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For those who believe in the power of prayer, I ask for some for my younger brother, recently diagnosed with covid and in ICU in a Florida hospital. Thanks. Everyone be smart out there.
The rumblings are true, I have been laid off by our parent company. I fear many more good people to come. Thanks for outpouring of support. It does help. You get knocked down you must get up again, I will.
Please keep following. I'll still tweet local sports, it's what I do
I really don't get ASU fans. Complain that there isn't enough money in the athletic department, then complain more with a naming rights deal that brings a ton of that in.
It was one year ago today, I lost my previous newspaper job. Didn't know what I was going to do next, especially knowing the state of the newspaper industry. Thankful for the start I got here in Arizona working with great people at this newspaper and at ASU.
Sophomore kicker Cristian Zendejas was awarded a scholarship in team meeting this morning. Zendejas has been filling in for injured starter Brandon Ruiz, made all 8 of his field goal attempts, the longest coming from 41 against Michigan State.
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I truly appreciate the outpouring of support from athletes, coaches and parents this week. It has been an incredibly tough time but you all have lifted my spirits. Thanks again.
Remember a few weeks back when there were some guys "de-committing" from ASU? By now you now know why. They knew what else was coming in. The rest of the Pac-12 should be concerned about what ASU is doing.
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Briann January, one of the most iconic student-athletes in the history of ASU Women's Basketball and a standout in the WNBA, will have her No. 20 jersey honored and displayed from the rafters of Desert Financial Arena on Fri., Nov. 12 when the Sun Devils host Minnesota,
NCAA TITLE NO. 8 ➕ BREAKING HIS OWN NCAA RECORD ➕ 3PEAT IN 200 BREAST = MARCHAND MADNESS
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wins the 200 breast title for the third time in as many years as a Sun Devil! 😈
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Arizona State is your 2024 NATIONAL champion in men's swimming. First for the school which was 2nd a year ago. Sun Devils dominated, 523.5 points. Distant second was Cal with 444.5. Florida 3rd at 378. That is one commanding win for Bob Bowman and his guys
Looking like all the
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players drafted are making the rosters:
* Chase Lucas, CB, Lions
* Jack Jones, CB, Patriots
* D.J. Davidson, NT, Giants
* Rachaad White, RB, Bucs,
AND Darien Butler, LB, making the Raiders as undrafted free agent
Wanted to thank everyone for the well wishes the last week. My brother was just released from the hospital. His dogs and grandkids are now stuck to him like glue. Covid is not just the flu and I am thankful it was not worse for him.
Looks like Curtis Hodges did indeed make Washington Commanders 53-man. So SIX
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Sun Devils from last season made rosters, two of those who were undrafted. That's outstanding.
So in ASU recruiting press conference, school made available to us:
* HC Herm Edwards
* OC Rob Likens
* DC Danny Gonzales
* LB coach/rec coordinator Antonio Pierce
* Director of Player Personnel Al Luginbill
I doubt there were many other colleges that did that for their media
I, for one, rejoice in not having a World Series with the Dodgers or the Yankees or the Red Sox and a few others. It doesn't always have to be about the payroll. What's wrong with a young, hungry team that plays good fundamental baseball? Nothing!
Rancho Cucamonga grad Randall Telfer of Cleveland Browns (and USC) just on KTLA now. Was Browns recipient of Walter Payton Man of Year, is donating his $50,000 to charity. Another great man out of the IE!
Just want to thank everyone for their support, prayers and well wishes through this very difficult time bother personally and professionally. It has been a great comfort and given me hope I can land on my feet.
Truly a sad night for me. Just found out former colleague from So Cal Brian Goff passed away this morning. No one was kinder and more supportive of me while my husband was ill and later passed away. Will never forget his heart and kindness in my time of need.
This week is always a reflective time for me, 6 years that everything went to hell in Cali, losing my job and Jerry in span of 5 days. Not reflective in depressing way. More of an empowering way. Got through it, learned a lot about myself in process. Live life. It is too short.
Your CIF FB finals
D1: St. John Bosco at Mater Dei
D2: Oaks Chr at Valencia
D3: Rancho Verde at St. Francis
D4: CAJON at DOWNEY
D5: Paraclete at Moorpark
D6: Bishop Diego at Golden Valley
D7: EL MODENA at DON LUGO
D8: Grace Breth at Antelope Valley
D9: Aquinas at Burroughs
I have to think ASU will land good replacements for the departing coaches. Between Herm and Al Luginbill, they know EVERYBODY. ASU is an attractive landing spot and have a great QB in place in Jayden Daniels. What is not to like?
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I've always thought Kenny Dillingham was right choice for
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job. He says he's in it for long haul, and you believe him. He has roots here. Jedd Fisch did a phenomenal job but he doesn't have roots in Arizona. And his history is leaving a job every 1 or 2 years.
For first time in school history, the ASU Men’s Swimming and Diving program is No. 1 in country by College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America. ASU was No. 5 in first two polls of season, but a win at midseason NC State Invite boosted the Sun Devils to the top spot.
OK, pity party over. Time to look for another job. Any coaches out there want to give me a letter of recommendation, DM me and I will give you a new email address since the old work one will shut down soon. Thanks. I will overcome!
This has to be satisfying for all Chino Hills faithful. Remember when Lavar said once his kids left the tram would go from sugar to .
. (I'll leave out that last word.)
CIF football rankings are out
D2: Upland is No 1
D3: Cajon is 1
D4: Yucaipa is 6, Oak Hills 7
D5: Colony is 1, Don Lugo 8, Glendora 9
D7: Grand Terrace is 8
D8: Kaiser is 9
D9: Big Bear is 9, San Gorgonio 10
D10: Chaffey is 2
D11: Ontario Chr is 2, Pomona 5, Basrtow 7
The shooting in South Florida has hit me hard. Among those killed was Athletic Director Chris Hixon. He was a wrestling coach and AD at one of the other schools when I worked there. Was one of the nicest guys you ever want to meet. I have not been able to sleep.
Credit the ASU football staff for making players available today when they did not have too. None refused to answer questions and all did so in a thoughtful and articulate manner.
Took my first visit out to Arizona State football today on an unofficial visit, as the athletes like to say. The staff was very welcoming and coach
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could not have been any nicer. Can't wait to be back here for good. Home to continue packing in morning.
Getting down to wire. Thinking about going to Upland FB game tomorrow for a little while. No way I can possibly say goodbye to all I want to but thanks everyone for the kind thoughts and words.
Desmond Cambridge Jr on the atmosphere and playing in hostile environment.
"I'm just appreciative that they're here, even if they're going against us. I just love the atmosphere here today. It was the greatest experience of my life."
Coach Bobby Hurley to Frankie Collins on way out of the locker room . . .
"Frankie, you can fly the plane home too."
Collins had 25 points, 4 rebounds, 6 steals
One of the many reasons the staff at
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is first class.
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making sure I had security get me to my car late last night after the game, even though I was parked pretty close and have never felt unsafe there.
Memorial services for former Upland High School quarterback Tyler Hilinski have been set. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday at Damien. The public is invited.
Will be covering tonight's Damien-Etiwanda boys BB game. A free-lance basis as opposed to staff reporter. I need to try and keep busy fight now. You all didn't think you'd get rid of me that easily did you!
BREAKING: NFL and college football veteran coach Glenn Thomas, known for his creative game planning and outstanding quarterback development, has been named Offensive Coordinator/Quarterback coach at Arizona State University