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Video: Chandler Running Back Taylor Walstad Commits to ASU

Chandler’s 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.

ASU Sun Devil Taylor Walstad of Chandler

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Video: Unlike Dennis Erickon and Herb Sendek, Jim Calhoun has Mouths to Feed Dammit

As you probably know, has imposed mandatory unpaid furloughs for all ASU employees to help the university make budget.

The furloughs extend to the athletic department. For example, will lose $20,800 of his $450,000 annual salary and 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.

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Is Matt Lubick ASU’s Next Football Coach? Dennis Erickson Seems to Hope So

ASU coach recently promoted a 30-something hot shot recruiter with a head coaching pedigree as his assistant head coach. Is the next head coach of the Sun Devil football program?

ASU Sun Devil Matt Lubick, assistant head coach.

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Sun Devils Add 3 to Roster: Meet Koniseti and Bryant, Re-meet Munns

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.

Gerald Munns
( Photo by the amazing Robert Kline)

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5 Questions about the Arizona State Sun Devils’ 2009 Recruiting Class

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.

Corey Adams is an Arizona State Sun Devil

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Recruiting Update: Two More Future Sun Devils Commit; Is the Big Fish Nearly on the Line?

Arizona State coach 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.

Devon Kennard

(Photo courtesy East Valley Tribune)

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New Football Commit “Still so Raw, It’s a Little Scary. His Upside is Tremendous.”

If the words of a high school coach are to be trusted, Arizona State football coach may have unearthed a diamond in the rough when he landed his 14th verbal commitment yesterday. Meet your newest Sun Devil.

Greg Smith is now an ASU Sun Devil

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Corey Adams is Ready to Rep His Home State as a Sun Devil. Now What?

Meet Mr. . The large young fellow pictured below will be lining up next to 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.

Corey Adams is an Arizona State Sun Devil

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