Speak Of The Devils

For Jason Mohns, the Sun Devils' Playoff run of 2024 was extra gratifying. Sure, his tight ends produced an All-Big 12 selection and were an integral part of the offense's success. But beyond that, Mohns—an ASU grad, a son of a former ASU coach, and Valley high school coaching legend—was a key part of the group that finally activated the Valley. With a deep group of tight ends in his room, 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting follow-up.  On this episode, Jason and I discuss reigniting Sun Devil Nation, the good reason why spelling doesn't matter as much as it did, the 2025 tight ends, strengthening local recruiting relationships, and more.

In the heat of the summer, hot takes roam free. So let's cut through the noise and find out which actually matter. Joined by Ralph Amsden, we discuss the varying national and local narratives surrounding the Sun Devils and parse out which have merit. Plus, we get to know 2026 wide receiver commit Cooper Reid (1:22:00).

If recruiting is the lifeblood of a program, Texas may be beating the heart of the Sun Devils' rise. One of the key architects of this success is Bryan Carrington, an ace recruiter who is also overseeing an ascendent group of Sun Devil cornerbacks. With a talented group of corners on the field, and the makings of a terrific 2026 recruiting class off it, Carrington is one of the most impactful members of Kenny Dillingham's staff. On this episode, Bryan and I discuss the lessons from the title run, a rundown of the 2025 corners, the state of the Texas-to-Tempe pipeline, roster retention, and more.

Sometimes, home is where you need to be. After beginning his college career with two seasons at Texas, former Brophy Prep star Zac Swanson returned back to the Valley and transferred to Arizona State. He soon had his love of the game reignited and became a key part of ASU's defensive line as the Sun Devils made their march to the Big 12 crown. He'll once again be a critical part of the Devils' defense in the trenches in 2025. On this episode, Zac and I discuss his year back in the Valley, how he made the switch from futbol to football, his growth in the trenches, the program culture, the power of a pita, and much more

Welcome back to the postseason, Sparky! Despite a late-season slide, Arizona State baseball is heading to a NCAA Regional for the first time since 2021. Joined by Jack Loder, we discuss the journey back to the postseason and preview the action in Los Angeles (32:48). We also get to know two recent Sun Devil commits: 2026 linebacker Mason Marden (4:35) and wide receiver transfer Akim Lanieux (54:34).

The regular season ended with a thud. Can the Devils rally? After a look at the recent football commits, we dive into the situation with Willie Bloomquist's baseball team. Joined by guest Jack Loder, we examine the state of the team as they aim to end the program's postseason drought.

The Werewolves are on the prowl in Tempe. Arizona State's linebackers were one of the key reasons for the Sun Devils' Big 12 championship-winning run, and with most of key contributors back in 2025, position coach and Valley native A.J. Cooper's group is primed for a title defense. On this episode, A.J. and I discuss the rewarding grind of coaching, the impact of the program's culture, a detailed breakdown of the players in the room, the value of a second year in the scheme, and much more.

ASU's defensive resurgence in 2024 was spurred by several new faces. That included the man who was the "quarterback" of the defense, linebacker Keyshaun Elliott, who quickly became a team leader and the one wearing the in-helmet communication device. It was only fitting, as Keyshaun was an accomplished high school quarterback before becoming one of the Big 12's best defenders. With a year in the scheme under his belt, he's poised to make another major leap and help the Sun Devils build upon last year's Playoff run. On this episode, Keyshaun and I discuss his football journey, his growth in the defense, The Werewolves, hard hits, his golf game, and much more.

ASU's spring practices are officially over. So what happened? We welcome in DevilsDigest.com's Hod Rabino and Sports360AZ's Jordan Hamm for an in-depth roundtable discussion. The group discusses the developments from each position, the players who elevated their stock, guys who have to catch up, and some key questions moving forward.

The final full practice of ASU's spring is complete. Get a full recap of Wednesday's action and hear from new DT My'Keil Gardner.

The Texas-to-Tempe movement is running stronger than ever these days, and one of the first additions from that pipeline has played a significant role in Arizona State's resurgence. Keith Abney flashed his potential as a true freshman during ASU's difficult 2023 season, and he went on to earn a starting job heading into 2024. Pairing with fellow starter Javan Robinson, the pair helped the Sun Devil defense lockdown opponents on the way to the Big 12 title. With a strong spring showing, Abney appears poised to level up his game once again in 2025. On this episode, Keith and I discuss the art of playing corner, his growth over his time in Tempe, young DBs to watch, and more.

Monday Night Football in Mountain America Stadium left some things to be desired. The Sun Devils had a rare night practice to begin the final week of spring camp, and it left Kenny Dillingham disappointed. Get a full practice recap and hear from a pair of new weapons, RB Kanye Udoh and TE Khamari Anderson.

Week four of spring practice is in the books after scrimmage-heavy day won by the defense. Get a recap of the key drives and hear from head coach Kenny Dillingham.

Wednesday's session saw some good back-and-forth, highlighted by long drives, big stops, long scoring plays, and a young wide receiver putting out quite a show. Get a recap of the action and hear from offensive line coach Saga Tuitele.

Three weeks of spring practice are in the books. After a look at some notable recruiting and transfer portal news, we dive into the major developments, impressive breakout players, and remaining questions coming from practice. We also talk with a pair of spring standouts in RB Raleek Brown (47:42) and tight end A.J. Ia (51:33), as well as get to know 2026 OL commit Niniva Nicholson (20:51).

Week four of ASU's spring practice kicked off on Monday with a session that featured some big plays, loud hits, a the defense getting the edge. Get a rundown of the action and hear from ASU freshman running back Demarius "Man Man" Robinson.

A career defined by resilience, hard work, and giving back. Lawrence Guy has never been the flashiest or most-heraled player, but what he has accomplished is nothing short of incredible. After three years at ASU, the defensive tackle bounced around the NFL, putting in the work before becoming a long-time starter with the New England Patriots, a stint that earned him a Super Bowl ring. Perhaps more importantly, he has been dedicated to giving back to the community. From sharing his journey with learning differences to the great work done by the Lawrence Guy Family Foundation, he embodies everything a Sun Devil is meant to be. On this episode, we discuss his football career, how he went from special ed classes to a Scholar-Baller, his community service efforts, his role on the Big 12 Alumni Council, and much more. Learn more about the Lawrence Guy Family Foundation here.

The defense was hittin' on Thursday. Get a recap of a heated Thursday practice and hear from sophomore linebacker Martell Hughes.

ASU opened up their third week of spring football practices on a toasty Tuesday that featured big plays by the running backs, an offensive surge, but some costly turnovers. Get a full recap, plus hear from RB Raleek Brown and OL Sean Na'a.