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Football Archive
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![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 | No CommentsIt 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 […] -
![It’s August in Arizona. That’s something that no high school football player wants to think about. But it’s an inevitable part of the pre-season training that takes place each […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Heat-115x115.jpg "August is a dangerous time for AZ prep football players")
August is a dangerous time for AZ prep football players
Posted on August 4, 2018 | No CommentsIt’s August in Arizona. That’s something that no high school football player wants to think about. But it’s an inevitable part of the pre-season training that takes place each […] -
![California and Texas once again lead the way with putting their high school football teams on the MaxPreps pre-season Top 100 list, Cali with 16 and the Lone Star […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/hsFootbll-115x115.jpg "Chandler HS, Saguaro begin football with nat’l rankings")
Chandler HS, Saguaro begin football with nat’l rankings
Posted on July 30, 2018 | No CommentsCalifornia and Texas once again lead the way with putting their high school football teams on the MaxPreps pre-season Top 100 list, Cali with 16 and the Lone Star […] -
![Now you see it. Now you don’t. The Sollenberger Football Kick-off Classic has disappeared once again. And the thought that it may eventually fade away permanently is becoming an […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/FBhelCU-115x115.jpg "Is the Sollenberger Football Classic becoming irrelevant?")
Is the Sollenberger Football Classic becoming irrelevant?
Posted on July 24, 2018 | No CommentsNow you see it. Now you don’t. The Sollenberger Football Kick-off Classic has disappeared once again. And the thought that it may eventually fade away permanently is becoming an […] -
![Nothing like taking over a college football program and opening the cupboard to see what kind of talent your predecessor has left behind — only to find he’s left […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Khalil-Tate-115x115.jpg "UA football: Coach Sumlin inherits a Heisman candidate")
UA football: Coach Sumlin inherits a Heisman candidate
Posted on July 22, 2018 | No CommentsNothing like taking over a college football program and opening the cupboard to see what kind of talent your predecessor has left behind — only to find he’s left […] -
![Somewhere up there, Frank Kush is shaking his head in disappointment. The legendary Arizona State University football coach who passed away last summer at age 88 likely wouldn’t have […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Kushdiagplays-620x253-115x115.jpg "No trip to Camp T? Coach Kush would have found a way")
No trip to Camp T? Coach Kush would have found a way
Posted on July 16, 2018 | No CommentsSomewhere up there, Frank Kush is shaking his head in disappointment. The legendary Arizona State University football coach who passed away last summer at age 88 likely wouldn’t have […] -
![Sean Hinton‘s mysterious departure from the Thatcher High School football program less than two weeks ago is just the latest in a string of unexpected coaching changes, most within […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Football-Night-TwoTwentyStudios-iStock-115x115.jpg "Major coaching changes define 2018 prep football season")
Major coaching changes define 2018 prep football season
Posted on July 14, 2018 | No CommentsSean Hinton‘s mysterious departure from the Thatcher High School football program less than two weeks ago is just the latest in a string of unexpected coaching changes, most within […] -
![Jack Miller never had the luxury of playing high school football under the radar. That’s not an option when one of the top college programs in the country offers […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/JackMillr-620x250-115x115.jpg "Chaparral’s Jack Miller will be Ohio State’s QB in 2020")
Chaparral’s Jack Miller will be Ohio State’s QB in 2020
Posted on July 3, 2018 | No CommentsJack Miller never had the luxury of playing high school football under the radar. That’s not an option when one of the top college programs in the country offers […] -
![Herm Edwards has just a handful of commitments to his 2019 football recruiting class. But the new head coach at Arizona State University appears to have made the most […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ASUfbplyr-115x115.jpg "ASU football recruiting suddenly gains steam, adds locals")
ASU football recruiting suddenly gains steam, adds locals
Posted on June 21, 2018 | No CommentsHerm Edwards has just a handful of commitments to his 2019 football recruiting class. But the new head coach at Arizona State University appears to have made the most […] -
![Kevin Sumlin just bought some insurance for his University of Arizona football program. And maybe a little additional job security. Sumlin, who was hired in mid-January to take over […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Gunnell-115x115.jpg "Tate’s successor? UA lands 4-star QB Grant Gunnell")
Tate’s successor? UA lands 4-star QB Grant Gunnell
Posted on June 11, 2018 | No CommentsKevin Sumlin just bought some insurance for his University of Arizona football program. And maybe a little additional job security. Sumlin, who was hired in mid-January to take over […] -
![The lifeblood of a college football program lies in the minds of high school players. That’s the premise behind a recent marketing study. And, based on survey results, the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ASUsparky-115x115.jpg "Study shows ASU, UA football programs need brand boost")
Study shows ASU, UA football programs need brand boost
Posted on May 5, 2018 | No CommentsThe lifeblood of a college football program lies in the minds of high school players. That’s the premise behind a recent marketing study. And, based on survey results, the […] -
![The death watch is over. Someone finally pulled the plug on the high-school football program at Joy Christian School that has been on life support since the end of […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/footblgrass-115x115.jpg "Struggling Joy Christian football program calls it quits")
Struggling Joy Christian football program calls it quits
Posted on April 28, 2018 | No CommentsThe death watch is over. Someone finally pulled the plug on the high-school football program at Joy Christian School that has been on life support since the end of […] -
![It would be easy to assume that Brigham Young University, a Mormon institution, might be getting a little help from a higher power while on the recruiting trail. You […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/football-115x115.jpg "ASU gets Danny White to help land Chandler QB Conover")
ASU gets Danny White to help land Chandler QB Conover
Posted on April 21, 2018 | No CommentsIt would be easy to assume that Brigham Young University, a Mormon institution, might be getting a little help from a higher power while on the recruiting trail. You […] -
![There’s something unsettling about finding out that a high school coach has been pushed out the door after giving more than three decades to building a successful program at […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/FBsilhouette-115x115.jpg "Where’s the respect for HS coaches who gave decades?")
