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Football Archive
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![As happens all too often, the top high school athletes in Arizona are packing up their multi-talented skill sets and heading for another state to begin their college careers. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/softbll2-115x115.jpg "Prep “Athletes of the Year” taking their talents out of state")
Prep “Athletes of the Year” taking their talents out of state
Posted on June 17, 2019 | No CommentsAs happens all too often, the top high school athletes in Arizona are packing up their multi-talented skill sets and heading for another state to begin their college careers. […] -
![The parents at Arcadia High School have put a new twist on the delicate relationship that all too often exists between coaches and the parents of the players in […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/FBsilhouet-115x115.jpg "Arcadia football coach rehired after parents protest firing")
Arcadia football coach rehired after parents protest firing
Posted on June 13, 2019 | No CommentsThe parents at Arcadia High School have put a new twist on the delicate relationship that all too often exists between coaches and the parents of the players in […] -
![An air of mystery hangs over this year’s spring football practices at Northern Arizona University. For the first time in 21 years, there’s a new guy running the program. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/NAUfbHelmt-115x115.jpg "Mystery is in the air at NAU spring football practices")
Mystery is in the air at NAU spring football practices
Posted on March 30, 2019 | No CommentsAn air of mystery hangs over this year’s spring football practices at Northern Arizona University. For the first time in 21 years, there’s a new guy running the program. […] -
![When Brett Hundley left Chandler High School in 2011 he was one of the biggest targets for college recruiters hoping to land one of the best players coming out […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Brett-115x115.jpg "Remember Brett Hundley? Local prep star now a Cardinal")
Remember Brett Hundley? Local prep star now a Cardinal
Posted on March 22, 2019 | No CommentsWhen Brett Hundley left Chandler High School in 2011 he was one of the biggest targets for college recruiters hoping to land one of the best players coming out […] -
![Success on the field often depends on how deep a team’s roster runs. The more talent at each position, the better the chances of maintaining a winning edge through […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/FBbench-620x250-115x115.jpg "Chandler has a new football coach…a break for Hamilton?")
Chandler has a new football coach…a break for Hamilton?
Posted on January 30, 2019 | No CommentsSuccess on the field often depends on how deep a team’s roster runs. The more talent at each position, the better the chances of maintaining a winning edge through […] -
![Jesse Parker held the record for most coaching wins in Arizona high school football. He held that distinction with 309 career wins until August of 2009 when Vern Friedli […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/FBsilhouette-115x115.jpg "Paul Moro’s death closes historical chapter in prep football")
Paul Moro’s death closes historical chapter in prep football
Posted on January 28, 2019 | No CommentsJesse Parker held the record for most coaching wins in Arizona high school football. He held that distinction with 309 career wins until August of 2009 when Vern Friedli […] -
![Arizona State‘s 2019 football roster lists nine quarterbacks. That’s not a typo. Three short of a dozen. And all of them have to feel like they have an equal […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/MannyWilk-115x115.jpeg "ASU’s QB Manny Wilkins…how will he be remembered?")
ASU’s QB Manny Wilkins…how will he be remembered?
Posted on January 12, 2019 | No CommentsArizona State‘s 2019 football roster lists nine quarterbacks. That’s not a typo. Three short of a dozen. And all of them have to feel like they have an equal […] -
![There will be many more coaching changes in high school football in Arizona as we move further into the off-season, but a few of those that will bear watching […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/coach3-115x115.jpg "Prep football: interesting coaching hires as 2018 closed")
Prep football: interesting coaching hires as 2018 closed
Posted on January 9, 2019 | No CommentsThere will be many more coaching changes in high school football in Arizona as we move further into the off-season, but a few of those that will bear watching […] -
![A debilitating stroke may have removed any thoughts of Arizona’s winningest high school football coach returning to the sidelines. The stroke, suffered Dec. 23, has left Paul Moro unable […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/lonesilhoutte-115x115.jpg "Stroke sidelines HS football coaching legend Paul Moro")
Stroke sidelines HS football coaching legend Paul Moro
Posted on December 31, 2018 | No CommentsA debilitating stroke may have removed any thoughts of Arizona’s winningest high school football coach returning to the sidelines. The stroke, suffered Dec. 23, has left Paul Moro unable […] -
![Christmas has come early for Herm Edwards. The Arizona State head football coach can stop worrying about another program swooping in and stealing away the recruiting gem that so […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/FBgift-115x115.jpg "Merry Christmas, Herm…elite QB recruit signs with ASU")
