Sun Devil Source Report: An ASU Football Podcast: Recent Episodes
Sun Devil Source
The flagship podcast for the leading source of Arizona State football news and analysis. Launched in August of 2016, Sun Devil Source Report provides an inside look at the ASU football program. Hosted by SunDevilSource.com editor Kerry Crowley and publisher Chris Karpman.
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman and Gabby Chernoff go around the world of ASU athletics with detailed insight on spring football through the midway point, the mass exodus of ASU basketball players and the portal prospects Bobby Hurley has brought in, a midseason update on ASU baseball, plus a look back at the conclusion to Sun Devil hockey's season and the what's next for Greg Powers program. All that and more packed into this edition of the Sun Devil Source podcast.
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman and Blake Niemann analyze how ASU has turned into 'Run it Back' U by not losing any regular starters to the transfer portal. Meanwhile, what players did the Sun Devils pick in the portal to help fill the voids of players who are moving on to the NFL Draft, including Cam Skattebo, Shamari Simmons, Leif Fautanu, and others? Also, Arizona State men's basketball snapped its four-game losing streak with a 65-57 win over No. 23 West Virginia in Morgantown. How does this affect the Sun Devils' chances at getting to the "Big Dance," and how will they strengthen their resume for the rest of the season? Plus, ASU hockey has been red hot recently, receiving points in each of their last 11 games to rise to the top of the NCHC standings. SunDevilSource hockey insider Gabby Chernoff joins the show to discuss the Sun Devils' stellar season thus far and lays out ASU's path to making just its second NCAA tournament in program history.
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman and Blake Niemann give an unfiltered perspective of the Sun Devils' sensational 2024-25 season that came to a heart-shattering finish in Atlanta with ASU coming up just short 39-31 in a double-overtime thriller to Texas. Contained in this podcast are reflections on the greatest single-season turnaround in Arizona State football history, the inspiration that ASU's players and coaches are, and the lessons that can be learned from them. Discussing Cam Skattebo's epic All-American season and Peach Bowl MVP performance and how he will go down as one of the greatest ASU players ever. Also, why Kenny Dillingham is the best leader of young men we've ever seen at ASU and what his contract extension means for the future of the program. Plus, unrivaled insight into the game that will be remembered for decades, from the controversial calls to the game-changing plays.
SunDevilSource Podcast: Initial thoughts on ASU vs. Texas CFP matchup and recapping ASU basketball's impressive non-conference showing by Sun Devil Source
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman and Blake Niemann recap everything from ASU's emphatic 45-19 win over Iowa State in the Big 12 Championship. The victory marked the culmination of ASU's remarkable run from being picked to finish last in the Big 12 in the preseason to now being crowned as conference champions. The Sun Devils were led once again by their Heisman hopeful running back Cam Skattebo, who struck the pose after each of his three touchdowns in his breakout performance on the biggest stage possible. Plus, second-half chaos caused by three consecutive turnovers turned things into a blowout and earned ASU a bye to the quarterfinals of the CFP, where they will await the winner between No. 12 seed Clemson and No. 5 seed Texas in the Peach Bowl on January 1. Insightful perspectives and analysis are packed in this podcast episode.
SunDevilSource Podcast: Recapping ASU's 49-7 thrashing of Arizona to advance to Big 12 Championship by Sun Devil Source
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman and Blake Niemann recap everything from ASU's chaotic 28-23 victory over BYU in a classic in Tempe. The win capped off an undefeated home stretch for the Sun Devils this season, the first time they have accomplished such a feat since 2004. Everything from the two-field storms, Kenny Dillingham's late game decisions, Cam Skattebo's monster first half and ASU's path to a Big 12 championship are packed in this podcast episode.
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman and Blake Niemann discuss ASU's coaching staff contract situations and possible extensions, Sam Leavitt and Jordyn Tyson weekly Big 12 honors for their performances against Kansas State, Cam Skattebo being named a Doak Walker Award semifinalist and an update on Sun Devil men's basketball which is off to a 4-1 start for just the fourth time in the Bobby Hurley era. All that and more is packed inside of this episode.
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman, Jake Seymour, and Blake Niemann give an unfiltered perspective of ASU's 24-14 win over Kansas State and the Sun Devils resurgence under Kenny Dillingham on their trek back from Manhattan. Contained in this podcast are thoughts on Kenny Dillingham taking a program in shambles and turning it into a conference contender, the rising star tandem of Sam Leavitt and Jordyn Tyson. Plus, unrivaled insight into the most important areas ASU's administration must center its focus in order for Sun Devil football to have sustainable success for many years to come.
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman and Blake Niemann recap everything from ASU's slim come-from-behind victory over the UCF Knights. The Sun Devils have now surpassed their combined win total over the last two seasons as the remarkable turnaround in Tempe continues in year two under Kenny Dillingham. Despite ASU being without arguably its two best offensive and defensive players in running back Cameron Skattebo and linebacker Keyshaun Elliott, the Sun Devils found a way to win through the major game-altering plays made on special teams by freshman Martell Hughes and Montana Warren. Plus, the star-studded duo of Sam Leavitt and Jordyn Tyson continued to shine through with the two connection for two touchdowns, including one on the game-winning drive. Get full analysis and breakdown of the game in this episode.
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman and Blake Niemann recap everything from ASU's dominant win over Oklahoma State to clinch bowl eligibility for the first time since 2021. The Sun Devils were once again powered by the stardom of Cam Skattebo, who had 274 total yards from scrimmage plus three touchdowns, while quarterback Sam Leavitt threw for over 300 yards for the first time in his career. Despite leading by just one score at the break that ended up lasting 2 hours and 38 minutes due to lightning in the area, ASU managed to regroup and manhandled the Cowboys in the second half, leading to their sixth win already with still four games to go. Get full analysis and breakdown of the game in this episode.
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman and Blake Niemann recap everything from ASU's 10-point loss at Cincinnati. The Sun Devils started out strong, scoring on their first offensive possession, but upon a Cameron Skattebo fumble, things sputtered out of control for ASU, allowing the Bearcats to score 24 unanswered first-half points. Plus, two costly field goals caused Kenny Dillingham to give a viral comment about hosting kicking tryouts. Get full analysis and breakdown of the game in this episode.
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman and Blake Niemann recap everything from ASU's 27-19 win over No. 16 Utah. Cameron Skattebo continued to shine, earning his third Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week honor for his explosive performance on the ground. Caleb McCullough earned Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week for his massive two interceptions and critical 12 tackles. Get full analysis and breakdown of the game in this episode and insight into what ASU's 5-1 start means for the trajectory of the season.
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman and Blake Niemann recap everything from ASU's 35-31 win over Kansas. Trailing in the winding minutes of the contest, redshirt QB Sam Leavitt led the Sun Devils game-winning drive to push ASU to 4-1 on the season, already surpassing their season win total from a year ago. Get full analysis and breakdown of the game in this episode.
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman and Blake Niemann recap everything from ASU's first loss of the season in Lubbock. The Sun Devils found themselves in an early 14-0 hole and couldn't manage to cut away at the Red Raiders' lead as a limited ASU run attack placed extra weight on Sam Levitt's shoulders that he could not carry. Get a full analysis and breakdown of the game in this episode.
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman and Blake Niemann recap everything from ASU's down-to-the-wire win at Texas State. The Sun Devils trailed for the first time this season but managed to respond behind redshirt freshman QB Sam Leavitt's playmaking and game-changing turnovers forced by the Sun Devil secondary in the fourth quarter. Get a full analysis and breakdown of the game in this episode.
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman, Jake Seymour, Adam Beadle and host Blake Niemann recap everything from ASU's first SEC win. The Sun Devils outscored the Bulldogs 27-3 in the first half and stifled off a second-half comeback, with Cameron Skattebo sealing the deal on his career-high 262 rushing yards. Get a full analysis and breakdown of the game in this episode.
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman, Jake Seymour and host Blake Niemann recap everything from ASU's dominant 48-7 season opening victory over Wyoming. The Sun Devils put up nearly 500 yards of total offense while forcing three turnovers, including two that were taken back for touchdowns. Get a full analysis and breakdown of the game in this episode.
SunDevilSource's staff makes their season predictions about ASU football, from win totals to team leaders in touchdowns to the strongest position group for the Sun Devils and so much more. Make sure to tune into this episode to get the crew's full thoughts about ASU and its players entering the 2024 college football season.
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman and Blake Niemann give detailed analysis of what has transpired during ASU fall camp from the QB competition to positional makeup, it's all covered in this podcast. Plus, thoughts on the Sun Devils season trajectory as they enter their first year as a member of the Big 12 conference.
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman and Blake Niemann give their initial reactions to top-25 national prospect Joson Sanon's decision to flip his commitment from Arizona to Arizona State. Plus, insight into how Bobby Hurley's NIL generation has enabled the Sun Devils to achieve the top 2024 recruiting class in the Big 12 and No. 3 in the nation. Additionally, an outlook of what to expect out of ASU's overhauled roster in its first season in the Big 12.
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman and Blake Niemann analyze ASU football's roster makeup now that the spring transfer portal window has closed. Also, insight into how the Sun Devils have managed to attain the No. 1 2025 recruiting class in the Big-12. Plus, perspective on ASU hoops' historic incoming high school class headlined by Five-Star center Jayden Quaintance.
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman and Blake Niemann explain and evaluate the NCAA's findings in ASU's mitigated level-1 recruiting infractions case. The ASU program will be on probation for the next four years and face punishments that align with a penalty matrix that is the lowest of three tiers for Level I infractions. Individual show-cause penalties against four former staffers, including Herm Edwards, were objectively much more severe. We'll have the details on the implications of these infractions and how they will impact Sun Devil athletics moving forward.
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman, Noah Furtado, Jake Seymour, and host Blake Niemann give their review of ASU men's basketball's final season in the Pac-12, early transfer portal losses, and the adaptations Bobby Hurley should make with his coaching style and roster construction as the Sun Devils enter the Big 12 next season. Sun Devil spring football is less than a week away. How will the Sun Devils navigate the QB completion with Jaden Rashada, who is expected to be out for most of spring ball? Plus, thoughts from head coach Kenny Dillingham and his assistants as the Sun Devils embark upon their first season in the Big 12 conference. Lastly, the crew chats about ASU baseball and the tailspin the Sun Devil offense has taken as of late.
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman, Noah Furtado, and host Blake Niemann evaluate where ASU baseball, men's basketball, and hockey are at in relation to the rest of the country. The Diamond Devils took a trip down to Arlington, Texas, for three top-10 matchups that served as an eye-opener for where ASU is now compared to where it once was. Sun Devil men's hoops' second-half effort fell short against No. 6 Arizona last Wednesday. How will ASU compete as postseason play nears? Plus, Sun Devil Hockey capped off its season with a program-record 23rd win. How does this propel ASU as it moves into "the SEC of college hockey" the NCHC next season? The crew has you covered on all the answers and analysis.
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman, Noah Furtado, Jake Seymour, and host Blake Niemann break down where Sun Devil hoops stand following its top-25 upset over Washington State. How has ASU's recent rollercoaster stretch resembled the volatile culture in Tempe under Bobby Hurley? Sun Devil baseball is in full swing, and the offense has lived up to the hype. However, the pitching remains piled with question marks. The crew provides their insight on Willie Bloomquist's ball club through the first two weeks of the season.
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman and Blake Niemann break down Arizona State's roster and positional makeup after a quiet 2024 National Signing Day. The Sun Devils are one of five Power Four programs with 40 new scholarship newcomers. What does the large influx of newcomers indicate about ASU's roster construction? Plus, a sneak peek into ASU's 2025 recruiting class and how Kenny Dillingham is setting the Sun Devils up to have more pull on the recruiting trail in the Big 12.
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman and Blake Niemann break down Arizona State's inaugural Big 12 football schedule which includes six road games and two bye weeks. Also, a look at where Bobby Hurley and the Sun Devil basketball squad stands after being swept at the Oregon schools for the first time since 2017-2018.
SunDevilSource's Chris Karpman and Blake Niemann break down Arizona State's duo of double-digit deficit comeback wins over Stanford and Cal in the Bay Area. The Sun Devils have completed 43 halftime deficit comebacks under Hurley’s direction, which leads the Pac-12 over that span. A look at how this style of basketball has created concerns surrounding ASU’s consistency.
SunDevilSource's Ethan Tuttle and Chris Karpman are back once again to detail ASU's newest transfers and signees. Karpman breaks down what the additions mean for the Sun Devils and what fans can expect to see in the coming weeks and months.
SunDevilSource's Ethan Tuttle, Chris Karpman, Noah Furtado, and Jake Seymour break down ASU's loss to No. 15 Arizona in the Territorial Cup this past weekend. The crew also debriefs on the season and details the transfer portal and what to expect.
SunDevilSource's Ethan Tuttle and Chris Karpman discuss the current NIL situation in Tempe with executive director of Sun Angel Collective, Brittani Willet. The duo also recap ASUs 49-13 loss to No. 6 Oregon from this past Saturday at Mountain America Stadium.
SunDevilSource's Ethan Tuttle and Chris Karpman break down the resignation of Ray Anderson from the athletic director position at ASU. The two also detail the potential impact the resignation will have on university athletics moving forward. Finally, the last matchup against UCLA is discussed to close the podcast.
SunDevilSource's Ethan Tuttle, Chris Karpman, Noah Furtado, and Jake Seymour are back once again to break down ASU football's most recent loss to No. 18 Utah. The Sun Devils had a historically slow Saturday and the crew details what led to the struggles.
SunDevilSource's Ethan Tuttle, Chris Karpman, Noah Furtado, and Jake Seymour break down ASU's 38-27 win over Washington State. The crew also talks basketball ahead of the start of the Sun Devil basketball season.
SunDevilSource's Ethan Tuttle, Chris Karpman, Noah Furtado, and Jake Seymour discuss ASU's most recent performance against No. 5 Washington. The crew emphasizes the offensive struggles and gives the defense its deserved credit.
SunDevilSource's Ethan Tuttle, Chris Karpman, Jake Seymour and Noah Furtado return for another recap. This past week ASU was on the road for the first time and fell by just three points to the Golden Bears. Listen to the podcast to get an injury update and to learn about ASU's struggles on Saturday.
SunDevilSource's Ethan Tuttle, Chris Karpman, Noah Furtado, and Jake Seymour discuss ASU's most recent game against the No. 5 Trojans and Caleb Williams. Analysis on both sides of the ball and Chris details why he decided to right a column on the accountability of ASU athletics leadership.
SunDevilSource's Ethan Tuttle, Chris Karpman, Noah Furtado, and Jake Seymour break down ASU's game against Fresno State in arguably its worst offensive performance. The crew updates the Sun Devil fanbase on injuries and more as well.
SunDevilSource's Ethan Tuttle, Chris Karpman, Noah Furtado, and Jake Seymour break down ASU's 24-21 win over Southern Utah. The crew details their thoughts of ASU's performance both offensively and defensively and provides analysis of freshman starting QB Jaden Rashada.
SunDevilSource's Ethan Tuttle, Chris Karpman, Noah Furtado, and Jake Seymour discuss ASU's upcoming football season. The crew predicts season-long stats for several ASU positions and returns the segment, "Pick the Pac" once again to finish off the podcast.
On this episode of the SunDevilSource Report Podcast Chris Karpman and Ethan Tuttle make a return from a summer hiatus on the mic. The two discuss ASU's recent news on the move to the Big 12 and take stock of QB play and a variety of other positions.
Review of ASU basketball's finish, Bobby Hurley's contract extension, and ASU spring football by Sun Devil Source
Review of ASU Football's 43 new additions and Sun Devil Baseball update by Sun Devil Source
On the latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report podcast, host Ethan Ryter is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporter Noah Furtado as they discuss Arizona State's coaching staff hiring under Kenny Dillingham and what it might mean for the program. They also discuss the Sun Devil hoops season thus far and the upcoming game against the Oregon Ducks.Covered on this episode:— A look at the finalized coaching staff put together by Dillingham and what impact the new coaches may have.— How the offense could look in Tempe with new offensive coordinator Beau Baldwin expected to be the play caller of a Dillingham system.— What type of defense new defensive coordinator Brian Ward is expected to use.— What positives and negatives the composition of an Arizona heavy staff could bring.— The unprecedented level of movement on the roster including high school recruits and a nation-high 24 Division 1 transfers.— How the Sun Devil offense looks with a lot of incomings and outgoings including Notre Dame transfer quarterback Drew Pyne, Sacramento State transfer running back Cameron Skattebo, and USC transfer wide receiver Jake Smith.— The current state of ASU's defense that like the offense has had a lot of changes.— What's left for Dillingham and the staff to do in reference to recruiting.— If Bobby Hurley leading ASU basketball to a 13-3 (4-1 Pac-12) start is a surprise and what has allowed them to do so.— How shot selection and choice of offense will be key for a strong finish to the season.— An in-depth breakdown of an Oregon Ducks team that is getting healthier and should be a very important test for ASU.— The odds of Sun Devil Hoops making the NCAA tournament and what would need to happen for that to materialize.
On the latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report podcast, host Ethan Ryter is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporters Cole Bradley and Noah Furtado as they discuss Arizona State's hiring of Kenny Dillingham as head coach. They also discuss Sun Devil Hoops and the twelfth and final game of the football season, a 38-35 loss on the road to Arizona in the Territorial Cup.
Covered on this episode:
— A deep dive into the Kenny Dillingham head coaching hire and what it means for the future of the ASU football program.
— Looking back at Dillingham's overall positive introductory press conference that included high emotions and a road map for expectations in his time in Tempe.
— Dillingham's emphasis of importance on relationships.
— A look into who Dillingham has signed to his staff already including former Idaho State head coach Charlie Ragle and former ASU standout Vince Amey, and what he may look to do with subsequent hiring.
— Initial takeaways from ASU's 38-35 Territorial Cup loss to Arizona.
— Whether sophomore quarterback Trenton Bourguet, the rest of the offense, or the defense was more to blame for the loss.
— A discussion surrounding an impressive start to the season by Bobby Hurley and Sun Devil Hoops and what a possible absence of forward Marcus Bagley could mean for the rest of the season.
On the latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report podcast, host Ethan Ryter is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporters Cole Bradley and Noah Furtado as they discuss Arizona State's eleventh game of the season, a 31-7 loss at home to Oregon State.
Covered on this episode:
— Whether our staff was surprised by ASU being blown out by OSU on senior day.
— Why a Sun Devil offense that seemed to have found a path to success when changing to Shaun Aguano as the play caller and sophomore Trenton Bourguet as starting quarterback struggled against the Beavers.
— How defensive coordinator Donnie Henderson and the ASU defense continued to struggle against the Oregon State offense.
— What can be taken away from ASU basketball's historical 25-point win over No. 20 Michigan to win the Legends Classic.
— A discussion about whether this win is a fluke or a performance head coach Bobby Hurley and the team can replicate for the rest of the season.
— The potential of Sun Devil hoops this season and what they need to do to reach that potential.
On the latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report podcast, host Ethan Ryter is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporters Cole Bradley and Noah Furtado as they discuss Arizona State's tenth game of the season, a 28-18 loss on the road to Washington State.
Covered on this episode:
— Initial takeaways from a game where ASU struggled with multiple injuries both before and during the game on a day that was the coldest at kickoff than any other game ASU has played in since at least 2004 at 36 degrees.
— A discussion around what contributed to the Sun Devils being down 28-0 at half time.
— Looking at the second half from ASU and what it says about the team to continue fighting and win the second half 18-0 even when the game looked destined to be a blowout win for the Cougars.
— With the season coming to an end we discuss recent comments from current interim head coach Shaun Aguano and defensive coordinator Donnie Henderson regarding the right attributes for the next head coach and what there is to play for in the last two games.
