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Football Archive
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![Zach Bauman owns the career rushing record for the Northern Arizona University football program. Now he’s making sure the mark will be a tough one to beat for those coming […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/NAUfb13-115x115.jpg "Bauman has career rushing record, NAU has nat’l ranking")
Bauman has career rushing record, NAU has nat’l ranking
Posted on September 25, 2013 | No CommentsZach Bauman owns the career rushing record for the Northern Arizona University football program. Now he’s making sure the mark will be a tough one to beat for those coming […] -
![Each week, scoreboards at high school football fields across the state light up the numbers to let the fans know who won and who lost. But often, there are stories […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/HSfb-115x115.jpg "Beyond the scoreboard…prep football’s hidden stories")
Beyond the scoreboard…prep football’s hidden stories
Posted on September 24, 2013 | No CommentsEach week, scoreboards at high school football fields across the state light up the numbers to let the fans know who won and who lost. But often, there are stories […] -
![Arizona State‘s offense showed up for the fourth quarter last night, but playing well for 15 out of 60 minutes isn’t enough to take down the reigning Pac-12 champion that […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/ASUvStanf-115x115.jpg "ASU football flunks its big test against No. 5 Stanford")
ASU football flunks its big test against No. 5 Stanford
Posted on September 22, 2013 | 1,978 CommentsArizona State‘s offense showed up for the fourth quarter last night, but playing well for 15 out of 60 minutes isn’t enough to take down the reigning Pac-12 champion that […] -
![ESPN is setting up in Scottsdale for tonight’s game between cross-town rivals Chaparral High and Desert Mountain High School – a meeting that has received a lot of hype this […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/A-TV-camera-at-a-football-007-115x115.jpeg "ESPN in Scottsdale, but Tucson game beckons next week")
ESPN in Scottsdale, but Tucson game beckons next week
Posted on September 20, 2013 | No CommentsESPN is setting up in Scottsdale for tonight’s game between cross-town rivals Chaparral High and Desert Mountain High School – a meeting that has received a lot of hype this […] -
![Now that the results of all the Week 3 high school football games are in the book, the process of separating the contenders from the pretenders has begun. A handful […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/KingmanFB-115x115.jpg "Week 3 in AZ prep football…sorting out the pretenders")
Week 3 in AZ prep football…sorting out the pretenders
Posted on September 17, 2013 | 3,146 CommentsNow that the results of all the Week 3 high school football games are in the book, the process of separating the contenders from the pretenders has begun. A handful […] -
![The Arizona State football team got the ‘signature win’ that has been the hot topic among the media all week, beating No. 20 Wisconsin before a crowd of 66,155 last […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/ASUvWisc1-115x115.jpg "ASU football upsets No. 20 Wisconsin…but doubts linger")
ASU football upsets No. 20 Wisconsin…but doubts linger
Posted on September 15, 2013 | 460 CommentsThe Arizona State football team got the ‘signature win’ that has been the hot topic among the media all week, beating No. 20 Wisconsin before a crowd of 66,155 last […] -
![Last year about this time we posted an article about how colleges all around the country are adding football programs to their sports offerings. Five were supposed to be added […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/ACUfootball-115x115.jpg "Big step for small school: Arizona Christian adding football")
Big step for small school: Arizona Christian adding football
Posted on September 13, 2013 | 3,333 CommentsLast year about this time we posted an article about how colleges all around the country are adding football programs to their sports offerings. Five were supposed to be added […] -
![It’s a good thing Ka’Deem Carey is back on the field for the University of Arizona football program…because it looks like Davonte’ Neal won’t be. Carey served out his time […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Davonte-620x253-620x250-115x115.jpg "Mixed bag for UA football…Ka’Deem is back, Davonte’ is out")
Mixed bag for UA football…Ka’Deem is back, Davonte’ is out
Posted on September 11, 2013 | 546 CommentsIt’s a good thing Ka’Deem Carey is back on the field for the University of Arizona football program…because it looks like Davonte’ Neal won’t be. Carey served out his time […] -
![Brophy Prep vs. Hamilton High was considered the marquee match-up in Week 2 of the high school football season, while Centennial High School provided the upset in Division I. But it was the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/football-player-115x115.jpg "Week 2: Trojans & Rattlers run up 114 pts to steal the show")
Week 2: Trojans & Rattlers run up 114 pts to steal the show
Posted on September 7, 2013 | 689 CommentsBrophy Prep vs. Hamilton High was considered the marquee match-up in Week 2 of the high school football season, while Centennial High School provided the upset in Division I. But it was the […] -
![Sacramento State had the right idea. The Hornets came into last night’s football game with Arizona State with a game plan that called for ball control and keeping the potent […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/ASUfbCeleb-115x115.jpg "ASU football tunes up for Wisconsin with 55-0 opener")
ASU football tunes up for Wisconsin with 55-0 opener
Posted on September 6, 2013 | 40 CommentsSacramento State had the right idea. The Hornets came into last night’s football game with Arizona State with a game plan that called for ball control and keeping the potent […] -
![Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. That’s an old adage that’s frequently called up when important decisions are about to be made on the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/ASUgraham-115x115.jpg "Is it time for contract extension for ASU’s football coach?")
