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Rudy Carpenter news and notes for Arizona State Sun Devil sports fans.

Looking Back, Looking Ahead: Where Do Pac-10, ASU Football Go From Here?

It was a crazy football season in the Pac-10—and a tough one in Tempe. Here’s a quick look back at the 2008 season and a quick look forward at 2009. Where do the Sun Devils fit in? You tell us.

Mike Nixon

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The Top Five Sun Devil Sports Stories of 2008

Our friends at Fanster.com are compiling a list of the top 25 Phoenix sports stories of 2008. Find out which Arizona State stories made the cut—and let us know which stories you would’ve added.
 

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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 ’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)
, and prep for their closeups. (Image courtesy East Valley Tribune)

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Replacing Rudy Carpenter, Part I: The Underdogs

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 ’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)
, and prep for their closeups. (Image courtesy East Valley Tribune)

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13 Things David Thinks: An Epic Fan Recap of a Tough Season

Regular commenter David did such a fine job wrapping up the frustrations of this season, that we’re re-running his comment as a post. Here are 13 things David thinks about the Sun Devils’ season — and off-season. (Scroll down for the official Echo from the Buttes take on last night’s game.)
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3 ASU Football Things: Gatorade Baths, Rudy Carpenter and the State of the Program

Good bye Las Vegas Bowl. Good bye . Good bye football season. Here are three things we think we think after the Sun Devils’ 31-10 loss to Arizona last night.

That about sums it up this week.

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Rudy Carpenter vs. Willie Tuitama: What do They Say about Us?

Sun Devil quarterback and Wildcat signal caller Willie Tuitama are linked by history and numbers but viewed very differently by their fans. What do comparisons between the two reveal about the fan bases that support them?

Willie Tuitama VS. Rudy Carpenter

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

Nobody enjoys beating Arizona more than Arizona State quarterback . 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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