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Replacing Rudy Carpenter, Part II: The Favorites

For the first time since 2006, the Arizona State football program does not have a clear No. 1 at quarterback. Here’s an early look at the five men competing for Rudy Carpenter’s job—and our early attempt at handicapping the race.

Danny Sullivan, Chasen Stangel and Samson Szakacsy prep for their closeup. (Image courtesy East Valley Tribune)
Danny Sullivan, Chasen Stangel and Samson Szakacsy prep for their closeups. (Image courtesy East Valley Tribune)

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Reassessing Rudy Carpenter: More Jake Plummer or More Ryan Kealy?

Nobody enjoys beating Arizona more than Arizona State quarterback Rudy Carpenter. And so we kick off Arizona week by reassessing Carpenter’s legacy. Great Sun Devil or whiny brat? You decide.

Rudy Carpenter

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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 Bruce Snyder is in a personal battle that’s comparable to facing “Texas, Alabama and USC all in one day.”

Bruce Snyder
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Sunday Morning Hangover: ASU-Cal

We’re not sleeping on it. Here are three things we think we think after ASU’s 24-14 loss to Cal on Saturday afternoon. What did you take away from the game?

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19 Devils in the NFL, Who’s Your Favorite?

Nineteen former Sun Devils suited up for NFL teams in their season openers this weekend. Sadly, Jake wasn’t among them. Was your favorite Sun Devil on the list?

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Rudy Carpenter’s Legacy: More Plummer or More Kealy?

Rudy Carpenter will leave ASU as one of our best (statistically) quarterbacks ever. Will he be remembered more like Jake Plummer, or more like Ryan Kealy? We have our opinion, what’s yours?

No, you’re not experiencing deja vu. The comments have been so good, we’re bumping the post.

Rudy Carpenter

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