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![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 | 4,722 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 | 3,956 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 | 4,305 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 […] -
![There was a whole lotta shakin’ going on in Week 6 of the Arizona high school football season. Movement among the Top 5 teams in big-school and small-school divisions across […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/FBhelmets-115x115.jpg "Week 6: Prep football standings get a shake-up at the top")
Week 6: Prep football standings get a shake-up at the top
Posted on October 9, 2013 | 4,484 CommentsThere was a whole lotta shakin’ going on in Week 6 of the Arizona high school football season. Movement among the Top 5 teams in big-school and small-school divisions across […] -
![As the high school football schedule hits the mid-season mark, the first official AIA seedings that were released this week give a good picture of where southern Arizona schools stack […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/prepFB1-115x115.jpg "AIA seedings out: southern AZ teams earn Top-10 spots")
AIA seedings out: southern AZ teams earn Top-10 spots
Posted on October 4, 2013 | 5,315 CommentsAs the high school football schedule hits the mid-season mark, the first official AIA seedings that were released this week give a good picture of where southern Arizona schools stack […] -
![There’s one man in the Arizona State football program that knows what it takes to beat Notre Dame… because he’s done it before. As the Sun Devils prepare to meet […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toddGraham-115x115.jpg "Can ASU beat Notre Dame? Ask Todd Graham, he’s done it")
Can ASU beat Notre Dame? Ask Todd Graham, he’s done it
Posted on October 3, 2013 | 3,635 CommentsThere’s one man in the Arizona State football program that knows what it takes to beat Notre Dame… because he’s done it before. As the Sun Devils prepare to meet […] -
![Earlier this morning, the rain started coming down on Husky Stadium in Seattle, where the University of Arizona football team will take on the University of Washington later today. And […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/UAvWash-115x115.jpg "No. 16 Washington will be first real test for UA football")
No. 16 Washington will be first real test for UA football
Posted on September 28, 2013 | 4,848 CommentsEarlier this morning, the rain started coming down on Husky Stadium in Seattle, where the University of Arizona football team will take on the University of Washington later today. And […] -
![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 | 2,061 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 | 3,280 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 | 533 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 | 3,429 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 | 620 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 | 792 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 | 41 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 | 1,989 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 | 463 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 | 707 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 | 3,248 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 | 47 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 | 2,637 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 | 2,751 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 | 696 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 | 2,701 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 | 2,040 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 | 2,935 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 […]