Speak Of The Devils

Never fear, Speak of the Devils is here to help you through the offseason blues. Episode 114 brings you a quartet of insightful interviews you can't miss.   With Signing Day behind us, we bring in Scout.com National Recruiting Analyst Greg Biggins to provide a large-scale look at how ASU's recruiting efforts stacks up nationally. He gives his picks for the top gems and sleepers of the class, and then gives us a look ahead at 2016's top recruits.   Next up, we're joined by one of those gems, DT Joseph Wicker. The 4-star prospect tells us why he picked ASU and what he'll bring to the field.   We're then joined by quarterback Taylor Kelly. He discusses his Sun Devil career, how he's preparing for the NFL, the ups and downs of his senior season, and the "QB controversy".   Finally, we talk to former ASU RB Deantre Lewis. He reflects upon his career, opens up on why he decided to abruptly leave the team prior to the Sun Bowl, and lays out how he wants Sun Devil fans to remember him.

The Boom Bus is officially loaded up. National Signing Day has come and gone, and Speak of the Devils is back with as in-depth a review as you will find.  We begin with an insider's look at the drama, twists and turns, and success of the class with Hod Rabino of DevilsDigest.com. Next up, we break down the new Sun Devils on offense, including the top signings, sleepers, and the ones that got away. We then are joined by new quarterback Brady White and running back Jaason Lewis to get their thoughts on the biggest day of their lives, and what they will look to do at ASU. Then we head over to defense. ASU picked up some major new talent on that side of the ball, and we go player-by-player in evaluating the new guys who will put the D in Devils. We cap the segment with visits from new defensive lineman Jalen Bates and linebacker Khaylan Thomas.

Tick tock, tick tock. National Signing Day is almost here. Speak of the Devils is back with an in-depth preview show to bring you everything you need to know for Feb. 4. We begin with a review of the current 19 commitments of the 2015 class. Where is the class strongest? Weakest? Who may jump ship? Then we welcome back quarterback Manny Wilkins a prized recruit a year ago, and one of the program's top ambassadors. He breaks down his first year, what he learned from Taylor Kelly and Mike Bercovici, and how ASU is a building a dynasty. Next up is DevilsDigest.com's Hod Rabino. He gives us an insider's look at the current state of the class, who are the key targets, and what to watch for as NLI Day nears. We conclude with a thorough look at the remaining Sun Devil targets, how they could fit, and offer our predictions as to whether they will wear maroon and gold next week.

Tis the season for #BOOMs and bowl games. The final Speak of the Devils of the 2014 season kickoffs off with some of the big news items around the program, from departures to arrivals to new uniforms. We’re then joined by Hod Rabino of DevilsDigest.com to get us caught up on all the action on the recruiting trail, including the new 5-star linebacker ASU landed on Tuesday. Then we are joined by a trio of big name Sun Devils. D.J. Foster recaps his All-Pac-12 year, Damarious Randall discusses his outstanding career, and Mike Bercovici breaks down the quarterback controversy and how he’ll handle being The Man. We cap it off with our in-depth preview of the Sun Bowl battle against the Duke Blue Devils.

Grab your tux, it's time to walk the red carpet. The regular season is over, but there is plenty to discuss. We are joined in-studio by Byron Kline and Becca Winn of DevilsDigest.com for all the fun. It kicks off with a frank discussion of ASU's disappointing loss against Arizona, whether that prevented a "successful year", and if the quarterback switch was correct. We also take an early look at the Sun Bowl match-up against Duke. Next up, we chat with former Sun Devil and current Arizona Cardinal running back Marion Grice. We get his thoughts on his rookie year, scoring his first NFL touchdown, D.J. Foster's potential, and the future of Sun Devil football. Then, we hand out the hardware. From the MVPs, to the most improved, to the best and worst moments and plays, we recognize them all.

hAte Week is here! After we get you caught up on the news, Brad and Joe review the comeback win over Washington State, and what it all means. Then we go deep behind enemy lines. First up is an in-depth chat with U of A athletic director Greg Byrne, who gives us a top-level perspective on what ASU's archnemesis is up to now and in the future. Next up, it's time to preview the Territorial Cup showdown. We bring in Adam Green of ArizonaSports.com to get an insider's view of the Wildcats and what they'll bring to Friday's battle. We wrap up with our in-depth game preview, examining the big match ups, keys to victory, and predictions. Stay tuned after the Song of the Week for Todd Graham's weekly press conference.

A stunning loss has dealt a blow but ASU is still hot in pursuit of a Pac-12 title. After getting you caught up on the latest Sun Devil news, including an injury update on Jaelen Strong, we break down what went wrong against Oregon State. Was it a trap game? Is Taylor Kelly a liability? We discuss. Then we talk to three key Sun Devil players. Marcus Hardison and Jordan Simone give insight into the defense, while Kody Kohl discusses his view of Kelly and breaks down his touchdown against OSU. We then welcome on "The Voice of the Sun Devils" Tim Healey, to get his unparalleled take on the team and how they'll look to rebound on Saturday. Next up, we preview Saturday's big battle against Washington State. We go behind enemy lines with CougCenter.com's Michael Preston before breaking down the Cougs and the keys to a Sun Devil win. Stay tuned after the Song of the Week for the full audio from Todd Graham's weekly press conference.

