Devil’s Junkie Podcast

Discussing QB Sam Leavitt's play and more in ASU's win over Mississippi State

(21 Minutes)

 

There were many white-knuckle moments during the 30-23 win over Mississippi State, and the most heated postgame topic among the Sun Devil fan base was quarterback Sam Leavitt's struggles and the passing game. We invited Sun Devil Network analyst Jeff Van Raaphorst to break down Leavitt's performance and provide his insight on Arizona State's overall showing in their second victory of the year.

Beware of week one overaction after lopsided win

(29 minutes)

What a difference a year makes when it comes to ASU season openers. Last Saturday's 48-7 win over Wyoming was in sharp contrast to the too-close-to-comfort 24-21 win over Southern Utah in 2023. There is a genuine sense of excitement in Tempe, but is this a victory that has to be quickly forgotten with a higher-caliber opponent in Mississippi State coming to town?

To discuss this topic and others, I invited Brad Denny from the Speak of the Devils podcast to be my guest in this week's episode. Thank you so much for tuning in!

Discussing ASU's Big 12 Media Day Storylines

My interview on Fox Sports 910's Roc and Manuch Show detailing Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark's vision for the conference, Kenny Dillingham's comments, and more

Analyzing the Sun Devils' spring practice performance on Salt Lake City's KSL 97.5 Sports Zone

My guest appearance on Salt Lake City's KSL 97.5 Sports Zone discussing the Sun Devils' spring practice performance, ASU's transfer and recruiting class accomplishments, and the team's prospects for the 2024 season

Mailbag episode addressing Sun Devil fans’ questions

(66 minutes)

There were plenty of questions to address by Sun Devil fans on the state of ASU's athletic department, the university president's influence on that department, and the overall impact of its major sports. In this episode, I discuss those concerns and other topics.

Territorial Cup Preview

(18 minutes)

 

Once again, ASU finds itself in a familiar place trying to rebound from a lopsided loss, and this time, the potential bounce-back game is the most emotionally charged contest of the year. How do we review the matchup with Arizona, and what are some of the items already on the to-do list for Arizona State ahead of 2024? I invited my former staff member Cole Topham to discuss those topics and more on this podcast episode.

Creativity was all the rage in a surprising road win over UCLA

(29 minutes)

 

Ray Anderson's resignation may have grabbed much of the ASU sports headlines, but in this episode, we review a unique win over the Bruins in the Rose Bowl and, with my guest, Sun Devil Network sideline reporter Kevin Turner, we break down why the hosts were baffled by Arizona State's offensive exotic looks and why they had to succumb to another dominating defensive performance. Turner offers an exclusive field level, team bench, and locker room insight you don't want to miss!

How should we view a lopsided loss to Utah?

How should we view a lopsided loss to Utah? Is it ultimately just one of seven losses in a trying 2023 campaign, or is it a true step back a week after the Sun Devils or able to finally notch the first Pac-12 win of the year? To discuss that topic and many more concerning the football program, I am joined by Speak of the Devils Podcast co-host Brad Denny, who offers his perspective on the present and the future of the program.

ASU’s win over WSU in review, looking ahead to the road game at Utah

(24 minutes)

 

Arizona State had more than a few "oh so close" losses in 2023. What were the elements that helped them finally get over the hump? To answer that question and offer his thorough analysis we invited the Sun Devil Network sideline reporter Kevin Turner to offer his perspective on the WSU win, and to preview the Utah contest this weekend

A defensive masterpiece is all for naught in a loss to Washington

(21 minutes)

Considering the caliber of the opponent, what we witnessed last Saturday may have been the best defensive effort by ASU this century. Yet the consistent struggles on offense took its toll in a 15-7 road loss. Cole Topham analyzes the Sun Devils' performance from that contest and discusses what needs to be remedied ahead of their home game versus Washington State