Arizona State goes for its eighth win in a row today, taking on Cal State Fullerton at 2:05

Starting lineup for ASU:
SS: Drew Swift
3B: Hunter Haas
DH: Hunter Jump
1B: Jack Moss
2B: Sean McClain
RF: Kai Murphy
LF: Allbry Major
C: Nick Cheema
CF: Joe Lampe

SP: Tyler Thornton

Gabe Swartz's recap

Not a surprise but another four-star expected to announce over the weekend

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Hod... where do you think BFH is at right now in terms of his future with ASU?

Have his issues with Ray been resolved over the whole sexual harassment of his wife thing?

Is he looking to move on knowing next year could be bad?

what are you hearing with respect to his future here?

Showed up not so randomly I presume on my YouTube feed and since it was very informative thought I would share it

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Hey @Hod Rabino. Figured I’d start a new thread. So what was the story with Finn? How did he catch our coaches attention? Why was his offer sheet so small? It’s not like he was in the mountains somewhere. I’m just really intrigued by this kid and if he’s a prime example of just how good Al Luginbill and crew are at scouting.

A deep dive here with the Sun Devil Network's basketball color analyst discussing the season that was and looking ahead towards the future of his program


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Lighting in the dome isn't the greatest so that's why the quality isn't as good as outside. But as always very thankful to even have this opportunity to begin with. Hope you enjoy these 30 minutes.

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After two starting pitchers with serious "issues", this was a concern... now, a third.

Had another poster "challenge" me on my past concern here, and now this is a "major issue"...

Arm health and ASU pitching depth was the key to CTS "big season"... more excuses coming...

Physical conditioning, arm strength, pre & post season pitch counts, breaking ball limits based on point in season/age & innings pitched metrics, recovery practices, nutrition, stretching etc. are all part of a prudent "arm conditioning program" that a some point needs to be independently reviewed --- ABC Best Practice.

...Hurley let him know he shouldn't come back next year?

After the game winning OT shot vs WSU and tying Eddie House's 8 game 20+ streak, Martin was pumped and said if he didn't break it this year he might next year.

When Hurley was told that he responded "He's had a hell of a career and he's a pro prospect and he's got to get out there and start making money and be a pro"

Remy hasn't had a good game since.

Coincidence?

I'll have more to add later after the basketball game but here's more information to add to what I posted earlier:

As always, let’s start with personnel news:

Jayden Daniels' grandpa passed away and he's flying today for the viewing. Since he has to have a negative test upon arrival back hard to say when he can resume practices.

Amiri Johnson for the first time that I saw in the spring was doing conditioning drills on the side, as was Evan Fields. Fields seemed to be moving better.

Junior defensive lineman Tyler Johnson is out of the entire spring (knee)

Redshirt defensive tackle Stephon Wright out of the arm sling, still not dressed

Freshman offensive lineman Sioene Veikoso still out (ankle)

Redshirt freshman offensive lineman Ben Scott and sophomore offensive lineman Dohnovan West were OUT OF non-contact green jerseys.

Sophomore WR Ricky Pearsall didn't finish practice due to an undisclosed injury.

DB Willie Harts and DL Jermayne Lole both not in practice due to personal reasons

Team was in helmets and shoulder pads, but it was pretty physical. I believe they will be in full pads on Friday.


Looking at the footage I took from the 11 on 11, here's the two-deep:

First team offense

QB Daylin McLemore
RB the three that rotated were Chip Trayanum, Rachaad White, and Daniyel Ngata
OL from left to right Kellen Diesch, LaDarius Henderson, Dohnovan West, Henry Hattis, and Ben Scott
WR Geordon Porter
WR Ricky Pearsall
WR Andre Johnson
TE Curtis Hodges

Fullback Case Hatch was in two tight-end sets; QB's Finn Collins and Trenton Bourguet took some first team reps. LV Bunkley-Shelton and Johnny Wilson were in there too at times with the first team.

