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The Devil’s Junkie Podcast features interviews and analysis surrounding Arizona State University athletics and recruiting.
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Thursday Oct 17, 2019
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
Reviewing another dramatic Pac-12 win, this time at home to the tune of a 38-34 decision over Washington State, and how the positive familiar trends outweighed the negatives tendencies in a precious conference victory. This Saturday it’s on to Utah for a challenging road battle against the favorite to win the Pac-12 South. We discuss the key elements of this week’s foe and how they can affect the contest.
Episode Rundown (35 minutes)
(1:32) We talk about the heroics of true freshman quarterback Jayden Daniels’ career day and a game-winning touchdown run and how the ASU offense was able to dig itself out of a first-quarter hole.
(12:38) Many were wondering how well the Sun Devil defense would be able to deal with the explosive Washington State offense. Here’s how the grueling chess match unfolded in favor of ASU.
(24:41) Examining the Saturday afternoon matchup in Salt Lake City, and what ASU fans should look out for in the Sun Devils’ next foe?
(34:07) Before we sign off we offer a preview of our pregame content ahead of Saturday’s game.
Monday Sep 30, 2019
Monday Sep 30, 2019
Reviewing the 24-17 road win at Cal, and going into the bye we provide our overview of the 2019 season to date, and whether the Sun Devils are poised to better themselves from last season’s mark? We also discuss the new California State law allowing student-athletes to earn money from using their likeness in 2023.
Episode Rundown (56 minutes)
(1:30) Another week, another road win against a ranked opponent. The offense and defense were able to deliver in a significant way when it really mattered and that has become a staple of this year’s team.
(15:52) There is much to get excited about what has transpired in the first five games for ASU, but areas of concern do persist and can potentially hold back Arizona State from building on its momentum.
(34:56) ASU’s Associate Dean in the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law and the lead administrator of ASU’s Sports Law & Business Program discusses the new California State law allowing student-athletes to earn money from using their likeness in 2023. Will this law actually go into effect despite the NCAA’s objection and what are the implications of this ruling?
(49:28) My final thoughts on the state of the Sun Devils, and is my preseason prediction of 7-5 in jeopardy now?
Tuesday Sep 24, 2019
Tuesday Sep 24, 2019
Recapping the 34-31 loss to Colorado and discussing whether the Sun Devils can rebound as they take to the road to face no. 15 Cal?
Episode Rundown (38 minutes)
(1:03) A less than adequate defensive game plan put ASU in a hole that they could not climb out of. What were the aspects that contributed to it?
(12:00) Even in a loss, there are a lot of positives that the Sun Devil can draw upon for their next game and beyond. But what are some the areas they still need to clean up on?
(24:43) Looking ahead to the ASU’s road game at Cal, how can the Sun Devils get back on track and how much significance does the result of this contest carry moving forward?
Sunday Sep 15, 2019
Sunday Sep 15, 2019
Episode Rundown (32 minutes)
(0:44) Discussing the all too familiar sight of a dominating Sun Devil defense which bends but not breaks and in instrumental in supporting a struggling offense en route to another win.
(11:58) Having extremely difficulty is moving the ball and scoring against a stout Spartan defense is more than understandable, but when it counted the most this side of the ball for ASU came through.
(22:31) Looking ahead to the ASU’s Pac-12 opener against Colorado at home this Saturday and the chances of the Sun Devils to continue their momentum thus far.
Thursday Sep 12, 2019
Thursday Sep 12, 2019
My interview today with Jon Crispin and Jon Jansen breaking down Saturday's afternoon matchup in East Lansing
Tuesday Sep 10, 2019
Tuesday Sep 10, 2019
Episode Rundown (45 minutes)
(0:52) What has been the main culprit for the Sun Devils' offensive struggles and how can they be remedied?
(15:55) The ASU defense and special teams, on the other hand, have been bright spots in this young 2019 season. How can their performance be impacted as they continue and carry a heavy burden for this team?
(33:16) Looking ahead to the road game at Michigan State what are some of the aspects that can dictate the outcome of this game?
Monday Aug 12, 2019
Monday Aug 12, 2019
Episode Rundown (75 minutes)
(1:09) Why was Jayden Daniels named ASU's first-ever freshman quarterback to start the season opener? We discuss the evolution of this position battle and what this means now to the other signal-callers in terms of their depth chart ranking.
(16:44) There were many other stories lines on offense to track at Camp Tontozona and discuss them all in this segment
(43:00) Moving to the other side of the ball, how did the influx of bodies compared to spring affect the play of the defensive line? We examine that position and the rest of the Sun Devil defense in last week's sessions
(62:47) Discussing the Sun Devils' to-do list and has my season prediction changed in light of the new starting quarterback and teams' performance thus far in preseason sessions?
Monday Jul 29, 2019
Monday Jul 29, 2019
Episode Rundown (18 minutes)
LOS ANGELES - Ralph Amsden and Hod Rabino share their impressions of Pac-12 Media Day, how the various coaches reacted to their standing in the preseason poll, and how do they see the division races shaping up for the 2019 season.
Monday Jul 29, 2019
Monday Jul 29, 2019
We’re exactly one month ahead of ASU’s season opener and just a couple of days away from the Sun Devils’ first preseason practice. We take a comprehensive look at the 2019 Arizona State squad and break down each and every position and its storylines going into this season.
Episode Rundown (128 minutes)
(1:11) Reviewing the media preseason poll from Pac-12 Media Day. Was that projection a fair one for ASU and its conference foes?
(12:17) We start our Fall Camp preview with the question on every ASU fan’s mind, who will emerge at the end of camp as the Sun Devils’ starting quarterback? We examine all the scenarios in play and what the most likely outcome will be.
(20:57) Diving into the rest of the groups on offensive discussing the importance of having a no. 2 running back, how the depth chart at wide receiver can hinge greatly on one or two receivers’ health, and what can we expect from both the tight end and the offensive line groups?
(60:40) During spring practice ASU’s defensive line had more of its fair share of challenges to deal with. Will fall camp resent a more encouraging picture? How do we view the bevy of talent returning at linebacker and the changes that took place with that unit?
(97:27) Wrapping up our defensive preview with a look at the cornerbacks and safeties which do have quite a bit of experience at the starting position, but a very young group of backups.
(117:17) No, we didn’t forget about ASU’s special teams and what we can expect to see taking place on a unit looking to be more productive in 2019.