Dylan Edwards left today, and the other back, Wilkerson, who came over from Jackson State bailed as well. They are picking up some guys who can play, but nowhere near the numbers they have lost. And then they have had a few guys bail after six months, never having played. Prime seems relaxed, but what is going on? Or is this part of the plan? It's the same core but with a new staff and new mercenaries. It's a lot of guys from the Southeast and East Coast. You wonder if this is sustainable, even with good talent.

Caleb with today's report

Wednesday's practice was lighter and shorter than usual as the players came out in shorts, spiders, and helmets. The duration of practice was done with Friday’s Spring game two days away and the fact that head coach Kenny Dillingham was pleased with the amount and level of work that took place in today’s session.



The two-deep did look different, especially on defense, since the players’ groupings on Friday will be different from what we normally see so far in spring.


Offense


First Group


LT Josh Atkins

LG Ben Coleman

C Leif Fautanu

RG Cade Briggs

RT Colby Garvin


QB Trenton Bourguet

RB Raleek Brown/Kyson Brown

SLOT Melquan Stovall

WR Jake Smith

WR Derek Eusebio


TE Cameron Harpole



Second Group


LT Bram Walden

LG Kyle Scott

C Sean Na’a

RG Ise Matautia

RT Emmit Bohle


QB Sam Leavitt


RB Cam Skattebo/George Hart III


SLOT Kaleb Black

WR Max Ware

WR Korbin Hendrix


TE Markeston Douglas


Defense


First Team


EDGE Clayton Smith

DT CJ Fite

DT Sam Benjamin

EDGE Elijah O’Neal


LB Jordan Crook

LB K'vion Thunderbird


Nickel Cole Martin

CB Keontez Bradley

CB Javan Robinson

Safety Shamari Simmons

Safety Myles Rowser


Second Team


EDGE Prince Dorbah

DT Jacob Kongaika

DT Blazen Lono-Wong

EDGE Ramar Williams


LB Caleb McCollough

LB Zyrus Fiaseu


Nickel Keith Abney II

CB Rodney Bimage

CB Latterance Welch

Safety Xavion Alford

Safety Montana Warren


After the team stretch period, the team broke into ball security before coming back together for the tempo period of practice. The drill was set up differently today as instead of the defense on one side of the field and the offense on the other; the team was divided evenly on either sideline to emulate a game-like scenario in preparation for the Spring Game.



Trenton Bourguet led the first group out as usual but things did not start well for the offense as the defense continued its dominance from Monday. Bourguet was “sacked” by Elijah O’Neal but made one completion to Melquan Stovall before the drive stalled.



The second group came onto the field led by Sam Leavitt, who found Markeston Douglas early before a tipped ball ended up in the hands of defensive back Keith Abney. Bouncing back, the offense moved down the field, getting into the red zone before stalling and effectively ending the period.



Both sides of the ball broke into a walk-through period before getting into their individual drills. Offensively, things moved quickly as the small group of tight ends got their day started working on hip explosion from a knelt position with coach Jason Mohns.



The offensive line, like usual, was under the shoot, working on their blocking schemes out of different combinations against padded shields. The running backs close by continued their theme of working on agility and reaction, moving over bags and around a big medicine ball.



Wide receivers on the opposite side of the field were working on their fluidity in out-breaking routes specifically. Position coach Hines Ward was very attentive to the group's footwork when it came to drifting upfield.



Most of the offense came together for a routes-on-air period where things looked very sharp. Both quarterbacks, with the addition of freshman quarterback Navi Bruzon, looked very good with their throws towards the end of the period. On the receivers’ end, Ward was yelling, “Hallelujah, no balls on the ground,” as the receivers had a good showing before some balls were dropped at the end of the period.



The team came back together for a shorter team portion that seemed to emphasize more running of the football. For both groups, nothing seemed to get going or become explosive as the defense limited things from a run-stopping aspect.



A short special teams period interrupted things as both Ian Hershey and Carston Kieffer had two attempts from about 42 yards, one from each hash. Both kickers were good from that distance as ASU’s special teams’ room will look different come fall as two more kickers are coming in.



Once the team came back together for the seven-on-seven portion, things did not pick up for the offense. Bourguet came out on the field and was nearly picked by linebacker Caleb McCullough before some short completions and incompletions followed.
It was more of the same tune for Leavitt as he was making some short completions before being picked off by Abney again for the second time today. Although things looked bleak, Bourguet came back and found some rhythm with Stovall and Jamal Young II. Leavitt then came back himself with two second-level strikes to Jordyn Tyson as that combo has been one to watch.



Practice ended with a condensed team 11v11, which saw only defensive success. Bourguet found Stovall in the middle of the field for a huge completion, but other than that, there was not much more before the horn sounded, ending practice 45 minutes ahead of the usual time.



Sun Devils will take to the field one last time in the spring at Mountain America at 6 PM on Friday night.

