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The Devil’s Junkie Podcast features interviews and analysis surrounding Arizona State University athletics and recruiting.
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Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
It was less than two weeks ago since the Pac-12 released a modified conference only football schedule which certainly gave hope for fans of that conference that we would see football in the fall albeit it a little later in the year and with fewer contests to be played. On August 11th, it decided to delay the start of the football season to January 2021.
We discuss the reasons for this decision, the various implications it may have, as well as answer your questions that have now arisen from this historical announcement.
Episode rundown (67 minutes)
(1:38) There many catalysts to the league's decision and we detail them, as well as review possible implications on recruiting and other team aspects
(39:51) Answering your questions and yes even addressing your vents on the Pac-12 decision
Wednesday May 20, 2020
Wednesday May 20, 2020
On the Roc and Manuch show, I talked about the pressing needs for Arizona State football's 2021 recruiting class and the unique approach they are taking in trying to achieve those objectives. We also delved into some basketball talk and previewed what could be ASU's most talented team this century.
Wednesday May 06, 2020
Wednesday May 06, 2020
Between the addition of a five-star guard and the loss of a veteran frontcourt player, this week brought a mixture of good and bad news for ASU. We invited Sun Devil Network analyst Kyle Dodd to break it all down and provide his projections for the 2020-21 season.
Monday May 04, 2020
Monday May 04, 2020
With the rumors of Vanderbilt being the final destination for ASU grad transfer Romello White I went on The Dore Report to discuss that topic and the circumstances behind the Sun Devils' forward decision to leave Tempe.
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Here's my appearance on the Roc and Manuch Show on Fox Sports Radio detailing how the Sun Devils are handling their recruiting efforts with the inability to host prospects, and sharing my impressions of the seven spring practice sessions ASU was able to get in before the forced hiatus around college football.
Sunday Mar 15, 2020
Sunday Mar 15, 2020
Sun Devil fans, let alone sports fans at large have never seen a pandemic bring the world of sports to its knees at best mudding the future of some sports and at worst bringing others to an abrupt end. So, in this environment we are left to talk about the impact COVID-19 will have on ASU football that could resume at the earliest in a couple of weeks, and wrap up the Sun Devil basketball and baseball season, two programs that were poised to qualify for NCAA postseason play.
Episode Rundown (56 minutes)
(1:08) ASU football was able to get in half of its spring practice allotment of sessions before a forced hiatus. We evaluate the significance of this interruption not only in the preparation sense but also in the recruiting aspect.
(10:39) Sadly one of the most impressive ASU basketball seasons in school history will have no postseason achievements to show in light of the NCAA season cancelation, yet we note the feats that did take place and whether the Sun Devils were hurt by not having even a token Selection Sunday event.
(25:44) We shift gears to the diamond and talk about an ASU baseball season that just 17 games in showed a lot of promise and had the look of a College World Series team with a first baseman that was all but assured to break a 42-year old record.
(33:03) In these times of ASU athletics uncertainty, it’s only natural that Sun Devil fans have many questions/issues they need answers and provide our replies in this segment.
Monday Mar 09, 2020
Monday Mar 09, 2020
ASU’s spring break still has us working, specifically delving into the state of the Sun Devils position by position they completed 50 percent of their spring practices. Later we move from the gridiron to the hardwood discussing ASU as a 3rd seed in the Pac-12 tournament this week and what they need to do to hear their name called in Selection Sunday and be called as “safely” in the field of 68. Thanks for tuning in!
Episode Rundown (64 minutes)
(1:19) We start our analysis of ASU on offense. What do we make of a somewhat lukewarm start in the spring, and how has inexperience at the skill positions affected this group so far?
(32:14) Inexperience is much less of an issue when it comes to the Arizona State defense, as we share our observations on this side of the ball.
(48:39) For the third year in a row, ASU basketball has posted a 20-win season. Will this also result in a third trip to the Big Dance? We present all the implications regarding ASU’s possible Pac-12 tournament scenarios can present.
Sunday Mar 01, 2020
Sunday Mar 01, 2020
ASU basketball’s winning streak ended in a road sweep by the L.A. schools. What are the various postseason implications of these results in the next couple of weeks for the Sun Devils? We then shift gears to spring football and break down position by position our impressions of Arizona State. Thanks for tuning in!
Episode Rundown (42 minutes)
(0:44) We analyze where does the Sun Devil basketball stand in terms of its postseason prospects in the Pac-12 and NCAA Tournaments following its recent results.
(11:19) Inexperience is all the rage when it comes to each and every role on the ASU offense. We share our observations on all of the positions on the side of the ball following the first week of practice.
(29:23) Examining the Sun Devils’ defense and special teams units following the first four spring sessions, and what’s on ASU’s to-do list for the next few weeks of practices?
Thursday Feb 06, 2020
Thursday Feb 06, 2020
Episode Rundown (66 minutes)
(1:17) ASU successfully addressed some of its needs as it landed a backup quarterback in Daylin McLemore as well as tight end Jake Ray. Offensive coordinator Zak Hill offered his insight as to what each of those high school player prospects can bring to the table.
(11:56) The Sun Devils also added two graduate transfer offensive linemen and we caught up with one them in Stanford’s Henry Hattis who told us why he chose the Sun Devils and what are his expectations of his new team?
(22:47) There are many accolades associated with the Sun Devils crop of newcomers, especially with their success in the state of California, which is according to the coaches is “first base” to Arizona’s “home base.” We examine an interesting and perhaps somewhat new tone on this topic from the ASU staff.
(37:46) The departures of defensive coordinators Danny Gonzales back in December and Tony just the other day has caused ASU to now move in a different schematic direction that will be anything but a classic 3-3-5 alignment. There are many aspects to confer on here and we cover them all.
(54:47) Recent events or just carryover from 2019 have naturally created some notable elements of spring practice that one or way or another could be very indicative of the makeup of this year’s team. What should we be on the lookout for during this 15-practice period?
Sunday Jan 26, 2020
Sunday Jan 26, 2020
Under Bobby Hurley, upsetting ranked opponents or comeback wins overcoming halftime deficits have been commonplace. Saturday night’s victory over Arizona though wasn’t just another contest that fit both categories. We discuss how historic this win actually was and have the Sun Devils now found the formula to build on its current momentum?
Episode rundown (24 minutes)
(1:10) Reviewing ASU’s improbable victory digging itself from a 22-point hole, a contest where once again defense led the way.
(13:01) Incoming freshman forward Marcus Bagley talked about the ASU win over Arizona that he attended, his thoughts on being part of the team next season.
(16:06) What does the win over Arizona mean in the big picture as far as ASU’s postseason chances? Have they found a winning formula in that victory that can carry them forward and into the upper echelon of the Pac-12?