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Got the Olympic Bug? You Better be Great in the 30m to Run for ASU

In our weekly peek into ASU Olympic Sports, we learn ASU is building its track dynasty one random student at a time. Though, walk-on tryouts aren’t exactly anything we saw in Beijing.

track and field

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Lunch Links: Who Doesn’t Think ASU is Top 25?

Four or 65 AP voters have ASU in the top 10. One doesn’t have us in the top 25. Who is it? Plus, Charli Turner Thorne lands a big commitment and is hurt.

Charli Turner Thorne

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Devils in MLB: Not Exactly a Victory Lap for Paul Lo Duca

led the Sun Devils to the College World Series and made four NL All-Star teams. But the golden years of his career have been anything but.

paul lo duca

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Previewing September’s M&G Illustrated

The September issue of Maroon & Gold Illustrated is headed for a mailbox near you. Here’s why you’ll find on this month’s cover.

mike jones

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5 Questions with Stanford’s Beat Writer

We asked the football beat writer for the Stanford Daily five quick questions about the Sun Devils’ next opponent. Are the Cardinal ready to compete, or are they still a year away?

stanford tree

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Sunday Morning Hangover: ASU-NAU Edition

Here are three things we think we think after ASU’s 30-13 win over NAU last night. What did you take away from the game?

Mike Jones

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Channel Your Inner Nostradamus

With just a day to go until the Sun Devils’ season opener, we offer our for the season. Think you can do better? Commit your prognostications to paper in the comments.

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Welcome to the site! While you’re here, be sure to check out:

Our salute to the overlooked, under-appreciated Keegan Herring.
Our introduction to the nine true freshmen suiting up this year.
Our assessment of the divisive Rudy Carpenter’s legacy.

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Keegan Herring, ASU’s Overlooked Superstar

An injured hamstring may keep us from seeing ASU running back in Saturday’s opener against NAU. But let’s be sure to keep our eyes on one of ASU’s most overlooked superstars when he returns to the field.

keegan herring

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