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Walter’s Records Are Safe, Folks
Closed Published by Pitchfork Nation December 3rd, 2008 on AZ Sports Hub - Arizona's Destination for Sports - Blogs - Podcasts - ForumsI know it’s pretty much a moot point, but it’s at least worth bringing up right now as I try to wake up on this Wednesday morning.I’m sure you’ve all noticed on the right sidebar, among all the useful schedules, polls and other information, that we’ve…
Beastin’
Closed Published by Pitchfork Nation November 30th, 2008 on AZ Sports Hub - Arizona's Destination for Sports - Blogs - Podcasts - ForumsSince ESPN decided to show women’s basketball instead of ASU and its red-hot All-American on Sunday night, I thought an update was in order. In case you missed the late night game on Friday and tonight’s game against UTEP, James Harden amassed 72 point…
Former Sun Devil Wakamatsu named Mariners Manager
Closed Published by Pitchfork Nation November 19th, 2008 on AZ Sports Hub - Arizona's Destination for Sports - Blogs - Podcasts - ForumsThe Seattle Times has a great story on the rise of Don Wakamatsu, who played with the Sun Devils in the early 80’s. You know, before most of our readers and myself were born.Among other things, Wakamatsu talks about his relationship with Barry Bonds: …
Pac-10 Roundtable: Tempe is Basketball Country
Closed Published by Pitchfork Nation November 18th, 2008 on AZ Sports Hub - Arizona's Destination for Sports - Blogs - Podcasts - ForumsI know, I know. There are still two football games to go this season and ASU needs to win both to earn a trip to the postseason and, in my opinion more importantly, three more vital weeks of practice for all of these youngsters.But let’s be realistic …
Staying alive
Closed Published by Pitchfork Nation November 16th, 2008 on AZ Sports Hub - Arizona's Destination for Sports - Blogs - Podcasts - ForumsIs it possible to win 31-0 and still be unimpressive?The Sun Devils answered that question with a clear YES on Saturday in their win over Washington State. You can’t take anything away from the ASU defense, which recorded its first shutout since 1996′…
ASU at 1600 Pennsylvania
Closed Published by Pitchfork Nation November 13th, 2008 on AZ Sports Hub - Arizona's Destination for Sports - Blogs - Podcasts - ForumsThanks to the commentor that led me to this today…ASU’s national championship Track & Field and Softball teams were greeted at the White House by Bush 43 yesterday. It’s a repeat trip for the tracksters.Hard for me to identify most of the people…
One Step Back, Two Giant Steps Forward
Closed Published by Pitchfork Nation November 12th, 2008 on AZ Sports Hub - Arizona's Destination for Sports - Blogs - Podcasts - ForumsJust after Jared Cunningham pulled a 180 and decided not to come to ASU, the Sun Devils landed two more solid recruits on the first day of the early signing period.First, the Devils received a signed letter of intent from 6′5″ guard Trent Lockett out o…
ASU loses a verbal commit
Closed Published by Pitchfork Nation November 12th, 2008 on AZ Sports Hub - Arizona's Destination for Sports - Blogs - Podcasts - ForumsNot a whole lot of analysis for this one…would have been nice to get Jared Cunningham in the mix in coming years, but I guess you can’t win them all.He gave a verbal to Herb Sendek and ASU last October but apparently informed the Devils today that h…
Yes We Can!
Closed Published by Pitchfork Nation November 11th, 2008 on AZ Sports Hub - Arizona's Destination for Sports - Blogs - Podcasts - Forums2008-2009 Men’s Basketball Season Preview After enduring one of the worst football recessions in the collective memory of ASU fans, it’s time for change. We need a team that can inspire the nation! We need a team that can offer hope to the co…
Oh boy.
Closed Published by Pitchfork Nation November 11th, 2008 on AZ Sports Hub - Arizona's Destination for Sports - Blogs - Podcasts - Forums*nervously looks around*Oh boy.Any good ideas for a jinx-breaker?