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Football Archive
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![Jayden Daniels has engineered winning drives late in the fourth quarter in three of the six games he’s started. And each time, the true freshman exhibited the poise of […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Jayden-115x115.jpg "How far can the freshman QB take ASU? Maybe all the way")
How far can the freshman QB take ASU? Maybe all the way
Posted on October 14, 2019 | No CommentsJayden Daniels has engineered winning drives late in the fourth quarter in three of the six games he’s started. And each time, the true freshman exhibited the poise of […] -
![Jayden Daniels has a couple of tough acts to follow when he takes the field tomorrow. The Arizona State quarterback didn’t play last Saturday because the Sun Devils had […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Tate-115x115.jpg "NAU QB Cookus, UA’s Tate set high bar for ASU’s Daniels")
NAU QB Cookus, UA’s Tate set high bar for ASU’s Daniels
Posted on October 11, 2019 | No CommentsJayden Daniels has a couple of tough acts to follow when he takes the field tomorrow. The Arizona State quarterback didn’t play last Saturday because the Sun Devils had […] -
![Two words might best sum up a good reason for optimism for the Perry High School football team as the Gilbert school prepares for tomorrow night’s 6A conference match-up […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/HSfoot2-115x115.jpg "Perry football looking for first win against #1 Chandler HS")
Perry football looking for first win against #1 Chandler HS
Posted on October 3, 2019 | No CommentsTwo words might best sum up a good reason for optimism for the Perry High School football team as the Gilbert school prepares for tomorrow night’s 6A conference match-up […] -
![One statistic stands out from all the rest when evaluating Northern Arizona University‘s football loss to Illinois State. And that single stat goes a long way toward explaining the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/NAUrush-115x115.jpg "At 2-2, NAU football in desperate need of a running game")
At 2-2, NAU football in desperate need of a running game
Posted on September 23, 2019 | No CommentsOne statistic stands out from all the rest when evaluating Northern Arizona University‘s football loss to Illinois State. And that single stat goes a long way toward explaining the […] -
![The question shouldn’t be how Centennial High School got rolled by one of the best prep teams in the country. The question should be whether the game should have […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/FBfacingoff-115x115.jpg "A 50-pt. loss…should Centennial have played Mater Dei?")
A 50-pt. loss…should Centennial have played Mater Dei?
Posted on September 9, 2019 | No CommentsThe question shouldn’t be how Centennial High School got rolled by one of the best prep teams in the country. The question should be whether the game should have […] -
![During the bygone comedic era of slapstick comedy, an act called The Three Stooges was the best of its day. Curly was the guy in the middle, the one […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/CookusNAU-115x115.jpg "It’s that time again: NAU football gets 14th try to beat UA")
It’s that time again: NAU football gets 14th try to beat UA
Posted on September 7, 2019 | No CommentsDuring the bygone comedic era of slapstick comedy, an act called The Three Stooges was the best of its day. Curly was the guy in the middle, the one […] -
![“Going out the tunnel I had butterflies, but after the first snap I was fine.” That was Jayden Daniels‘ response to the media’s question after Arizona State‘s football victory […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Daniels-115x115.jpg "QB Daniels makes history leading ASU to win in opener")
QB Daniels makes history leading ASU to win in opener
Posted on August 31, 2019 | No Comments“Going out the tunnel I had butterflies, but after the first snap I was fine.” That was Jayden Daniels‘ response to the media’s question after Arizona State‘s football victory […] -
![More than a half-century ago, Frank Kush laid claim to a picturesque, pine-covered site near Payson and set about developing the idyllic setting into a place where his Arizona […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/CampTfield-115x115.jpg "Let it rain…artificial turf ready for ASU football at Camp T")
Let it rain…artificial turf ready for ASU football at Camp T
Posted on August 5, 2019 | No CommentsMore than a half-century ago, Frank Kush laid claim to a picturesque, pine-covered site near Payson and set about developing the idyllic setting into a place where his Arizona […] -
![The parents at Arcadia High School have put a new twist on the delicate relationship that all too often exists between coaches and the parents of the players in […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/FBsilhouet-115x115.jpg "Arcadia football coach rehired after parents protest firing")
Arcadia football coach rehired after parents protest firing
Posted on June 13, 2019 | No CommentsThe parents at Arcadia High School have put a new twist on the delicate relationship that all too often exists between coaches and the parents of the players in […] -
![An air of mystery hangs over this year’s spring football practices at Northern Arizona University. For the first time in 21 years, there’s a new guy running the program. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/NAUfbHelmt-115x115.jpg "Mystery is in the air at NAU spring football practices")
Mystery is in the air at NAU spring football practices
Posted on March 30, 2019 | No CommentsAn air of mystery hangs over this year’s spring football practices at Northern Arizona University. For the first time in 21 years, there’s a new guy running the program. […] -
![The Super Bowl is over for another year. But Arizona high schools are just getting started on the road to their own “Super Bowl” that will follow the conclusion […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/fbcrazy-115x115.jpg "‘Super Bowl’ will decide best AZ prep football team in 2019")
‘Super Bowl’ will decide best AZ prep football team in 2019
Posted on February 5, 2019 | No CommentsThe Super Bowl is over for another year. But Arizona high schools are just getting started on the road to their own “Super Bowl” that will follow the conclusion […] -
![Evidently, the community college football programs in Arizona aren’t going quietly into the night. A second effort at saving the programs, which the Maricopa Country Community College District (MCCCD) […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Football-Night-TwoTwentyStudios-iStock-115x115.jpg "Lawsuit is latest effort to save community college football")
Lawsuit is latest effort to save community college football
Posted on January 27, 2019 | No CommentsEvidently, the community college football programs in Arizona aren’t going quietly into the night. A second effort at saving the programs, which the Maricopa Country Community College District (MCCCD) […] -
![Arizona State‘s 2019 football roster lists nine quarterbacks. That’s not a typo. Three short of a dozen. And all of them have to feel like they have an equal […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/MannyWilk-115x115.jpeg "ASU’s QB Manny Wilkins…how will he be remembered?")
