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![With the Arizona and Arizona State men’s programs riding high this season, women’s Pac-12 basketball in Arizona is going to find it tough getting much attention. The UofA men have […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/CharliwPlayrs-115x115.jpg "Expectations low for Pac-12 women’s basketball in AZ")
Expectations low for Pac-12 women’s basketball in AZ
Posted on November 15, 2013 | 3,784 CommentsWith the Arizona and Arizona State men’s programs riding high this season, women’s Pac-12 basketball in Arizona is going to find it tough getting much attention. The UofA men have […] -
![Dennis Erickson and Arizona State are back together on the football field once again. Only this time, the former ASU head coach will be calling plays from the other side of […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dennis-erickson-shocker-115x115.jpg "He’s baaack…Dennis Erickson & Utah take on ASU football")
He’s baaack…Dennis Erickson & Utah take on ASU football
Posted on November 8, 2013 | 1,690 CommentsDennis Erickson and Arizona State are back together on the football field once again. Only this time, the former ASU head coach will be calling plays from the other side of […] -
![They had to see this one coming – long before a plane filled with University of Texas officials swooped into Tempe on Sunday and scooped up the Arizona State athletic […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/stevepatterson-115x115.jpg "Poof! ASU loses another AD as Patterson leaves for Texas")
Poof! ASU loses another AD as Patterson leaves for Texas
Posted on November 6, 2013 | 2,172 CommentsThey had to see this one coming – long before a plane filled with University of Texas officials swooped into Tempe on Sunday and scooped up the Arizona State athletic […] -
![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 | 3,427 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 […] -
![The first BCS rankings of the college football season are out, but the list of the top 25 teams does not include an Arizona school. Ditto the AP Top 25 […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ASUfbhelmt-115x115.jpg "First BCS football rankings are out…ASU didn’t make the cut")
First BCS football rankings are out…ASU didn’t make the cut
Posted on October 21, 2013 | 3,888 CommentsThe first BCS rankings of the college football season are out, but the list of the top 25 teams does not include an Arizona school. Ditto the AP Top 25 […] -
![The Arizona Wildcats are sitting at the top of the Pac-12 pre-season men’s basketball poll and generally considered a heavy favorite to win the conference title that narrowly eluded them […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/JahCarson-115x115.jpeg "UA basketball tops pre-season media poll; ASU at No. 7")
UA basketball tops pre-season media poll; ASU at No. 7
Posted on October 18, 2013 | 3,685 CommentsThe Arizona Wildcats are sitting at the top of the Pac-12 pre-season men’s basketball poll and generally considered a heavy favorite to win the conference title that narrowly eluded them […] -
![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 | 3,406 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 […] -
![Close…but no cigar. Arizona State’s football team came within one minute and eight seconds of becoming the first team in college football history to beat USC and Notre Dame in […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/TaylKelly-115x115.jpg "ASU falls 3 pts short of making history against Notre Dame")
ASU falls 3 pts short of making history against Notre Dame
Posted on October 6, 2013 | 3,975 CommentsClose…but no cigar. Arizona State’s football team came within one minute and eight seconds of becoming the first team in college football history to beat USC and Notre Dame in […] -
![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 | 3,030 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 […] -
![In what has to be one of the wildest quarters in college football this season, the Arizona State Sun Devils were able to use the third quarter of last night’s […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MarGrice-115x115.jpg "ASU football wins 62-41 shootout; USC fires Coach Kiffin")
ASU football wins 62-41 shootout; USC fires Coach Kiffin
Posted on September 29, 2013 | 5,617 CommentsIn what has to be one of the wildest quarters in college football this season, the Arizona State Sun Devils were able to use the third quarter of last night’s […] -
![The Arizona State women’s soccer team had a full head of steam going into the final non-conference game against Boise State, sporting a 5-2 record and riding a six-game win […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/ASUsccr2-115x115.jpg "Home loss derails ASU soccer as Pac-12 opener arrives")
Home loss derails ASU soccer as Pac-12 opener arrives
Posted on September 26, 2013 | 2,113 CommentsThe Arizona State women’s soccer team had a full head of steam going into the final non-conference game against Boise State, sporting a 5-2 record and riding a six-game win […] -
![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 | 1,504 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 […] -
![Arizona State sophomore Adriana Olivas was the only obstacle standing in the way of a clean sweep by the Arizona Wildcats in both the men’s and women’s competition at yesterday’s […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/DaveMurray-115x115.jpg "Arizona dominates Dave Murray Cross Country Invite")
Arizona dominates Dave Murray Cross Country Invite
Posted on September 21, 2013 | 3,678 CommentsArizona State sophomore Adriana Olivas was the only obstacle standing in the way of a clean sweep by the Arizona Wildcats in both the men’s and women’s competition at yesterday’s […] -
![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 | 142 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 […] -
![Jason Watson just pulled another rabbit out of his hat. His Arizona State volleyball team just rocked the college landscape and turned the national rankings on their ear by beating […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/ASUvbYell-115x115.jpg "ASU volleyball stuns, sweeps No. 2 Texas in Illini Classic")
ASU volleyball stuns, sweeps No. 2 Texas in Illini Classic
Posted on September 14, 2013 | 176 CommentsJason Watson just pulled another rabbit out of his hat. His Arizona State volleyball team just rocked the college landscape and turned the national rankings on their ear by beating […] -
![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 | 1,506 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 […] -
![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 | 2,056 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 […] -
![Arizona State‘s unofficial goodwill ambassadors to China are packing up for tomorrow’s flight to Beijing, starting a 10-day tour through the Asian country. And, oh yeah, they’ll play some basketball […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/BBsignngautog-115x115.jpg "Fanfest done… China now next stop for ASU men’s hoops")
Fanfest done… China now next stop for ASU men’s hoops
Posted on August 7, 2013 | 1,127 CommentsArizona State‘s unofficial goodwill ambassadors to China are packing up for tomorrow’s flight to Beijing, starting a 10-day tour through the Asian country. And, oh yeah, they’ll play some basketball […] -
![“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 | 138 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 […] -
![It’s little more than two weeks now before the Arizona State football players pack their bags for Camp Tontozona. But this year the trip will be filled with more optimism […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ASUfbsmoke-115x115.jpg "Is Camp Tontozona the prelude to ASU’s perfect storm?")