Merry Christmas, Herm…elite QB recruit signs with ASU
Posted on December 19, 2018 | No CommentsChristmas has come early for Herm Edwards. The Arizona State head football coach can stop worrying about another program swooping in and stealing away the recruiting gem that so […] -
![A couple of Arizona State‘s key strengths this season have been the ability to stage successful come-from-behind rallies and to dominate opponents in the fourth quarter. The Sun Devils […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Benjamin-115x115.jpg "Eno sets ASU rushing record, but Devils lose bowl game")
Eno sets ASU rushing record, but Devils lose bowl game
Posted on December 16, 2018 | No CommentsA couple of Arizona State‘s key strengths this season have been the ability to stage successful come-from-behind rallies and to dominate opponents in the fourth quarter. The Sun Devils […] -
![When Arizona State and Fresno State meet tomorrow in the Mitsubishi Motors Las Vegas Bowl, the Sun Devils will enter with a 3-0 advantage over the Bulldogs. ASU won […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/LasVegBowl-115x115.jpg "Las Vegas Bowl: After 77 yrs, ASU & Fresno St. meet again")
Las Vegas Bowl: After 77 yrs, ASU & Fresno St. meet again
Posted on December 14, 2018 | No CommentsWhen Arizona State and Fresno State meet tomorrow in the Mitsubishi Motors Las Vegas Bowl, the Sun Devils will enter with a 3-0 advantage over the Bulldogs. ASU won […] -
![Jerome Souers made an unexpected return last year, but if there was ever any lingering question about whether he would be back again for another season as the Northern […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ChrisBall-115x115.jpg "Chris Ball replaces NAU’s 21-year football coach Souers")
Chris Ball replaces NAU’s 21-year football coach Souers
Posted on December 11, 2018 | No CommentsJerome Souers made an unexpected return last year, but if there was ever any lingering question about whether he would be back again for another season as the Northern […] -
![All the pre-game hype and expectations that swirled around the state football finals in Arizona’s top high school divisions set the stage for what was supposed to be a […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/FBfacingoff-115x115.jpg "6A, 5A state football finals didn’t live up to pre-game hype")
6A, 5A state football finals didn’t live up to pre-game hype
Posted on December 3, 2018 | No CommentsAll the pre-game hype and expectations that swirled around the state football finals in Arizona’s top high school divisions set the stage for what was supposed to be a […] -
![The Arizona Interscholastic Association could have saved a lot of time and money over the last six years by not holding a state championship football game in the 4A […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/FballCU-115x115.jpg "Yes, a ‘dynasty’…Saguaro wins 6th straight football title")
Yes, a ‘dynasty’…Saguaro wins 6th straight football title
Posted on December 2, 2018 | No CommentsThe Arizona Interscholastic Association could have saved a lot of time and money over the last six years by not holding a state championship football game in the 4A […] -
![There are often interesting side stories to winning high school state championships. This year in Arizona, there are five of them being played out on the football field, from […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/HSfoot5-115x115.jpg "From 2A to 6A, football title games offer great side stories")
From 2A to 6A, football title games offer great side stories
Posted on November 29, 2018 | No CommentsThere are often interesting side stories to winning high school state championships. This year in Arizona, there are five of them being played out on the football field, from […] -
![All season long, the Arizona State football team has been one of the best fourth-quarter teams in the country. Saturday afternoon, that ability to dominate their opponents in the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/UAfb-115x115.jpg "ASU football rallies from 19 down to beat UA, 41-40")
ASU football rallies from 19 down to beat UA, 41-40
Posted on November 26, 2018 | No CommentsAll season long, the Arizona State football team has been one of the best fourth-quarter teams in the country. Saturday afternoon, that ability to dominate their opponents in the […] -
![For the third week in a row, the Arizona State football team is dealing with a ‘must-win’ game. First, they had to beat UCLA to get the sixth win […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ASUfootbl-115x115.jpeg "ASU, UA both see Saturday’s football game as ‘must-win’")
ASU, UA both see Saturday’s football game as ‘must-win’
Posted on November 23, 2018 | No CommentsFor the third week in a row, the Arizona State football team is dealing with a ‘must-win’ game. First, they had to beat UCLA to get the sixth win […] -
![Not that long ago, there weren’t many Arizona State football fans willing to jump on board the ‘Herm Train.’ Now, after the Sun Devils upset then-No. 15 MIchigan State […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Sparky-115x115.jpg "ASU football: Seats on the ‘Herm Train’ filling up fast")
ASU football: Seats on the ‘Herm Train’ filling up fast
Posted on November 13, 2018 | No CommentsNot that long ago, there weren’t many Arizona State football fans willing to jump on board the ‘Herm Train.’ Now, after the Sun Devils upset then-No. 15 MIchigan State […] -