ASU’s QB Manny Wilkins…how will he be remembered?
Posted on January 12, 2019 | No CommentsArizona State‘s 2019 football roster lists nine quarterbacks. That’s not a typo. Three short of a dozen. And all of them have to feel like they have an equal […] -
![There will be many more coaching changes in high school football in Arizona as we move further into the off-season, but a few of those that will bear watching […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/coach3-115x115.jpg "Prep football: interesting coaching hires as 2018 closed")
Prep football: interesting coaching hires as 2018 closed
Posted on January 9, 2019 | No CommentsThere will be many more coaching changes in high school football in Arizona as we move further into the off-season, but a few of those that will bear watching […] -
![A debilitating stroke may have removed any thoughts of Arizona’s winningest high school football coach returning to the sidelines. The stroke, suffered Dec. 23, has left Paul Moro unable […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/lonesilhoutte-115x115.jpg "Stroke sidelines HS football coaching legend Paul Moro")
Stroke sidelines HS football coaching legend Paul Moro
Posted on December 31, 2018 | No CommentsA debilitating stroke may have removed any thoughts of Arizona’s winningest high school football coach returning to the sidelines. The stroke, suffered Dec. 23, has left Paul Moro unable […] -
![Christmas has come early for Herm Edwards. The Arizona State head football coach can stop worrying about another program swooping in and stealing away the recruiting gem that so […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/FBgift-115x115.jpg "Merry Christmas, Herm…elite QB recruit signs with ASU")
Merry Christmas, Herm…elite QB recruit signs with ASU
Posted on December 19, 2018 | No CommentsChristmas has come early for Herm Edwards. The Arizona State head football coach can stop worrying about another program swooping in and stealing away the recruiting gem that so […] -
![A couple of Arizona State‘s key strengths this season have been the ability to stage successful come-from-behind rallies and to dominate opponents in the fourth quarter. The Sun Devils […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Benjamin-115x115.jpg "Eno sets ASU rushing record, but Devils lose bowl game")
Eno sets ASU rushing record, but Devils lose bowl game
Posted on December 16, 2018 | No CommentsA couple of Arizona State‘s key strengths this season have been the ability to stage successful come-from-behind rallies and to dominate opponents in the fourth quarter. The Sun Devils […] -
![To use a track & field metaphor, the Centennial High School football team will be taking the baton from Chandler High when it adds one final game to its […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Football-and-helmets-115x115.jpg "Centennial HS gets this year’s invite to Geico Bowl Series")
Centennial HS gets this year’s invite to Geico Bowl Series
Posted on December 15, 2018 | No CommentsTo use a track & field metaphor, the Centennial High School football team will be taking the baton from Chandler High when it adds one final game to its […] -
![When Arizona State and Fresno State meet tomorrow in the Mitsubishi Motors Las Vegas Bowl, the Sun Devils will enter with a 3-0 advantage over the Bulldogs. ASU won […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/LasVegBowl-115x115.jpg "Las Vegas Bowl: After 77 yrs, ASU & Fresno St. meet again")
Las Vegas Bowl: After 77 yrs, ASU & Fresno St. meet again
Posted on December 14, 2018 | No CommentsWhen Arizona State and Fresno State meet tomorrow in the Mitsubishi Motors Las Vegas Bowl, the Sun Devils will enter with a 3-0 advantage over the Bulldogs. ASU won […] -
![All the pre-game hype and expectations that swirled around the state football finals in Arizona’s top high school divisions set the stage for what was supposed to be a […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/FBfacingoff-115x115.jpg "6A, 5A state football finals didn’t live up to pre-game hype")
6A, 5A state football finals didn’t live up to pre-game hype
Posted on December 3, 2018 | No CommentsAll the pre-game hype and expectations that swirled around the state football finals in Arizona’s top high school divisions set the stage for what was supposed to be a […] -
![The Arizona Interscholastic Association could have saved a lot of time and money over the last six years by not holding a state championship football game in the 4A […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/FballCU-115x115.jpg "Yes, a ‘dynasty’…Saguaro wins 6th straight football title")
Yes, a ‘dynasty’…Saguaro wins 6th straight football title
