and many more alike described Arizona States' season opener with Northern Arizona University before the opening kickoff ever took place and were likely still uttered after the Sun Devils throttled the Lumberjacks 40-3. But for an ASU program that entered the 2022 season wi…

My guest appearance on the Roc and Manuch Show examining the Sun Devils' victory over the Lumberjacks, evaluating the play of newcomers QB Emory Jones and RB Xazavian Valladay as well as the defensive performance

My August 26th appearance on SiriusXM Pac-12 Radio on the Guy Haberman and Mike Yam show discussing how the Sun Devils are shaping up for the upcoming campaign and more

It was anything but a quiet offseason for ASU, but what can we learn from the events of the last eight months that can impact the upcoming 2022 campaign? On the eve of Arizona State’s preseason camp Devils Digest staff writer Cole Topham and I break down both sides of the ball for the team and how the off-the-field elements may influence this group…

Replacing quarterback Jayden Daniels who was a three-year starter for ASU topped the off-season to-do list in Tempe. Florida transfer Emory Jones' addition to the team has checked off that significant task. In light of this newcomer's arrival, what can we now expect from the Arizona State offense and their outlook for the 2022 season? Here's my int…

Episode rundown (32 minutes) Colleges all across the nation are feeling the adverse effects of the Name, Image, and Likeness, as well as the Transfer Portal, and the ASU program has certainly not been immune to those two elements. How do we get here, and what can we expect for the future of the Sun Devil football team? We discuss those topics and m…

With the Sun Devils’ 15 spring sessions coming to a close, SiriusXM Pac-12 Radio hosts Mike Yam and Geoff Schwartz invited me to discuss my takeaways from this year's Arizona State team and how they project in terms of the program’s prospects in 2022.By devilsjunkie

ASU QB Jayden Daniels entering the transfer portal is just the latest adverse piece of news surrounding the Sun Devil program this year. We invited ASU fans to ask any questions they had on their mind concerning that specific matter and any other issues surrounding the team. Episode rundown (72 minutes) (1:42) I begin the podcast offering my opinio…

My guest appearance on the Roc and Manuch today discussing the decision of ASU's starting quarterback for the last three years to enter the transfer portal, the possible reasons behind it and what this means for the Sun Devil programBy devilsjunkie

The resignation of the Sun Devils' defensive coordinator and recruiting coordinator marks the fifth departure of an Arizona State Football coach since the NCAA had launched an investigation into the team's alleged recruiting violations. My conversation with SIRIUSXM Pac-12 radio hosts Geoff Schwartz and Sean O'Connell details what this personnel mo…

ASU's offensive coordinator Zak Hill is the latest staff member to depart as the result of the NCAA's investigation into the team's alleged recruiting violation. In my guest experience of Speak of the Devils podcast, I discuss this breaking news, what other coaches could find themselves on the same situation, an what this all means for the Sun Devi…

There’s no question that the previous calendar year was hardly successful for the two major Sun Devil programs, but how do we see this tandem fairing in 2022? Our latest podcast provides analysis on this topic and more. Episode rundown (85 minutes) (1:24) What did we learn from ASU football’s 8-5 mark, and with its significant personnel losses on b…

(35 minutes) The recruiting challenges Arizona State has been facing for the last six months have been well documented and manifested themselves in the team’s early signing period recruiting class. As a guest on the Speak of the Devils podcast, I was interviewed by Joe Healey and Brad Denny on the topic and illustrated what can we expect in terms o…

The regular season has barely been over for a week, but when it comes to news concerning the roster of ASU players and its assistant coaches, there have been more than a couple of developments. Episode rundown (24 minutes) We examine the Territorial Cup win and the 2021 Sun Devil regular season, and what are some of the changes to the roster of the…

My appearance on the Dirt & Sprague show discussing the Sun Devils at Beavers matchup Saturday in CorvallisBy devilsjunkie