— The timeline for the new coaching search and when a new head coach may be announced.
On the latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report podcast, host Ethan Ryter is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporters Cole Bradley and Noah Furtado as they discuss the start of the ASU basketball season and give an in depth preview of what's to come for head coach Bobby Hurley and the squad.
Covered on this episode:
— Takeaways from a season opening 62-59 win over Tarleton State at Desert Financial Arena.
— An in-depth look at the returning guards on the roster including junior DJ Horne, senior Luther Muhamad, and sophomore Jamiya Neal.
— What the new guards on the roster can bring to the team including freshman Austin Nunez, senior Desmond Cambridge and sophomore Frankie Collins.
— An in-depth look at the returning forwards on the roster including sophomore Marcus Bagley, junior Alonzo Gaffney, sophomore Enoch Boakye, and senior John Olmsted.
— What the new forwards on the roster can bring to the team including junior Devan Cambridge, junior Warren Washington, and freshman Duke Brennan.
— A discussion about the keys to a successful season and what things would likely hold them back from success.
— Predicting team leaders in statistical categories including leading scorer, highest three point percentage, assists leader, and rebounding leader among others.
— Discussing the possibility of Hurley's job being in jeopardy if ASU doesn't have a successful season.
On the latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report podcast, host Ethan Ryter is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporters Cole Bradley and Noah Furtado as they discuss Arizona State's ninth game of the season, a 50-36 loss at home to UCLA.
Covered on this episode:
— Initial takeaways from a bad ASU loss that was highlighted by large defensive struggles.
— A discussion surrounding the Sun Devil defense and what caused such a poor performance from the group.
— An ASU offense led by sophomore quarterback Trenton Bourguet and senior running back Xazavian Valladay that had another impressive day despite the final score.
— With ASU needing to win all three of its final games we discuss how likely it is that Shaun Aguano and the team are bowling in December
On the latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report podcast, host Ethan Ryter is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporters Cole Bradley and Noah Furtado as they discuss Arizona State's eighth game of the season, a 42-34 win at Colorado.
Covered on this episode:
— Initial takeaways from the win including a record breaking three touchdown performance by sophomore tight end Jalin Conyers.
— A discussion surrounding the impact of interim head coach Shaun Aguano calling offensive plays and a 435-yard, three touchdown performance in a first collegiate start for sophomore quarterback Trenton Bourguet.
— The continued success of sophomore wide receiver Elijhah Badger who had career-highs in receptions and receiving yards and senior running back Xazavian Valladay who totaled 136 all-purpose yards and three rushing touchdowns.
— Biggest takeaways from a shaky performance by the Sun Devil defense against a Colorado offense that was averaging 13.7 points per game heading into the game.
— What ASU's defense needs to do to be more consistent moving forward.
On the latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report podcast, host Ethan Ryter is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporters Cole Bradley and Noah Furtado as they discuss Arizona State's seventh game of the season, a 15-14 loss at Stanford.
Covered on this episode:
— An update on rumors surrounding university vice president for athletics Ray Anderson's status at ASU
— Discussing the change in offensive play calling with interim head coach Shaun Aguano taking over those responsibilities
— Expectations surrounding an official open quarterback competition between junior Emory Jones and sophomore Trenton Bourguet
— A deep breakdown of the polar opposites that represented the performance by the Sun Devil offense against the Cardinal
— A deep breakdown of a defensive performance from ASU that led to no Stanford touchdowns but also showed some weaknesses
— Discussing the outlook for ASU football and the rest of the season including expectations for its next game at Colorado
On the latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report podcast, host Ethan Ryter is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporters Cole Bradley and Noah Furtado as they discuss Arizona State's sixth game of the season, a 45-38 upset win over No. 21 Washington at Sun Devil Stadium. They also give a midseason update on ASU football.
Covered on this episode:
— Initial takeaways from the Sun Devils second win of the season.
— A deep dive into sophomore quarterback Trenton Bourguet's timeline to this point.
— Overall thoughts on what happened in the first half.
— Overall thoughts on what happened in the second half. — What Bourguet's strong performance means for Arizona State's quarterback room moving forward.
— Thoughts on overall team development over the three week period interim head coach Shaun Aguano has been in charge.
— A midseason checkup on ASU football including how they've done in comparison to what was expected in preseason and what the expectations are for the rest of the season.
— Pick the Pac: Staff record update from Week 6 and lines/predictions from across the conference for Week 7 straight up and against the spread.
On the latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report podcast, host Ethan Ryter is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporters Cole Bradley and Noah Furtado as they discuss Arizona State's fifth game of the season where it lost 42-25 away against No. 6 USC.
Covered on this episode:
— A discussion of the game as a whole
— What worked and what didn't work in a good first half for the Sun Devils
— A look into senior wide receiver Bryan Thompson's surprising performance
— The key things that changed in the second half that caused ASU to stop having as much success
— Differences seen in the last two weeks under interim head coach Shaun Aguano when compared to the team under former head coach Herm Edwards
— Discussing if any of our staff's perspectives have changed in regards to what ASU will do for the rest of the season
— An update on ASU's injuries following the game and heading into this weekend against No. 21 Washington including senior offensive linemen Des Holmes and B'Ahmad Miller, and sophomore defensive linemen Omarr Norman-Lott, Anthonie Cooper, Dylan Hall and Gharin Stansbury.
On the latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report podcast, host Ethan Ryter is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporters Cole Bradley and Noah Furtado as they discuss Arizona State's fourth game of the season where it lost 34-13 at home against No. 13 Utah.
Covered on this episode:
— A discussion surrounding interim head coach Shaun Aguano's debut and what went wrong
— If it's worrying that the team seemingly wasn't ready and struggled right from the off against the Utes
— The continued struggles from the defensive line in creating pressure on the quarterback and getting sacks
— A look at the season so far and discussing why junior quarterback Emory Jones is failing to impress
— The bad state the Arizona State program currently is in and what it's going to take to fix it
— Looking at redshirt freshman defensive back Isaiah Johnson's first start as a Sun Devil which was the main positive from the game
— Looking at the ups and downs of the season to this point for sophomore wide receiver Elijhah Badger
— An update on ASU's injuries following the game and heading into this weekend against USC including senior defensive linemen Nesta Jade Silvera and B'Ahmad Miller, sophomore defensive linemen Omarr Norman-Lott and Dylan Hall, junior defensive back Ro Torrence, sophomore defensive back Ed Woods, junior quarterback Emory Jones, and junior wide receiver Zeek Freeman.
On the latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report podcast, host Ethan Ryter is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporters Cole Bradley and Noah Furtado as they discuss Herm Edwards relinquishing his role as head coach and the resulting promotion of running backs coach Shaun Aguano to interim head coach.
Covered on this episode:
— Clearing up the timeline of events from the end of the 30-21 loss against Eastern Michigan to Shaun Aguano being named interim head coach
— Whether our staff viewed the changing of head coach as a surprise or not
— The details of Edwards contract with ASU and questioning whether or not it is strange that the former head coach wasn't fired for cause
— What went wrong that caused the Sun Devils to have one of their worst non-conference losses in program history against the Eastern Michigan eagles
— Discussing what Aguano said in his introductory press conference and what his fit as a head coach looks like for this program
— The difficult situation ASU finds itself in with No.13 Utah, No. 7 USC, and No.18 Washington in the next three games
— Looking into what the coaching search may look like given what we know about the situation and what Arizona State Athletic Director Ray Anderson has said regarding the search
On the latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Ethan Ryter is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporters Cole Bradley and Noah Furtado as they discuss Arizona State's second game of the season where it lost 34-17 on the road against Oklahoma State.
Covered on this episode:
— An update on ASU's injuries following the game including junior defensive back Ro Torrence and sophomore defensive back Ed Woods.
— A deep dive into the Sun Devils' failure at third down conversions throughout the game.
— Discussing only one of ASU's ten penalties being pre-snap, and how the penalties that were committed impacted the game.
— The key sequences that had the most impact on the final outcome.
— An overall look at the performance of the offense including play calls, a possible breakout game from sophomore wide receiver Elijhah Badger, another strong running game from senior running back Xazavian Valladay, and offensive line protection issues.
— An overall look at the performance of the defense including signs of fatigue, an impressive 16 tackle and one interception performance from senior linebacker Kyle Soelle, and aggressiveness in regards to blitzing.
— Discussing whether or not this game changes our staff's expectations for ASU and the rest of the season.
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Ethan Ryter is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporters Cole Bradley and Noah Furtado as they discuss Arizona State's opening game 40-3 victory over Northern Arizona.
Covered on this episode:
— An update on ASU's injuries following the game including junior offensive lineman Joey Ramos and sophomore defensive back Ed Woods
— Breaking down a total of five penalties that ASU committed and the impact of each one
— Discussing the overall play of the offense in its first game under new offensive coordinator Glenn Thomas
— Reevaluating whether a player on offense will have over 40 catches on the season
— Our newest segment "Trey’s Take" — where ASU’s quarterbacks coach from last season, Trey Anderson, gives us his valuable insight on the season opener for the Sun Devils and specifically how the team’s offense looked under new coordinator Glenn Thomas and quarterback Emory Jones
— Discussing the overall play of the defense in its first game with Donnie Henderson as the defensive coordinator
— How ASU played mainly nickel against NAU who were playing in 11 personnel and what that may mean in regards to how the defense will set up for the rest of the season.
— The surprise of freshman kicker Carter Brown winning Pac-12 special teams player of the week with a 4 for 4 night on field goals including two from 40-plus yards
— Whether our opinions have changed on the season forecast based on this performance
On this latest edition of the Sun Devil Report Podcast, host Ethan Ryter is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman as well as reporters Noah Furtado, and Cole Bradley. They discuss the beginning of Arizona State’s season with its Thursday game against Northern Arizona and give in-depth predictions for ASU football's season.
Covered in this episode:
-- In-depth predictions on how the offense will perform in the first year under new offensive coordinator Glenn Thomas -- In-depth predictions on how the defense will perform under promoted defensive coordinator Donnie Henderson
-- In-depth predictions on Shawn Slocum's special teams unit and what they can accomplish this season
-- Predictions on ASU's record
-- Predictions of games around the Pac-12 in "Pick the Pac"
In this special edition of the Sun Devil Source Report podcast host Ethan Ryter and site publisher Chris Karpman welcome former Arizona State quarterbacks coach Trey Anderson onto the podcast. They discuss everything that happened during his time at ASU as well as his thoughts on the current team and the upcoming season.
In this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Ethan Ryter is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman as they give you all the information you need to be ready for Arizona State football's preseason camp.
Covered in this episode:
-- ASU's most important transfer additions including Florida transfer quarterback Emory Jones on offense and Miami transfer defensive lineman Nesta Jade Silvera on defense
-- The most important returners for Sun Devil football including offensive lineman LaDarius Henderson on offense and linebacker Kyle Soelle on defense
-- The biggest question marks surrounding head coach Herm Edwards and the team heading into preseason camp
-- Pac-12 media day and a look at Chris Karpman's preseason ballot and specifically where he has ASU in his rankings
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Ethan Ryter is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman as they discuss the departure of USC and UCLA from the Pac-12 Conference and what it could mean for Arizona State and the rest of college football.
Covered in this episode:
-- What USC and UCLA agreeing to join the Big Ten means for ASU
-- A discussion of who or what might be to blame for this gut punch to the Pac-12
-- Where college conferences might go from here and what it will mean for the Pac-12
-- A discussion around the best interests of ASU and other teams in the conference
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Ethan Ryter is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman as they discuss the recruiting struggles of the Arizona State football program and the prospects of the upcoming ASU football season.
Covered in this episode:
-- A discussion around ASU's second 2023 recruit
-- An update on recruiting at ASU and why it has been such a struggle recently
-- A look at next season and what can be expected from the current Sun Devil team
-- Reflecting on the announced retirement of ASU’s senior associate athletic director for media relations Mark Brand and his time in ASU athletics
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Ethan Ryter is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman as they discuss the recent news from the transfer portal and Name, Image, and Likeness (or NIL) and how it impacts the Arizona State Football program.
Covered in this episode:
— An update on what has happened in the transfer portal after Spring ball and where ASU football stands
— A discussion surrounding why players like junior wide receiver Ricky Pearsall and junior 3-technique Jermayne Lole are transferring away from Tempe
— What are the biggest needs to address between now and the start of the season
— Things that the program can still do to try and help the problem
— The current state of NIL in regards to ASU
— Where the leaders at ASU currently stand and what they need to do to turn things around
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Ethan Ryter is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman as they review what they saw in Spring Football and what to expect from the upcoming season.
Covered in this episode:
— Overall takeaways from spring ball
— Why the quarterbacks had an underwhelming spring
— How the running backs look in their task to replace Rachaad White and DeaMonte Trayanum
— The state of the wide receiver room and what to expect from wide receivers coach Bobby Wade and his group
— How the tight ends are looking to replace Curtis Hodges
— The big turnover on the offensive line and who they're hoping can replace three starters from last season
— Why defensive line coach Robert Rodriguez might have the best unit on the team
— A discussion of the linebackers and why growth is still necessary in the backup positions
— The impact newcomers like senior Khoury Bethley and junior Chris Edmonds will have on the safety unit
— How the cornerback unit still needs to step up and why new faces may arrive before the start of the season
— The overall improvement by specialists including redshirt freshman kicker Jace Feeley
— A look at the possibility of more players coming in through the transfer portal
— A discussion of what fans should expect from this team next season
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Ethan Ryter is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman as they discuss the latest on spring football and give an update on the end of the Sun Devil hoops season and what has happened since.
Covered in this episode:
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A discussion of the 15 new scholarship players that are participating in spring football practices
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The quarterback battle between returning sophomore Trenton Bourguet and sophomore Alabama transfer Paul Tyson
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The running back situation with returning sophomore Daniyel Ngata, senior Wyoming transfer Xazavian Valladay, and four-star recruit Tevin White among others
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How the tight ends will look with the departure of Curtis Hodges
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The continuing development of the wide receiver group
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How the offensive line will replace the likes of Dohnovan West, Kellen Diesch, and Henry Hattis
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The departures of Tyler Johnson and DJ Davidson and how Robert Rodriguez has the defensive line in good position to replace them
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How the linebackers should be able to move on after the departure of Darien Butler
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An update on the secondary with the departures of Chase Lucas and Jack Jones
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A look back at ASU basketball's 71-70 loss to Stanford in the first round of the Pac-12 tournament
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Junior forward Jalen Graham's decision to enter the transfer portal and what it means
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A discussion of other transfer portal departures
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What the team might look to do when building the roster for next season
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Ethan Ryter is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman as they discuss the latest on Sun Devil football and the ongoing NCAA investigation following comments by multiple members of the program on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM.
Covered in this episode:
-- What was said by Arizona State president Michael Crow and ASU vice president for university athletics Ray Anderson on the radio show
-- How what Crow said contradicts what Sun Devil Source has reported about the investigation
-- An update on where the NCAA Investigation currently stands
-- What ASU is currently doing to try and get ahead of the situation
-- A discussion about whether ASU head coach Herm Edwards will be coaching next season
-- How significantly the investigation has and will impact the program
-- What future reporting by Sun Devil Source on the topic there is to look forward to
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Ethan Ryter is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman as they discuss the latest on Sun Devil Football and the ongoing NCAA investigation, as well as give a quick update on Sun Devil Hoops.
Covered in this episode:
-- A discussion of who at ASU has been fired or has resigned
-- What the future might look like for head coach Herm Edwards and associate head coach Antonio Pierce
-- Self sanctioning and what ASU has done on that front
-- The impact the investigation has and will have on the program
-- A discussion of vice president for university athletics Ray Anderson and where he stands
-- A quick update on Sun Devil Hoops and what the rest of the season could look like
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Ethan Ryter is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman as they discuss the latest from ASU Football and Sun Devil hoops.
Covered on this episode:
-- What has happened so far in the transfer portal as five former 4-star signees have entered it since the start of December
-- How the portal will affect the projected roster for the coming year
-- Complete rundown of the Sun Devil Source season rewards including offensive MVP, defensive MVP, most improved players and coach of the year, among other categories
-- Looking at an underwhelming Sun Devil Hoops season to this point
-- A discussion of if the season is salvageable for head coach Bobby Hurley and company
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On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Ethan Ryter is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporters Jacob Rudner and Carson Breber as they discuss Arizona State's 38-15 win over Arizona on Saturday.
Covered on this episode:
-- Discussing freshman running back DeaMonte Trayanum entering the transfer portal and what it might mean for the Sun Devils
-- A review of a rough first half for ASU
-- How the Sun Devils turned it around with a stronger second half performance
-- Wrapping up our thoughts about ASU's Territorial Cup win
-- A review of ASU's season as a whole and discussing Herm Edwards remaining as the head coach for next season and what it means for the program
-- A look at ASU Basketball's poor start to the season and how the team can get going in the right direction
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Ethan Ryter is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporters Jacob Rudner and Carson Breber as they discuss Arizona State's 24-10 loss against Oregon State on Saturday.
Covered on this episode:
-- Initial takeaways from the Sun Devils' loss to the Beavers
-- A breakdown of ASU's struggles in the first half on both sides of the ball that led to a 17-0 deficit at halftime
-- How the Sun Devils outplayed Oregon State in the third quarter but didn't take advantage on the scoreboard
-- What happened in the fourth quarter after ASU was given a gift-wrapped touchdown
-- How this is the fourth loss of the season in which ASU was a favorite or even betting odds
-- A discussion of ASU's season to this point
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Ethan Ryter is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporters Jacob Rudner and Carson Breber as they discuss Arizona State's 35-30 win over Washington on Saturday.
Covered on this episode:
-- Initial takeaways from the Sun Devils' win over the Huskies
-- A break down of another strong day on the ground for ASU
-- The continued struggles of sophomore quarterback Jayden Daniels and the passing game
-- A slow start for the Sun Devil defense that allowed Washington to take an early 14-0 lead
-- ASU's defense turning it around after the slow start and shutting down the Huskies after the first quarter
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Ethan Ryter is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporter Jacob Rudner as they discuss Arizona State's 31-16 win over USC on Saturday.
Covered on this episode:
-- Initial takeaways from the Sun Devils' win over the Trojans
-- A look into junior running back Rachaad White's monster day on the ground
-- How ASU were still able to have a big day on the ground with limited personnel
-- The struggles of sophomore quarterback Jayden Daniels and the passing game
-- A dominant performance from ASU's front seven including big days from junior defensive tackle DJ Davidson, as well as junior linebackers Darien Butler, Merlin Robertson, and Kyle Soelle
-- The overall strong performance from a Sun Devil defense that shutout USC in the fourth quarter
-- A quick review of a strong day from the special teams including freshman punter Eddie Czaplicki averaging over 50 yards per punt
-- What this response and win means for ASU at this point in the season and for head coach Herm Edwards
In this episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Ethan Ryter is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman, as well as reporters Carson Breber and Jacob Rudner as they conduct a comprehensive preview of ASU basketball's 2021 season.
Covered in this episode:
-- A discussion of what happened last year and why it caused a lot of changes -- A deep dive into how and why head coach Bobby Hurley and his staff executed an overhaul of the squad
-- A break down of ASU's backcourt including sophomore DJ Horne, junior Luther Muhammad, senior Marreon Jackson, and sophomore Jay Heath
-- A break down of ASU's frontcourt including sophomore Jalen Graham, senior Kimani Lawrence, freshman Enoch Boakye, freshman Marcus Bagley, junior Alonzo Gaffney, and freshman Jamiya Neal
-- A discussion of what the identity of the team will be this season
-- A look at any question marks surrounding the team
-- What the expectations are for Hurley and his roster heading into the new season
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Ethan Ryter is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporters Jacob Rudner and Carson Breber as they discuss Arizona State's 34-21 loss to Washington State on Saturday.
