Episode 438 - Maroon & Gold(en Tickets)
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🎶 And with a golden ticket, it's a golden day! The much-anticipated "golden tickets" have been handed out by ASU to a select few priority 2027 local recruits. Is this a good strategy? We are joined by Adam Beadle from ArizonaVarsity.com to break down the strategic pivot (13:07). Then we take a look at the latest influx of baseball transfer portal additions before getting to know new 2026 defensive line commitment Ro Derrick III (42:58).
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Sitdown Series - Jason Mohns (2025)
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For Jason Mohns, the Sun Devils' Playoff run of 2024 was extra gratifying. Sure, his tight ends produced an All-Big 12 selection and were an integral part of the offense's success. But beyond that, Mohns—an ASU grad, a son of a former ASU coach, and Valley high school coaching legend—was a key part of the group that finally activated the Valley. With a deep group of tight ends in his room, 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting follow-up. On this episode, Jason and I discuss reigniting Sun Devil Nation, the good reason why spelling doesn't matter as much as it did, the 2025 tight ends,...
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Episode 437 - The Narratives That Matter
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In the heat of the summer, hot takes roam free. So let's cut through the noise and find out which actually matter. Joined by Ralph Amsden, we discuss the varying national and local narratives surrounding the Sun Devils and parse out which have merit. Plus, we get to know 2026 wide receiver commit Cooper Reid (1:22:00).
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Sitdown Series - Bryan Carrington (2025)
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If recruiting is the lifeblood of a program, Texas may be beating the heart of the Sun Devils' rise. One of the key architects of this success is Bryan Carrington, an ace recruiter who is also overseeing an ascendent group of Sun Devil cornerbacks. With a talented group of corners on the field, and the makings of a terrific 2026 recruiting class off it, Carrington is one of the most impactful members of Kenny Dillingham's staff. On this episode, Bryan and I discuss the lessons from the title run, a rundown of the 2025 corners, the state of the Texas-to-Tempe pipeline, roster retention, and...
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Sitdown Series - Zac Swanson
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Sometimes, home is where you need to be. After beginning his college career with two seasons at Texas, former Brophy Prep star Zac Swanson returned back to the Valley and transferred to Arizona State. He soon had his love of the game reignited and became a key part of ASU's defensive line as the Sun Devils made their march to the Big 12 crown. He'll once again be a critical part of the Devils' defense in the trenches in 2025. On this episode, Zac and I discuss his year back in the Valley, how he made the switch from futbol to football, his growth in the trenches, the program culture, the power...
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Episode 436 - NCAA Baseball Regional Preview
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Welcome back to the postseason, Sparky! Despite a late-season slide, Arizona State baseball is heading to a NCAA Regional for the first time since 2021. Joined by Jack Loder, we discuss the journey back to the postseason and preview the action in Los Angeles (32:48). We also get to know two recent Sun Devil commits: 2026 linebacker Mason Marden (4:35) and wide receiver transfer Akim Lanieux (54:34).
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Episode 435 - Baseball's Postseason Push
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The regular season ended with a thud. Can the Devils rally? After a look at the recent football commits, we dive into the situation with Willie Bloomquist's baseball team. Joined by guest Jack Loder, we examine the state of the team as they aim to end the program's postseason drought.
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Sitdown Series - A.J. Cooper (2025)
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The Werewolves are on the prowl in Tempe. Arizona State's linebackers were one of the key reasons for the Sun Devils' Big 12 championship-winning run, and with most of key contributors back in 2025, position coach and Valley native A.J. Cooper's group is primed for a title defense. On this episode, A.J. and I discuss the rewarding grind of coaching, the impact of the program's culture, a detailed breakdown of the players in the room, the value of a second year in the scheme, and much more.
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Sitdown Series - Keyshaun Elliott
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ASU's defensive resurgence in 2024 was spurred by several new faces. That included the man who was the "quarterback" of the defense, linebacker Keyshaun Elliott, who quickly became a team leader and the one wearing the in-helmet communication device. It was only fitting, as Keyshaun was an accomplished high school quarterback before becoming one of the Big 12's best defenders. With a year in the scheme under his belt, he's poised to make another major leap and help the Sun Devils build upon last year's Playoff run. On this episode, Keyshaun and I discuss his football journey, his growth in the...
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Episode 434 - ASU Spring Practice Review & Analysis
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ASU's spring practices are officially over. So what happened? We welcome in DevilsDigest.com's Hod Rabino and Sports360AZ's Jordan Hamm for an in-depth roundtable discussion. The group discusses the developments from each position, the players who elevated their stock, guys who have to catch up, and some key questions moving forward.
info_outlineThere are many paths to success…and very few are easy. For Kyle Scott, his career took him to junior college before making the jump to Arizona State in 2023. His first year wasn’t easy, and it resulted in him facing some hard truths and making some tough decisions. But it paid off.
He became a starter during last season’s College Football Playoff run, and he produced one of the season’s defining plays with a helping suplex in overtime at the Peach Bowl. Heading into 2025, he feels he’s ready to take the next step.
On this episode, we discuss his journey and the hard lessons along the way, his keys to his breakout season, the makeup of the offensive line, hot wing eating contests, and much more.