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Colorado played Oregon tough on Saturday. The score was tied at halftime.

We do not want to overlook them. One game at a time.
 

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Exactly. I haven't read up much on this one yet, but I sure hope that we continue the effort level from the last game. Having Coach Patterson and Norvell on the sideline seems to be a big improvement.
 

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Exactly. I haven't read up much on this one yet, but I sure hope that we continue the effort level from the last game. Having Coach Patterson and Norvell on the sideline seems to be a big improvement.

So who was in the press box for the UCLA game? I missed out out on this information.
 

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So who was in the press box for the UCLA game? I missed out out on this information.

That was Bo Graham's role he had fulfilled in working with OC Norvell for years. So when Bo abruptly resigned, the decision was made that Norvell would move up to the press box. It was a failure. The UCLA game was the first one with him on the field, as he normally has been in the past.
 

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That was Bo Graham's role he had fulfilled in working with OC Norvell for years. So when Bo abruptly resigned, the decision was made that Norvell would move up to the press box. It was a failure. The UCLA game was the first one with him on the field, as he normally has been in the past.

So do you know who was in the press box for the UCLA game, replacing Norvell? Whoever it was, it worked.
 

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So do you know who was in the press box for the UCLA game, replacing Norvell? Whoever it was, it worked.

Looks like Chip Long and Josh Martin:

Offensive coordinator Mike Norvell was back calling plays from the sideline in ASU's 38-23 win. He had spent the last three games in the press box.

"Mike is such an inspirational leader,'' coach Todd Graham said. "I know he wants to see better and all that, (but) we just have to figure out how to get around that because you can't replace (his passion)."

In addition, co-defensive coordinator Keith Patterson moved down to the sideline after previously coaching from the press box.

"Keith took over the defense on the sideline and I watched the offense, defense and special teams," Graham said. "I wanted (Patterson) to come down because I'm having to (run the defense) and then I can't help the offense. (Patterson) called all fronts. He called all the third-down pressures and did a hell of job. I did the (defensive) audibling."

Tight ends coach Chip Long and offensive assistant Josh Martin worked from the coaches' booth, along with other graduate-assistants. Former quarterback Taylor Kelly remained on the sideline with Norvell.

"Obviously, we missed some things with Bo's deal,'' Graham said of former running backs coach Bo Graham, who left the team two weeks before the season opener. "That was difficult because we had been together for so long."

http://www.azcentral.com/story/spor...oves-back-to-sideline-for-ucla-game/73317388/
 

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Colorado played Oregon tough on Saturday. The score was tied at halftime.

We do not want to overlook them. One game at a time.

Yea. This is a much improved Colorado team from years past. The 1st half of that Oregon game, Colorado looked like the better team. ASU is favored by 15. 1st off, ASU needs to make sure they win this game. 2nd, ASU needs to win this one by more than 15 to get back on the national radar. I can honestly say if ASU comes out and dominates this game, they could be back in the top 25 after this weekend
 

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Yea. This is a much improved Colorado team from years past. The 1st half of that Oregon game, Colorado looked like the better team. ASU is favored by 15. 1st off, ASU needs to make sure they win this game. 2nd, ASU needs to win this one by more than 15 to get back on the national radar. I can honestly say if ASU comes out and dominates this game, they could be back in the top 25 after this weekend

IMO rankings don't matter. They just need to win the south.
 

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IMO rankings don't matter. They just need to win the south.

True, but getting back in the top 25 means they are back to winning (guess that is why I like to see them in)
 

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This is a heck of a competitive conference. I would be happy with the PAC12 South, without all the national recognition. But even that is going to be a very tough road.
 

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This is a heck of a competitive conference. I would be happy with the PAC12 South, without all the national recognition. But even that is going to be a very tough road.
Yep, Graham even said they can't lose another game if they want to be Pac-12 South Champs.
 

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If Cal somehow goes in and beats Utah, the south will be wide open!
 

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If Cal somehow goes in and beats Utah, the south will be wide open!

Cal has a great QB, passing game, but beyond that I am not familiar with them. Should be a great game when we play them at Cal toward the end of the year.
 

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Yep, Graham even said they can't lose another game if they want to be Pac-12 South Champs.

With USC losing the Devils control their own destiny.

That being said, I really have a hard time seeing them run the table unless they can bring like last week for every remaining quarter of the season.
 

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Its game day people!

I am hoping we can string together another solid performance on both sides of the ball.

ASU 37
Colo 17
 

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Its game day people!

I am hoping we can string together another solid performance on both sides of the ball.

ASU 37
Colo 17


Need to see Ballage have his official "I've arrived" game. Something like 175 yards on the ground should be in order!

ASU 31
Buffs. 17
 

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Let's hope the Sun Devils continue to improve off the UCLA game.

Go Devils.

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Good win.

Anyone notice Many Wilkins legs? He has legs like this.

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Held the opponent's running game to under 100 yards for third week in a row.

Sacked Colorado's QB 8 times, but burned on at least one blitz sending Simone right up the middle, didn't get through, and our corner was burned on a long bomb. Got burned on another long bomb as well.

Offense starting to click, though a couple of our TD's were due to lucky bounces.

Tim White had a great night with 144 yards receiving 2 TD's. DJ's biggest play of the night was on a run, 63 yards. I think Demario Richard got banged up, hopefully he'll be good to go for Utah.

Only 3 penalties against ASU for 19 yards.

Nice to see Manny get in for a series. He caught TG's wrath on the sideline afterwards for a delay of game penalty, and perhaps not getting the first down on a pretty nice run.

Not perfect by a long shot, but something to build on going into the Utah game.
 
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