Is it time for contract extension for ASU’s football coach?
Posted on September 2, 2013 | 1,898 CommentsFool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. That’s an old adage that’s frequently called up when important decisions are about to be made on the […] -
![That loud hissing noise coming from the north end of the Valley Friday night was the sound of air being let out of the high hopes of a couple of […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Footbll-115x115.jpg "Wk 1: Key games show where power lies in AZ prep football")
Wk 1: Key games show where power lies in AZ prep football
Posted on September 1, 2013 | 386 CommentsThat loud hissing noise coming from the north end of the Valley Friday night was the sound of air being let out of the high hopes of a couple of […] -
![Salpointe Catholic put a huge exclamation point on this year’s Sollenberger Classic with an aerial game that dominated Liberty High School for a big victory in the second game of the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Football-2-A-1-115x115.gif "Salpointe win gives Arizona sweep at Sollenberger Classic")
Salpointe win gives Arizona sweep at Sollenberger Classic
Posted on August 25, 2013 | 41 CommentsSalpointe Catholic put a huge exclamation point on this year’s Sollenberger Classic with an aerial game that dominated Liberty High School for a big victory in the second game of the […] -
![The Pride lived up to their name last night. And the Sollenberger Kick-off Classic lived up to the hype. Today the Mountain Pointe High School football team is the pride […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/fbhelmt-115x115.jpg "28-21…Mountain Pointe upsets Bishop Gorman on nat’l TV")
28-21…Mountain Pointe upsets Bishop Gorman on nat’l TV
Posted on August 24, 2013 | 619 CommentsThe Pride lived up to their name last night. And the Sollenberger Kick-off Classic lived up to the hype. Today the Mountain Pointe High School football team is the pride […] -
![This will be Zach Bauman‘s final year in the familiar Navy-and-gold uniform he has worn in setting school football records at Northern Arizona University that may stand for a long […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/NAUfbBauman-115x115.jpg "NAU’s Bauman will have help in quest for Payton Award")
NAU’s Bauman will have help in quest for Payton Award
Posted on August 22, 2013 | 3,180 CommentsThis will be Zach Bauman‘s final year in the familiar Navy-and-gold uniform he has worn in setting school football records at Northern Arizona University that may stand for a long […] -
![The game that officially opens the season for Arizona high school football teams won’t be played in this state this time around, but will be held in Nevada as the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Gaelsfbfield-115x115.jpg "Sollenberger Classic: Bishop Gorman will host The Pride")
Sollenberger Classic: Bishop Gorman will host The Pride
Posted on August 19, 2013 | 46 CommentsThe game that officially opens the season for Arizona high school football teams won’t be played in this state this time around, but will be held in Nevada as the […] -
![College football recruits look for a lot of things when comparing schools they visit… things like facilities, tradition, campus atmosphere, the coaching staff – even the style of uniforms worn […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/UAfbPrctc-115x115.jpg "Tale of two camps…ASU, UA football take different paths")
Tale of two camps…ASU, UA football take different paths
Posted on August 14, 2013 | 2,548 CommentsCollege football recruits look for a lot of things when comparing schools they visit… things like facilities, tradition, campus atmosphere, the coaching staff – even the style of uniforms worn […] -
![The football gods have done it again. For the second straight season, they have smiled down on the University of Arizona football program and dropped a savior into the lap […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ConnorBrwr-115x115.jpg "Another gift for RichRod…Connor Brewer picks UA football")
Another gift for RichRod…Connor Brewer picks UA football
Posted on July 31, 2013 | 2,666 CommentsThe football gods have done it again. For the second straight season, they have smiled down on the University of Arizona football program and dropped a savior into the lap […] -
![“Go from the inside out.” That’s the way Arizona State head football coach explains his philosophy on recruiting. By that, Todd Graham is referring to the emphasis he and his […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ASUfbcrowd-115x115.jpeg "More top local prep football players staying in-state")
More top local prep football players staying in-state
Posted on July 30, 2013 | 606 Comments“Go from the inside out.” That’s the way Arizona State head football coach explains his philosophy on recruiting. By that, Todd Graham is referring to the emphasis he and his […] -
![If that blur that went streaking through Sky Harbor airport emitted a blue and red coloration, it was probably Rich Rodriguez heading for Texas. The University of Arizona‘s head football […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Connor-Brewer-115x115.jpg "Wake up, UA fans…QB Connor Brewer is leaving Texas")
Wake up, UA fans…QB Connor Brewer is leaving Texas
Posted on July 10, 2013 | 2,535 CommentsIf that blur that went streaking through Sky Harbor airport emitted a blue and red coloration, it was probably Rich Rodriguez heading for Texas. The University of Arizona‘s head football […] -