Covered on this episode:
-- Initial takeaways from an embarrassing loss at Sun Devil Stadium
-- A deeper look at ASU's five turnovers which included four in the first half and two fumbles in their first two possessions
-- How there weren't that many penalties but they came at crucial times that meant they had a large overall impact on the game
-- A look into the team's leadership and why it's an area that still has a lot of questions
-- Why there was a glaring lack of aggression from Arizona State's coaches while being blown out
-- A discussion of the opportunity ASU had, how they've thrown it away, and what it means for the program, head coach Herm Edwards. and Athletic Director Ray Anderson
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Ethan Ryter is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporters Jacob Rudner and Carson Breber as they discuss Arizona State's 35-21 loss to Utah on Saturday.
Covered on this episode:
-- What this loss means for ASU and their chances of winning the Pac-12 South
-- The strong but not perfect performance from the Sun Devil offense in the first half
-- The performance of ASU's defense in the first half as they forced two interceptions
-- A discussion of the performance of a Sun Devil offense who stagnated in the second half
-- A dive into why ASU's defense couldn't stop Utah in the second half
-- The important takeaways from special teams
-- What a reoccurring theme of penalties means when looking at the season as a whole
-- A discussion about what should be expected of ASU for the rest of the year and what would be considered a successful season
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Ethan Ryter is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporters Jacob Rudner and Carson Breber as they discuss Arizona State's 28-10 win over Stanford on Friday.
Covered on this episode:
-- Initial takeaways from ASU's win against the Cardinal
-- Discussion about the Sun Devil running game and how effective it was
-- How senior tight end Curtis Hodges has impressed as of late and missed opportunities and points by the offense and sophomore quarterback Jayden Daniels
-- Discussion about the ASU secondary and how they caused Stanford freshman quarterback Tanner McKee to throw three interceptions
-- How the Sun Devil defense kept Stanford to only 13 total net rushing yards
-- A poor day from the special teams unit and what to take from it
-- Discussion of how we feel about where ASU is at the midpoint of the season in comparison to our expectations at the start of the season
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On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Ethan Ryter is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporters Jacob Rudner and Carson Breber as they discuss Arizona State's 42-23 road win against UCLA on Saturday.
Covered on this episode:
-- Initial takeaways from ASU's win against the Bruins
-- Breaking down the explosion of the Sun Devil passing game including sophomore quarterback Jayden Daniels and sophomore wide receiver Ricky Pearsall
-- Discussion around the return of freshman running back DeaMonte Trayanum and how he and junior running back Rachaad White performed on the ground
-- How the pass defense performed without senior safety Evan Fields as sophomore Kejuan Markham replaced him in the starting lineup
-- The performance of the run defense with junior defensive end Tyler Johnson being limited and how redshirt freshman defensive lineman Anthonie Cooper possibly had his best game in a Sun Devil jersey
-- Breaking down ASU's special teams and what should be taken away from its performance
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On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Ethan Ryter is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporters Jacob Rudner and Carson Breber as they discuss Arizona State's 35-13 win against Colorado on Saturday.
Covered on this episode: -- Overall takeaways from the win
-- The improved performance of Sun Devil wide receivers as three players (freshman wide receiver LV Bunkley-Shelton, freshman wide receiver Johnny Wilson, and junior running back Rachaad White) had 70 receiving yards or more
-- Why the rushing stats maybe weren't an accurate representation of the performances from White, and freshman running back Daniyel Ngata
-- A look into the success of ASU's blocking overall and specifically on the perimeter
-- A break down of the secondary's performance against a rough Colorado passing game and that the group is getting closer to full strength
-- The recent strong performances from a depleted defensive line that is now a lot younger than they would be if healthy
-- Quick discussion on penalties given up by ASU's special teams units
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On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Ethan Ryter is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporters Jacob Rudner and Carson Breber as they discuss Arizona State's 17-27 defeat against BYU on Saturday.
Covered on this episode:
-- In-depth analysis of why ASU's snapping could've contributed to committing 16 penalties
-- Discussion about the team's preparation before the game
-- Discussion about the decision of who should be returning kickoffs and punts
-- Why ASU shot themselves in the foot on offense
-- Discussion about ASU's wide receiving core and running back room
-- Discussion about ASU's secondary and their struggles in the second quarter
-- The performance of ASU's run defense and the success of containing Jaren Hall
-- Why not having DJ Taylor had such a big impact
-- The continued success of Eddie Czaplicki and Cristian Zendejas
-- What's next for ASU
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On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Ethan Ryter is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporters Jacob Rudner and Carson Breber as they discuss Arizona State's 37-10 victory over UNLV on Saturday.
Covered on this episode:
-- Discussion about Jayden Daniels' performance
-- Discussion around the wide receiver group and who will step up
-- The continued success of the rushing attack with good performances from junior running back Rachaad White and freshman running back Daniyel Ngata
-- Whether the offensive line dropped off any in its performance in comparison to the season opener
-- The impressive play from ASU's defense in stopping UNLV's positional run game
-- Discussion about the defense's early struggles against the quarterback running game and how they were eventually able to stop it
-- Shaky play from the Sun Devil secondary early that turned into dominance later
-- Team inconsistencies that can still be addressed
-- Discussion about the talent of freshman safety DJ Taylor in the return game
-- Freshman punter Eddie Czaplicki's continued success in precision punting
-- The return of junior kicker Cristian Zendejas
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Ethan Ryter is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporters Jacob Rudner and Carson Breber as they discuss Arizona State's opening game victory over Southern Utah.
Covered on this episode:
-- The sloppiness of ASU's play and it leading to a lot of penalties
-- Injury updates, particularly freshman running back DeaMonte Trayanum
-- The play of the running backs in junior Rachaad White, Trayanum, and freshman Daniyel Ngata
-- The positive play from the offensive line in both pass protection and run blocking
-- How the game was not used as a game to get sophomore quarterback Jayden Daniels more in tune with a young wide receiver group
-- Why it was a disappointing performance from a veteran defensive group
-- The struggles in kicking from senior kicker Logan Tyler
-- The impressive punting debut from freshman punter Edward Czaplicki
On this latest edition of the Sun Devil Report Podcast, host Ethan Ryter is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman as well as reporters Jacob Rudner, and Carson Breber. They discuss the health of the team heading into the Southern Utah game and give in-depth predictions for ASU football's season.
Covered in this episode:
-- Sophomore offensive linemen Ralph Frias and redshirt freshman Triston Miller being out for extended time and what it means for the offensive line
-- The absences of junior defensive back Timarcus Davis and freshman wide receiver Elijhah Badger in practice and what it might mean
-- In-depth predictions on how the offense will perform now that they're in their second year of offensive coordinator Zak Hill's system
-- In-depth predictions on how the defense will perform under defensive coordinator Antonio Pierce
-- In-depth predictions on Shawn Slocum's special teams unit and what they can accomplish this season
-- Predictions on ASU's record and whether or not it will win the Pac-12 South
-- Predictions of games around the Pac-12 in "Pick the Pac"
On this latest edition of the Sun Devil Report Podcast, host Ethan Ryter is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman as well as reporters Jacob Rudner, Trevor Booth, and Carson Breber as they discuss the state of ASU football after two weeks of preseason camp, including everything from on-field coaching changes and injuries to who's impressed us most so far.
Covered in this episode:
-- The severity of junior defensive tackle Jermayne Lole's recent injury and what it means for the team -- The dominance of the Antonio Pierce-coordinated defense in camp -- Ways in which coordinator Zak Hill's offense has at times looked a bit shaky so far in camp -- Updates on multiple coaches being put on paid administrative leave, who's replacing them on the field, and what it means -- Discussing a few players who could be in the Sun Devil Source Hot 11, which highlights standout performance relative to expectations
On this new edition of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, new host Ethan Ryter is joined by Sun Devil Source Publisher Chris Karpman as they preview Arizona State football’s preseason camp, which starts on August 4.
Covered in this Episode: -- Congratulating Mason Kern on his next career step -- Karpman's takeaways from Pac-12 Media Day -- Breakdown of the ASU offense, defense, and special teams including where they are now, expectations in light of 20 returning starters, and what you should keep your eye on in camp -- Quick discussion of how the NCAA review of Sun Devil recruiting could impact the upcoming season
On this latest edition of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Mason Kern is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman as they analyze the state of ASU basketball's roster following the return of sophomore forward Marcus Bagley, how ASU baseball's roster is shaping up amid the MLB Draft and recent staffing decisions, as well as an update on the NCAA investigation into ASU football less than a month away from preseason camp.
Covered in this episode:
-- Bagley pulling out of the 2021 NBA Draft and announcing his return to ASU -- Background on the process of Bagley coming to this decision -- Projected rotation with the roster practically fully set -- Staffing update with George Aramide, prep coach of five-star 2021 center enrollee Enoch Boakye, expected to join the program -- ASU baseball prospects that could be impacted by the ongoing MLB Draft -- Coach Willie Bloomquist tabbing Sam Peraza, who was last at San Diego State, as pitching coach -- Update and background on the NCAA investigation into ASU football -- Varying levels of violations and a breakdown of show cause penalties -- Potential consequences and impact on the 2021 season
In this episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Mason Kern is joined by publisher Chris Karpman and staff reporter Jacob Rudner as they analyze Arizona State baseball hiring former Sun Devil, 14-year MLB veteran and Arizona Diamondbacks special advisor to the President/CEO Willie Bloomquist as its next head coach.
Covered in this episode: -- The timing of ASU Vice President for University Athletics Ray Anderson announcing the hire of Bloomquist -- What Anderson said about the hire at ASU's introductory press conference -- Impressions of Bloomquist from his introduction -- Overall positives and drawbacks from the Bloomquist hire -- Bloomquist staffing decisions to hire MLB veteran coach Mike Goff as bench assistant, retaining pitching coach Jason Kelly and volunteer assistant Michael Earley not returning to the program -- Potential roster implications of staffing decisions -- Karpman and Rudner's take on the hire
In this episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Mason Kern is joined by publisher Chris Karpman and staff reporter Jacob Rudner as they analyze Arizona State Vice President for University Athletics Ray Anderson's decision to fire Sun Devil head baseball coach Tracy Smith after seven seasons with the program, as well as viable categories and candidates to replace him. The group also discusses a segment on ASU football recruiting now that the 14-month long dead period has ended.
Covered in this episode: -- How Sun Devil Source broke the story of Smith's firing -- The timing of Anderson's decision -- Smith's lackluster resume at ASU and the state of the program -- Roster situation and potential player retention -- The importance of keeping assistant coaches Jason Kelly and Michael Earley -- Sun Devil Source coaching hot board with a categorical breakdown of candidates -- ASU football recruiting overview including official visitors for June
In this episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Mason Kern is joined by publisher Chris Karpman as they recap Arizona State's presence in the NFL Draft via sixth-round pick and former Sun Devil wide receiver Frank Darby, the Atlanta Falcons selection, preview summer recruiting with the return of official visits due to the conclusion of the dead period and analyze the basketball roster and what's left to accomplish.
Covered in this episode: -- Darby being drafted in the sixth round by the Falcons and whether that was in line with what Karpman anticipated -- The potential for a large contingent of ASU draftees in the 2022 class -- Where oddsmakers peg the Sun Devils for the 2021 season -- Sophomore quarterback Jayden Daniels Heisman odds -- The conclusion of the NCAA recruiting dead period on May 31 and how ASU is handling official visits in June and beyond -- Prospects taking official visits to ASU during the summer -- Expectations for the recruiting class -- ASU basketball updated roster overview after freshman forward Marcus Bagley entered the transfer portal to keep all options open -- New coaching assistants and their potential impact both on the court and in recruiting -- Questions surrounding how coach Bobby Hurley will get a completely new team to mesh together
In this episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Mason Kern is joined by publisher Chris Karpman as they recap the completion of Sun Devils' spring schedule and analyze where the roster stands. Plus, they discuss the status of ASU men's basketball following the re-tooling of the roster since the conclusion of the season via recruiting.
Covered in this episode:
-- The completion of ASU's 2021 spring football schedule and general takeaways -- Karpman attending nine of 15 practices in person and differences in coverage -- If what fans saw at Sunday's final spring practice at Sun Devil Stadium is an accurate representation of what Karpman saw all throughout the previous practices -- Are the elevated expectations for the team warranted? -- Teasing the Sun Devil Source Hot 11 and some guaranteed players making the list -- Implications of ASU men's basketball losing junior forward Taeshon Cherry and sophomore guard Jaelen House to the transfer portal -- Adding the commitments of 2021 four-star center Enoch Boakye, Robert Morris transfer forward AJ Bramah and Boston College transfer guard Jay Heath -- Overall roster composition and the goals of coach Bobby Hurley -- Status of senior forward Kimani Lawrence and freshman forward Marcus Bagley potentially returning to ASU
In this episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Mason Kern is joined by publisher Chris Karpman as they break down the football schedule for Arizona State and give a position-by-position preview ahead of spring football. Plus, they discuss the status of the basketball team ahead of the final road trip of the regular season.
Covered in this episode:
-- ASU's 2021 football schedule and season expectations
-- Spring football media access policy
-- Sun Devil Source's projected depth chart position-by-position and analysis of each unit
-- ASU basketball not playing its last home game of the year against Washington State on Monday due to COVID-19 issues in the Cougars' program
-- Odds the Sun Devils can secure a bye in the Pac-12 Tournament
In this episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Mason Kern is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman as they provide an update on where Arizona State football coach Herm Edwards stands in his search to complete his staff, as well as an evaluation on the basketball program amid the worst season in six years under coach Bobby Hurley.
Covered in this episode:
-- Why Klayton Adams decided to stay with the Indianapolis Colts after initially signing an offer sheet to be ASU's offensive line coach and run game coordinator -- Who the top candidates are to replace Dave Christensen as ASU's offensive line coach -- Impact of hiring former USC offensive quality control analyst Chris Claiborne as linebackers coach -- Importance of associate head coach Antonio Pierce and his promotion to sole defensive coordinator, as well as Marvin Lewis returning to a special advisory role. -- Defensive staff overview -- Offensive staff overview -- Importance of hiring young, aggressive recruiters like tight ends coach Adam Breneman, defensive backs coach Chris Hawkins and wide receivers coach Prentice Gill -- Recruiting capability of this staff compared to previous regimes -- Overall problems with ASU basketball -- "Undisciplined" style of play and path to success -- Is Hurley on the hot seat?
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Mason Kern is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporters Trevor Booth and Jacob Rudner as they break down Arizona State's 46-33 road win against Oregon State. They analyze ASU's offense, defense and special teams in the Sun Devils' second win and analyze the Sun Devils' overall performance in the abbreviated 2020 season that lasted just four games.
Covered on this episode:
-- Why certain ASU players and support staff were not available for the Oregon State game -- Takeaways from the Sun Devils 46-33 win -- ASU junior safety Aashari Crosswell and senior wide receiver Frank Darby declaring for the 2021 NFL Draft and other players who may explore their options -- The retirement of ASU offensive line coach Dave Christensen and the odds offensive analyst Kevin Mawae takes over. Other options? -- Offensive statistical season breakdown -- Defensive statistical season breakdown
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Premium Podcast, host Mason Kern is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and analyst Kevin Stewart as they recap what ASU did on the first day of the early signing period for the 2021 class Dec. 16. They break down the third Early Signing Day under coach Herm Edwards and analyze the program's recruiting strategies and project what is left moving forward.
Covered in this episode:
-- Which ASU commits signed a National Letter of Intent
-- Who is left in the class and why they did not sign
-- What is left to be done and the emphasis on the transfer portal
-- Biggest recruiting misses
-- Impending decision of Corona (Calif.) Centennial High five-star defensive lineman Korey Foreman, the No. 1 recruit in the 2021 class per the 247Sports Composite, and ASU's validity in the race
-- How many young players participated in the 70-7 blowout win over Arizona
-- Edwards emphasis on playing young guys and the importance of that philosophy in the long run
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Premium Podcast, host Mason Kern is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporters Trevor Booth and Jacob Rudner as they break down Arizona State's 25-18 home loss to UCLA. They analyze ASU's offense, defense and special teams in the Sun Devils' second loss of the abbreviated 2020 season.
Covered on this episode:
-- Takeaways from ASU's losing effort -- Impact of four-week hiatus due to COVID-19 -- Pac-12 officiating and role in the outcome -- How ASU fell into a 17-0 hole -- Updated ASU kicking competition between junior Cristian Zendejas and redshirt freshman Jack Luckhurst -- How ASU was able to come back to take an 18-17 lead with less than five minutes in the game -- Junior defensive end Tyler Johnson earning Pac-12 Defensive Linemen of the Week -- Impact of first-year defensive line coach Robert Rodriguez on his unit through two games -- Level of concern ASU fans should have about being 0-2
In this episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Mason Kern is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman, as well as reporters Trevor Booth and Jacob Rudner as they conduct a comprehensive preview ASU basketball's 2020 season.
Covered in this episode:
-- Update on the COVID-19 situation at Baylor prompting ASU to pull out of Wednesday's game and potential options -- The Empire Classic at Mohegan Sun reportedly moving forward without Baylor and including ASU, Villanova, Boston College and a team to be determined -- Breakdown of ASU's non-conference schedule -- Overview of the team's losses and additions -- Analyzing the rarity of the freshmen duo Joshua Christopher and Marcus Bagley -- The impact of the return of senior point guard Remy Martin from NBA Draft consideration and his role this season -- Senior guard Alonzo Verge Jr. also returning and the dynamic he brings to the team -- The rising role of sophomore center Jalen Graham after the departure of Romello White -- Who the projected starters and key reserves are -- Biggest strengths and non-strengths -- Keys for ASU to play at its potential -- Prediction on ASU's placement in the Pac-12 standings and potential NCAA Tournament seeding
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Premium Podcast, host Mason Kern is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporters Trevor Booth and Jacob Rudner as they break down Arizona State's 28-27 season-opening road loss to No. 20 USC. They analyze ASU's offense, defense and special teams in the Sun Devils' first loss of the abbreviated 2020 season.
Covered on this episode:
-- Takeaways from ASU's losing effort -- How USC overcame a 13-point deficit in the final four minutes -- Detailed breakdown of what went wrong for ASU on its final offensive and defensive possessions, as well as a botched onside kick recovery -- Position overviews and standout performances -- Evaluation of coaching in first game of the season -- Implications of the loss projecting forward to the rest of the season
In this episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Mason Kern is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman, as well as reporters Trevor Booth and Jacob Rudner as they preview ASU's 2020 season and set expectations before its firs game of the season kicks off on the road at USC Saturday.
Covered in this episode:
-- The difficulty of knowing what to expect from ASU with almost no in-person observations. -- What Sun Devil Source does not know enough about and how it makes setting expectations for ASU difficult. -- What will be ASU's three biggest strengths as a team and why? -- What will be the team's three biggest weaknesses and why? -- One player on each side of the ball who was on the team last year and will play a significantly more important role this season. -- Which newcomers will have the biggest impact on both sides of the ball and why? -- Who will lead the team in carries and rushing yards? What will those stats be? -- Who will lead the team in receptions and receiving yards and how many will it be in both categories in a seven-game season? -- Who will lead the team in tackles? In sacks? In tackles for loss? -- Who are ASU's best candidates for all-conference honors? -- ASU record prediction for the six already-scheduled games and why? -- Will ASU win the Pac-12 South?
In this episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Mason Kern is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman as they give an overview of the reasoning for ASU parting ways with five class of 2021 pledges, the status of where the Sun Devils stand two weeks into preseason camp, calibrating expectations amid not observing practices in person and more.
