(29 minutes) I appeared on the Chillys2pc podcast to discuss the ASU Golden Ticket initiative with the local 2027 recruits, the Sun Devils' overall success in attracting quality transfers and high school players under Kenny Dillingham, and whether Arizona State can repeat as Big 12 champions.
(35 minutes) The Peach Bowl contest against Texas came oh so close to being ASU’s entire season in a microcosm. A Sun Devil team that comes in as a heavy underdog and exercises its trademark resiliency to overcome adverse odds almost came to fruition in Atlanta. A double-overtime loss, as disappointing as a defeat that it is, could still not put a damper on one of the best campaigns in program history. There is a lot to break down when it comes to the remarkable journey the Sun Devils took its f...
(21 minutes) Arizona State finds itself in an unfamiliar position playing in the college football playoffs, but at the same time, the underdog role that they have been tagged with ever since the preseason is still alive and well. The Sun Devils are a near two-touchdown underdog to Texas, but do these odds truly reflect this Peach Bowl matchup? To break down the University of Texas and the key matchups of this New Year's Day contest, we sat down with analyst Cole Topham to examine Arizona State’s...
(37 minutes) True, the 2024 season is still ongoing. Some may call this ASU team the best one we've seen this century, and some are drawing comparisons to the great 1996 squad. My guest on today's episode, The Voice of the Sun Devils, Tim Healey, has been covering Arizona State for nearly four decades and is more than qualified to put this season into perspective and proper context. In our discussion, Healey talks about the most enjoyable moments he has experienced this year in the radio booth, ...
(29 minutes) To some, the 2024 Sun Devils do remind them of the great 1996 team. And one of the stars on that squad, All-American left tackle Juan Roque, who talked to the team before the blowout win in Tucson, does see some parallels between both groups. In our discussion, Roque also talks about the value of head coach Kenny Dillingham being an Arizona State alumnus and how do you block out all the hype off the field as you prepare for the biggest game of the year on the field....
(31 minutes) And the magical 2024 season keeps on going for the Sun Devils, as a program that was predicted to finish dead last among 16 teams in the Big 12 Media Preseason Poll is virtually one win away from earning a spot in the Big 12 title game. The only thing now standing in Arizona State's way is their in-state rival and the Territorial Cup matchup in Tucson this weekend. I couldn't think of a better guest for today's episode than former ASU quarterback Rudy Carpenter, who is quite familia...
(24 minutes) In the blink of an eye, Arizona State's 2024 season has gone from surprising to improbable, and the icing on the cake could be for a program that was predicted to finish last in a 16-team conference to now qualify for the Big 12 championship game. But first things first, and in their last home game of the year, the Sun Devils will face a BYU squad that, up until last week, was undefeated and currently stand in ASU's way of playing for the conference title. So, to review a huge road ...
(19 Minutes) ASU head coach Kenny Dillingham admitted that going into the game against UCF last week, he was wondering if the fine line between confidence and cockiness was breached. Looking back at that contest, even though it resulted in a Sun Devil 35- 31 win, it does seem that it was a valid concern. But that sentiment is certainly being thrown out the window now, as here we are several days before the matchup on the road with No. 20 Kansas State, and ASU finds itself already as a touchdown-...
(29 minutes) The program’s turnaround in Kenny Dillingham’s second year may have been quicker than expected, as the Sun Devils doubled its win total from last season and guaranteed that they will be part of postseason play. So how much more can Arizona State improve its record, while it may not have the services of their star running back Cam Skattebo this weekend? I’m joined by Speak of the Devils co-host Brad Denny to review the convincing 42-21 road win at Oklahoma State, discuss the effectiv...
(37 minutes) Sports are the ultimate "what have you done for me lately" type of entertainment. Therefore, ASU’s loss to Cincinnati and a bye week to extensively mull it over can cloud fans’ optimism over a current and surprising 5-2 record. What have we learned about Arizona State’s season to date, and can we draw conclusions about how ASU is going to finish down the home stretch? Sun Devil network sideline reporter Kevin Turner and I discuss that topic and many others in this week’s podcast epi...
(17 minutes) Handling adversity is hard, but handling success is, surprisingly or not, is even more challenging. So, how does ASU make sure that a needle-moving win over Utah doesn’t become a flash in the pan? 1987 Rose Bowl MVP and the Sun Devil Network’s color analyst Jeff Van Raaphorst joins me to analyze the Sun Devils’ performance in the win over the Utes and talks about the productive mental approach that will be much needed for Arizona State to reverse the trend of subpar road game perfor...
(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 State win and discusses the overall trajectory of the program.
(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 State's overall showing in their second victory of the year.
(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 Mississippi State coming to town? To discuss this topic and others, I invited Brad Denny from the Speak of the Devils podcast to be my guest in this week's...
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 former staff member Cole Topham to discuss those topics and more on this podcast episode.
(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 to another dominating defensive performance. Turner offers an exclusive field level, team bench, and locker room insight you don't want to miss!...
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 Denny, who offers his perspective on the present and the future of the program.
(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 game versus Washington State
(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 was a much-needed 180° turn. What can we take away from the Sun Devil's performance last week, how has head coach Kenny Dillingham’s play calling takeov...
(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 Devils Digest staff writer Cole Topham
(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 to the Cowboys, discussing what inferences can be gleaned from that contest ahead of a challenging game this weekend versus Fresno State....
(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 litmus test for a team with a first-year staff and dozens of newcomer players.
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.