Posted on December 2, 2018 | No CommentsThe Arizona Interscholastic Association could have saved a lot of time and money over the last six years by not holding a state championship football game in the 4A […] -
![There are often interesting side stories to winning high school state championships. This year in Arizona, there are five of them being played out on the football field, from […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/HSfoot5-115x115.jpg "From 2A to 6A, football title games offer great side stories")
From 2A to 6A, football title games offer great side stories
Posted on November 29, 2018 | No CommentsThere are often interesting side stories to winning high school state championships. This year in Arizona, there are five of them being played out on the football field, from […] -
![Poof! Just like that, Herm Edwards‘ inheritance at ASU is gone. The first-year football coach inherited an enviable stable of talent when he stepped in to replace Todd Graham […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/NKealHarry_1-e1488346622708-115x115.jpg "Empty backfield: N’Keal’s NFL decision leaves ASU hurtin’")
Empty backfield: N’Keal’s NFL decision leaves ASU hurtin’
Posted on November 28, 2018 | No CommentsPoof! Just like that, Herm Edwards‘ inheritance at ASU is gone. The first-year football coach inherited an enviable stable of talent when he stepped in to replace Todd Graham […] -
![For the third week in a row, the Arizona State football team is dealing with a ‘must-win’ game. First, they had to beat UCLA to get the sixth win […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ASUfootbl-115x115.jpeg "ASU, UA both see Saturday’s football game as ‘must-win’")
ASU, UA both see Saturday’s football game as ‘must-win’
Posted on November 23, 2018 | No CommentsFor the third week in a row, the Arizona State football team is dealing with a ‘must-win’ game. First, they had to beat UCLA to get the sixth win […] -
![Not that long ago, there weren’t many Arizona State football fans willing to jump on board the ‘Herm Train.’ Now, after the Sun Devils upset then-No. 15 MIchigan State […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Sparky-115x115.jpg "ASU football: Seats on the ‘Herm Train’ filling up fast")
ASU football: Seats on the ‘Herm Train’ filling up fast
Posted on November 13, 2018 | No CommentsNot that long ago, there weren’t many Arizona State football fans willing to jump on board the ‘Herm Train.’ Now, after the Sun Devils upset then-No. 15 MIchigan State […] -
![The sudden shock and disruption of a hazing scandal that rocked the tradition-rich Hamilton High School football program 19 months ago has passed. But the pain lingers, as the fall-out […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/FBbench-620x250-115x115.jpg "Once-dominant Hamilton football hard to recognize now")
Once-dominant Hamilton football hard to recognize now
Posted on October 26, 2018 | No CommentsThe sudden shock and disruption of a hazing scandal that rocked the tradition-rich Hamilton High School football program 19 months ago has passed. But the pain lingers, as the fall-out […] -
![As the No. 1 high school quarterback prospect in the Class of 2019, Spencer Rattler has been in the media spotlight more than just about any prep football player […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/fbhelmet-115x115.jpg "Pinnacle QB Rattler ineligible for rest of the season")
Pinnacle QB Rattler ineligible for rest of the season
Posted on October 24, 2018 | No CommentsAs the No. 1 high school quarterback prospect in the Class of 2019, Spencer Rattler has been in the media spotlight more than just about any prep football player […] -
![For what must have seemed like an eternity, Rhett Rodriguez was in a very dark place after the 2017 college football season ended. The former standout quarterback at Tucson’s […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Rhett1-115x115.jpg "Rhett Rodriguez: from dark times into UA football spotlight")
Rhett Rodriguez: from dark times into UA football spotlight
Posted on October 18, 2018 | 1 CommentFor what must have seemed like an eternity, Rhett Rodriguez was in a very dark place after the 2017 college football season ended. The former standout quarterback at Tucson’s […] -
![That bright light rolling north down the I-10 freeway this week was the glare of the media spotlight that had been focused on the University of Arizona one-time Heisman hopeful, […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Benjamin-115x115.jpg "Football spotlight shifts from UA’s Tate to ASU’s Benjamin")
Football spotlight shifts from UA’s Tate to ASU’s Benjamin
Posted on October 3, 2018 | No CommentsThat bright light rolling north down the I-10 freeway this week was the glare of the media spotlight that had been focused on the University of Arizona one-time Heisman hopeful, […]