Covered in this episode:
-- Who ASU decided to part ways with in its 2021 recruiting class -- How scheme installment is going two weeks into preseason camp -- Offensive and defensive standouts per coaches -- The differences of covering camp virtually this year -- Whether or not Karpman's expectations have changed since he hasn't been able to observe practices in person -- Major takeaways from what Sun Devil Source has been told about how practices have gone -- Freshmen standouts and who has a chance to play early
In this episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Mason Kern is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman as they analyze the good and bad of ASU football's schedule, including the advantages and disadvantages of the six-game lineup compared to other Pac-12 teams. Plus, a breakdown of how Sun Devil Source will approach covering this season amid practice- and game-related restrictions caused by COVID-19.
Covered in this episode:
-- ASU freshman wide receiver Elijhah Badger being ruled academically ineligible for the 2020 season and the implications for the program -- Analysis of ASU's 2020 schedule that includes six games not including conference championship week -- Advantages/disadvantages of matchups -- How Sun Devil Source will approach covering practices and games in 2020
In this episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Mason Kern is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman as they analyze where the Pac-12 stands in its potential return of the fall football season, ASU's remaining 2021 recruiting efforts and objectives and the status of the Pac-12 basketball season with slight changes to the holiday tournament the Sun Devils are participating in.
Covered in this episode:
-- Where the Pac-12 stands in allowing a fall football season amid new developments via daily coronavirus testing, statements by state governors -- Reporting by Karpman regarding the Pac-12 vote on the return of fall football and the challenges the conference faces -- ASU 2021 recruiting efforts and remaining objectives -- The recruiting dead period and the potential impact to the December early signing period -- The status of the start date for Pac-12 basketball -- The Diamond Head Classic holiday college basketball tournament moving from Hawaii to Florida with ASU and others playing in a bubble format -- The status of ASU basketball's roster and if all the new players made it to campus
In this episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Mason Kern is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman as they analyze the status of college football for the Power 5 conferences, changes to the 85-man scholarship limit, ASU's revamped recruiting efforts in the creative department, the beginning of the contact period for the 2022 class and Big Ten Network analyst Andy Katz ranking ASU guard Remy Martin as the No. 4 returning player in college basketball.
Covered in this episode:
-- The status of college football for the Pac-12 and Big Ten as the other three Power 5 conferences continue with plans for the fall -- Players across college football opting out of the 2020 season and the potential of any ASU players to do so -- Changes to the 85-man scholarship limit and eligibility as a result of the coronavirus -- ASU football recruiting and comparisons of Herm Edwards' tenure to the previous three staffs: Dirk Koetter; Dennis Erickson; Todd Graham -- The beginning of the contact period for 2022 recruits and ASU's involvement -- The evolution of the creative department for ASU football and takeaways from the recent video and graphic designs produced -- The status of the 2020 college basketball season for the Pac-12 -- Andy Katz ranking ASU guard Remy Martin as the No. 4 returning player in college basketball
In this episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Mason Kern is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman as they analyze ASU football's hot summer on the recruiting trail, the revised 10-game schedule, Pac-12 players' #WeAreUnited movement and ASU basketball's Remy Martin withdrawing from the NBA Draft and returning to school.
Covered in this episode:
-- ASU football recruiting and the impact of COVID-19 on the amount of commitments in the cycle -- The Sun Devils' revised 10-game schedule and season predictions -- Pac-12 players' #WeAreUnited movement and ASU's involvement -- Remy Martin's return to ASU and the impact of that decision -- ASU's basketball recruiting class and expectations for the newcomers -- Pac-12 basketball predictions and where ASU falls in the preseason standings
The latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast concludes an offseason series that has been a little different from our normal podcasts. We have been providing our audience with a bit of a treat in the form of interviews that Sun Devil Source publisher Chris Karpman conducted with Arizona State assistant coaches.
The ninth and final episode of this series is from Karpman's recent conversation with ASU associate head coach and co-defensive coordinator Antonio Pierce. The former NFL linebacker is entering his first season as co-defensive coordinator and third on head coach Herm Edwards’ staff. He and co-coordinator Marvin Lewis will take over the ASU defense after New Mexico head coach Danny Gonzales led Herm Edwards’ defense the past two seasons.
During his nine-year NFL career, Pierce played 137 regular season games (and seven playoff games) with the Washington Redskins (2001-04) and New York Giants (2005-09). Pierce captained the Giants' defense for five seasons, including 2007 when he helped anchor the championship team that upset the previously undefeated New England Patriots for a victory in Super Bowl XLII.
A native of Long Beach, Calif., Pierce played college football at the University of Arizona after beginning his college career at Mt. San Antonio Junior College in Walnut, California. He worked alongside Edwards as an NFL analyst at ESPN for much of the last decade.
He was the head coach of Long Beach Poly High School from 2014-2017, leaving the team to join Edwards at ASU as linebackers coach and recruiting coordinator.
In this podcast, Pierce describes his expanding role on ASU’s coaching staff and assesses the team's personnel on the defense. He also talks extensively about recruiting.
The latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast continues an offseason series that is a little different from our normal podcasts. We are providing our audience with a bit of a treat in the form of interviews that Sun Devil Source publisher Chris Karpman conducted with Arizona State assistant coaches.
The eighth episode of this series is from Karpman's recent conversation with ASU first-year offensive coordinator Zak Hill. Hill, who is implementing a new offensive scheme for the Sun Devils, takes over the ASU offense led by sophomore quarterback Jayden Daniels. He spent the previous four seasons with Boise State as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.
Hill joined Boise State after leaving Hawaii, where he was named offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in December 2015. Prior to that, Hill served as passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Eastern Washington for seven seasons from 2009 to 2015. Hill was a record-breaking quarterback at Central Washington from 1999 to 2003. He broke more than 20 league records and passed for 8,882 career yards and 76 touchdowns while completing 60.2 percent of his passes.
In this podcast, Hill explains the offensive philosophy that he brings to Tempe and gives his perspective on the personnel he will be working with in his first season, including some details on Daniels and the challenges ahead for the team’s skill players, particularly its wide receivers.
The latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast continues an offseason series that is a little different from our normal podcasts. We are providing our audience with a bit of a treat in the form of interviews that Sun Devil Source publisher Chris Karpman conducted with Arizona State assistant coaches.
The seventh episode of this series is from Karpman's recent conversation with ASU co-defensive coordinator Marvin Lewis. The veteran coach, with over 25 years of NFL coaching experience, is in his first year as a full-time coach under head coach Herm Edwards. He joined the program prior to the 2019 season as a special advisor to Sun Devil Devil Football and most recently served as the team's interim defensive backs coach during ASU’s victory over Florida State in the 2019 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl.
He was the head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals for 16 seasons, the longest tenure of any head coach in franchise history, and holds the franchise record for career wins (131), playoff appearances (seven) and division titles (four).
Lewis and co-defensive coordinator Antonio Pierce will take over a defense that was led by current New Mexico head coach Danny Gonzales over the two seasons.
In this podcast, Lewis gives his thoughts on the defensive personnel he’s inherited and discusses how ASU’s new defensive scheme will be similar to the defenses he led during his NFL career. He also describes what the opportunity to come back and work within college football has been like, alongside his long-time friend, Herm Edwards.
The latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast continues an offseason series that is a little different from our normal podcasts. We are providing our audience with a bit of a treat in the form of interviews that Sun Devil Source publisher Chris Karpman conducted with Arizona State assistant coaches.
The sixth episode of this series is from Karpman's recent conversation with ASU first-year defensive backs coach Chris Hawkins, who is believed to be ASU’s youngest-ever position coach in the modern era.
Hawkins was just 24 when hired by Sun Devil head coach Herm Edwards in late December. He previously worked as a graduate assistant at his alma mater, USC, where he worked with defensive backs after playing in the secondary for the Trojans from 2014-17.
While at USC, Hawkins played his first season at cornerback before moving to safety for the next three seasons. He totaled 234 tackles, four interceptions and six passes defended in 36 career starts for the Trojans.
Following last season, ASU lost three-year starting cornerback Kobe Williams, who was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Even so, the Sun Devils do return a veteran group to their secondary, led by senior cornerbacks Chase Lucas and Jack Jones, senior safety Evan Fields and junior safety Aashari Crosswell.
In this podcast, Hawkins provides his initial thoughts on the experienced talent he has inherited throughout the team’s defensive backfield, including what it will take for some of his key players to elevate their level of play in pursuit of all-conference status and their NFL aspirations.
The latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast continues an offseason series that is a little different from our normal podcasts. We are providing our audience with a bit of a treat in the form interviews that Sun Devil Source publisher Chris Karpman conducted with Arizona State assistant coaches.
The fifth episode of this series is from Karpman's recent conversation with ASU first-year offensive assistant coach Derek Hagan, who works with tight ends and wide receivers. As you'll hear, Hagan discusses how important it was for the wide receivers and tight ends to get seven practices in during spring ball before the coronavirus halted ASU’s spring program.
Hagan is entering his second season under Herm Edwards, and first as a full-time position coach. He was hired to Edwards’ staff in April of 2018 as an offensive analyst. He played wide receiver for the Sun Devils from 2002-05, when he appeared in 50 games across four seasons and finished his career as one of the most successful receivers in school and conference history.
Following last season, ASU lost its starting tight end Tommy Hudson to graduation and saw reserve Jared Bubak announce his transfer to walk-on at Nebraska, where he grew up.
Sophomore tight end Nolan Matthews played quite a bit last year and appears to be in line to lead the position group. Matthews and senior wide receiver convert Curtis Hodges are the only two returning scholarship tight ends on the roster and will be joined by high school signees Jake Ray and Ryan Morgan before the start of this season.
The former ASU standout also gave perspective on why he decided to get involved with coaching.
The latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast continues an offseason series that is a little different from our normal podcasts. We are providing our audience with a bit of a treat in the form interviews that Sun Devil Source publisher Chris Karpman conducted with Arizona State assistant coaches.
The fourth episode of this series is from Karpman's recent conversation with ASU first-year wide receivers coach and assistant recruiting coordinator Prentice Gill. As you'll hear, Gill discusses how important it was for his position group to get seven practices in during spring ball before the coronavirus halted ASU’s spring program.
Gill, who previously has worked at USC and most recently with Oregon, speaks to the talent in the receiver room and analyzes how ASU was able to recruit a record four four-star wide receivers according to the 247Sports Composite rankings: LV Bunkley Shelton, Elijhah Badger, Johnny Wilson and Chad Johnson Jr.
The former Old Dominion wideout also gave his thoughts on inheriting such a young group of receivers after ASU lost seniors Brandon Aiyuk (drafted by the San Francisco 49ers at No. 25 overall and Kyle Williams (signed by Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent).
The latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast continues an offseason series that is a little different from our normal podcasts. We are providing our audience with a bit of a treat in the form interviews that Sun Devil Source publisher Chris Karpman conducted with Arizona State assistant coaches.
The third episode of this series is from Karpman's recent conversation with ASU third-year offensive line coach Dave Christensen. As you'll hear, the two discuss ASU's offensive line since Christensen has led the group, with the Sun Devil coach giving his thoughts on where the position group is now compared to when he was first hired.
Christensen, who has over 35 years of college coaching experience, also analyzes why he thinks it was so important for the Sun Devils to land two graduate transfers, former Texas A&M tackle Kellen Diesch and former Stanford guard Henry Hattis. Each has one season of immediate eligibility.
ASU started two then-true freshmen on the offensive line last year (Dohnovan West and LaDarius Henderson). How well did they play given their circumstances and why should they have never been put in that situation? Christensen had a lot of thoughts on that as well.
The latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast begins an offseason series that is a little different from our normal podcasts. We are providing our audience with a bit of a treat in the form interviews that Sun Devil Source publisher Chris Karpman conducted with Arizona State assistant coaches.
The first episode of this series is from Karpman's recent conversation with ASU second-year running backs coach Shaun Aguano. As you'll hear, Aguano discussed ASU's running backs group in the wake of the loss of seventh-round NFL pick Eno Benjamin, the additions of early enrollee four-star backs DeaMonte Trayanum and Daniyel Ngata, sophomore tailback AJ Carter's role with the group, and what he thinks is in store for the position group in 2020 and beyond.
On this latest edition of The Sun Devil Source Report Premium Podcast, host Rob Werner is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman as they analyze each of Arizona State's NFL Draft prospects ahead of the event, which starts on Thursday. They discuss how some of the players in this class compare with some of the Sun Devils' best prospects over the course of this century.
Covered in this episode:
– Why Karpman feels Aiyuk will end up being the best ASU wide receiver in the NFL – How Eno Benjamin's versatility and durability may make him more attractive to teams – Benjamin's legacy among some of the best running backs in program history – Cohl Cabral's projection as an NFL offensive lineman and which position he profiles best for at the next level – The chances Michael Turk, Kobe Williams and Khaylan Kearse-Thomas are picked in this year's Draft and their odds of making a team
On this latest edition of The Sun Devil Source Report Premium Podcast, host Rob Werner is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman as they analyze five-star shooting guard prospect Joshua Christopher committing to Arizona State. Christopher, the No. 3 shooting guard and No. 10 overall prospect in the 2020 class, becomes the Sun Devils' highest ranked commit in Internet history followed by James Harden who was the No. 14 overall recruit in the class of 2007.
Covered in this episode:
-- What the two-man pairing of four-star forward prospect Bagley (No. 35 overall), Christopher does for the profile of ASU program -- Factors that ultimately went into Christopher's decision -- How head coach Bobby Hurley and associate head coach Rashon Burno were able to pull of this two-man haul -- Christopher's style of play -- How ASU's roster could look next season depending on what happens with seniors Remy Martin and Romello White and their ultimate NBA Draft decisions
In this episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Premium Podcast, host Rob Werner is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman as they examine how the spread of COVID-19 caused Arizona State basketball and baseball's season to end so abruptly and what it means for the program's football team.
Covered in this episode:
- The impact of the college basketball postseason being canceled as ASU coach Bobby Hurley's team appeared on the verge of making its third consecutive NCAA Tournament bid for the first time since the 1960s.
- How did Sun Devil football coaches and players find out what their plan would be for this week and beyond and what does the immediate future look like? Spring practices were essentially at their midway point before being suspended indefinitely.
- What does the premature end of ASU baseball's season mean for Tracy Smith and his team? -- In what ways will COVID-19 impact recruiting in college football and specifically for ASU? -- The possibility of Major League Baseball skipping or delaying its draft and the effects specific to ASU's 14 draft-eligible players. -- What content you can expect to see on our site in the coming weeks and months.
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Premium Podcast, host Rob Werner is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporters Mason Kern, Trevor Booth and Jacob Rudner as they review Arizona State's recent basketball success as head coach Bobby Hurley's team has won five consecutive games in the Pac-12. They provide perspective about Sun Devil football's upcoming spring football schedule which begins with practice on Monday, Feb. 24.
Covered on this episode:
-- ASU hoops secures its first conference road sweep and five-game conference win streak in Hurley's ASU tenure -- Junior point guard Remy Martin winning Pac-12 Player of the Week honors for the second time this season and third overall in his career -- NCAA Tournament chances with Hurley's team seeming to get hot at perhaps the best time -- How ASU's upcoming matchup against No. 17 Oregon on Thursday night could potentially go a long way in determining if Martin or Ducks' senior point guard Payton Pritchard is in a good position to win Pac-12 Player of the Year -- In-depth previews of each position group as Sun Devil spring football is less than one week away
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Premium Podcast, host Rob Werner is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporters Mason Kern, Trevor Booth and Jacob Rudner as they review Arizona State's football recent coaching changes after Tony White's departure to Syracuse. They provide context about the Sun Devils' 2020 recruiting class, which is ranked No. 23 in the nation according to 247Sports.
Covered on this episode:
-- Reasons for White's departure -- What to watch during spring football specifically with co-defensive coordinators Antonio Pierce and Marvin Lewis -- Herm Edwards and his staff's recruiting efforts in California and Arizona -- Perspective on the 2020 class -- ASU basketball splits road trip in Washington -- How freshman forward Jalen Graham is coming on strong for Bobby Hurley's squad
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Premium Podcast, host Rob Werner is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporters Mason Kern, Trevor Booth and Jacob Rudner as they review Arizona State's 68-66 win over then-No. 20 Arizona in the latest installment of the Territorial Cup. They analyze what the Sun Devils' comeback win does for the team and its NCAA Tournament hopes moving forward.
Covered on this episode:
-- What enabled the Sun Devils' 22-point comeback, the largest deficit overcome during ASU coach Bobby Hurley's tenure -- How the seemingly improbable victory impacts ASU's conference standing (12-7 overall, 3-3 Pac-12) -- Projecting forward on Hurley's team as the Sun Devils have 12 Pac-12 games remaining with six at home and six on the road -- Initial thoughts on ASU baseball's top-10 rankings in several preseason polls including being ranked No. 3 by Baseball America -- If the Sun Devils' pitchers are set up for more success in 2020 than previously under coach Tracy Smith and first-year ASU pitching coach Jason Kelly
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Premium Podcast, host Rob Werner is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporters Mason Kern, Trevor Booth, and Jacob Rudner as they break down Arizona State's 24-14 Territorial Cup victory over rival Arizona. They analyze ASU's offense and defense as the Sun Devils' won the third consecutive Duel in the Deset.
Covered on this episode:
-- Dismissal of offensive coordinator Rob Likens, wide receivers coach Charlie Fisher, and tight ends coach Donnie Yantis -- Karpman's lunch meeting with Likens following the 52-year-old OC being fired -- Candidates to become ASU's next offensive coordinator -- Who will take over offensive play-calling duties for the Sun Devils for the team's bowl game -- Most likely bowl destinations for ASU at this point -- Evaluation of how head coach Herm Edwards' team played in the Territorial Cup -- Review of ASU basketball's close wins on the road at Princeton and then at San Francisco -- Picks for the Pac-12 Championship game between No. 5 Utah and No. 13 Oregon
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Premium Podcast, host Rob Werner is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporter Trevor Booth as they break down Arizona State's 31-28 upset victory over then-No. 6 Oregon. They analyze ASU's offense and defense as the Sun Devils' snapped their four-game losing streak and clinched bowl eligibility.
Covered on this episode:
-- How much this win will change how ASU's season will be perceived -- If there were factors that foreshadowed this performance from the Sun Devils -- An evaluation on the quarterback battle between ASU true freshman Jayden Daniels and Oregon senior Justin Herbert on a national stage -- How defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales' defense had a better start to this game after struggling right out of the gate during the team's four-game skid -- Discussion on how potent the Sun Devils' offense was as wide receivers senior Brandon Aiyuk and junior Frank Darby both had impressive games in addition to junior running back Eno Benjamin -- Review of ASU basketball's seemingly successful weekend on the east coast as the team defeated St. John's and lost to No. 7 Virginia
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Premium Podcast, host Rob Werner is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporter Trevor Booth as they break down Arizona State's 35-34 road loss against Oregon State. They analyze ASU's offense and defense in the Sun Devils' fourth consecutive loss.
Covered on this episode:
-- Thoughts on the Sun Devils decision and play-call on the failed two-point conversion -- Junior cornerback Jack Jones' defensive pass interference that sealed the Beavers' win -- The impact of four defensive starters being held out of the first drive of the game and Aashari Crosswell being held out of the entire first quarter after the five were late to a team meeting -- Analysis on true freshman quarterback Jayden Daniels performance in his first start since suffering a left knee injury at UCLA on Oct. 26 -- Senior wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk's career day with his 10-catch, 173-yard performance which included two total touchdowns -- Discussion on what the four-game losing streak means for the program and recruiting
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Premium Podcast, host Rob Werner is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporters Trevor Booth and Jacob Rudner as they break down Arizona State's 31-26 home loss against USC. They analyze ASU's offense, defense and special teams in the Sun Devils' third consecutive loss while also previewing ASU hoops' season and home matchup against Central Connecticut State on Thursday, Nov. 14 with tip set for 8 p.m.
