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Football Archive
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![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, […] -
![History is in the making tonight. Not only will fans at tonight’s football game at Pinnacle High School likely be treated to a display of high-scoring offense, but they […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Football-and-helmets-115x115.jpg "State passing record, big scores likely at Pinnacle tonight")
State passing record, big scores likely at Pinnacle tonight
Posted on September 28, 2018 | No CommentsHistory is in the making tonight. Not only will fans at tonight’s football game at Pinnacle High School likely be treated to a display of high-scoring offense, but they […] -
![Herm’s ‘goofy’ experiment just might be working after all. OK, so it was mostly the purists (and a good share of sports ‘analysts’) in college football that made fun […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/HermEdwrds-115x115.jpeg "ASU football is 2-0…is Herm’s ‘NFL experiment’ working?")
ASU football is 2-0…is Herm’s ‘NFL experiment’ working?
Posted on September 11, 2018 | No CommentsHerm’s ‘goofy’ experiment just might be working after all. OK, so it was mostly the purists (and a good share of sports ‘analysts’) in college football that made fun […] -
![For the last six years, Kevin Sumlin has been able to look back on fond memories of his time at the University of Houston, where he enjoyed his most […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/UAvHous-115x115.jpg "Sumlin’s nightmare continues: UA football starts 0-2")
Sumlin’s nightmare continues: UA football starts 0-2
Posted on September 9, 2018 | No CommentsFor the last six years, Kevin Sumlin has been able to look back on fond memories of his time at the University of Houston, where he enjoyed his most […] -
![There likely won’t be another high school football game in this state the rest of the season that will have more significant story lines than the one that will […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/fbFaceoff-115x115.jpg "4 reasons Pinnacle vs. Mountain Pte is must-see football")
4 reasons Pinnacle vs. Mountain Pte is must-see football
Posted on August 24, 2018 | No CommentsThere likely won’t be another high school football game in this state the rest of the season that will have more significant story lines than the one that will […] -
![There are some high school football coaches that believe that going out of state to play a top nationally-ranked team is a good way to start a new season. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/HSfoot3-115x115.jpg "Saguaro football now #1 after Chandler loses to CA power")
Saguaro football now #1 after Chandler loses to CA power
Posted on August 22, 2018 | No CommentsThere are some high school football coaches that believe that going out of state to play a top nationally-ranked team is a good way to start a new season. […] -
![It looks like sentiment won out over logic as the azcentral sports preseason rankings were compiled this year. Casteel High School was given the No. 2 spot in the 5A […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/hsfbtckl-115x115.jpg "Casteel football loses 42-19… #2 ranking a bit premature")
Casteel football loses 42-19… #2 ranking a bit premature
Posted on August 19, 2018 | 1 CommentIt looks like sentiment won out over logic as the azcentral sports preseason rankings were compiled this year. Casteel High School was given the No. 2 spot in the 5A […] -
![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 […]