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![Teams have apparently been selected to play in the 2014 edition of the Sollenberger Kick-off Classic, which will once again signal the start of the next high-school football season in […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/football1-115x115.jpg "Brophy, Mountain Pt. will play in 2014 Sollenberger Classic")
Brophy, Mountain Pt. will play in 2014 Sollenberger Classic
Posted on April 2, 2014 | 46 CommentsTeams have apparently been selected to play in the 2014 edition of the Sollenberger Kick-off Classic, which will once again signal the start of the next high-school football season in […] -
![The Arizona Interscholastic Association says Deer Valley High School is guilty of recruiting for its football program. Not so fast, says the Deer Valley football coach. According to an […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Football-Combine-115x115.jpg "Controversy lingers: Deer Valley HS charged with recruiting")
Controversy lingers: Deer Valley HS charged with recruiting
Posted on March 7, 2014 | 3,578 CommentsThe Arizona Interscholastic Association says Deer Valley High School is guilty of recruiting for its football program. Not so fast, says the Deer Valley football coach. According to an […] -
![Arizona State football has just increased the size of its recruiting footprint in the Southeast, particularly the hotbed areas of high-school talent in Alabama and Texas – all in […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ASUfbcrowd-115x115.jpeg "ASU football makes key recruiting hire with Patrick Suddes")
ASU football makes key recruiting hire with Patrick Suddes
Posted on February 26, 2014 | 3,810 CommentsArizona State football has just increased the size of its recruiting footprint in the Southeast, particularly the hotbed areas of high-school talent in Alabama and Texas – all in […] -
![There are still a few lagging commitments left to secure, but for the most part Arizona’s Pac-12 football programs enjoyed a successful conclusion to yesterday’s National Signing Day, the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Coaches-115x115.png "National Signing Day shows progress of ASU, UA football")
National Signing Day shows progress of ASU, UA football
Posted on February 6, 2014 | 711 CommentsThere are still a few lagging commitments left to secure, but for the most part Arizona’s Pac-12 football programs enjoyed a successful conclusion to yesterday’s National Signing Day, the […] -
![It never hurts to get a little national recognition at the high school level that also helps the state of Arizona raise its profile and maybe convince a few […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Lights-115x115.jpg "Prep teams put national spotlight on Arizona football")
Prep teams put national spotlight on Arizona football
Posted on February 5, 2014 | 4,363 CommentsIt never hurts to get a little national recognition at the high school level that also helps the state of Arizona raise its profile and maybe convince a few […] -
![It’s beginning to feel like the big renovation of Sun Devil Stadium is actually going to happen. Almost two years have passed since Arizona State rolled out the first […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/sun-devil-stadium-renovation-2-115x115.png "Sun Devil Stadium project begins the hunt for donations")
Sun Devil Stadium project begins the hunt for donations
Posted on January 29, 2014 | 4,303 CommentsIt’s beginning to feel like the big renovation of Sun Devil Stadium is actually going to happen. Almost two years have passed since Arizona State rolled out the first […] -
![The 45,777 fans that showed at Arizona Stadium up for the Wildcats’ Nov. 23 upset of fifth-ranked Oregon were painfully aware it might be the last time they would […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/KaDEM-115x115.jpg "UA’s Carey projected as 2nd-round pick; opts for NFL draft")
UA’s Carey projected as 2nd-round pick; opts for NFL draft
Posted on January 14, 2014 | 3,113 CommentsThe 45,777 fans that showed at Arizona Stadium up for the Wildcats’ Nov. 23 upset of fifth-ranked Oregon were painfully aware it might be the last time they would […] -
![It’s amazing what a couple of bowl wins, back-to-back 8-5 records, and a major addition to the school’s football facilities will do for recruiting. For the University of Arizona, […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/JalenTabor-115x115.jpg "UA football scores huge recruiting coup: 5-star Jalen Tabor")
UA football scores huge recruiting coup: 5-star Jalen Tabor
Posted on January 4, 2014 | 802 CommentsIt’s amazing what a couple of bowl wins, back-to-back 8-5 records, and a major addition to the school’s football facilities will do for recruiting. For the University of Arizona, […] -
![In a game that was billed as a duel between the nation’s top running backs, it was a kid with a famous name that caught the fans’ attention in […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/FAGEWCBBRLPZHTK.20131231193214-115x115.jpg "UA impressive in 42-19 bowl win against Boston College")
UA impressive in 42-19 bowl win against Boston College
Posted on January 1, 2014 | 700 CommentsIn a game that was billed as a duel between the nation’s top running backs, it was a kid with a famous name that caught the fans’ attention in […] -
![Down two touchdowns to Texas Tech in last night’s Holiday Bowl, Arizona State had a chance to score just before the first half ended. An impressive 16-play, 70-yard drive […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/ASUvTexTec-115x115.jpeg "‘Very embarrassed’ says Graham in ASU’s 37-23 bowl loss")
‘Very embarrassed’ says Graham in ASU’s 37-23 bowl loss