Covered on this episode:
-- Takeaways from ASU's losing effort -- How USC's explosive first quarter (28 points) proved too much for the Sun Devils -- Analysis on how true freshman quarter Joey Yellen performed in his first career start -- Discussion on what the three-game losing streak means for the program -- What jumped out during ASU basketball's season-opening loss to Colorado from China
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Premium Podcast, host Rob Werner is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporters Trevor Booth and Jacob Rudner as they break down No. 24 Arizona State's 21-3 loss in Salt Lake City against No. 12 Utah. They analyze ASU's offense, defense and special teams in the Sun Devils' second loss of the season and Karpman provides his take on what this game meant for the Sun Devils' season.
Covered on this episode:
-- Takeaways from ASU's losing effort -- The Sun Devils' historic lows in passing yards (25) and total yards (136) -- How Danny Gonzales' defense actually had a pretty good performance against the Utes -- ASU coach Herm Edwards' comments on being "embarrassed" by his team's penalties and lack of discipline on display -- Pac-12 South analysis following this critical matchup
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Premium Podcast, host Rob Werner is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporters Trevor Booth and Jacob Rudner as they break down No. 17 Arizona State's 38-34 comeback win over Washington State. They analyze ASU's offense and defense in the Sun Devils' fifth win of the season and Karpman provides his take on the significance of this victory for the program.
Covered on this episode:
-- Evaluating the performance from ASU true freshman quarterback Jayden Daniels as he led his third game-winning drive of 2019 -- How the Sun Devils' biggest weapons on offense shined against Washington State's defense -- Analysis on how the Sun Devils' defense led by defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales managed against Mike Leach's Air Raid offense -- Perspective on the victory and what it does for the program after a year and a half through the Herm Edwards era
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Premium Podcast, host Rob Werner is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporters Trevor Booth and Jacob Rudner as they break down No. 20 Arizona State's 24-17 upset win over then-No. 15 Cal. They analyze ASU's offense, defense and special teams in the Sun Devils' second road win over a ranked opponent in 2019.
Covered on this episode:
-- ASU junior tailback Eno Benjamin's impressive 100-yard, three-touchdown performance in particular against a Cal defense that hadn't surrendered 24 or more points in 11 consecutive games -- How offensive coordinator Rob Likens' adjustments helped the lead the team's offense to a successful second half -- The play from ASU's secondary and in particular the performances from junior cornerback Jack Jones and sophomore ranger safety Aashari Crosswell -- The performance from true freshman quarterback Jayden Daniels in his second road win over a ranked team in his first five games -- What does the Pac-12 South look like right now and where does ASU fall in it
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Premium Podcast, host Rob Werner is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporters Trevor Booth and Jacob Rudner as they break down Arizona State's 34-31 loss against Colorado. They analyze ASU's offense and defense in the Sun Devils' first Pac-12 matchup of the season as the team now prepares to face No. 15 Cal on Friday, Sept. 29 at 7:30 in Berkeley, California.
Covered on this episode:
-- Analysis on why ASU's defensive struggled so much, particularly in generating pressure on Colorado senior quarterback Steven Montez and covering senior wide receiver Tony Brown -- The Sun Devils' defensive issues that led to success for the Buffaloes on second and third downs -- How ASU freshman quarterback Jayden Daniels seemed to make notable strides as he completed 24 of 39 attempts for 345 yards, two touchdowns and one interception -- The connection that seems to be growing stronger between Daniels and senior wideout Brandon Aiyuk -- A short preview on what ASU's offense will have to do to continue to improve as it faces a Cal defense that hasn't allowed 24 points or more in 11 consecutive games
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Premium Podcast, host Rob Werner is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporters Trevor Booth and Jacob Rudner as they break down No. 24 Arizona State's 10-7 road win against then-No. 18 Michigan State. They analyze ASU's special teams, offense and defense in the Sun Devils' first road contest of the season as the team is now ranked before taking on Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21 to begin conference play.
Covered on this episode:
-- ASU's game-winning drive that culminated with junior running back Eno Benjamin's 1-yard touchdown run. -- The sequence that led to Michigan State junior placekicker Matt Coghlin missing a potential game-tying field goal from 47 yards out. -- Reaction to how ASU's offensive line performed as senior Cohl Cabral moved back to center as true freshmen Dohnovan West moved to right guard and true freshman LaDarius Henderson made his first college start, playing at left tackle. -- Offensive coordinator Rob Likens' game plan as the Sun Devils pulled out a gritty, low-scoring game -- Defensive adjustments made by coordinator Danny Gonzales from last year's game in Tempe
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Premium Podcast, host Rob Werner is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporters Trevor Booth and Jacob Rudner as they break down Arizona State's 30-7 season-opening win against Kent State. They analyze ASU's special teams, offense and defense after the Sun Devils' first game of 2019.
Covered on this episode:
-- How true freshman quarterback Jayden Daniels played in his college debut -- An evaluation of ASU's offensive line as the offense yielded five sacks against the Golden Flashes while surrendering 16 over the entire 2018 season -- Perspective on how the team's skill players performed against a non-Power 5 opponent -- Analyzing how well the Sun Devils' defense played and if expectations are high enough for defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales' unit -- Further discussion on how impressive redshirt sophomore punter Michael Turk's performance was against Kent State
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Rob Werner is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and reporters Mason Kern, Trevor Booth and Jacob Rudner as they preview Arizona State's offensive and defensive depth chart ahead of the team's season-opener against Kent State set for 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 29th. They break down the roster position by position and provide perspective heading into coach Herm Edwards' second year.
Covered on this episode: -- How much should be expected from true freshman quarterback Jayden Daniels leading the offense in 2019? -- Predictions for who could be all-conference players as well as leaders in receptions, tackles, interceptions and more. -- Which are ASU's strongest and weakest position groups? -- Most likely record predictions for the Sun Devils in the regular season.
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Rob Werner is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman as they analyze Arizona State head coach Herm Edwards' announcement that true freshman Jayden Daniels is the team's starting quarterback. Daniels will become the program's first true-freshman to start a season-opener in program history. What can fans expect out Daniels this season and beyond? Covered on this episode: -- How does Daniels ability right now compare to that of former ASU quarterback Manny Wilkins? -- A full break down of Daniels' scouting report and what makes him so special as a prospect. -- Does it look like the 6-foot-3 prospect can uphold the ranking as the highest-ranked quarterback to ever commit to ASU? -- How will the offense around Daniels help him in 2019? -- In what ways could this move benefit the Sun Devils in recruiting? -- What are Daniels most glaring weaknesses?
In the latest episode of the Sun Devil Source Report podcast, former Arizona State starting quarterback Manny Wilkins spends an hour speaking candidly with Sun Devil Source publisher Chris Karpman about a variety of topics. Some of the things Wilkins answered on this podcast include:
-- Why did Wilkins say the 2018 season was his most enjoyable as a Sun Devil?
-- What were the challenges associated with playing for a different offensive coordinator in four straight seasons?
-- How do the leadership styles of Todd Graham and Herm Edwards contrast in Wilkins' opinion and to what impact on the team?
-- What were the quarterback competitions like in 2016 and 2017?
-- What makes Eno Benjamin such a remarkable player?
-- What are the keys for coaches to interact successfully with modern college players?
-- In what ways did Wilkins see himself personally grow and develop through his career?
-- What advice would Wilkins give to ASU's quarterbacks vying for the starting job this year?
-- How does it feel practicing at the NFL level with the Green Bay Packers?
-- How has the initial phase of working with star quarterback Aaron Rodgers impacted Wilkins?
This is a jam-packed, extremely insightful episode of the Sun Devil Source Report that you simply do not want to miss.
The latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast continues a summer series that is a little different from our normal podcasts. As we’re now in a slower portion of the calendar, we are providing our audience with a bit of a treat in the form of segments of audio from Sun Devil Source publisher Chris Karpman's offseason interviews with Arizona State football coach Herm Edwards and several of his assistants.
The fourth episode of the series is from Karpman's recent conversation with ASU offensive line coach Dave Christensen. As you’ll hear, Christensen discussed the play from All-Pac-12 honorable mentions Casey Tucker and Quinn Bailey during their final season with the program and analyzed why senior center Cohl Cabral is so important for the veteran group ahead of the 2019 season.
The latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast continues a summer series that is a little different from our normal podcasts. As we’re now in a slower portion of the calendar, we are providing our audience with a bit of a treat in the form of segments of audio from Sun Devil Source publisher Chris Karpman's offseason interviews with Arizona State football coach Herm Edwards and several of his assistants.
The third episode of the series is from Karpman's recent conversation with ASU cornerbacks coach and defensive passing game coordinator Tony White. As you’ll hear, White discussed the standout performance of ranger safety Aashari Crosswell as a freshman and the play from experienced cornerbacks in senior Kobe Williams and junior Chase Lucas, both of whom are returning starters in 2019.
The latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast continues a summer series that is a little different from our normal podcasts. As we’re now in a slower portion of the calendar, we are providing our audience with a bit of a treat in the form of segments of audio from Sun Devil Source publisher Chris Karpman's offseason interviews with ASU football coach Herm Edwards and several of his assistants. The second episode of the series is from Karpman's recent conversation with second-year wide receivers coach Charlie Fisher. As you’ll hear, Fisher discussed ASU's wide receivers group in the wake of the loss of first-round NFL pick N'Keal Harry, provided insight on why senior wideout Brandon Aiyuk could continue to break out at ASU, and what he thinks is in store for the position group in 2019 and beyond.
The latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast begins a new summer series that will be a little different from our normal podcasts. As we’re getting into the slower portion of the calendar, we will be providing our audience with a bit of a treat in the form of segments of audio from Sun Devil Source publisher Chris Karpman's offseason interviews with ASU football coach Herm Edwards and several of his assistants. This first of this series will be from Karpman's recent conversation with Edwards. As you’ll hear, this was an opportunity for Edwards to reflect on his first full year as a college football head coach, what he learned from the experience, and what he thinks is in store for the program in 2019 and beyond. If you'd like to read the entire interview, we've posted it in Q&A form on the site in two segments, which can be found here: Part 1: Conversation with Herm Edwards Part II: Conversation with Herm Edwards
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Rob Werner is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and staff reporters Jack Harris and Mason Kern as they dissect former Arizona State star wideout N'Keal Harry being selected in the first round of the NFL Draft. They also analyze ASU basketball's need to replace former assistant coaches Anthony Coleman - who has taken a job at Colorado - and Drazen Zlovaric from Bobby Hurley's staff ahead of the 2019-20 season. Covered on this episode: -- What impact Harry and Wren could have in year one in the NFL -- One possible move Bobby Hurley could make following the departures of Coleman and Zlovaric -- Terin Adams' announced departure from ASU and what that means for the cornerback group -- No. 22 ASU baseball falling again the Division-I rankings after a shaky weekend in Seattle
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Rob Werner is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and staff reporters Jack Harris and Mason Kern as they discuss Bobby Hurley staying in Tempe with Arizona State basketball after it was reported he was top target of St. John's to replace Chris Mullen as head coach. They also dissect No. 13 ASU's baseball's series loss against USC, collapse against UNLV, and Friday night win over No. 4 Oregon State. Covered on this episode: -- What factors could have led to Bobby Hurley deciding to stay at ASU? -- How Luguentz Dort announcing he will be leaving ASU and hiring an agent will affect the team's roster next year. -- Where should the level of concern be after ASU baseball's rough week?
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Rob Werner is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and staff reporters Jack Harris and Mason Kern as they analyze Arizona State basketball's win over St. John's in the First Four and loss to Buffalo in the round of 64 at the NCAA Tournament. They also discuss No. 9 ASU baseball's series win against Oregon, which included its first loss of the season, ending the team's 21-game win streak as the nation's last unbeaten team. Covered on this episode: -- How well Bobby Hurley's team performed relative to its potential in the season and the NCAA Tournament specifically -- The challenges ASU hoops faced playing two games in approximately 48 hours -- An analysis of the coaching strategies employed in consideration of the staff trying to maximize its performance -- Updated win-to-lose projections based on Tracy Smith's team's 22-1 start
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Rob Werner is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and staff reporter Jack Harris as they analyze Arizona State basketball earning a First Four bid in the NCAA Tournament. They also provide a preview of what to expect from Bobby Hurley's squad in Dayton, Ohio against St. John's with tip-off expected to be at approximately 6:10 local time on Wednesday, March 20. Covered on this episode: -- Why did the bubble seem to tighten up so much during this past week in conference tournament play? -- What we learned about NET ratings after the first year the metric was used? -- How is this St. John's team similar to ASU's team from last year? -- Does this team making the First Four change the perception about the level of achievement of reaching the NCAA Tournament in consecutive years? -- ASU baseball the last undefeated team in the nation.
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Rob Werner is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and staff reporters Jack Harris and Mason Kern as they analyze Arizona State basketball's victory over Arizona in Tucson as the Sun Devils clinched their first sweep of the Wildcats since the 2008-09 season. They also provide a preview of what to expect from Bobby Hurley's squad during the Pac-12 Tournament in Las Vegas. Covered on this episode: -- How to view ASU hoops' regular season -- Predictions for how Bobby Hurley's team will fare in the Pac-12 Tournament -- What does the team have to do in Las Vegas to guarantee a spot in March Madness -- No. 25 ASU baseball's 15-0 start and how the team has continued to surpass expectations after back-to-back losing seasons
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Rob Werner is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and staff reporters Jack Harris and Mason Kern as they analyze Arizona State basketball's home sweep of Stanford and Cal and where it leaves Bobby Hurley's team with three games left in the regular season. They also provide a preview of what to expect from ASU football ahead of the team's Maroon and Gold Practice on Thursday night from Sun Devil Stadium, which is open to the public. On this episode, the group discusses: -- Could ASU hoops be hitting its stride at the perfect time? -- What ASU has to do over its final three regular season games to clinch a bye in the Pac-12 Tournament? -- How Bobby Hurley's team could reach the NCAA Tournament, potentially avoiding a first-four matchup in Dayton, Ohio? -- What did ASU football coach Herm Edwards say about the team's Thursday spring-ending?
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Rob Werner is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and staff reporter Jack Harris as they analyze Arizona State basketball's series split against Colorado and Utah and what Bobby Hurley's team needs to do to earn a bye in the Pac-12 Tournament. They also provide perspective on ASU football and where the team is at after about two thirds of spring ball. On this episode, the group discusses: -- How critical ASU basketball's win was against Utah in Salt Lake City -- Why the Sun Devils may need to win their final two home top-four in the conference -- What Bobby Hurley's team has to do over its five final regular-season games to secure an NCAA Tournament spot -- The latest happening inside the Dean Dickey Dome with ASU football as the spring football game draws near
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Rob Werner is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and staff reporters Jack Harris, Mason Kern and Max Madden as they analyze Arizona State basketball's Pac-12 series split in Los Angeles. They preview the Territorial Cup against Sean Miller's Arizona Wildcats and preview spring football with ASU's first practice set for Tuesday, Feb. 5. On this episode the group discusses: -- ASU hoops' dominant win over UCLA -- Zylan Cheatham's true value for the Sun Devils -- Poor shooting and an inability to finish plague Bobby Hurley's team in its loss to USC -- Why ASU basketball has been remarkably inconsistent this season -- Significance of Territorial Cup matchup against struggling Arizona -- Position-by-position preview ahead of spring practice
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Rob Werner is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and staff reporters Jack Harris, Mason Kern, and Max Madden as they analyze Arizona State basketball's Pac-12 sweep of Oregon State and Oregon. They also preview the Sun Devils upcoming road trip in Southern California against UCLA and USC. On this episode the group discusses: -- Whether ASU's dominant win over Oregon could be a significant breakthrough -- The Sun Devils' NCAA Tournament resume and prognosis -- Jamar Cain hired as ASU's next defensive line coach -- What to watch with ASU football as spring practices begin on Feb. 5
On this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Rob Werner is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and staff reporters Jack Harris, Mason Kern, and Max Madden as they reflect on Arizona State men's basketball after Bobby Hurley's team defeated the California Golden Bears 80-66 in Berkeley. They also report on how Herm Edwards' team is getting set for the earliest spring ball in program history. On this episode, the group discusses: -- Former Chandler High School coach Shaun Aguano hired as ASU football's new running backs coach -- ASU's shaky performance against Wyking Jones' Cal team -- What Bobby Hurley's team could do on Saturday for the first time since 2010 -- How ASU's 2019 quarterback signees Jayden Daniels and Joey Yellen looked during the Under Armour All-America Game and the week leading into it -- Why spring practices were moved up to the month of February -- First impressions following ASU baseball's Media Day which was held on Monday, Jan. 7
In this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, host Maxwel Madden is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and staff reporter Jack Harris to reflect on Arizona State’s Territorial Cup over Arizona and the Sun Devils’ 2018 regular season as a whole. On the episode, the trio discusses: -- Where ASU’s football recruiting efforts stand with the early signing period less than three weeks away -- Their final thoughts on the Sun Devils’ 19-point fourth-quarter comeback in Tucson -- How ASU’s 2018 regular season will be remembered and what momentum it creates for Herm Edwards’ tenure -- What aspects of ASU’s season were surprising -- Which players they expect to win team awards at the Sun Devils end-of-season banquet -- How ASU basketball has gotten off to a 6-0 start to the season
Podcast: Unfiltered after ASU overcomes 19-point deficit, wins Territorial Cup by Sun Devil Source
In this latest episode of The Sun Devil Source Report Podcast: Unfiltered, host Max Madden is joined by site publisher Chris Karpman and staff reporter Jack Harris to break down Arizona State’s 31-29 loss to Oregon and elimination from the Pac-12 South race.
On the episode, which was recorded while the gang drove back from Eugene to Portland following the game, the trio discusses:
-- The Sun Devils’ failed comeback against the Ducks
-- The play of ASU’s young defense, which included a first career start from freshman safety Cam Phillips
-- How senior quarterback Manny Wilkins will be remembered now that he will finish his ASU career without a Pac-12 title
-- ASU’s upcoming regular season finale in the Territorial Cup against Arizona next Saturday
In the latest episode of the Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, publisher Chris Karpman and host Rob Werner are joined by staff reporters Jack Harris, Max Madden, and Mason Kern as they review Arizona State's 31-28 victory over UCLA on Senior Day.
With the win, ASU improved its overall record to 6-4 and 4-3 in Pac-12 play to secure bowl eligibility and seal a sweep of the Pac-12's Los Angeles schools for just the fifth time in program history.
Discussed on this episode of the podcast:
-- An update on the latest with ASU football recruiting
-- A breakdown of ASU’s key plays that helped the team notch a win in ASU’s final game at Sun Devil Stadium in 2018
-- How the Sun Devils needed to rely on sophomore tailback Eno Benjamin
-- The impressive performance of senior quarterback Manny Wilkins in his last game in Tempe
-- The impact of Sun Devils’ junior wideout N’Keal Harry evaluation of how Danny Gonzales’ defense competed against a UCLA offense that was led by graduate-transfer quarterback Wilton Speight
-- How the Pac-12 did as a whole in Week 11, what the win did in the Pac-12 South race, and a basketball discussion about ASU’s first three games
In the latest episode of the Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, publisher Chris Karpman and host Rob Werner are joined by staff reporters Jack Harris, Mason Kern, and Max Madden as they analyze Arizona State's 38-35 win over USC at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum last Saturday.
