Speak Of The Devils

In this episode of the Speak of the Devils Sitdown Series, I talk with Arizona State Vice President of Athletics Ray Anderson. We discuss the strong year for Sun Devil athletics, the latest on new facilities, concerns about the present and future of the Pac-12, confidence in Larry Scott, tailgating plans, and so much more.

GET ON THE TRAIN! In this episode of the Speak of the Devils Sitdown Series, I talk with Arizona State head coach Herm Edwards. We discuss adjusting to the college game, challenges of recruiting, beating Arizona, the search for Mandrake, his review of The Chuckbox, and so much more.

In this episode of the Speak of the Devils Sitdown Series, I talk with new Arizona State defensive line coach Jamar Cain. We discuss his coaching style, what makes a great lineman, his vision for the Sun Devil line, maintaining a dynasty & rebuilding from the bottom, being starstruck by Herm Edwards, and much more.

In this episode of the Speak of the Devils Sitdown Series, I talk with Arizona State Athletic Grounds Facilities Manager Brian Johnson. The Sun Devil Stadium turf maestro discusses the science and artistry that goes into creating a world-class field, the grueling work it takes to get ready for game day, working the Super Bowl, how you can up your home lawn game, and much more.

On this episode, we're joined in studio by Hod Rabino and Jordan Kaye of DevilsDigest.com. After a look at N'Keal Harry & Renell Wren's showing at the NFL Combine (3:41), we discuss what we saw from ASU's early spring, including how the QB race is looking, how key battles are shaping up, and what to track this offseason (20:04). We also talk with OC Rob Likens (48:10), QB Jayden Daniels (53:10), and WR Geordon Porter (1:11:39) to get their thoughts on spring and the offseason ahead. To wrap up, we talk a little Sun Devil hoops and baseball (1:59:43).

After a look at the news (3:28), we are joined by Jeff Griffith of DevilsDigest.com to get expert insight on the roller coaster ride that is Sun Devil basketball (12:14). We then take a look at the QB battle and the biggest storylines through the first week of spring practice (23:56). We wrap up with a fun talk with elite 2020 WR commit Chad Johnson Jr. (50:33).

In this episode of the Speak of the Devils Sitdown Series, I talk with Arizona State defensive coordinator and assistant head coach Danny Gonzales. We discuss the lessons from his first year at ASU, how to keep his message resonating, learning from Herm Edwards, dealing with transfers, staff retention, goals for spring practice, and much more.

Just like that, football is back! First, we a look at the latest news and the impact of the recent wave of transfers (5:50). Then we dive into Arizona State's spring practices to break down the key battles and storylines to track over the next four weeks (29:03). Throughout the episode, Brad talks with the four quarterbacks vying for the starting job: Dillon Sterling-Cole (39:19), Jayden Daniels (53:31), Joey Yellen (1:04:02), and Ethan Long (1:15:10).

In this episode of the Speak of the Devils Sitdown Series, I talk with former Sun Devil and current starting quarterback for Virginia Bryce Perkins. We discuss his success in his first year in the ACC, the process behind his decision to leave ASU, lessons from junior college, his advice for ASU's young quarterbacks...and whether he or Manny Wilkins had the hurdle move first.

We're getting swole on the Sitdown Series. In this episode of the Speak of the Devils Sitdown Series, I talk with Arizona State Head Coach of Sports Performance Joe Connolly. During our conversation, we discuss the strategy and science of a strength program, what goes on beyond runs and lifts, lessons from the SEC, putting guys in the NFL, and much more.

Signed. Sealed. Delivered. With the early signing period open, we dive deep into ASU's 2019 recruiting class. After a look at the news (4:35), we examine the signees on offense (10:30) before talking with new QB Joey Yellen (43:37). Then we head over to break down the new additions on defense (51:31) prior to our talk with new CB Jordan Clark (1:06:06). We wrap up with Hod Rabino of DevilsDigest.com for his expert analysis on the new Devils and where ASU goes from here (1:14:09). 

Viva Las Bowl Game! After a look at some news, national honors, and the 2019 schedule (3:00), we get ready to go bowling. We first go behind enemy lines with Robert Kuwada of The Fresno Bee to get an insider's look at the Bulldogs (35:04). Then we wrap up with our preview of ASU's Las Vegas Bowl battle with No. 21 Fresno State (44:47).

In this episode of the Speak of the Devils Sitdown Series, Brad talks with Arizona State cornerback Kobe Williams. During the conversation, we discuss a wide range of topics, including facing off against bigger receivers, studying film with Mom & Dad, forming a potent CB tandem, and much more.

The regular season is behind us, but the your favorite offseason series is just getting started. In this episode of the Speak of the Devils Sitdown Series, I talk with Arizona State linebacker Tyler Johnson. During our conversation, we discuss a wide range of topics, including the youth movement on defense, getting yelled at, his love of photography, and much more.

The Cup is staying home, and we're handing out our own hardware. On this episode, we're joined in studio by Hod Rabino and Ralph Amsden of DevilsDigest.com. We start by discussing the news of N'Keal Harry's early departure (3:45) before breaking down the thrilling win over Arizona (27:25). Then we recognize the best, worst, and most interesting of the 2018 regular season by handing our our annual awards (45:56).

After a look at the news (3:28), we review ASU's disappointing road loss to Oregon (18:15). We're then joined by Territorial Cup expert & author of Territorial: The History of the Duel in the Desert  Shane Dale to get his insight into the rivalry (43:24). We then go behind enemy lines with Adam Green of 1580 The Fanatic to get a look at the Wildcats (57:00) before we conclude with our game preview and predictions (1:14:44).

After a look at the news (4:06), Hod Rabino of DevilsDigest.com drops by to give us a recap of a HUGE recruiting weekend for the Devils (9:29).  We then review ASU's gritty win over UCLA (30:14) and what it means moving forward. Next up, we fasten the chinstrap as we talk FULLBACKS with ASU legend Mike Karney (49:03). Brad then talks with ASU wide receiver Frank Darby (1:02:53). Then we go behind enemy lines with A.J. Jacobson of DuckSportsAuthority.com to get the inside scoop on Oregon (1:07:27), before we dive into our in-depth preview and predictions (1:20:31). Finally, we are joined by Jeff Griffith of DevilsDigest.com and the Pull Up Js podcast to talk some Sun Devil hoops (1:51:05).

Control your destiny. After a look at the news (4:01), we review ASU's win over No. 16 Utah and what it means going forward (10:55). Next up, we talk with Pac-12 Network analyst Yogi Roth about ASU's surge, the match up with UCLA, and the mess in the South (34:41). Then we go behind enemy lines with UCLA insider Rick Kimbrel of BruinBlitz.com (48:05) before our in-depth preview and game predictions (1:11:58).

Now that's more like it. After a look at the news and a major new commit (6:47), we talk 'backers & recruiting with ASU linebackers coach and recruiting director Antonio Pierce (24:12) We then review ASU's thrilling 38-35 win over USC and how it impacts the team moving forward (33:36). We then look head to the key Pac-12 South battle against Utah with Utes insider Patrick Kinahan (1:00:22) before finishing up with our in-depth preview and predictions (1:23:21).

After a look at the news (3:08), we look back at ASU's disappointing loss to Stanford and evaluate what it means moving forward (8:25). We then talk with former ASU QB Mike Bercovici to get his thoughts on the season, Jael Mary memories, and his signing by the Arizona Hotshots (35:00). Then we go behind Trojan lines with Joey Kaufman of The OC Register (51:03) before our game preview and predictions (1:05:09).