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![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 | 487 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 | 3,015 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 | 2,411 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 | 2,495 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 | 463 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 | 2,301 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 | 1,716 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 | 2,517 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 | 483 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 | 444 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 | 459 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 | 525 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 | 575 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 | 1,890 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 […] -
![March Madness is in the air and the attention of the college sports fan is riveted on filling out the basketball brackets for this week’s start to the NCAA Tournament. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/UAfbprctc-115x115.jpeg "ASU begins spring football practices; UA already underway")
ASU begins spring football practices; UA already underway
Posted on March 19, 2013 | 390 CommentsMarch Madness is in the air and the attention of the college sports fan is riveted on filling out the basketball brackets for this week’s start to the NCAA Tournament. […] -
![Now that the national signing day for college recruits has come and gone, we have a better idea of what kind of commitment Arizona’s Pac-12 coaches have to local athletes […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/UAsigningday-115x115.jpeg "Signing day still light on local recruits for ASU, UA football")
Signing day still light on local recruits for ASU, UA football
Posted on February 9, 2013 | 439 CommentsNow that the national signing day for college recruits has come and gone, we have a better idea of what kind of commitment Arizona’s Pac-12 coaches have to local athletes […] -
![Rich Rodriguez must feel like he stepped away from his bowl victory last month and into the spin cycle on a washing machine. In the 33 days since the University […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/UAhelmts-115x115.jpg "‘Empty backfield’ at UA? Jenkins makes departure official")
‘Empty backfield’ at UA? Jenkins makes departure official
Posted on January 17, 2013 | 428 CommentsRich Rodriguez must feel like he stepped away from his bowl victory last month and into the spin cycle on a washing machine. In the 33 days since the University […] -
![It looks like Hamilton High School‘s football team isn’t going to wait to find out who it will likely play in next season’s high school kick-off game, the Barry Sollenberger […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/FBref-115x115.jpg "Hamilton HS football jumps the gun on Sollenberger Classic")
Hamilton HS football jumps the gun on Sollenberger Classic
Posted on January 16, 2013 | 41 CommentsIt looks like Hamilton High School‘s football team isn’t going to wait to find out who it will likely play in next season’s high school kick-off game, the Barry Sollenberger […] -
![Someone once wisely pointed out: “Be careful what you wish for because it might come true.” Arizona State‘s new head football coach may want to reflect on those words of […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/UAfbhuddle-115x115.jpeg "ASU, UA football teams face challenging 2013 schedules")
ASU, UA football teams face challenging 2013 schedules
Posted on January 12, 2013 | 418 CommentsSomeone once wisely pointed out: “Be careful what you wish for because it might come true.” Arizona State‘s new head football coach may want to reflect on those words of […] -
![Arizona State‘s football fortunes for next season just took a huge turn for the better. The Sun Devils’ defense will be returning. OK, so it’s just one player that has […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/SuttonWill-115x115.jpeg "Will Sutton: I’ll delay NFL to bring a championship to ASU")
Will Sutton: I’ll delay NFL to bring a championship to ASU
Posted on January 9, 2013 | 500 CommentsArizona State‘s football fortunes for next season just took a huge turn for the better. The Sun Devils’ defense will be returning. OK, so it’s just one player that has […] -
![The new high-powered offense that Rich Rodriguez installed in the University of Arizona football program may need some attention in the off-season. The guy that showed players on the offensive […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/anae1-115x115.jpg "Coach’s departure just part of the turmoil in UA football")
Coach’s departure just part of the turmoil in UA football
Posted on January 7, 2013 | 2,108 CommentsThe new high-powered offense that Rich Rodriguez installed in the University of Arizona football program may need some attention in the off-season. The guy that showed players on the offensive […] -
![Tomorrow will be a day of ‘firsts’ for the Arizona State football program.It will mark the first time the Sun Devils have met up with a team from the U.S. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/DJfosterASU-115x115.jpeg "ASU vs. Navy game: an intriguing clash of offensive styles")
ASU vs. Navy game: an intriguing clash of offensive styles
Posted on December 28, 2012 | 426 CommentsTomorrow will be a day of ‘firsts’ for the Arizona State football program.It will mark the first time the Sun Devils have met up with a team from the U.S. […] -
![Todd Graham was proud of the big fish that he and his coaching staff snared in their latest recruiting catch. But he was especially proud that most came from his […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/ToddGrham-115x115.jpeg "Graham adds high-profile local recruits to ASU football")
Graham adds high-profile local recruits to ASU football
Posted on December 22, 2012 | 2,331 CommentsTodd Graham was proud of the big fish that he and his coaching staff snared in their latest recruiting catch. But he was especially proud that most came from his […] -
![Neither selection for this year’s high school football Players of the Year took their teams to a state title, or even the title game. But each was unquestionably responsible for […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/FootbllHike-115x115.jpg "Andrews, Erives named prep football Players of the Year")
Andrews, Erives named prep football Players of the Year
Posted on December 19, 2012 | 3,781 CommentsNeither selection for this year’s high school football Players of the Year took their teams to a state title, or even the title game. But each was unquestionably responsible for […] -
![The first football bowl game of the college season started out like a prize fight and ended like a horse race. As the University of Arizona Wildcats and Nevada Wolfpack […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/NewMexBowl-115x115.jpeg "UA football pulls out thrilling come-from-behind bowl win")
UA football pulls out thrilling come-from-behind bowl win
Posted on December 15, 2012 | 2,723 CommentsThe first football bowl game of the college season started out like a prize fight and ended like a horse race. As the University of Arizona Wildcats and Nevada Wolfpack […] -
![After the Wildcats’ embarrassing 66-10 loss to UCLA nine games into the season, the home-grown running back from Tucson took it upon himself to right the ship. Fans took notice […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/UArnngback-640x250-115x115.jpeg "Arizona RB Carey inches closer to consensus All-America")
Arizona RB Carey inches closer to consensus All-America
Posted on December 7, 2012 | 1,932 CommentsAfter the Wildcats’ embarrassing 66-10 loss to UCLA nine games into the season, the home-grown running back from Tucson took it upon himself to right the ship. Fans took notice […]