![The college football landscape is littered with national awards that recognize excellence at the various positions. Most are named after a great player from the past who also excelled at […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DJfostr1-115x115.jpeg "ASU football recognized on numerous award watch lists")
ASU football recognized on numerous award watch lists
Posted on July 9, 2013 | 1,903 CommentsThe college football landscape is littered with national awards that recognize excellence at the various positions. Most are named after a great player from the past who also excelled at […] -
![Arizona State is really getting into the ‘youth movement’ that is becoming increasingly prevalent in college sports…recruiting kids before they get to high school. The ASU head football coach, Todd […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ASUfbplayrs-115x115.jpeg "New youth movement in ASU sports: recruiting 14-year-olds")
New youth movement in ASU sports: recruiting 14-year-olds
Posted on July 4, 2013 | 2,771 CommentsArizona State is really getting into the ‘youth movement’ that is becoming increasingly prevalent in college sports…recruiting kids before they get to high school. The ASU head football coach, Todd […] -
![In the world of college sports, junior colleges might be compared in some way to halfway houses. Division I athletes that have fallen into trouble elsewhere often land at a […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Calloway-115x115.jpg "Ex-Alabama football player Calloway gets new start at AWC")
Ex-Alabama football player Calloway gets new start at AWC
Posted on June 26, 2013 | 672 CommentsIn the world of college sports, junior colleges might be compared in some way to halfway houses. Division I athletes that have fallen into trouble elsewhere often land at a […] -
![The assault and disorderly conduct charges against Ka’Deem Carey have been dropped, but has the resultant bad publicity left a stain on the character of the Arizona Wildcats‘ star running […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/KCarey-115x115.jpeg "Will off-field troubles at UA hurt Carey’s Heisman hopes?")
Will off-field troubles at UA hurt Carey’s Heisman hopes?
Posted on June 18, 2013 | 583 CommentsThe assault and disorderly conduct charges against Ka’Deem Carey have been dropped, but has the resultant bad publicity left a stain on the character of the Arizona Wildcats‘ star running […] -
![The strategic nature of college football is a lot like chess, and Arizona State head coach Todd Graham is, like any good chess player, trying to stay a couple moves […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ASUfbplayrs-115x115.jpeg "ASU football: QB commit Wilkins may be key to future")
ASU football: QB commit Wilkins may be key to future
Posted on June 1, 2013 | 657 CommentsThe strategic nature of college football is a lot like chess, and Arizona State head coach Todd Graham is, like any good chess player, trying to stay a couple moves […] -
![Even after 15 years at the same old job, Jerome Souers can’t wait to get the new year started. Northern Arizona University‘s head football coach just wrapped up spring training […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/NAUqbs-115x115.jpg "Spring game didn’t solve NAU’s quarterback dilemma")
Spring game didn’t solve NAU’s quarterback dilemma
Posted on April 30, 2013 | 660 CommentsEven after 15 years at the same old job, Jerome Souers can’t wait to get the new year started. Northern Arizona University‘s head football coach just wrapped up spring training […] -
![Arizona’s Pac-12 football coaches were encouraged by what they saw at yesterday’s spring scrimmage games – and not just by what they saw on the field. Fans were abundant at […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/ASU-funfest-115x115.jpeg "A good sign: fans flock to ASU, UA spring football games")
A good sign: fans flock to ASU, UA spring football games
Posted on April 14, 2013 | 783 CommentsArizona’s Pac-12 football coaches were encouraged by what they saw at yesterday’s spring scrimmage games – and not just by what they saw on the field. Fans were abundant at […] -
![Apparently, Nevada’s Bishop Gorman High School has recovered from the perceived snub it got last year from Arizona’s prep governing body. But, if the national football power is holding a […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/FBtightshot-620x250-115x115.png "Sollenberger Classic moves to Nevada for football opener")
Sollenberger Classic moves to Nevada for football opener
Posted on April 1, 2013 | 9 CommentsApparently, Nevada’s Bishop Gorman High School has recovered from the perceived snub it got last year from Arizona’s prep governing body. But, if the national football power is holding a […] -
![Davonte’ Neal is back on the market again. But the question now is…. do the Arizona colleges still want him? Neal, if you recall, is the four-star prospect from Chaparral […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Davonte-620x253-115x115.jpg "Davonte’ Neal is available again…but is he damaged goods?")
Davonte’ Neal is available again…but is he damaged goods?
Posted on March 28, 2013 | 2,200 CommentsDavonte’ Neal is back on the market again. But the question now is…. do the Arizona colleges still want him? Neal, if you recall, is the four-star prospect from Chaparral […]