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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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Rudy Carpenter is Not the Best College Quarterback in Arizona

The Sporting News thinks Rudy Carpenter is only the eighth best quarterback West of the Mississippi, the third best in the Pac-10, and the second best in the Grand Canyon State. Whatever they’re smoking, we want some of it.

Willie Tuitama VS. Rudy Carpenter

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The 5 Most Stunning Losses in ASU History

We’re still reeling from Saturday’s stunner, but we’re going to move on after taking one final stab at catharsis. To accelerate the healing process, we’ve compiled a list of the five most stunning losses in ASU history.

Kyle Williams

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Sparky’s Lunchbox: Is Max Hall the Next Joe Germaine? ASU Hopes Not

Will ASU transfer and former Mesa Mountain View quarterback Max Hall be glaring at the Sun Devils from the other sideline in a BCS game? We sure hope not.

Please do not go all Joe Germaine on us

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