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Football Archive
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![There are a handful of states in the heartland of this country that are universally recognized for their rich heritage in the game of football. Their high school programs […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/football-115x115.jpg "Chaparral football eyes return to glory of the ‘Ragle Era’")
Chaparral football eyes return to glory of the ‘Ragle Era’
Posted on August 15, 2018 | No CommentsThere are a handful of states in the heartland of this country that are universally recognized for their rich heritage in the game of football. Their high school programs […] -
![Kevin Sumlin‘s newest coaching job, this time as the head football coach for the University of Arizona Wildcats, can be compared to a guy walking across a frozen lake […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/MazzoneTate-115x115.jpg "QB Tate working without a net as UA football opener nears")
QB Tate working without a net as UA football opener nears
Posted on August 9, 2018 | No CommentsKevin Sumlin‘s newest coaching job, this time as the head football coach for the University of Arizona Wildcats, can be compared to a guy walking across a frozen lake […] -
![California and Texas once again lead the way with putting their high school football teams on the MaxPreps pre-season Top 100 list, Cali with 16 and the Lone Star […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/hsFootbll-115x115.jpg "Chandler HS, Saguaro begin football with nat’l rankings")
Chandler HS, Saguaro begin football with nat’l rankings
Posted on July 30, 2018 | No CommentsCalifornia and Texas once again lead the way with putting their high school football teams on the MaxPreps pre-season Top 100 list, Cali with 16 and the Lone Star […] -
![Now you see it. Now you don’t. The Sollenberger Football Kick-off Classic has disappeared once again. And the thought that it may eventually fade away permanently is becoming an […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/FBhelCU-115x115.jpg "Is the Sollenberger Football Classic becoming irrelevant?")
Is the Sollenberger Football Classic becoming irrelevant?
Posted on July 24, 2018 | No CommentsNow you see it. Now you don’t. The Sollenberger Football Kick-off Classic has disappeared once again. And the thought that it may eventually fade away permanently is becoming an […] -
![Nothing like taking over a college football program and opening the cupboard to see what kind of talent your predecessor has left behind — only to find he’s left […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Khalil-Tate-115x115.jpg "UA football: Coach Sumlin inherits a Heisman candidate")
UA football: Coach Sumlin inherits a Heisman candidate
Posted on July 22, 2018 | No CommentsNothing like taking over a college football program and opening the cupboard to see what kind of talent your predecessor has left behind — only to find he’s left […] -
![Somewhere up there, Frank Kush is shaking his head in disappointment. The legendary Arizona State University football coach who passed away last summer at age 88 likely wouldn’t have […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Kushdiagplays-620x253-115x115.jpg "No trip to Camp T? Coach Kush would have found a way")
No trip to Camp T? Coach Kush would have found a way
Posted on July 16, 2018 | No CommentsSomewhere up there, Frank Kush is shaking his head in disappointment. The legendary Arizona State University football coach who passed away last summer at age 88 likely wouldn’t have […] -
![Sean Hinton‘s mysterious departure from the Thatcher High School football program less than two weeks ago is just the latest in a string of unexpected coaching changes, most within […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Football-Night-TwoTwentyStudios-iStock-115x115.jpg "Major coaching changes define 2018 prep football season")
Major coaching changes define 2018 prep football season
Posted on July 14, 2018 | No CommentsSean Hinton‘s mysterious departure from the Thatcher High School football program less than two weeks ago is just the latest in a string of unexpected coaching changes, most within […] -
![Herm Edwards has just a handful of commitments to his 2019 football recruiting class. But the new head coach at Arizona State University appears to have made the most […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ASUfbplyr-115x115.jpg "ASU football recruiting suddenly gains steam, adds locals")
ASU football recruiting suddenly gains steam, adds locals
Posted on June 21, 2018 | No CommentsHerm Edwards has just a handful of commitments to his 2019 football recruiting class. But the new head coach at Arizona State University appears to have made the most […] -
![Kevin Sumlin just bought some insurance for his University of Arizona football program. And maybe a little additional job security. Sumlin, who was hired in mid-January to take over […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Gunnell-115x115.jpg "Tate’s successor? UA lands 4-star QB Grant Gunnell")
Tate’s successor? UA lands 4-star QB Grant Gunnell
Posted on June 11, 2018 | No CommentsKevin Sumlin just bought some insurance for his University of Arizona football program. And maybe a little additional job security. Sumlin, who was hired in mid-January to take over […] -
