Dennis Erickson notes for ASU Sun Devils - by Echo from the Buttes
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Chandler’s Taylor Walstad became ASU’s first commitment from the Class of 2010 over the weekend, and he’ll enter a crowded backfield when he arrives. Get acquainted with our newest Sun Devil by checking out his highlight video.
As you probably know, Michael Crow has imposed mandatory unpaid furloughs for all ASU employees to help the university make budget.
The furloughs extend to the athletic department. For example, Dennis Erickson will lose $20,800 of his $450,000 annual salary and Herb Sendek will lose $13,600 of his $292,000 annual salary during 12-day furloughs.
To our knowledge, neither has made a peep publicly, choosing instead to pitch in and do their part to help see the university through this mess.
And then you’ve got UConn coach Jim Calhoun. Enjoy the video.
ASU coach Dennis Erickson recently promoted a 30-something hot shot recruiter with a head coaching pedigree as his assistant head coach. Is Matt Lubick the next head coach of the Sun Devil football program?
It’s been a week since signing day, but the ASU football team is still upgrading its roster. Here’s a look at two late additions to the rosters—and one incumbent ready to be welcomed back.
College football recruiting is a whirlwind. So many names you’ve never heard before, many of which you won’t hear again for two or three years. Keep reading as we try to make sense of the madness by answering five questions about Arizona State’s Class of 2009.
Arizona State coach Dennis Erickson hauled in a running back – and an offensive lineman to block for him – in the last couple days. But the biggest catch could be coming Tuesday morning.
If the words of a high school coach are to be trusted, Arizona State football coach Dennis Erickson may have unearthed a diamond in the rough when he landed his 14th verbal commitment yesterday. Meet your newest Sun Devil.
Meet Mr. Corey Adams. The large young fellow pictured below will be lining up next to Lawrence Guy on ASU’s defensive front for the next three or so seasons. Here’s a look at where Adams’s commitment leaves the Sun Devils with regards to recruiting.