ASU's (4-4, 2-3 Pac-12) win in Southern California was not only its first road victory of 2018 but also snapped USC (4-4, 3-3 Pac-12) coach Clay Helton’s career undefeated home record of 19-0. In evaluating the Sun Devils' win over their Pac-12 South foe, we begin the show by discussing some of the most critical plays that led to the outcome: ASU junior receiver N'Keal Harry's 44-yard touchdown catch, sophomore running back Eno Benjamin's 49-yard touchdown run to give his team a 24-7 lead, Harry's third-quarter 92-yard punt return touchdown that put the Sun Devils back in front for good, and more.
How effective was ASU's offense after the team got back to the ground-and-pound style coach Herm Edwards has said he's most comfortable with? Benjamin gained 192 yards on the ground over 29 carries to go along with two touchdowns.
Sun Devils' senior quarterback Manny Wilkins bounced back against USC after receiving harsh criticism following ASU's loss to Stanford two weeks ago when he failed to lead a successful two-minute drive. Wilkins completed 14-of-22 passes for 166 yards, one passing touchdown, one rushing touchdown, and one fumble lost. While Wilkins statistics don't jump out, the 6-foot-3, 200-pound quarterback also rushed nine times for 89 yards, including ASU's final touchdown of the day, a 45-yard touchdown run with just 1:23 remaining in the game.
In the City of Angels, Harry, the Sun Devils' best-regarded NFL prospect, hauled in four passes for 95 yards including a jaw-dropping 28-yard one-handed catch in the fourth quarter and the 92-yard punt return touchdown. Was this game potentially Harry's most complete game in his ASU career?
In the first half of ASU's win over USC, the team's defense, led by coordinator Danny Gonzales, surrendered just seven points (USC sophomore wide receiver Tyler Vaughns had an 82-yard punt return touchdown on USC's first touch of the day). However, in the first five minutes of the second half, ASU's defense yielded 14 points, as USC jumped ahead of the Sun Devils. While Gonzales' unit held USC to just seven points in the fourth quarter, including a critical fourth-and-1 stop with 10:16 remaining in the game while USC made its way down to the ASU 20-yard line. How did the defense perform in totality?
Early in the game, Gonzales' defense was able to generate pressure on redshirt freshman quarterback Jack Sears who was making his first career start in place of freshman JT Daniels (concussion), but ASU was only able to produce two sacks. The unit did record five tackles for loss for a combined 32 yards. What was the impact of these negative plays?
With ASU's win over USC, the Sun Devils are once again in the mix for the Pac-12 South title. What must the Sun Devils' do the rest of the way to put themselves in position to take the division? What does a win against a powerhouse program like USC at the Coliseum do for ASU's program?
They review how the Pac-12 did in Week 9 and how the conference has done this season before making a quick note the addition of four-star wide receiver prospect, according to 247 Composite Rankings, Chad Johnson Jr.
In the latest episode of the Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, publisher Chris Karpman and host Rob Werner are joined by staff reporters Jack Harris, Mason Kern, and Max Madden as they analyze Arizona State's 20-13 loss against Stanford.
In evaluating the Sun Devils' (3-4, 1-3 Pac-12) fourth loss in their past five games, they begin the show by revisiting ASU's failed final drive of the game that began with 2:20 remaining in the game and ended with senior quarterback Manny Wilkins throwing a pass in the flat to sophomore running back Eno Benjamin with eight seconds left who was tackled in bounds. ASU couldn't get off a play after that as time expired. What happened on that drive that prevented Wilkins and the offense from taking a couple shots at a potential game-tying touchdown?
Wilkins completed 26-of-43 passes for 353 yards, one rushing touchdown, one interception, and one fumble lost. The senior signal-caller didn't connect on some crucial plays, and couldn't lead the team into the end zone on its final drive. How did the crew evaluate Wilkins' performance in the losing effort?
This was a game of missed opportunities for ASU as the Sun Devils turned the ball over three times, each time coming in Stanford territory. How much did these mistakes cost ASU?
The Sun Devils got away from the ground-and-pound run game that head coach Herm Edwards has repeatedly said he wants to utilize as sophomore running back Eno Benjamin rushed only 11 times for 38 yards. Benjamin did catch five passes for 43 yards, but didn't have a carry after 6:59 in the third quarter. Why did ASU largely abandon the run game and why wasn't it more effective?
The Danny Gonzales-led defense generated just one sack but did produce 12 tackles for loss and the unit only allowed 20 points. How well did the defense perform against Stanford?
While the defense was able to stifle Stanford's run game allowing just 127 rush yards on 43 carries (3 yards per carry), critical penalties plagued the Sun Devils. ASU had seven total penalties for 76 yards, with each occurring on defense. How did these mistakes affect ASU's ability to keep the Cardinal off the board?
They review how the Pac-12 did in Week 8 and how the conference has done this season before concluding the podcast with perspective on where the ASU program lies after seven games in the Herm Edwards' era.
In the latest episode of the Sun Devil Source Report Premium Podcast, publisher Chris Karpman and host Rob Werner are joined by staff reporters Jack Harris, Max Madden, and Mason Kern as they preview Arizona State's Week 8 matchup against David Shaw's Stanford Cardinal. The game is set for Thursday, Oct. 18 with a 6 p.m. kickoff at Sun Devil Stadium and will be televised on ESPN.
In this podcast we start by providing some context to ASU landing four-star cornerback prospect Jordan Clark.
After starting the season 4-0, the Cardinal is coming off of consecutive loses against No. 5 Notre Dame on the road and Utah at home, both by double-digits. Why has Stanford looked lackluster in previous weeks?
We analyze a Cardinal offense that is headlined by one of the better running backs in nation in senior Bryce Love as well as standout senior wide receiver JJ Arcega-Whiteside and discuss their roles in Stanford's offense that is scoring just over 25 points per game. While the running game has struggled for the majority of Stanford's season (averaging just 85 rush years per game), how will ASU be able to stop Stanford's ground-and-pound attack?
Junior quarterback KJ Costello is in his first full year as David Shaw's starting quarterback and has excelled in 2018. The former highly-touted prospect is currently fourth in the conference in passing yards (1,611), quarterback rating (152.2) and third in yards per attempt (8.9). How will the Sun Devils be able to make Costello uncomfortable?
Shaw's offenses have largely operated out of power formations, bringing extra offensive linemen and multiple tight ends into sets to run the ball down opponents throats. What tight ends have been critical in Stanford's offense so far in 2018?
Stanford's defense is led by fifth-year defensive coordinator Lance Anderson and uses a 3-4 scheme. This season, the Cardinal returns six defensive starters from 2017.
After the defense took a step back last year for Stanford, that unit has continued to struggle in 2018 allowing over 400 yards per game but has only allowed a modest 22 points per game. Why has the defense has issues for much of the season?
Stanford’s secondary has been banged up for much of this season, and Stanford ranks just 85th in the country in pass defense and is allowing opponents to complete over 62 percent of passes. What are some of the injuries that have caused Stanford’s secondary to be more thin?
After we each provide our keys to the game, we make our picks for each Pac-12 game taking place in Week 8 and conclude with our score predictions for ASU's test against Stanford.
In the latest episode of the Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, publisher Chris Karpman and host Rob Werner are joined by staff reporters Jack Harris and Max Madden as they analyze Arizona State's 28-21 loss at Pac-12 South foe Colorado, which was then-ranked No. 21.
In evaluating the Sun Devils' (3-3, 1-2 Pac-12) first Pac-12 South loss of the season, they begin the show by revisiting ASU's critical fourth-and-goal play at the 3-yard-line early in the fourth quarter with ASU trailing the Buffaloes 28-21. The Sun Devils ran a fade to sophomore wideout Curtis Hodges, who couldn't haul in the touchdown. Was it the right play call there? How did the sequence of plays leading up to it impact what was called and ran?
ASU and sophomore tailback Eno Benjamin seemed to have the running game working in full effect in the first half as Benjamin had 20 carries for 96 and two touchdowns. How did the offensive line and the play calling enable this? In the second half, Benjamin had eight times for just 24 yards. What changed for the Sun Devils' rushing attack and how did this contribute to ASU scoring just seven points while holding the ball for just over ten minutes in the second half?
Senior quarterback Manny Wilkins was only sacked twice but both were very meaningful plays, one in the red zone with ASU trying to tie the game down 28-21 and another on ASU's last offensive drive of the game. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound senior from Novato, California, completed 12-of-22 passes for 222 yards and one touchdown against the Buffaloes, with long completions of 72, 40, and 30 yards on the day. How did Wilkins perform overall at Folsom Field?
Colorado's sophomore wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. had quite the game with all four of the Buffaloes' touchdowns, including 13 receptions for 127 yards to go along with five carries for 13 yards. Shenault had two touchdowns as a receiver and two out of direct snaps in a Wildcat formation, and now leads the Pac-12 with 10 touchdowns on the season. Conversely, junior wide receiver N'Keal Harry, who suffered an apparent right leg injury in the third quarter on a punt return, hauled in three receptions for 63 yards and had one rush for two yards. How did the usages of both standout players differ? How much was Harry involved in ASU's game plan?
The Sun Devils' defense didn't generate a sack and only forced five TFL's for a combined six yards in the losing effort. Junior quarterback Steven Montez had a nice game leading Colorado to victory, completing 23-of-33 passes for 328 yards and two touchdowns. Why couldn't ASU's defensive line get to Montez?
The crew provide analysis on how Colorado's offensive line was more physical at the point of attack than ASU's front six. How did the Sun Devils' secondary fair against Montez, specifically sophomore cornerbacks Chase Lucas and Kobe Williams?
Karpman further breaks down the situation involving senior linebacker Koron Crump who has decided to leave the ASU program, with hopes of regaining his explosiveness that he lost with his torn ACL. Crump is now working toward getting fully ready to take part in ASU's Pro Day.
They review how the Pac-12 did in Week 6 to conclude this edition of the podcast.
In the latest episode of the Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, publisher Chris Karpman and host Rob Werner are joined by staff reporter Jack Harris as they analyze Arizona State's 52-24 victory over the Oregon State Beavers.
In analyzing the Sun Devils' (3-2, 1-1 Pac-12) first Pac-12 victory of 2018, and the first under head coach Herm Edwards, they begin the show by reviewing some of the game's most critical plays that allowed ASU to break it open against Oregon State (1-3, 0-2 Pac-12).
Sophomore running back Eno Benjamin set the program single-game rushing record with his 312 yards on Saturday to go along with four total touchdowns. Benjamin's 300-plus yard performance led to his earning of Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week. How did the overall blocking contribute to the sophomore's big night? What does 48 rushing attempts from ASU mean as the season progresses?
What can fans take away from senior quarterback Manny Wilkins' play against the Beavers? The 6-foot-3, 200-pound senior from Novato, California, went 14-for-25 for 162 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions while failing to connect on a couple deep passes.
The Sun Devils struggled mightily to contain Beavers' freshman running back Jermar Jefferson, who tallied 254 yards and two touchdowns on 31 carries. Why couldn't ASU limit the Oregon State running game and how concerning was it for the program moving forward?
ASU's defense was able to generate 11 tackles for loss including five sacks and forced three fumbles, while recovering one. How did Danny Gonzales' unit fair overall against an inferior Oregon State team?
The crew provide a review of how the Pac-12 did in Week 5, with updates on how their picks for conference games are going. Those picks are presented each week on the premium edition of the Sun Devil Source Report Podcast which is published each Thursday.
They conclude with a short segment on ASU men's basketball, including the new commitment of Alonzo Verge, and what the starting lineup could look like when Bobby Hurley's team takes on Cal State Fullerton on Nov. 6, in the team's season-opener.
In the latest episode of the Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, publisher Chris Karpman and host Rob Werner are joined by staff reporters Jack Harris and Max Madden as they analyze Arizona State's 28-21 loss at San Diego State in the team's first road game of the season. They begin the show discussing the crucial fourth-and-1 play that the ASU offense could not convert before SDSU went on an 11-play, 85-yard drive that ended with a touchdown that tied the game at 14 just before half.
The crew provide a complete breakdown on ASU's offense, including an evaluation of the quarterback play from senior Manny Wilkins, sophomore wideout Frank Darby (who had a career night) and analysis on ASU's lack of a capable running game.
They then analyze how ASU's defense competed, including a breakdown of why the Aztecs were so successful running the ball, most notably through junior running back Juwan Washington who finished the game with 27 carries for 138 yards and a touchdown. They discuss the physicality that SDSU showed and Karpman explains his reasoning for why ASU couldn't match it.
They conclude with their perspectives on what the impact of the loss will be for a team whose schedule only gets tougher as the Sun Devils next game will come up north as they take on No. 10 Washington on Sept. 22.
In the latest episode of the Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, publisher Chris Karpman and host Rob Werner are joined by staff reporters Jack Harris and Max Madden as they analyze Arizona State's season-opening 16-13 victory over then-ranked No. 15 Michigan State. They begin the show discussing the key plays in ASU's third victory over a Top-15 team in Tempe this century.
The crew provides a complete breakdown on ASU's offense, including an evaluation of the quarterback play from senior Manny Wilkins, analysis on ASU's rushing attack and how the Sun Devils' offensive line faired against a potent Michigan State defensive line.
They then analyze how ASU's defense competed, including a breakdown of the Tillman and ranger positions. The crew speaks on the impact freshman linebacker Merlin Robertson (nine tackles, 1.5 sacks) as well as senior Tillman safety Jalen Harvey, who led the team in tackles with 10.
They conclude with their perspectives on what the impact of a win like this against a blue-collar program like Michigan State can do for ASU's team currently and program in the future.
In the latest episode of the Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, publisher Chris Karpman and host Rob Werner are joined by staff reporters Jack Harris and Max Madden as they analyze Arizona State's season-opening 49-7 win against UTSA. The crew provides a full breakdown of ASU's offense, defense, and special teams while also speaking to news and notes observed at practice on Tuesday, Sept. 4.
What were the strengths and weaknesses from Week 1? How did the team's new schemes in offense and defense? A number of fresh faces played for the Sun Devils. Who among them stood out?
They conclude with each of their biggest surprises from Week 1 around the Pac-12.
In this episode of the Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, publisher Chris Karpman and host Rob Werner are joined by staff reporters Jack Harris and Max Madden as they provide their season forecasts and record predictions along with analysis of the first in-season depth chart.
Transition from ASU fall camp to in-season schedule, scout team debuted by Sun Devil Source
In this episode of the Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, publisher Chris Karpman and host Rob Werner welcome new staff reporter Jack Harris as they break down the first seven practices of camp, provide an injury update and discuss the team's depth chart.
In this episode of the Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, publisher Chris Karpman and host Rob Werner break down Pac-12 Media Day, discuss ASU’s football roster ahead of fall camp, and update the Sun Devils’ 2019 recruiting efforts.
In this episode of the Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, site publisher Chris Karpman is joined by staff members Kaelen Jones, Max Madden and host Rob Werner, as they break down their thoughts on the Sun Devils' spring football slate. The guys discuss who they thought performed well and what to expect from the team as they prep for the long offseason.
Later, the group talk about ASU basketball and its historic recruiting class.
In this episode of the Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, site publisher Chris Karpman is joined by staff members Kaelen Jones, Max Madden and host Rob Werner, as the group discusses how the Sun Devils shape up entering the final week of spring football and address team leadership on offense.
Later, the guys break down their expectations for the spring game.
In this episode of the Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, site publisher Chris Karpman is joined by staff members Kaelen Jones, Max Madden and host Rob Werner, as they break down and analyze Herm Edwards' player evaluation comments from earlier this week.
The group discusses the meaning of the comments and the national reaction to Edwards' words, and how it impacts the program. Later, the guys discuss ASU basketball being given 60/1 odds to win the 2019 National Championship by LasVegasInsider.com.
In this episode of the Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, site publisher Chris Karpman is joined by staff members Fabian Ardaya, Jacob Janower, Kaelen Jones and host Rob Werner, as the group discusses its initial impressions of ASU football’s first five spring practice sessions.
The group reviews each of the position units and how they stack up so far. Later, the guys discuss Sun Devil basketball and what Bobby Hurley’s personnel projects to look like entering the 2018-19 campaign.
In this episode of the Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, site publisher Chris Karpman is joined by staff members Kaelen Jones and host Rob Werner, as the group discusses ASU basketball’s loss to Syracuse in the First Four of the NCAA Tournament, plus share their initial thoughts on ASU football’s spring practices.
The group reviews Bobby Hurley & Co.’s rollercoaster season and share their thoughts on whether or not the campaign should be considered a success? The guys also look ahead to the 2018-19 season for ASU basketball and how the Sun Devils shape up.
In this episode of the Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, site publisher Chris Karpman is joined by staff members Fabian Ardaya, Kaelen Jones, Maxwel Madden, and host Rob Werner, as the group discusses ASU basketball’s upcoming First Four matchup against Syracuse in the NCAA Tournament.
The group reviews how the Sun Devils reached the Big Dance, reflect on the season, discuss whether or not they deserve to be included in the NCAA Tournament field, and if the season should be considered a success.
In this episode, site publisher Chris Karpman is joined by staff members Fabian Ardaya, Kaelen Jones, Max Madden and host Rob Werner as the group breaks down the Sun Devils' recent trip to Oregon, plus how they stack up ahead of their games against Cal and Stanford. Later, they discuss the team's Pac-12 Tournament chances and NCAA Tournament status.
In this episode of the Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, site publisher is joined by staff members Fabian Ardaya, Kaelen Jones, Maxwel Madden, and host Rob Werner, as the group discusses the Sun Devils’ recent home loss against Arizona, including what went right and what went wrong. After, they preview ASU’s trip to Oregon for a rematch with the Ducks and Beavers.
Later, the group takes a stab at predicting where the Sun Devils will land in the NCAA Tournament, and what it would take for them to perform well in the Pac-12 Tournament.
In this episode of the Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, site publisher is joined by recruiting analyst Kevin Stewart, as well as staff members Fabian Ardaya, Kaelen Jones, Maxwel Madden, and host Rob Werner, as the group discusses the Sun Devils’ recent sweep of the Los Angeles schools.
Later, they discuss how ASU’s recent play influences its upcoming Territorial Cup matchup against No. 17 Arizona on Friday, and whether or not the Sun Devils have a shot.
In this week's episode, site publisher Chris Karpman is joined by staffers Fabian Ardaya, Kaelen Jones, Max Madden, and host Rob Werner to break down how Arizona State performed following the conclusion of 2018 National Signing Day. How should coach Herm Edwards & Co. be assessed? What went right? What could the Sun Devils have done better? Listen in to find out.
In this episode, site publisher Chris Karpman is joined by staff members Fabian Ardaya, Maxwel Madden, Kaelen Jones and host Rob Werner, as they discuss the five Sun Devil players who were invited to the 2018 NFL Combine and what their prospects in the league appear set to be. Later, the group revisits ASU men's hoops recent split against the Washington schools, and how the team is likely to fair against USC and UCLA.
In this episode of the Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, site publisher Chris Karpman is joined by staff members Fabian Ardaya, Kaelen Jones, Fabian Ardaya, and host Rob Werner, to discuss Arizona State men's basketball's recent home set in which it dropped an overtime matchup to Utah, but raced past Colorado to salvage a split. The group analyzes whether or not the Sun Devils have proven their worth as a top-25 team, and what they expect to happen when they visit the Washington schools this week.
In this episode of the SunDevilSource Report Podcast, site publisher Chris Karpman is joined by staffers Fabian Ardaya, Kaelen Jones, Max Madden and Rob Werner, as the group revisits Sun Devil basketball's road split against Stanford and Cal, then previews the team's home matchups vs. Colorado and Utah. Later, Karpman dishes a football recruiting update.
In this episode of the Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, site publisher Chris Karpman is joined by staff members Fabian Ardaya, Kaelen Jones, Maxwel Madden and Rob Werner to break down the Sun Devils’ recent home split against the Oregon schools. Later, the group discusses what’s taken over ASU since the start of Pac-12 play and how a matchup with the Bay Area schools offers a chance to get back on track, before touching on how Taeshon Cherry’s potential commitment impacts the future.