![The lifeblood of a college football program lies in the minds of high school players. That’s the premise behind a recent marketing study. And, based on survey results, the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ASUsparky-115x115.jpg "Study shows ASU, UA football programs need brand boost")
Study shows ASU, UA football programs need brand boost
Posted on May 5, 2018 | No CommentsThe lifeblood of a college football program lies in the minds of high school players. That’s the premise behind a recent marketing study. And, based on survey results, the […] -
![We’re just a little more than two months into the new year and in just two unexpected off-season moves, the state of Arizona lost 73 years of coaching experience. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/coach3-115x115.jpg "Webster, Fetkenhier gave 73 years to prep coaching in AZ")
Webster, Fetkenhier gave 73 years to prep coaching in AZ
Posted on March 9, 2018 | No CommentsWe’re just a little more than two months into the new year and in just two unexpected off-season moves, the state of Arizona lost 73 years of coaching experience. […] -
![If college recruiters haven’t put Arizona on their travel schedules, then they just haven’t been paying attention to what we’ve been growing out here in the middle of the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ThrowFB-115x115.jpg "Arizona keeps popping out top-ranked college prospects")
Arizona keeps popping out top-ranked college prospects
Posted on February 23, 2018 | No CommentsIf college recruiters haven’t put Arizona on their travel schedules, then they just haven’t been paying attention to what we’ve been growing out here in the middle of the […] -
![Arizona State‘s new head football coach, Herm Edwards, has already managed to avoid a huge mistake made by one of his predecessors. Edwards, who took over the program two […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/CampTontozona-Sign-115x115.jpg "ASU’s Edwards won’t mess with sacred football tradition")
ASU’s Edwards won’t mess with sacred football tradition
Posted on February 5, 2018 | No CommentsArizona State‘s new head football coach, Herm Edwards, has already managed to avoid a huge mistake made by one of his predecessors. Edwards, who took over the program two […] -
![Wait a minute. Hamilton High School, which is still trying to recover from a major hazing scandal in its football program, is hiring a new head coach who is […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/FballCU-115x115.jpg "Hamilton football coaching hire begs the question…why?")
Hamilton football coaching hire begs the question…why?
Posted on January 24, 2018 | No CommentsWait a minute. Hamilton High School, which is still trying to recover from a major hazing scandal in its football program, is hiring a new head coach who is […] -
![It looks like University of Arizona football fans won’t have to worry about the Wildcats switching to the Triple Option offense after all. For the last week, speculation had […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Sumlin-115x115.jpg "Surprise! Sumlin, not Niumatalolo, to be UA football coach")
Surprise! Sumlin, not Niumatalolo, to be UA football coach
Posted on January 15, 2018 | No CommentsIt looks like University of Arizona football fans won’t have to worry about the Wildcats switching to the Triple Option offense after all. For the last week, speculation had […] -
![A few years back, we suggested that University of Arizona head football coach Rich Rodriguez and Arizona State‘s Todd Graham might someday become the Bo and Woody of yesteryear, […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/RRodriguez-115x115.jpg "RichRod’s exit from UA football was swift & unexpected")
RichRod’s exit from UA football was swift & unexpected
Posted on January 4, 2018 | No CommentsA few years back, we suggested that University of Arizona head football coach Rich Rodriguez and Arizona State‘s Todd Graham might someday become the Bo and Woody of yesteryear, […] -
![The 2018 season will be the fourth at Arizona State for Manny Wilkins. It will also be the fourth time the 6’3″ quarterback from California will be working with a […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ASUManny-115x115.jpg "ASU football starts hiring; QB Wilkins now on fourth OC")
ASU football starts hiring; QB Wilkins now on fourth OC
Posted on December 22, 2017 | No CommentsThe 2018 season will be the fourth at Arizona State for Manny Wilkins. It will also be the fourth time the 6’3″ quarterback from California will be working with a […] -
![Looks like the Chandler High School football players won’t have a lot of time for Christmas shopping again this year. Chandler’s second straight 6A state championship means another trip […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Football-Night-TwoTwentyStudios-iStock-115x115.jpg "Chandler HS selected for 2nd appearance in Geico Bowl")
Chandler HS selected for 2nd appearance in Geico Bowl
Posted on December 17, 2017 | No CommentsLooks like the Chandler High School football players won’t have a lot of time for Christmas shopping again this year. Chandler’s second straight 6A state championship means another trip […] -
![Now that Arizona State has made the hire of its new football coach official, there’s one question that ASU fans would probably like to ask the man who hired […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/HermEdward-115x115.jpg "Is NFL’s Edwards right coaching hire for ASU football?")
Is NFL’s Edwards right coaching hire for ASU football?