First team defense

Right defensive end Anthonie Cooper
3-technique Shannon Forman
Nose DJ Davidson
Left Right defensive end Michael Matus
LB Merlin Robertson
LB Darien Butler
LB Kyle Soelle
S DeAndre Pierce
S Kejuan Markham
CB Chase Lucas
CB Jack Jones

Jordan Clark nickel corner, and as mentioned earlier Lucas took some nickel reps with Jones and Davis beside him. We saw freshman Joe Moore and grad transfer Travez Moore get in on some first team action at defensive end.

Second team offense

QB Daylin Mclemore, Trenton Bourguet and Finn Collins rotated
RB the three that rotated were Chip Trayanum, Rachaad White, and Daniyel Ngata (same as the first team)
OL from left to right Isaia Glass, Ralph Frias, Ben Bray, Cody Shear, Jarrett Bell, and Spencer Lovell
WR Johnny Wilson
WR Lv Bunkley-Shleton
WR Elijhah Badger
TE Jalin Conyers

Freshman WR Chad Johnson Jr. saw some second team reps.

Second team defense

Right defensive end Joe Moore
3-technique Omarr Norman-Lott
Nose TJ Pesefea
Left Right defensive end Travez Moore
LB Connor Soelle
LB Eric Gentry
LB Caleb McCullough
S Cam Phillips
S Jean Boyd III
CB Timarcus Davis
CB Ed Woods

Stanley Lambert saw some second team defensive end reps, as did redshirt freshman corner Jordan Clark.

The cast on Joe Moore's left hand perhaps explains why I didn't see him in practice last week (just one session) but he got a lot of reps today, some first team too, and was impressive in one-on-one's. Like his strength/speed combination.

Jack Luckhurst did better than Logan Tyler on longer field goals. Tyler overall looks shakier than I thought he would, especially for a veteran.

In a red zone drill a nifty one handed catch by freshman Chad Johnson in the corner of te end zone ruld out of bounds, will have to see if it was a TD. Either way, great effort by a player who I mentioned as having a strong spring so far and really improving from last year as Prentice Gill said.

ASU Vice President for University Athletics Ray Anderson was at practice.

Armon Bethea was practicing for the first time that I saw, and I really liked his nasty disposition which is vital for an offensive lineman. Heck, if you're from New York that's the easiest trait to have, right? In 11 on 11 while on the 3rd team he was jawing a little too much to CHeEs liking who talked to him publicly and privately about that (putting his arm around him too). I like his reps on the 1's on 1's too and came as advertised with being athletic for his size.

It was believed that Cristian Zendejas who entered and left the transfer portal would join the team, was listed on the roster too but ultimately WILL NOT be part of the team.

Eric Gentry lined up some on the second team. USed his 6-6 frame to tip a Finn Collins pass to himself for the INT.

As you know, the media outlets covering the team rotate in coverage, so we cannot be there at practice for all 15 sessions. But I will be there Friday the 12th and the team should be in full pads at that time.

As always, I can answer any questions you have.

One of Louisiana's best 2023 prospects is Baton Rouge (La.) University ATH Jaiden Ausberry, who holds early overtures from #HailState #LSU + #ASU

So far, each offer has resonated in a big way for Ausberry. More here: https://n.rivals.com/news/2023-louisiana-ath-jaiden-ausberry-dishes-on-early-offers

Chilly caught up with him last weekend in New Orleans. ASU mentioned for the second half of the interview from the 1:13 mark

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Hod

saw that he decommited from Creighton

has this ship sailed on asu?

Just like yesterday Mac Friday in Las Vegas and you can follow us on Twitter @DevilsDigest

Yours truly here in the game thread

Starting lineup for ASU:

G Holland Woods
G Remy Martin
G Alonzo Verge Jr.
F Kimani Lawrence
F Jalen Graham

Mac Friday's recap from Las vegas

Do we have any chance, at all, of beating the Ducks today..??

Maybe a one in a hundred chance, if that..??

If we did manage to beat them where would that stand with great sports historical upsets in the PAC..??

I just hope that we can keep it fairly competitive and that Remy can end his career here on a high note...

The Devils drive me crazy but they still are my team to root for not matter what...

I know that you are all with me on that...

I have to give them credit for not throwing in the towel during this miserable season and credit to Hurley, as well, for not letting things go completely to hell...

Go Devils!!!