In this episode of the Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, site publisher Chris Karpman is joined by staff members Fabian Ardaya, Kaelen Jones, Max Madden and Rob Werner to break down Arizona State's key personnel losses and new coaching additions. The group also offers its take on how the Sun Devils can replace their early NFL draft entrees.
In this episode of the Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, site publisher Chris Karpman is joined by staff members Fabian Ardaya, Kaelen Jones, Max Madden, and Rob Werner, as they revisit the Sun Devils' matchups at Colorado and Utah. The group discusses whether ASU can improve moving deeper into Pac-12 play, and how Bobby Hurley's team can do so.
In this episode, site publisher Chris Karpman and staff writer Kaelen Jones revisit the Sun Devils' loss at Arizona in their Pac-12 opener, and how even in defeat ASU proved its legitimacy as a national title contender. Later, the two discuss how the Sun Devils project to fare in conference play moving forward.
In this week's episode, site publisher Chris Karpman and staff writer Kaelen Jones discuss Arizona State's loss to N.C. State in the Sun Bowl in the final game of Todd Graham's tenure. The two break down the Sun Devils' performance, how they handled the tumult surrounding the program, and provide an outlook into how ASU plans to build its staff under Herm Edwards and its recruiting plans.
In this premium episode, SunDevilSource site publisher Chris Karpman is joined by staff members Fabian Ardaya and Kaelen Jones to provide an in-depth preview of ASU's Sun Bowl matchup against N.C. State. The three assess the Wolfpack on both sides on the ball, and explain how the Sun Devils matchup from both a schematic and personnel standpoint in their final game of the year.
In this episode, site publisher Chris Karpman is joined by staff members Fabian Ardaya and Kaelen Jones to discuss the Sun Devils' upcoming visit to Tucson to face the Wildcats. The three break down ASU's program-best 12-0 start, identify the keys to it, and later take a look at who else Bobby Hurley is set to bring in to Tempe in the future.
In this week's episode, site publisher Chris Karpman is joined by staff members Fabian Ardaya and Kaelen Jones to break down the Sun Devils' bowl tilt against N.C. State at the Sun Bowl in El Paso. The trio also assesses ASU's latest coaching moves and what it means for the team both in the interim and moving forward.
In this edition of the Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, site publisher Chris Karpman is joined by staff members Fabian Ardaya and Kaelen Jones to discuss Arizona State men's basketball's 9-0 start to the season. The trio revisits the Sun Devils' upset of then-No. 2 Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse and share their thoughts on the team cracking the Associated Press top five.
In this week's episode of the Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, site publisher Chris Karpman is joined by staff member Kaelen Jones as the two discuss defensive coordinator Phil Bennett's decision to not return to Arizona State in 2018 under new head coach Herm Edwards. Later, the two discuss the importance of retaining the Sun Devils' offensive staff, as well as how their coaching moves impact the 2018 recruiting class.
Chris Karpman and staffers Zane Hopen, Fabian Ardaya, Jacob Janower, and Rob Werner discuss their reactions to the press conference announcing Herm Edwards as head coach, quotes that stood out, and what to expect in the next few weeks from ASU football.
In this week's episode of the Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, site publisher Chris Karpman is joined by staff members Zane Hopen and Kaelen Jones to discuss the fallout following Arizona State's Territorial Cup victory.
The three evaluate the Sun Devils' 2017 season and break down what stood out from the campaign, plus what the results could mean for ASU in the near future. Karpman also provides a peek into the program's coaching search.
In this emergency edition of the Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, it's all hands on deck as site publisher Chris Karpman is joined by staff members Fabian Ardaya, Zane Hopen, Jacob Janower, Kaelen Jones and Rob Werner, as the group delivers quick analysis on Todd Graham's firing from his post as Arizona State head coach.
The full episode, complete with full thoughts and analysis on the move, will be available to site subscribers.
In this week's episode of the Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, site publisher Chris Karpman is joined by staff members Zane Hopen and Kaelen Jones discuss the Sun Devils' bowl-clinching victory over Oregon State, and set the stage for the Territorial Cup.
In this edition of the Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, site publisher Chris Karpman is joined by staff members Zane Hopen and Kaelen Jones revisit ASU's dominant win over San Diego State, and assess how the Sun Devils are an improved team in 2017-18.
In this week's episode of the Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, site publisher Chris Karpman is joined by staff members Zane Hopen and Kaelen Jones discuss the Sun Devils' loss on the road at the hands of UCLA.
The three break down what went wrong for ASU before tackling what things could be improved and changed with the team's postseason hopes hanging in the balance with just a few weeks of regular season play left to go.
In this edition of the Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, site publisher Chris Karpman and staff member Zane Hopen take a look at the ASU men's basketball team and project how the team will fare following its preseason slate.
The duo review freshman point guard Remy Martin’s impressive exhibition performances, the Sun Devils' non-conference schedule, a revamped bench unit, and ASU's Tournament chances with the season set to tip off Friday night.
In this week's episode of the Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, site publisher Chris Karpman and staff member Zane Hopen discuss the Sun Devils' comeback victory over Colorado from last week, including a look at ASU's fourth-quarter offensive breakthrough.
In this week's episode of the Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, site publisher Chris Karpman and staff members Zane Hopen and Kaelen Jones revisit the Sun Devils' 48-17 defeat against USC last week. The three also touch on the current state of the program amidst what's been a roller coaster of a season thus far for ASU.
In this week's episode of the Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, site publisher Chris Karpman and staff members Zane Hopen and Kaelen Jones revisit the Sun Devils' dominant road win over Utah, and discuss what they did that enabled the victory. After, the trio tries to make sense of ASU's sudden turnaround and project what it could mean for the team's fate in 2017 and beyond.
In this week's episode of the Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, site publisher Chris Karpman and staff members Zane Hopen and Kaelen Jones break down Arizona State’s stunning upset of No. 5 Washington. The three discuss how the Sun Devils managed to top the reigning Pac-12 champions, and dissect both team’s schematic approach in the matchup. Later, the trio revisits Mill Madness and what the upcoming season presents for ASU’s men’s basketball in 2017.
In this week's episode of the Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, site publisher Chris Karpman and staff members Zane Hopen and Kaelen Jones revisit the Sun Devils' 34-24 loss at Stanford. The three break down what went wrong and what went right for Arizona State before recapping the action from across the rest of the Pac-12 in Week 5.
In this week's episode of the Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, site publisher Chris Karpman is joined by staff members Zane Hopen and Kaelen Jones as the three discuss the recent FBI indictment of four Division I men's basketball assistants and the fallout to come. After, the trio breaks down Arizona State's 37-35 win over then-No. 24 Oregon, and what to take away from the victory.
In this week's episode of the Sun Devil Source Report Podcast, site publisher Chris Karpman is joined by staff members Zane Hopen and Kaelen Jones as the three break down Arizona State's Week 3 loss at Texas Tech and discuss their thoughts on what went well and didn't. Later, the trio talk about the strong start to quarterback Manny Wilkins' season, the recent emergence of sophomore wideout Kyle Williams, and how the team has managed its defensive personnel.
SunDevilSource.com publisher Chris Karpman is joined by staffers Zane Hopen and Kaelen Jones as the trio recap the Sun Devils' Week 2 performance against San Diego State. The three also offer insight into what everyone invested in Arizona State football is wondering -- what's the status of coach Todd Graham's job and what are the odds he can get off the hot seat early in the season?
In this episode, SunDevilSource.com publisher Chris Karpman and staff member Kaelen Jones recap the Sun Devils' 2017 season-opener against New Mexico State, what to make of the matchup and how the coaching staff handled its personnel. Later, the two give an overview of how the rest of the Pac-12 performed in Week 1 and what's stood out to them in the early stages of the season.
Publisher Chris Karpman and staffer Kaelen Jones take an overview of the Sun Devils' depth chart and break down how the roster shapes up ahead of the new campaign. The two also give a brief overview of what to expect in ASU's season-opening matchup with New Mexico State, as well as their predictions for the 2017 season.
Publisher Chris Karpman and staffer Kaelen Jones discuss what to make of the Sun Devils’ latest scrimmage. The two dissect the emergence of wide receiver Frank Darby as a big-play weapon for ASU, Todd Graham’s comments regarding his current starting quarterback situation, changes within the secondary unit under new coordinator Phil Bennett, and more.
In this episode of the 'Sun Devil Source Report Podcast,' publisher Chris Karpman is joined by staff member Kaelen Jones as the two discuss Arizona State's situation at quarterback, among other position battles, the gumption of freshman kicker Brandon Ruiz and whether he can live up to his goals for the season, and what to make of Todd Graham's comments regarding an improved secondary.
In this episode of the 'Sun Devil Source Report,' publisher Chris Karpman is joined by staff members Kevin Stewart and Kaelen Jones as the three discuss everything they've seen through the first four practices at Camp Tontozona, which have provided unfettered access to the program. This episode sets the stage for the Camp Tontozona scrimmage and subsequent weeks of preseason camp with an overview of every position on the roster.
After finishing with the worst pass defense in the country in each of the last two seasons, Arizona State is hoping to rebound under new defensive coordinator Phil Bennett. However, last week, the Sun Devils learned they'll have to make significant improvements without the help of junior safety Armand Perry, who announced his retirement from football due to medical reasons. Perry was expected to be a key leader for the Sun Devils in the secondary, but offseason surgery and a rough injury history forced Perry to reconsider his plans. IN this week's edition of the 'Sun Devil Source Report,' hosts Kerry Crowley and Chris Karpman break down what Perry's loss means for the Sun Devils and explain what ASU's secondary will now look like this fall. Additionally, the hosts continue their Pac-12 preview series by ranking the conference's linebacker and defensive back units, in order to provide broader overall context of where ASU stands heading into the 2017 season. The latter half of the episode was recorded before Perry elected to retire, but the Sun Devils still rank near the bottom of the conference in terms of their overall capabilities in the secondary.
With just four of the 12 offensive linemen who received First or Second Team All-Pac-12 recognition last season returning in 2017, it's difficult to pin which teams return the most talent in the trenches this season. Nevertheless, that's exactly what 'Sun Devil Source Report' hosts Kerry Crowley and Chris Karpman do in the latest episode of their podcast, as the hosts break down each offensive and defensive line unit around the Pac-12. SunDevilSource's Pac-12 preview series continues with a look inside the trenches and the hosts attempt to provide listeners with broader context for what to expect from Arizona State's line play this season. Though the Sun Devils will be a work in progress along the offensive line compared to most of their conference counterparts, ASU has an excellent opportunity to rank among the Pac-12's most effective defensive lines thanks to the return of multi-year starters like junior JoJo Wicker and senior Tashon Smallwood. The goal of this week's podcast is to prepare you for the regular season and give you a glimpse of the talent each team returns in the trenches.
When the 2017 Pac-12 football season kicks off this fall, no team in the conference will return a single player who earned a First or Second Team All-Pac-12 honor at the wide receiver position. Eight of the top 10 receivers in the conference from a season ago have moved on, which will set the stage for a new group of stars to take the Pac-12 by storm. In this week's episode of the 'Sun Devil Source Report,' our Pac-12 preview series continues with a look at the conference's top receiving units and the league's best tight ends. Hosts Kerry Crowley and Chris Karpman provide their team-by-team rankings of the wide receiver and tight end units in the Pac-12 units this season, with the goal of providing additional context for how Arizona State's position groups compare with their conference counterparts. With John Ross of Washington, JuJu Smith-Schuster of USC and Chad Hansen of Cal all moving on to the NFL, there will be plenty of opportunities for new players to help their respective teams climb toward the top of the conference.
With spring football in the rearview mirror, this week's episode of the 'Sun Devil Source Report' sets the stage for our Pac-12 preview series. Throughout the summer, hosts Kerry Crowley and Chris Karpman will provide breakdowns and analysis of each Arizona State position group and and position groups around the Pac-12 to give listeners a sense of where the Sun Devils stand compared to their conference counterparts. In this week's episode, Kerry and Chris go team-by-team, ranking quarterbacks and running backs in the Pac-12 in an effort to highlight which teams have the best skill position players and which teams have the most work to accomplish between now and the start of the 2017 season. How does ASU's quarterback situation stack up compared to teams around the rest of the conference? Listen in to find out.
Transfer season is heating up in college football and college basketball, and Arizona State's programs have been active in recent weeks. In this week's episode of the 'Sun Devil Source Premium Report,' hosts Kerry Crowley and Chris Karpman discuss the signings of Long Beach College defensive backs Kobe Williams and Demonte King and explain why their additions to the ASU football program is significant. Kerry and Chris also break down the local high school players who have received or could receive offers from the Sun Devils in the near future, and discuss another potential post Signing Day addition for the program. Additionally, Kerry and Chris talk about the transfers of Cleveland State guard Rob Edwards and San Diego State forward Zylan Cheatham into the Sun Devils' basketball program and examine how their signings help head coach Bobby Hurley build toward the future. Before Kerry and Chris dive into the additions for the Sun Devils' football and basketball teams, they lay out what SunDevilSource.com subscribers can expect in the coming months and explain why the offseason plays such a critical role in forming the foundation for their analysis of the ASU football program.
For the second time this week, the 'Sun Devil Source Report' is back with a special episode as Arizona State's Executive Director and Chief Athletics Compliance Officer Steve Webb joins the show to discuss his career arc and what he does on a day-to-day basis in the Sun Devils' Athletic Department. Webb has worked at ASU since 2011, and his background includes a career as a walk-on college athlete, a job working in intellectual property litigation in Chicago, and a role with the NCAA in its Eligibility Center at its national headquarters in Indianapolis. Webb explains the road he took to ASU, the work he does on behalf of student-athletes and advocating for their eligibility, and what direction he thinks the NCAA is headed toward in the future.
In this week's edition of the 'Sun Devil Source Report,' former Arizona State starting quarterback Taylor Kelly joins the show to reflect on his career, share his favorite memories from his playing days, and talk about the work he's doing as a quarterbacks coach in Southern California. With a trip to Arizona for a quarterbacks clinic at American Leadership Academy High School on the horizon, Kelly shares his appreciation for proper quarterback mechanics, his passion for coaching and why he chose his current career path. The former three-year Sun Devils' starter also shares his memories from the 2012 quarterback competition, what his advice to a quarterback coming back from injury would be, and discusses how challenging it is for quarterbacks to learn new playbooks. At the end of the episode, Kelly reflects on his favorite memories from his playing days at ASU, recalls some of his signature wins from his tenure as the Sun Devils' signal-caller, and shares his thoughts on leadership.
At the halfway point of Arizona State's spring practice slate, the Sun Devils held their first scrimmage of the spring and had an opportunity to examine how the program's personnel is taking to the new schemes from offensive coordinator Billy Napier and defensive coordinator Phil Bennett. In this week's edition of the 'Sun Devil Source Report,' hosts Kerry Crowley and Chris Karpman analyze ASU head coach Todd Graham's comments following the Sun Devils' scrimmage and discuss where the quarterback competition stands at this point in the spring. The episode also features a breakdown of ASU's newest basketball commit, 6-foot-10 junior college transfer De'Quon Lake and a look at how the Sun Devils' roster is shaping up for the 2017-2018 campaign. After discussing how the Sun Devils are hoping to build out their roster moving forward, Kerry and Chris analyze the program's pursuit of an NCAA tournament bid in head coach Bobby Hurley's third season. To round out the episode, Kerry and Chris highlight Barry Bonds' visit to Phoenix Municipal Stadium on Tuesday evening and talk about the impact having a high-profile alumnus around a program can have.
One-third of the way through Arizona State's spring practice slate, the 'Sun Devil Source Report' podcast is back to provide the latest updates on where the Sun Devils stand at a key juncture of the spring. With five practices down and 10 to go, ASU's coaches and players are acclimating to the new schemes introduced by offensive coordinator Billy Napier and defensive coordinator Phil Bennett. In this week's episode, hosts Kerry Crowley and Chris Karpman provide updates on ASU's installation progress, detail where the Sun Devils' quarterback situation stands and examine the depth chart on both sides of the ball for ASU. After running through updates on ASU's personnel, Kerry and Chris conclude the analysis portion of the episode and the show concludes with audio from Napier and head coach Todd Graham's latest media availability.
Arizona State opened its sixth spring under head coach Todd Graham Tuesday and held two practice sessions this week as the Sun Devils took to the field to install a new offense under coordinator Billy Napier and a new defense under coordinator Phil Bennett. In this week's edition of the 'Sun Devil Source Report' podcast, hosts Kerry Crowley and Chris Karpman explain why Graham uses spring to experiment with moving players to different positions, where certain ASU players are playing this spring, what changes they noticed during the first week of spring ball, and how Graham is using his time at practices differently this spring. Additionally, Kerry and Chris provide a breakdown of ASU's Pro Day, which was held Thursday afternoon, offer their analysis of the end of ASU's basketball season and what's next for the Sun Devil hoops program, and play an interview with former ASU Spur linebacker Laiu Moeakiola that took place after his Pro Day performance.
With the Pac-12 Tournament set to start on Wednesday afternoon, 'Sun Devil Source Report' hosts Kerry Crowley and Chris Karpman detail Arizona State's rough history in the event and explain what type of challenges the Sun Devils face heading into this year's tournament. Kerry and Chris recap the Sun Devils' second season under head coach Bobby Hurley and explain the direction the program is heading, how Hurley's rotation should be much deeper in year three, and what the Sun Devils have done to lay the foundation for the future. After an extensive discussion about the basketball program, Kerry and Chris turn their attention to the football team which added junior college cornerback Darien Cornay as a post-Signing Day addition last week. After offering an analysis of Cornay's signing, Kerry and Chris explain ASU's transfer situation and roster attrition from this offseason heading into spring practices, which start next week.
With two weeks to go until ASU starts spring football, 'Sun Devil Source Report' hosts Kerry Crowley and Chris Karpman provided an overview of each of the Sun Devils' defensive position groups heading into the month of March. Kerry and Chris looked at how the positional flexibility of various defensive players could impact ASU's approach and what type of impact new defensive coordinator Phil Bennett may have on the team's personnel groupings this spring. After finishing up the spring defensive primer, Kerry and Chris recorded an interview with ASU's assistant athletic director for recruiting Donnie Yantis, who explained the Sun Devils' new approach to recruiting in Southern California. Yantis provided details on his background and how he's watched football at the high school level evolve in Arizona during his career as a coach. Yantis also reflects on the importance of developing relationships with recruits and starting those relationships earlier with prospects in Arizona, and finishes the interview by offering up his thoughts on his favorite restaurant in the valley.
With ASU's spring practice slate set to start in less than a month, 'Sun Devil Source Report' hosts Kerry Crowley and Chris Karpman outlined each of the Sun Devils' offensive position groups and where they stand moving into the month of March. In this week's episode of the 'Sun Devil Source Report,' Kerry and Chris take a detailed look at ASU's upcoming quarterback competition, the depth in the Sun Devils' backfield, the new faces set to make an impact at wide receiver, the evolving role of ASU's tight ends and the improving level of experience along the offensive line. After Kerry and Chris analyze the Sun Devils' offensive depth, the show features an interview Chris taped with ASU running backs' coach John Simon who explained what he hoped to see out of the players at his position group this spring and why he thinks the running backs on the roster will excite ASU fans in the future.
With National Signing Day in the rearview mirror, Arizona State spent the past week working to finalize its coaching staff for the 2017 season. Head coach Todd Graham hired former Louisiana-Monroe assistant Rob Sale to coach ASU's offensive line and hired former Kansas assistant Michael Slater to coach the Sun Devils' defensive line, completing the program's staffing needs. After the hires were announced Wednesday, hosts Kerry Crowley and Chris Karpman taped a 'Sun Devil Source Report' podcast, breaking down the makeup of Graham's staff and analyzing how the Sun Devils will split up position groups this spring. ASU also held a mini media day ahead of spring football Wednesday, and Kerry and Chris were there to talk with players and coaches and gather their thoughts heading into the spring practice slate. After discussing the main takeaways from the spring media day, Kerry and Chris analyzed the ASU basketball team and its upcoming schedule, and whether the Sun Devils still have an outside shot at making the NIT tournament.