I heard that this was supposed to happen days ago, but for some reason only happened today. High ceiling of potential that was never reached

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Even though it's the right thing to do, it's still laughable

Currently, ASU has three transfer visitors on campus

6-4 220 lbs. Nebraska QB Jeff Sims. Interesting contrast in stats where in his first three seasons at Georgia Tech threw for 4,464 yards, 31 touchdowns, and got picked of 29 times. Also rushed for 11 TDs during that period. Then, last year at Nebraska struggled quite a bit, 28-47, 282 yards, One TD, and six INTs, they also had a rushing touchdown. I don't know if pursuing such a QB is an indicator of how shallow the supply is, and who knows if there isn't a feasible and better opportunity for a QB with the portal open for seven more days.

Texas DE J'Mond Tapp is a 6-3 266 lbs. player who, as a redshirt freshman last year, posted eight tackles, 1.5 for loss in seven games. ASU had the need for a bigger frame pass rusher once Anthonie Cooper got injured, and Tapp can fill that void. Having two years of eligibility is definitely a good selling point here.


6-5 245 lbs. Tight end Chamon Metayer played in 17 games over three seasons for Cincinnati, tallying 24 receptions for 290 yards and five touchdowns. Transferred to Colorado in December and, for whatever reason, entered the portal again. Another two years of eligibility player.

The more of the report that comes out, the more it confirms crow had the evidence to fire Herm for cause and Ray. Instead, he went along with his buddy Ray to pay Herm and now he's trying to let Ray get the State retirement. @Hod Rabino where's your investigative reporting on this? Why have you not written a scathing article discussing these facts from what the ncaa has released? Trying to sweep it under the rug and tell your subscribers nothing to see here? Honestly what is going on with this site and your coverage of this scandal?

Any updates?

CB Ed Woods not practice and will be announcing for portal

"For me, this was the plan. And we’re going to sign people here that this is their plan." The vision of building up his alma mater's program is one that Kenny Dillingham takes obvious pride in and one that, through recruiting, is bearing significant fruits

Was another recent weekend visitor

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Top 40 recuit in Califormia, and No. 55 at his position. Announcement to come later.

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One year can change everything. Such was the case with Dashaun Mallory. After several years at Michigan State, Dashaun came to Arizona State and flourished. Lifted up by the confidence the staff had in him, he became a key contributor along the defensive line for the Sun Devils and a key leader in the locker room. As he prepares for the NFL, Dashaun reflects on his journey, the growth he had in Tempe, his appreciation for the smaller moments, and much more.

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Mornin Mates...

Today's Topic = Never A Dull Moment

It's been a pretty eventful week for our Sun Devils, hasn't it..??

Spring football practice is rolling along, now without Rashada and Badger (plus a TE), but Dilly has a new WR coach in Hines Ward who just got a commitment from a highly rated receiver from Texas...

Dilly also got commitments from a pair of recruits from Hawaii so our next class is looking pretty good these days, knock on wood...

Dilly will also be looking for another QB and TE to replace the ones we just lost to the transfer portal, along with a LT and interior DL, as already noted...

Down here in So AZ, the Cats are wooing all-conference RB - Damien Martinez - who was reportedly only making $400K a year at Oregon St...

He was apparently seen sitting on a Red Throne at the Cats football facility as part of their recruiting strategy to land him as their next star RB...

How much they are offering him to play for them through the NIL payment vehicle is unknown but it will undoubtedly be more than what the Beavers were paying him...

But, that's nothing compared to what Oumar Ballo, the Cats star BB center, will reportedly be making at Indiana, where he'll be making what the Cats ladies BB coach makes...

Adia Barnes makes $1.2M and that's apparently what Ballo will make at Indiana...

Meanwhile, in Sun Devil basketball, we have a new assistant coach in Jerrance Howard and got a commitment from PG - Alston Mason...who are both from the Missouri Valley Conference...

I'm not sure what Alston will get paid via a Sun Devil NIL collective but it won't be in Ballo's neighborhood, that's for sure...

Transitioning to Sun Devil baseball, the Devils have taken the the first two games in LA from UCLA, which puts them in 8th place in the PAC with a 9-11 record and 19-21 overall...

Right now, the conference is being led by the Cats who are 23-14 and 12-5 in the PAC with a couple of weeks left in the season...

Finally, given our recent finding by the NCAA, we are now tied with SMU as the most heavily sanctioned athletic dept in the nation...

The number is 10 as we've been sanctioned by the 74 year old NCAA in 1954, 1959, 1980, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, 2005, 2010, and now 2024...

It's included all three of our Big 3 sports plus track over the years...

Pretty amazing record considering all the talk about how ASU tries hard to always follow the rules...

Apparently, they are not trying nearly hard enough, either that or they are hiring the wrong people to administer the department, etc...

At least the latest rule breaking episode is now basically behind us but, unfortunately, neither the unlimited transfer portal or pay-for-play NIL reality are behind us...

So, the Never A Dull Moment in Sun Devil land will stay with us well into the future it looks like...

Please let me know if I've missed anything...

Well, my dog needs her breakfast and she's threatening to call the suits if I don't get it done right now...

BTW, she does have her own Red Throne to sit on while she reads the morning paper...

Never A Dull Moment...G'day Mates and Go Devils!!!