It’s official. Todd Graham has announced his starter after a summer-long quarterback competition that had Sun Devil Nation embroiled in debate as the tide turned from Mike Bercovici to Michael Eubank to Taylor Kelly, with a mid-August surge that made him the eventual victor. Kelly, 6’2” and 202 pounds, has shown himself to be both […]
Michigan State Spartans 2012
August 21, 2012 by
Michigan State 2011 Statistics (Big Ten) The Spartans play on a grass field at Spartan Stadium (seats 75,005) Mark Dantonio is in his 6th year as head coach at Michigan State. In 2011 the Spartans finished with an 11-3 record and had double-digit wins for the 2nd straight year (11-2 in 2010). Michigan State played […]
Baylor Bears 2012
August 20, 2012 by
2011 Baylor Statistics (Big 12) The Bears play on an artificial field (Prestige System) at Floyd Casey Stadium (seats 50,000) Art Briles is in his 5th year as head coach at Baylor. 2011 Baylor won its first bowl game in 19 years, beating Washington 67-56 in the Alamo Bowl (yes, as that basketball score indicates, […]
The New Hotness: Tontozona Tradition
August 15, 2012 by
I’ve never been a camper. I don’t like the idea of ‘roughing it’ for the sake of team-building and experiencing the outdoors. Sure, I’ll hike, bike, swim, but give me a lodge to relax in at the end of the night or it’s no dice. Let’s hope the Sun Devil footballers don’t share that sentiment. […]
Auburn Tigers 2012
August 14, 2012 by
Auburn 2011 Statistics (SEC) The Tigers play on a grass field at Jordan-Hare Stadium (seats 87,451 and Jordan is pronounced Jerdin) Gene Chizik is in his fourth year as head coach at Auburn. His Tigers went 8-5 last year. This was somewhat disappointing following the 2010 National Championship. However, considering how many players they lost, […]
Wisconsin Badgers 2012
August 10, 2012 by
Wisconsin 2011 Statistics (Big Ten) The Badgers play on artificial (FieldTurf) at Camp Randall Stadium (seats 80,321) Bret Bielema is in his 7th year as head coach at Wisconsin. He’s had double-digit wins the four years and finished 2011 with an 11-3 record. They beat Michigan State in the 1st ever BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIP GAME. […]
Illinois Fighting Illini 2012
August 8, 2012 by
Illinois 2011 Statistics (Big Ten) The Fighting Illini play on artificial (FieldTurf) at Memorial Stadium (seats 62,670) Tim Beckman is in his 1st year as head coach at Illinois. He takes over after Ron Zook was fired following another mediocre regular season (the team finished 7-6 afer winning the bowl game without Zook). The Illini […]
Ohio State Buckeyes 2012
August 7, 2012 by
Ohio State 2011 Statistics (Big Ten) The Buckeyes play on an artificial field at Ohio Stadium (seats 102,329) Urban Meyer is in his 1st year as head coach at Ohio State. Last year the Buckeyes finished 6-7 under interim head coach Luke Fickell. Fickell was the defensive coordinator under Jim Tressel and became the interim […]
Who’s under center? ASU’s starting QB remains a mystery
August 6, 2012 by
It’s been a year since Arizona State totally revamped the look of Sun Devil Athletics, changing from the iconic Sparky the Sun Devil to a more sophisticated and stylized pitchfork. The pitchfork was chosen as a symbol of power and intimidation but, as Todd Graham brings the Sun Devils closer to their Camp Tontozona weekend […]
Arizona Wildcats 2012
August 3, 2012 by
Arizona 2011 Statistics (Pac-12) The Wildcats play on a grass field at Arizona Stadium (seats 51,811) Rich Rodriguez is in his 1st year as head coach. This is a somewhat interesting hire considering that Arizona finished with the 110th ranked defense in the nation and Rich Rod is infamous for his complete and utter destruction […]