The most important day of the offseason has now come and gone as Arizona State announced its 2017 recruiting class on National Signing Day. In this week's 'Sun Devil Source Report' podcast, hosts Kerry Crowley and Chris Karpman examine the metrics Scout uses to evaluate recruiting classes and compare how ASU's 2017 class stacks up with previous Sun Devils' classes under head coach Todd Graham and his predecessors. Kerry and Chris break down the makeup of ASU's class, highlighting the impressive local haul the Sun Devils signed while also examining the lack of recruits ASU pulled in from the state of California and what that means moving forward. The crew also discusses what position groups the Sun Devils recruited best while looking at where ASU missed out on priority targets. Kerry and Chris analyze some of the Sun Devils' most important signees and discuss what players Graham laid out high expectations for during Graham's Wednesday press conference.
The coaching carousel continues to spin at Arizona State as the Sun Devils received word over the weekend that offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey is departing for the same job under head coach Gus Malzahn at Auburn. Lindsey's decision to leave ASU comes a little less than a week ahead of National Signing Day, leaving the Sun Devils in a difficult position. In this week's episode of the 'Sun Devil Source Report,' hosts Kerry Crowley and Chris Karpman explain how Lindsey became a candidate for the Tigers' opening and what his departure means for ASU. Additionally, the hosts break down the Sun Devils' 2017 schedule, which was released last week, highlighting some of the key games and zeroing in on what head coach Todd Graham has to do for ASU to consider the season a success. The episode culminates with a discussion of ASU's basketball team, which has lost four consecutive games but now enters the easiest stretch of its Pac-12 schedule.
Episode 22: Is 2017 the year of the silent commitment? In this week's edition of the 'Sun Devil Source Report' podcast, hosts Kerry Crowley and Chris Karpman explain how silent commitments have impacted ASU's recruiting class and explain the significance of silent commitments for the Sun Devils. With SunDevilSource's flash sale in full swing, Kerry and Chris walk listeners through the steps of signing up for SunDevilSource and explain in detail how listeners can take advantage of all of the site's premium offseason content. During the taping of the episode, local Williams Field (Gilbert) kicker Brandon Ruiz announces his commitment to ASU, and Kerry and Chris provide reactions and analysis regarding the Sun Devils' flip of the former Alabama commit. Following Ruiz's pledge, Kerry and Chris explain how his commitment impacts the Sun Devils' current recruiting class and what to watch for in the two weeks leading up to Signing Day.
In this week's edition of the 'Sun Devil Source Report' podcast, hosts Kerry Crowley and Chris Karpman discuss ASU's newest football commit, four-star running back Eno Benjamin.
The highest-rated ASU commit for the Class of 2017, Benjamin is a mid-year enrollee who began classes at ASU this week, two days after announcing his pledge to the Sun Devils during the U.S. Army All-American game.
After providing updates on ASU's current recruiting situation, Kerry and Chris bring on this week's guest, Sun Devil Athletics Chief Operating Officer Rocky Harris, who provides updates on fundraising goals, the Sun Devil Stadium renovation project, and future initiatives for the athletic department.
Harris shares insight into what it's like working with athletic director Ray Anderson, how their vision has aligned and set the foundation for the future of ASU Athletics, and the long-term approach the ASU athletic department has taken to its current initiatives.
After signing no more than four high school players from the state of Arizona in his previous five recruiting classes, Arizona State head coach Todd Graham already has six local players committed to his 2017 class.
With less than six weeks to go until National Signing Day, the Sun Devils are still in position to add to their local haul as ASU remains in contention for three of the top five high school recruits in the state.
In this week's edition of the 'Sun Devil Source Report,' hosts Kerry Crowley and Chris Karpman provide historical perspective regarding ASU's in-state recruiting and explain how Graham and the Sun Devils could potentially pull in the best local recruiting class in program history.
After breaking down the program's recruiting efforts, Kerry and Chris switch gears and talk about ASU's struggles on the basketball court in the wake of Sam Cunliffe's departure from the program and the Sun Devils' subsequent loss to New Mexico State over the weekend.
After going more than four months without receiving a commitment, Arizona State broke a drought last week when former Alabama quarterback and former five-star recruit Blake Barnett announced his commitment to the Sun Devils. Barnett's announcement sets the stage for this week's edition of the 'Sun Devil Source Report' podcast as hosts Kerry Crowley and Chris Karpman provide a comprehensive analysis of the impact Barnett's transfer has on ASU's program. Chris provides a detailed look at Barnett's skill set as the pair breaks down how his commitment shakes up a crowded quarterback depth chart for the Sun Devils. After discussing Barnett's addition to ASU's Class of 2017, Kerry and Chris discuss the departure of wide receivers coach Jay Norvell, who left to become the head coach at Nevada. Kerry and Chris float prospective names for the coaching vacancy at ASU, and discuss the immediate impact Norvell's loss has on ASU's recruiting situation. The episode concludes with a look at ASU's basketball program, which suffered a significant loss Monday in the form of freshman wing Sam Cunliffe. Cunliffe's decision to leave the program after just 10 games puts the Sun Devils in a challenging position moving forward, and Kerry and Chris examine the short and long-term ramifications of Cunliffe's decision to depart from Tempe.
Following Arizona State's disastrous Territorial Cup loss against Arizona on Friday, 'Sun Devil Source Report' hosts Kerry Crowley and Chris Karpman take a detailed look at the state of the Sun Devils' program and analyze the downfall under fifth-year head coach Todd Graham.
After starting the year 5-1, ASU collapsed with six straight losses to end a season that raises questions about the direction of the program under Graham and about what can be done to recover from such a devastating year.
Kerry and Chris talk about the glaring mistakes ASU made against Arizona and put them in historical context, and also dive into how ASU's performance in 2016 compares with the Sun Devils' previous seasons under Graham.
After finishing the year at 2-7 in Pac-12 play and in fifth place in the Pac-12 South, ASU has a long list of issues it needs to address this offseason and Kerry and Chris spell out where the Sun Devils can begin working.
The episode concludes with Kerry and Chris talking about the transfer or redshirt freshman running back Jason Lewis, and whether ASU fans can expect more attrition from the program in the near future.
Friday's Territorial Cup matchup between Arizona and Arizona State is the fifth time head coaches Rich Rodriguez and Todd Graham will meet in their school's rivalry game. On this edition of the 'Sun Devil Source Report' podcast, hosts Kerry Crowley and Chris Karpman look at the big picture implications of Friday's matchup for both schools, as Arizona hopes to avoid its first winless season in conference play since 1957 while ASU wants to ensure bowl eligibility for the sixth straight season. Kerry and Chris break down Arizona's offensive threats and how the Wildcats will look to challenge an ASU defense that has surrendered at least 40 points in each of its last five games. Kerry and Chris also talk about why Arizona is a better matchup for ASU than most teams, and analyze the ways in which the Sun Devils will try to attack a Wildcats' defense that has brought more pressure this season under first-year defensive coordinator Marcel Yates. At the end of the episode, Kerry and Chris stray from Territorial Cup chatter and talk about the games that will help decide the Pac-12 division champions this week, and offer their predictions for those contests.
For the first time since 2012, ASU is riding a four-game losing streak following a 49-26 loss the Sun Devils suffered against the Utah Utes on Senior Night at Sun Devil Stadium. On this edition of the 'Sun Devil Source Report' podcast, hosts Kerry Crowley and Chris Karpman break down the Sun Devils' collapse against the Utes and discuss how a promising start once again turned into a derailed finish for ASU.
After leading 13-0 at the end of the first quarter, familiar issues popped up for the Sun Devils as they were outscored 49-13 the rest of the way thanks to three 30-plus yard touchdowns Utah scored on Thursday night.
Kerry and Chris discuss why the Sun Devils' turnover margin has suffered this season, and why playing more conservatively defensively hasn't paid off the way head coach Todd Graham had hoped.
After breaking down the ASU football team's struggles, Kerry and Chris talk about the start of ASU's basketball season, which included a pair of wins for the Sun Devils during the team's opening weekend. Chris dissects the Sun Devils' first two wins before talking about his expectations for ASU's newcomers and the season as a whole.
Following a disappointing loss in Eugene against an underwhelming Oregon squad, Arizona State enters its bye week with the goals of improving its overall team health and regrouping in time for the final stretch of the season.
After a dismal defensive performance from the Sun Devils, 'Sun Devil Source Report' hosts Kerry Crowley and Chris Karpman break down the prolific offensive numbers ASU's recent opponents have put up against the Sun Devils and discuss why turnover margin is the best indicator of a team's overall success in the Pac-12.
Chris and Kerry contextualize the sacks and tackles for loss ASU's defense are still racking up by examining why the the Sun Devils have failed to generate turnovers and why that's the ultimate key to defensive success within Todd Graham's scheme.
After breaking down the Sun Devils' defensive output, Chris and Kerry discuss the challenges ASU's offense faced against an Oregon defense it still should have dominated without much of its key personnel.
Kerry and Chris then finish the episode with discussions of larger themes that have emerged from this season, such as where the Sun Devils' quarterback situation stands in Manny Wilkins' first year as a starter, why a sixth win and bowl practices are essential for the overall health of ASU's program, and how the Pac-12 has evolved over the course of the year.
Episode 14: The Sun Devils entered their weekend showdown with Washington State limited due to injuries and absences to key players like sophomore left guard Sam Jones, junior center A.J. McCollum and sophomore safety Armand Perry, and Arizona State's showdown with the Cougars left Todd Graham's team in an even worse space injury-wise.
In this week's episode of the 'Sun Devil Source Report,' hosts Kerry Crowley and Chris Karpman break down the Sun Devils' injury situation which now includes another injury to sophomore quarterback Manny Wilkins and an injury linebacker Salamo Fiso suffered in the fourth quarter of ASU's 37-32 loss.
After breaking down how ASU adjusted its game plan for freshman quarterback Dillon Sterling-Cole and the Sun Devils' reliance on their "Sparky" package, Kerry and Chris talk about the key plays and important missed opportunities that helped define Saturday's game. At the end of the episode, Kerry and Chris discuss the current Pac-12 landscape, and dive into the issues ASU's next opponent, Oregon, is facing defensively.
Arizona State entered Saturday's matchup against Colorado with an opportunity to take control of its own destiny in the Pac-12 South, but the Sun Devils floundered in a 40-16 blowout loss at the hands of the Buffaloes. After picking the Buffaloes to win in a dominant fashion last week, hosts Kerry Crowley and Chris Karpman are back to explain why they felt the Buffaloes were the superior team and what Colorado did to control the game at the line of scrimmage. With an injury to quarterback Manny Wilkins hampering ASU's offensive capabilities, Kerry and Chris explain why the Sun Devils were better off starting Wilkins than his freshmen backups. Additionally, Kerry and Chris talk about ASU's tackling issues, which have become a reoccurring theme for the Sun Devils throughout the last two seasons. After diving into another outstanding special teams performance by kicker Zane Gonzalez and punter Matt Haack, Kerry and Chris take their regular swing around the Pac-12 and look at the standings and the outlook moving forward. The episode finishes up with Kerry and Chris' reviews of their favorite spots they visited in Boulder, Colorado over the weekend.
The Sun Devils came into Saturday's matchup with their backup quarterback and as 10-point underdogs, but emerged victorious as Arizona State took down UCLA by a final score of 23-20. Redshirt freshman Brady White started in place of sophomore Manny Wilkins who missed the game with an ankle injury, and White ended up suffering a season-ending injury in the fourth quarter that leaves ASU's quarterback depth in a world of uncertainty at the halfway point of the season. 'Sun Devil Source Report' hosts Kerry Crowley and Chris Karpman are back to break down the ASU quarterback situation and talk about what options the Sun Devils have moving into their matchup with the Colorado Buffaloes. Chris and Kerry break down how ASU's special teams served as an advantage for the Sun Devils yet again against the Bruins, and explain the specific adjustments the Sun Devils made against UCLA's offense that enabled defensive success, despite having to play most of the game without Kareem Orr at cornerback. Kerry and Chris start the episode with a breakdown of why ASU's uniforms against UCLA threw them off, and finish it up with a deep dive into the Pac-12 standings and a look around the league at the midway point of the year.
Arizona State dropped its first Pac-12 road contest of the season in a 41-20 blowout loss against USC, and 'Sun Devil Source Report' hosts Kerry Crowley and Chris Karpman are back to put the defeat in perspective for the Sun Devils.
Kerry and Chris talk about the loss of quarterback Manny Wilkins and what his injury means for the Sun Devils, why ASU struggled to move the ball offensively against a USC defense that had trouble with its opponents throughout the month of September, and what issues ASU will face moving forward.
Kerry and Chris break down the performance of redshirt freshman quarterback Brady White who came in to relieve an injured Wilkins, discuss how ASU's tackling issues have evolved over the course of the season and why the Sun Devils failed to execute defensively against USC, and what the loss to a Pac-12 South foe means for ASU in the grand scheme of the 2016 season.
Kerry and Chris wrap up the episode with a detailed look at the race in the Pac-12, with looks at some of the surprising teams of the season in Washington and Colorado.
Episode 10 of the 'Sun Devil Source Report' podcast features a detailed breakdown of Arizona State's 51-41 win over the Cal Bears.
Hosts Kerry Crowley and Chris Karpman dive into the significance of ASU's 4-0 start and discuss what has enabled early season success for the Sun Devils and talk about some of the themes that have emerged for ASU so far this year.
Against Cal, the Sun Devils once again got off to a slow start, and Kerry and Chris analyze why ASU has struggled in the first half and succeeded in the latter half of games. Kerry and Chris talk about the importance of ASU's in-game adjustments, which includes the ability of offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey to stick to his game plan and the decisions defensive coordinator Keith Patterson has made that have led to increased effectiveness in the second half.
Special teams have been a hallmark of ASU's success this season, and Kerry and Chris break down the importance of winning the field position battle against an Air Raid opponent like Cal and how the reliability of Zane Gonzalez has evolved through his career.
The episode concludes with a roundup of Pac-12 scores from the weekend, which includes a discussion of the wide open race for the South Division and an analysis of the importance of next Saturday's game for USC head coach Clay Helton.
Arizona State played in Texas for the third time in the Todd Graham era, and the Sun Devils narrowly escaped with a 32-28 victory over the University of Texas-San Antonio. ASU needed a late rally to overcome a 16-point deficit and notch its largest comeback win on the road since 2002, and Kerry Crowley and Chris Karpman break down the game, analyze why ASU dug itself into a hole early in the contest, and what adjustments the Sun Devils made to enable the team's late success.
Kerry and Chris start the episode with a discussion of ASU's special teams performance in light of kicker Zane Gonzalez's outstanding performance and then discuss how Manny Wilkins performed in his first start on the road. The Sun Devil Source Report hosts analyze how UTSA's scheme impacted Wilkins' decision-making, and why the Roadrunners posed a tougher test for the young quarterback than Texas Tech. Before moving onto the defensive side of the ball, Kerry and Chris analyze freshman receiver N'Keal Harry's early success and what his NFL prospects look like.
After talking Harry, Kerry and Chris highlight the two key defensive adjustments ASU made in the second half that stopped the Roadrunners in their tracks and allowed ASU to complete a comeback victory.
Arizona State's offense racked up more than 650 total yards in a 68-55 victory over Texas Tech to push the Sun Devils to 2-0, and Kerry Crowley and Chris Karpman are back to break down the Sun Devils' performance in the latest episode of the 'Sun Devil Source Report.' Kerry and Chris talk about the surprising breakout performance from sophomore quarterback Manny Wilkins and whether his effort is indicative of what the Sun Devils can expect from him in the future, about the well-designed game plan of first-year offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey, and about junior running back Kalen Ballage's record-setting performance. Kerry and Chris also break down ASU's defense, which used more three-man rushes than a typical Todd Graham front employs. Even when the Sun Devils opted to sit back in coverage, ASU experienced a handful of coverage breakdowns that contributed to Texas Tech scoring plays. The episode wraps up with Kerry and Chris' thoughts on the Pac-12 through two weekends of play and their quick takes on ASU's next opponent, UTSA.
Arizona State's season-opener promised to serve as an important measure for evaluating the Sun Devils, and ASU's 44-13 season-opening win over Northern Arizona left the Sun Devil Source crew with plenty of takeaways. In episode seven of the 'Sun Devil Source Report,' Chris Karpman and Kerry Crowley dive into the offensive tendencies of first-year coordinator Chip Lindsey, the debut performance of starting quarterback Manny Wilkins, and the play of the Sun Devils' new offensive line. After breaking down the Sun Devils' offense, Chris and Kerry dissect ASU's defensive play-calling, analyze the challenges presented by playing with a depleted linebacking corps, and highlight some of the Sun Devils' defensive standouts. The episode wraps up with Chris and Kerry's thoughts on the performances of Pac-12 teams on opening weekend, as well as a quick preview of ASU's upcoming opponent, Texas Tech.
With the 2016 season less than a week away, 'Sun Devil Source Report' is back with our season preview podcast. Chris Karpman and Kerry Crowley break down each position group for Arizona State and discuss the key personnel in each unit as well as what the realistic expectations are for each group in terms of on-field performance this season. Chris and Kerry also offer their season predictions for ASU, and discuss the three most likely records the Sun Devils will finish with in Todd Graham's fifth season. After diving into some of the key things to watch during the first month of ASU's campaign, Chris and Kerry break down the Sun Devils' first opponent, the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, and discuss what types of challenges the FCS foe will present this weekend.
In episode five of the 'Sun Devil Source Report' podcast, Kerry and Chris break down their projected two-deep depth chart for ASU. With position battles still brewing at quarterback, in the secondary and along the offensive line, the SunDevilSource crew talks about the different combinations of players ASU can use in given situations and what fans should expect to see when the Sun Devils release their depth chart.
Kerry and Chris also open up the mailbag to questions from the Devils' Sanctuary and discuss what to expect from Chip Lindsey's offense, why younger players are making strides and how involved Todd Graham will be with defensive coordinator Keith Patterson during the 2016 season.
Part two of the Sun Devil Source report media day podcast includes interviews with ASU defensive coordinator Keith Patterson, senior safety Laiu Moeakiola, sophomore safety Armand Perry, junior defensive back Marcus Ball and junior linebacker D.J. Calhoun. Coach Patterson and his players talked about the differences in the team's defense in 2016 and what to expect from a secondary working for improvement.
SunDevilSource was on-site at ASU Media Day for episode three of the podcast as Kerry Crowley and Chris Karpman talked with ASU offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey, offensive line coach Chris Thomsen, quarterback Brady White, quarterback Manny Wilkins, tight end Kody Kohl and running back Kalen Ballage about their expectations for the upcoming season.
In episode two of Sun Devil Source Report, the Sun Devil Source team details the reporting of ASU quarterback Bryce Perkins' considerations of transferring before ultimately electing to stay with the Sun Devil program after suffering an injury during Monday's practice. The crew also talks about injuries to Demario Richard and Jalen Harvey, as well as potential position switches for Christian Sam, Zach Robertson and Quinn Bailey.
Sun Devil Source Report Episode 1 covers the start of ASU's 2016 fall camp from Camp Tontozona and Payson. Kerry Crowley, Chris Karpman and Kevin Stewart dive into the tradition of Camp T, the ASU quarterback competition, which position groups are strengths and weaknesses for the Sun Devils, which newcomers stood out, the 2017 recruiting outlook, and where to eat in Payson, Arizona.