Posted on December 31, 2013 | 4 CommentsDown two touchdowns to Texas Tech in last night’s Holiday Bowl, Arizona State had a chance to score just before the first half ended. An impressive 16-play, 70-yard drive […] -
![It was bad enough that all of the sports teams at Deer Valley High School were unnecessarily threatened with a post-season ban due to an issue that related to […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Football-115x115.jpg "Prep football dispute takes ugly turn toward the courts")
Prep football dispute takes ugly turn toward the courts
Posted on December 29, 2013 | 2,333 CommentsIt was bad enough that all of the sports teams at Deer Valley High School were unnecessarily threatened with a post-season ban due to an issue that related to […] -
![An important aspect of Arizona Christian University‘s branding effort through its sports programs has been the hiring of high-profile coaches for the major programs in an effort to gain […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/ACUcoaches-115x115.jpg "ACU breaks pattern with hiring of football, softball coaches")
ACU breaks pattern with hiring of football, softball coaches
Posted on December 26, 2013 | 3,103 CommentsAn important aspect of Arizona Christian University‘s branding effort through its sports programs has been the hiring of high-profile coaches for the major programs in an effort to gain […] -
![The loss of its athletic director last month was a setback for the Arizona State athletics program. But now, Steve Patterson‘s departure may, in an ironic twist, have actually […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/ASUfbHi5-115x115.jpg "Relax…ASU’s football coach won’t get a shot at Texas job")
Relax…ASU’s football coach won’t get a shot at Texas job
Posted on December 17, 2013 | 3 CommentsThe loss of its athletic director last month was a setback for the Arizona State athletics program. But now, Steve Patterson‘s departure may, in an ironic twist, have actually […] -
![While the University of Arizona and Arizona State football teams begin preparations for their bowl games, the players at Northern Arizona University have cleaned out their lockers and moved […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/BaumanImag-115x115.jpg "Not a fitting goodbye to NAU’s all-time best running back")
Not a fitting goodbye to NAU’s all-time best running back
Posted on December 11, 2013 | 4,156 CommentsWhile the University of Arizona and Arizona State football teams begin preparations for their bowl games, the players at Northern Arizona University have cleaned out their lockers and moved […] -
![Another high school football season is in the books, but this one left some lasting memories, thanks to some great story lines in the state finals. In Division I… Mountain […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/high-school-football-disbaled-autistic-student-115x115.jpg "2013 prep football playoffs had more to offer than usual")
2013 prep football playoffs had more to offer than usual
Posted on December 4, 2013 | 824 CommentsAnother high school football season is in the books, but this one left some lasting memories, thanks to some great story lines in the state finals. In Division I… Mountain […] -
![From the dog house to the penthouse. Ka’Deem Carey has made that ignoble journey this season, likely his last as a college football player, and finished the trip with his […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/KaDeemCU-115x115.jpg "Ka’Deem named Pac-12 Offensive POY; UA awaits bowl bid")
Ka’Deem named Pac-12 Offensive POY; UA awaits bowl bid
Posted on December 3, 2013 | 1,866 CommentsFrom the dog house to the penthouse. Ka’Deem Carey has made that ignoble journey this season, likely his last as a college football player, and finished the trip with his […] -
![Is Arizona State football really this good!? Sure looks like it. The Sun Devils’ domination of the Arizona Wildcats Saturday night in Tempe in the regular-season finale put an […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DJFasu-115x115.jpg "After dominating UA, ASU meets Stanford for Pac-12 title")
After dominating UA, ASU meets Stanford for Pac-12 title
Posted on December 2, 2013 | 759 CommentsIs Arizona State football really this good!? Sure looks like it. The Sun Devils’ domination of the Arizona Wildcats Saturday night in Tempe in the regular-season finale put an […] -
![You could feel the magic on the first play from scrimmage. Arizona’s senior cornerback Shaquille Richardson came sailing through the air to snag what should have been an incomplete pass floating […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/UAvOre-115x115.jpg "UA football stuns No. 5 Oregon; Carey breaks rushing record")
UA football stuns No. 5 Oregon; Carey breaks rushing record
Posted on November 24, 2013 | 47 CommentsYou could feel the magic on the first play from scrimmage. Arizona’s senior cornerback Shaquille Richardson came sailing through the air to snag what should have been an incomplete pass floating […] -
![OK, Arizona State football seems to have had one “big game” after another this season. There was the huge upset of then-No. 20 Wisconsin in the second game of the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/ASUfbplayrs-115x115.jpeg "ASU vs UCLA…more than just another ‘big game’ for Devils")
ASU vs UCLA…more than just another ‘big game’ for Devils
Posted on November 23, 2013 | 3,574 CommentsOK, Arizona State football seems to have had one “big game” after another this season. There was the huge upset of then-No. 20 Wisconsin in the second game of the […] -