Where’s the respect for HS coaches who gave decades?
Posted on April 17, 2018 | No CommentsThere’s something unsettling about finding out that a high school coach has been pushed out the door after giving more than three decades to building a successful program at […] -
![We’re just a little more than two months into the new year and in just two unexpected off-season moves, the state of Arizona lost 73 years of coaching experience. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/coach3-115x115.jpg "Webster, Fetkenhier gave 73 years to prep coaching in AZ")
Webster, Fetkenhier gave 73 years to prep coaching in AZ
Posted on March 9, 2018 | No CommentsWe’re just a little more than two months into the new year and in just two unexpected off-season moves, the state of Arizona lost 73 years of coaching experience. […] -
![Memo to Arizona’s JUCO football programs: Hang in there, gang, the Calvary is on the way. The football programs at four of the community colleges in the state have […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/football-player2-115x115.jpg "Local sports club offers plan to save JUCO football in AZ")
Local sports club offers plan to save JUCO football in AZ
Posted on March 6, 2018 | No CommentsMemo to Arizona’s JUCO football programs: Hang in there, gang, the Calvary is on the way. The football programs at four of the community colleges in the state have […] -
![If college recruiters haven’t put Arizona on their travel schedules, then they just haven’t been paying attention to what we’ve been growing out here in the middle of the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ThrowFB-115x115.jpg "Arizona keeps popping out top-ranked college prospects")
Arizona keeps popping out top-ranked college prospects
Posted on February 23, 2018 | No CommentsIf college recruiters haven’t put Arizona on their travel schedules, then they just haven’t been paying attention to what we’ve been growing out here in the middle of the […] -
![Shanty Hogan is up there somewhere, crying. The former Phoenix College football coach passed away on the final day of 2005 and now, 12 years later, he would be […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ShantyHog-115x115.png "Shanty is gone; Phoenix College football may soon follow")
Shanty is gone; Phoenix College football may soon follow
Posted on February 9, 2018 | No CommentsShanty Hogan is up there somewhere, crying. The former Phoenix College football coach passed away on the final day of 2005 and now, 12 years later, he would be […] -
![Arizona State‘s new head football coach, Herm Edwards, has already managed to avoid a huge mistake made by one of his predecessors. Edwards, who took over the program two […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/CampTontozona-Sign-115x115.jpg "ASU’s Edwards won’t mess with sacred football tradition")
ASU’s Edwards won’t mess with sacred football tradition
Posted on February 5, 2018 | No CommentsArizona State‘s new head football coach, Herm Edwards, has already managed to avoid a huge mistake made by one of his predecessors. Edwards, who took over the program two […] -
![Wait a minute. Hamilton High School, which is still trying to recover from a major hazing scandal in its football program, is hiring a new head coach who is […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/FballCU-115x115.jpg "Hamilton football coaching hire begs the question…why?")
Hamilton football coaching hire begs the question…why?
Posted on January 24, 2018 | No CommentsWait a minute. Hamilton High School, which is still trying to recover from a major hazing scandal in its football program, is hiring a new head coach who is […] -
![It looks like University of Arizona football fans won’t have to worry about the Wildcats switching to the Triple Option offense after all. For the last week, speculation had […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Sumlin-115x115.jpg "Surprise! Sumlin, not Niumatalolo, to be UA football coach")
Surprise! Sumlin, not Niumatalolo, to be UA football coach
Posted on January 15, 2018 | No CommentsIt looks like University of Arizona football fans won’t have to worry about the Wildcats switching to the Triple Option offense after all. For the last week, speculation had […] -
![The 2018 season will be the fourth at Arizona State for Manny Wilkins. It will also be the fourth time the 6’3″ quarterback from California will be working with a […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ASUManny-115x115.jpg "ASU football starts hiring; QB Wilkins now on fourth OC")
ASU football starts hiring; QB Wilkins now on fourth OC
Posted on December 22, 2017 | No CommentsThe 2018 season will be the fourth at Arizona State for Manny Wilkins. It will also be the fourth time the 6’3″ quarterback from California will be working with a […] -
![Looks like the Chandler High School football players won’t have a lot of time for Christmas shopping again this year. Chandler’s second straight 6A state championship means another trip […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Football-Night-TwoTwentyStudios-iStock-115x115.jpg "Chandler HS selected for 2nd appearance in Geico Bowl")
Chandler HS selected for 2nd appearance in Geico Bowl
Posted on December 17, 2017 | No CommentsLooks like the Chandler High School football players won’t have a lot of time for Christmas shopping again this year. Chandler’s second straight 6A state championship means another trip […] -
![Now that Arizona State has made the hire of its new football coach official, there’s one question that ASU fans would probably like to ask the man who hired […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/HermEdward-115x115.jpg "Is NFL’s Edwards right coaching hire for ASU football?")
Is NFL’s Edwards right coaching hire for ASU football?
Posted on December 4, 2017 | No CommentsNow that Arizona State has made the hire of its new football coach official, there’s one question that ASU fans would probably like to ask the man who hired […] -
![If you’re looking for parity in high school football, you won’t find it among the top three conferences in Arizona. In this year’s quest for a state championship, Chandler […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/holding-FB2-115x115.jpg "What parity? More titles for Chandler, Centennial, Saguaro")
What parity? More titles for Chandler, Centennial, Saguaro
Posted on December 3, 2017 | No CommentsIf you’re looking for parity in high school football, you won’t find it among the top three conferences in Arizona. In this year’s quest for a state championship, Chandler […]