...after being 5-1 and taking down #16 and the clear favorite to win the conference....

Really hard to imagine Whittingham not having his team fired up and ready to go after a loss and a Bye.

But..Utah is obviously beatable.


Lord knows what happens at QB. But can almost assure battered ASU syndrome says he comes back raring to go.

"The reason we’re winning football games is because we’re playing hard. I want guys who bite, not bark.” In the ultimate conference of parity, a high work ethic can separate Big 12 teams from each other and proved to be a significant trait in ASU's 27-19 win over Utah

“Coach Dillingham says big-time players make big-time plays. The offensive line did a great job moving sideways, and I was able to find a hole and get loose." The No. 1 objective for ASU versus Utah was to impose their will on the ground, a feat that was achieved at a high level in the upset win

Link to post game press conference

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I have access to two free tickets to the hockey game this afternoon (puck drop at 3:30). If you want them, please DM me.

Cam Rising is in his 7th year of college football, he has been at Utah for almost a THIRD of the years Kyle whittham has coached at Utah. And in Whittingham’s presser this week Utah is saying it’s a compliance issue if Rising comes back for year 8, I kid you not. Keep in mind the average NFL career is 3.3 years rising has been at Utah over the twice as long as an average NFL player career.

Imagine Todd Graham had Taylor Kelly for 6-7-8 years? (That would put Taylor Kelly playing into the 2020 season) Or Bruce Snyder had Plummer for 6-7-8 years? (That would put Jake playing into the 2000 season)

Regardless of which quarterback is going to be the starter for the Utes, ASU will encounter its most challenging opponent to date. Here's Joe Healey's comprehensive look at a familiar foe.

The home game versus Utah represents a huge statement win opportunity for ASU, but are the obstacles in its way too significant to overcome? Justin LaCertosa and I break down Friday's contest (recorded before the Cam Rising news)

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That's the word.

#BEEF

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Graham Rossini is behind this move and hinted weeks ago that this was something in the works

Yes, the same Peat family has produced multiple D-I players, and one of their youngest, Keona Peat, is a current ASU offensive lineman.

Plans to visit Arkansas, Duke, Baylor, and Arizona, with a likely decision coming by the November signing period. One hell of a field to contend with, but there has been a lot of good mojo surrounding the program, so maybe Haurley will pull another rabbit out of his hat, and this one being a legit local blue chipper will move the needle in a major way.

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"I tell them the biggest thing is you want to be like a microwave and not an oven. When your name is called, you have to be heated up and ready to go.” Dealing with a short week and key first half absences challenge ASU, presents another chance to concur adversity

Was barely in the rotation as it is

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"This is a 10-month evaluation, not a six-day evaluation. Not as a measuring stick in terms of where we are this season but in terms of how much further we have to get as a program.” Facing a foe that has been a standard of excellence will be a significant litmus test for ASU

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An ugly game leads to a pretty 4-1 record. We dive into the hot, gritty, and clutch win over Kansas before talking with ASU offensive lineman Ben Coleman (30:12) about the dominance in the trenches. We then talk with OL coach Saga Tuitele (1:00:09) about the line play and the keys to holding back Utah. Next up, we get a detailed look at the Utes from Utah insider Patrick Kinahan (1:14:42) before jumping into our in-depth game preview and predictions.

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