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Previewing November’s M&G Illustrated

The November issue of Maroon & Gold Illustrated is headed for a mailbox near you. If you’ve been wondering what and the lady Sun Devils have in the works, you won’t be disappointed by what’s inside.

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Welcoming Bruce Snyder Back to Sun Devil Stadium

In 1996, he stared down two-time national champion Nebraska and an NFL roster dressed in Ohio State uniforms. But now Arizona State hall of famer is in a personal battle that’s comparable to facing “Texas, Alabama and USC all in one day.”

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(Photo courtesy East Valley Tribune.)

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How Bad are the 2008 Sun Devils? Historically Bad.

We knew this season was bad, and now we have a historical benchmark against which to compare the 2008 Sun Devils. Here’s a hint: We’re about to tie a record currently held by guys who represented this logo.

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Sunday Morning Hangover: ASU-Oregon

Ouch. Here are three things we think we think after ASU’s 54-20 loss to Oregon on Saturday. What did you take away from the game?

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Countdown to Kickoff Links: The Second Half Starts Now

It’s official. Lute Olson will in fact carry a two-game losing streak against ASU into retirement. Now with that out of the way, we offer a handful of Echo from the Buttes links to occupy you until kickoff.

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Score Predictions and 5 Questions with Oregon’s Beat Writer

We asked the football beat writer for the Oregon Daily Emerald five quick questions about the Sun Devils’ next opponent. And don’t forget to add your score prediction in the comments!

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Tillman and Seven Others Added to ASU Hall of Fame, Part 2

Eight former Sun Devils will be inducted into Arizona State’s athletic hall of fame at halftime of Saturday’s game. We all know . But who are the other seven?

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ESPN Reports Lute Olson is Stepping Down

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The Arizona Daily Star reported this morning that Lute Olson missed practice and a Rotary Club appearance yesterday, and now ESPN is reporting Lute is stepping down.

Obviously we hope him no ill will from a health standpoint, but it’ll be a pleasure watching Arizona’s basketball program fall apart without him. Leave any thoughts you’d like to share in the comments below.

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