![As the No. 1 high school quarterback prospect in the Class of 2019, Spencer Rattler has been in the media spotlight more than just about any prep football player […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/fbhelmet-115x115.jpg "Pinnacle QB Rattler ineligible for rest of the season")
Pinnacle QB Rattler ineligible for rest of the season
Posted on October 24, 2018 | No CommentsAs the No. 1 high school quarterback prospect in the Class of 2019, Spencer Rattler has been in the media spotlight more than just about any prep football player […] -
![For what must have seemed like an eternity, Rhett Rodriguez was in a very dark place after the 2017 college football season ended. The former standout quarterback at Tucson’s […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Rhett1-115x115.jpg "Rhett Rodriguez: from dark times into UA football spotlight")
Rhett Rodriguez: from dark times into UA football spotlight
Posted on October 18, 2018 | 1 CommentFor what must have seemed like an eternity, Rhett Rodriguez was in a very dark place after the 2017 college football season ended. The former standout quarterback at Tucson’s […] -
![That bright light rolling north down the I-10 freeway this week was the glare of the media spotlight that had been focused on the University of Arizona one-time Heisman hopeful, […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Benjamin-115x115.jpg "Football spotlight shifts from UA’s Tate to ASU’s Benjamin")
Football spotlight shifts from UA’s Tate to ASU’s Benjamin
Posted on October 3, 2018 | No CommentsThat bright light rolling north down the I-10 freeway this week was the glare of the media spotlight that had been focused on the University of Arizona one-time Heisman hopeful, […] -
![History is in the making tonight. Not only will fans at tonight’s football game at Pinnacle High School likely be treated to a display of high-scoring offense, but they […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Football-and-helmets-115x115.jpg "State passing record, big scores likely at Pinnacle tonight")
State passing record, big scores likely at Pinnacle tonight
Posted on September 28, 2018 | No CommentsHistory is in the making tonight. Not only will fans at tonight’s football game at Pinnacle High School likely be treated to a display of high-scoring offense, but they […] -
![Saguaro High School is still the odds-on favorite to win this year’s 4A football state title, but there is a long line of challengers forming to take on the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Footballs-630x420-115x115.jpg "Unbeaten 4A football teams lining up to dethrone Saguaro")
Unbeaten 4A football teams lining up to dethrone Saguaro
Posted on September 21, 2018 | No CommentsSaguaro High School is still the odds-on favorite to win this year’s 4A football state title, but there is a long line of challengers forming to take on the […] -
![Herm’s ‘goofy’ experiment just might be working after all. OK, so it was mostly the purists (and a good share of sports ‘analysts’) in college football that made fun […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/HermEdwrds-115x115.jpeg "ASU football is 2-0…is Herm’s ‘NFL experiment’ working?")
ASU football is 2-0…is Herm’s ‘NFL experiment’ working?
Posted on September 11, 2018 | No CommentsHerm’s ‘goofy’ experiment just might be working after all. OK, so it was mostly the purists (and a good share of sports ‘analysts’) in college football that made fun […] -
![For the last six years, Kevin Sumlin has been able to look back on fond memories of his time at the University of Houston, where he enjoyed his most […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/UAvHous-115x115.jpg "Sumlin’s nightmare continues: UA football starts 0-2")
Sumlin’s nightmare continues: UA football starts 0-2
Posted on September 9, 2018 | No CommentsFor the last six years, Kevin Sumlin has been able to look back on fond memories of his time at the University of Houston, where he enjoyed his most […] -
![There likely won’t be another high school football game in this state the rest of the season that will have more significant story lines than the one that will […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/fbFaceoff-115x115.jpg "4 reasons Pinnacle vs. Mountain Pte is must-see football")
4 reasons Pinnacle vs. Mountain Pte is must-see football
Posted on August 24, 2018 | No CommentsThere likely won’t be another high school football game in this state the rest of the season that will have more significant story lines than the one that will […] -
![It looks like sentiment won out over logic as the azcentral sports preseason rankings were compiled this year. Casteel High School was given the No. 2 spot in the 5A […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/hsfbtckl-115x115.jpg "Casteel football loses 42-19… #2 ranking a bit premature")
Casteel football loses 42-19… #2 ranking a bit premature
Posted on August 19, 2018 | 1 CommentIt looks like sentiment won out over logic as the azcentral sports preseason rankings were compiled this year. Casteel High School was given the No. 2 spot in the 5A […] -
![Kevin Sumlin‘s newest coaching job, this time as the head football coach for the University of Arizona Wildcats, can be compared to a guy walking across a frozen lake […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/MazzoneTate-115x115.jpg "QB Tate working without a net as UA football opener nears")
QB Tate working without a net as UA football opener nears
Posted on August 9, 2018 | No CommentsKevin Sumlin‘s newest coaching job, this time as the head football coach for the University of Arizona Wildcats, can be compared to a guy walking across a frozen lake […]