Posted on December 4, 2017 | No CommentsNow that Arizona State has made the hire of its new football coach official, there’s one question that ASU fans would probably like to ask the man who hired […] -
![If you’re looking for parity in high school football, you won’t find it among the top three conferences in Arizona. In this year’s quest for a state championship, Chandler […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/holding-FB2-115x115.jpg "What parity? More titles for Chandler, Centennial, Saguaro")
What parity? More titles for Chandler, Centennial, Saguaro
Posted on December 3, 2017 | No CommentsIf you’re looking for parity in high school football, you won’t find it among the top three conferences in Arizona. In this year’s quest for a state championship, Chandler […] -
![Like a re-run of an old movie, The Kevin Sumlin Story is once again appearing on the marquee in Tempe. Most die-hard Arizona State football fans will recall the last […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ASUsparky-115x115.jpg "The last time ASU hired a football coach…wasn’t pretty")
The last time ASU hired a football coach…wasn’t pretty
Posted on November 29, 2017 | No CommentsLike a re-run of an old movie, The Kevin Sumlin Story is once again appearing on the marquee in Tempe. Most die-hard Arizona State football fans will recall the last […] -
![If this was, in fact, going to be Todd Graham‘s final regular-season game as the Arizona State head football coach, he definitely made the most of it. Yesterday’s 42-30 […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ToddG-115x115.jpg "Speculation is over…Graham out as ASU football coach")
Speculation is over…Graham out as ASU football coach
Posted on November 26, 2017 | No CommentsIf this was, in fact, going to be Todd Graham‘s final regular-season game as the Arizona State head football coach, he definitely made the most of it. Yesterday’s 42-30 […] -
![Since Ray Anderson was announced as Arizona State‘s new Vice President of University Athletics on Jan. 9 of 2014, he has had to make a ton of decisions that […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ToddGrah-115x115.jpg "Todd Graham’s fate a tough call for ASU AD Anderson")
Todd Graham’s fate a tough call for ASU AD Anderson
Posted on November 16, 2017 | No CommentsSince Ray Anderson was announced as Arizona State‘s new Vice President of University Athletics on Jan. 9 of 2014, he has had to make a ton of decisions that […] -
![If you’re the kind of high school football fan that likes lots of scoring, then you’ll love this year’s 6A championship game — regardless of which two of the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/fireworks-115x115.jpg "Looks like 2017 football state title game will be explosive")
Looks like 2017 football state title game will be explosive
Posted on November 12, 2017 | No CommentsIf you’re the kind of high school football fan that likes lots of scoring, then you’ll love this year’s 6A championship game — regardless of which two of the […] -
![As November gets underway, most people’s thoughts turn to Thanksgiving and the joy of gathering family together to begin the celebration of a new holiday season. Todd Graham, too, […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ASUfbRoar-115x115.jpg "For ASU football, November is make-or-break month")
For ASU football, November is make-or-break month
Posted on November 3, 2017 | No CommentsAs November gets underway, most people’s thoughts turn to Thanksgiving and the joy of gathering family together to begin the celebration of a new holiday season. Todd Graham, too, […] -
![After watching Chandler High School roll over Hamilton High in a 50-14 rout Friday night to close out the regular football season schedule, it’s hard to imagine that it wasn’t […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/HelmetRaise-115x115.jpg "Chandler HS extends football win streak vs. rival Hamilton")
Chandler HS extends football win streak vs. rival Hamilton
Posted on October 30, 2017 | No CommentsAfter watching Chandler High School roll over Hamilton High in a 50-14 rout Friday night to close out the regular football season schedule, it’s hard to imagine that it wasn’t […] -
![The 58-37 upset of No. 15 Washington State by the unranked University of Arizona Wildcats last night is the fourth straight win with Khalil Tate under center. Over that […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Tate-115x115.jpg "UA’s upset of #15 Washington St. adds to Tate’s celebrity")
UA’s upset of #15 Washington St. adds to Tate’s celebrity
Posted on October 29, 2017 | No CommentsThe 58-37 upset of No. 15 Washington State by the unranked University of Arizona Wildcats last night is the fourth straight win with Khalil Tate under center. Over that […] -
![It would be hard to come up with a big high school football game featuring two high-powered teams with just one loss between them who are more evenly matched […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/footblgrass-115x115.jpg "Match-up of 2A football powers includes great side story")
Match-up of 2A football powers includes great side story
Posted on October 19, 2017 | No CommentsIt would be hard to come up with a big high school football game featuring two high-powered teams with just one loss between them who are more evenly matched […] -
![After Saturday’s huge upset win over No. 4 Washington, the Arizona State Sun Devils have a legitimate argument that they just might be the best three-loss college football team […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/ASUvWash-115x115.jpg "ASU’s upset of #4 Washington…sign of a football revival?")
ASU’s upset of #4 Washington…sign of a football revival?
Posted on October 17, 2017 | No CommentsAfter Saturday’s huge upset win over No. 4 Washington, the Arizona State Sun Devils have a legitimate argument that they just might be the best three-loss college football team […]