Is Camp Tontozona the prelude to ASU’s perfect storm?
Posted on July 27, 2013 | 2,235 CommentsIt’s little more than two weeks now before the Arizona State football players pack their bags for Camp Tontozona. But this year the trip will be filled with more optimism […] -
![Both of Arizona’s Pac-12 representatives in women’s golf have a decidedly foreign flavor. Arizona State‘s roster carries players from France, Colombia, Spain, and Australia. The University of Arizona squad this […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ASUgolf-115x115.jpg "Hamilton High loads up ASU women’s golf team")
Hamilton High loads up ASU women’s golf team
Posted on July 20, 2013 | 2,009 CommentsBoth of Arizona’s Pac-12 representatives in women’s golf have a decidedly foreign flavor. Arizona State‘s roster carries players from France, Colombia, Spain, and Australia. The University of Arizona squad this […] -
![If Jermaine Marshall is able to bring his Big 10 show to the Pac-12, the Arizona State Sun Devils can begin making plans for their first appearance in the NCAA […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/bbCrowd-115x115.jpg "ASU basketball finds a back-court mate for Jahii")
ASU basketball finds a back-court mate for Jahii
Posted on July 16, 2013 | 1,215 CommentsIf Jermaine Marshall is able to bring his Big 10 show to the Pac-12, the Arizona State Sun Devils can begin making plans for their first appearance in the NCAA […] -
![Jason Watson, the head volleyball coach at Arizona State, has enjoyed considerable recruiting success these past couple of years, pulling in nationally-ranked recruiting classes in 2012 and 2013. Now he […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ASUsandVB-115x115.jpg "ASU jumps on the sand volleyball bandwagon")
ASU jumps on the sand volleyball bandwagon
Posted on July 15, 2013 | 2,879 CommentsJason Watson, the head volleyball coach at Arizona State, has enjoyed considerable recruiting success these past couple of years, pulling in nationally-ranked recruiting classes in 2012 and 2013. Now he […] -
![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 | 1,202 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 | 1,966 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 […] -
![The road to a softball head-coaching job at Arizona State apparently runs through Coolidge. To be more specific, through Central Arizona College, a JUCO powerhouse in softball that is situated […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ASUnicholsn-115x115.jpeg "ASU picks another CAC coach to run its softball program")
ASU picks another CAC coach to run its softball program
Posted on July 1, 2013 | 1,726 CommentsThe road to a softball head-coaching job at Arizona State apparently runs through Coolidge. To be more specific, through Central Arizona College, a JUCO powerhouse in softball that is situated […] -
![Arizona State is ready to embark on a national coaching search to replace its head softball coach, Clint Myers, who just resigned to accept a similar position at Auburn. So […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ClintMyers-115x115.jpeg "ASU should start search in Tucson to replace Clint Myers")
ASU should start search in Tucson to replace Clint Myers
Posted on June 17, 2013 | 2,035 CommentsArizona State is ready to embark on a national coaching search to replace its head softball coach, Clint Myers, who just resigned to accept a similar position at Auburn. So […] -
![If you were looking for the results of yesterday’s Women’s College World Series game between Arizona State and Michigan in this morning’s newspaper, don’t blame The Republic for its omission. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ASUbattr-115x115.jpeg "ASU softball plays past midnight, loses bid for 3rd nat’l title")
ASU softball plays past midnight, loses bid for 3rd nat’l title
Posted on June 2, 2013 | 1,922 CommentsIf you were looking for the results of yesterday’s Women’s College World Series game between Arizona State and Michigan in this morning’s newspaper, don’t blame The Republic for its omission. […]