![After the loss to then-No. 16 UCLA, Arizona‘s head coach Rich Rodriguez told the media his “mood was terrible.” It was the team’s first home loss this season, and Homecoming […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/WARWUSJZTUQNUVJ.20131112181111-115x115.jpg "Hopes for UA football winning season hanging by a thread")
Hopes for UA football winning season hanging by a thread
Posted on November 18, 2013 | 805 CommentsAfter the loss to then-No. 16 UCLA, Arizona‘s head coach Rich Rodriguez told the media his “mood was terrible.” It was the team’s first home loss this season, and Homecoming […] -
![It was a couple of 12th-seeded teams that stole the show in the opening round of the high school football playoffs last night. Both provided stories of overcoming obstacles – […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/hsfbCU-115x115.jpg "No. 12 seeds pull off football playoff upsets in top divisions")
No. 12 seeds pull off football playoff upsets in top divisions
Posted on November 9, 2013 | 2,633 CommentsIt was a couple of 12th-seeded teams that stole the show in the opening round of the high school football playoffs last night. Both provided stories of overcoming obstacles – […] -
![There should be at least two unbeaten teams in the top three divisions when the regular season of high school football wraps up tonight, and maybe as many as five […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Footballs-630x420-115x115.jpg "Prep football: Unbeaten teams going into final week are…")
Prep football: Unbeaten teams going into final week are…
Posted on November 1, 2013 | 3,892 CommentsThere should be at least two unbeaten teams in the top three divisions when the regular season of high school football wraps up tonight, and maybe as many as five […] -
![There’s the possibility of some snow falling in Pullman, Wash., but not before Saturday. By that time, the Arizona State football team will have made its visit and will be […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/WashStFB-115x115.jpg "Can WSU upset ASU football? Think back to 2011")
Can WSU upset ASU football? Think back to 2011
Posted on October 31, 2013 | 4,192 CommentsThere’s the possibility of some snow falling in Pullman, Wash., but not before Saturday. By that time, the Arizona State football team will have made its visit and will be […] -
![Trying to defend the triple option attack in football is a lot like trying to keep track of the little pea in the old shell game. There’s a lot of […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/NAUfb13-115x115.jpg "NAU football beats Cal Poly to stay in Big Sky title hunt")
NAU football beats Cal Poly to stay in Big Sky title hunt
Posted on October 28, 2013 | 3,603 CommentsTrying to defend the triple option attack in football is a lot like trying to keep track of the little pea in the old shell game. There’s a lot of […] -
![The roller-coaster ride of emotions that has come to symbolize the waning weeks of the high school football season in Arizona continued in Week 9 as the Corona del Sol […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/hsFootbll-115x115.jpg "Overcoming adversity is a common thread in prep football")
Overcoming adversity is a common thread in prep football
Posted on October 26, 2013 | 5,276 CommentsThe roller-coaster ride of emotions that has come to symbolize the waning weeks of the high school football season in Arizona continued in Week 9 as the Corona del Sol […] -
![It would be easy to understand if Ka’Deem Carey had drawn a big red circle on the calender around this Saturday’s date, when his University of Arizona Wildcats football team will travel […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Careyv.Colo_-115x115.jpg "Ka’Deem has undivided attention of Colorado this weekend")
Ka’Deem has undivided attention of Colorado this weekend
Posted on October 24, 2013 | 4,796 CommentsIt would be easy to understand if Ka’Deem Carey had drawn a big red circle on the calender around this Saturday’s date, when his University of Arizona Wildcats football team will travel […] -
![The fans that had gathered at the Florence High School football field Friday night must have felt like they were on an emotional roller coaster ride that just wouldn’t let […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/helmetsBW-115x115.jpg "Prep football: Florence HS game offers lessons in life")
Prep football: Florence HS game offers lessons in life
Posted on October 15, 2013 | 4,808 CommentsThe fans that had gathered at the Florence High School football field Friday night must have felt like they were on an emotional roller coaster ride that just wouldn’t let […] -
![The annual football rivalry game between Arizona and Arizona State doesn’t come until the end of the schedule, but don’t think college football fans around the state don’t continually size […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ASUbannr-115x115.jpg "ASU or UA…who will be favored to win Territorial Cup?")
ASU or UA…who will be favored to win Territorial Cup?
Posted on October 13, 2013 | 4,103 CommentsThe annual football rivalry game between Arizona and Arizona State doesn’t come until the end of the schedule, but don’t think college football fans around the state don’t continually size […] -
![If the USC Trojans seem a little snarky tonight when they take on the University of Arizona, the Wildcats can blame their Pac-12 football rivals over in Tempe for providing […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/UAfbv.USC_-115x115.jpg "A new look for USC football? UA finds out in tonight’s game")
A new look for USC football? UA finds out in tonight’s game
Posted on October 10, 2013 | 4,451 CommentsIf the USC Trojans seem a little snarky tonight when they take on the University of Arizona, the Wildcats can blame their Pac-12 football rivals over in Tempe for providing […]