One step closer. The now sixth-ranked Sun Devils are coming off a big win over Notre Dame and looking ahead to a tough battle at Oregon State, so Speak of the Devils is here with another 5-star show. After getting you caught up on all the top news updates, we review the huge weekend that was in recruiting before we bring in the most coveted of all Arizona prep stars: Christian Kirk. We discuss his official visit, why he thinks ASU's offense is a good fit, and when he'll much his decision. We then break down the HUGE win over Notre Dame, including the good, the bad, and the lingering concerns. Up next is a chat with ASU wide receivers coach DelVaughn Alexander. He tells us how good Jaelen Strong is, how Cam Smith has developed, and how the young receivers are coming along. Then we welcome back Andy Wooldridge of BuildingTheDam.com to get an insider's look at Oregon State. Finally, we give our in-depth preview of Saturday's big game, including the top match-ups and the keys to victory. Stay tuned after the Song

The Sun Devils. The Fighting Irish. It's here. We kick off this BIG TIME Speak of the Devils with a look at the top news around the program before our breakdown of ASU's thrilling overtime win over No. 18 Utah. Next up, we chat with a trio of key players. Running back Demario Richard talks about his first career 100-yard game and going beast mode, and then we bring in the big boys, as defensive linemenMarcus Hardison and Mo Latu discuss the quick improvement of the defense. After a recruiting update, we welcome back a true Sun Devil legend: Jake Plummer. The Snake give his expert thoughts on ASU's quarterback situation and Notre Dame before offering his exciting prediction. We close with our in-depth preview of ASU vs. Notre Dame. From the big match-ups to the keys to victory, we cover it all. 

Another win and another step closer. Speak of the Devils now gets you ready for the biggest game of the year. We begin with a detailed wrap up of the rainy win over Washington. The good, the bad, and the new questions raised, we cover it all. Next up, we bring the blitz! We talk with ASU linebacker Laiu Moeakiola and safety Jordan Simone about their standout play and how the defense has turned things around recently. Then, get ready for the #BOOM. In this week's Recruiting Roundup, we chat with new Sun Devil commit, Davon Durant, the nation's top-rated junior college linebacker. We then welcome Hod Rabino of DevilsDigest.com to break down the impact of the recent commitments. Then it's time to preview the Utes. First, we get an insider's view of Utah from Patrick Kinahan, then Brad and Joe go in-depth to examine the critical players, match-ups, and keys to victory. We close with a little something different. We debut "A Devil Down South" with Nate McWhortor, as he gives us his unique and country-fried look at

Movin' on up. A huge win over Stanford has ASU poised for big things, so naturally, we bring you a huge Speak of the Devils. Brad Denny and Joe Healey open up with the latest news and Taylor Kelly injury update, before reviewing the historic win over the Cardinal. From the good, bad, and everything in between, we break it all down. Next up, we're joined by the man of the hour, ASU quarterback Mike Bercovici. He discusses his time as the starter, the nature of the offense, and what to expect this week before we "Buy or Sell" the hot questions about ASU's quarterback situation. Then get a recruiting update, which includes a mid-show #BOOM! We finish up with our in-depth and detailed Washington preview. First, we bring in Husky insider Chris Fetters of DawgMan.com for a behind-enemy-lines preview. Then, we examine the top match-ups, keys to victory, and offer our predictions.

Revenge. Payback. Vengeance. This Saturday, ASU will host Stanford for another key Pac-12 battle, as well as a rematch of last year's conference title game. To get you ready, Speak of the Devils bring the power. To kick things off, we bring in Sun Devil royalty. New ASU Hall of Famer Grey Ruegamer discusses his career, his induction, as well as the upcoming battle with the Cardinal. We stay in the trenches to break down how ASU will hold back the Stanford defense. Left tackle Jamil Douglas and offensive line coach Chris Thomsen give us the ins and outs of facing the nation's No. 1 defense. Then we go camping with the folks at Camp Fargo. If anyone deserves the title of a true die hard Devil, it's these guys. Next, we chat with linebacker D.J. Calhoun on how he and the ASU defense are preparing for the physicality. We conclude with our in-depth and detailed game preview. The critical keys, top match-ups, predictions and more, we have it for you.

#JaelMary. #JaelMary. #JaelMary. It was an incredible finish for ASU against USC, so we bring an equally incredible show to you this week. We are joined in-studio by Byron Kline and Ross Dunham of DevilsDigest.com, and we begin with a detailed discussion of the big win over the Trojans and the events leading up to the Jael Mary. We then discuss whether Mike Bercovici's play has earned him a chance at the starting job full-time. With nearly half the season complete, we take a detailed look at the good, bad, and everything in between for the ASU offense before being joined by running back D.J. Foster. Next up is an in-depth discussion about the struggling Sun Devil defense and special teams. What needs to improve? Who needs to step up? We break it down, and then chat with safety Damarious Randall. To cap off the fun, we get a very important recruiting update from Hod Rabino, including which 5-star prospect will soon be visiting ASU.

A crushing loss still stings fresh, so Speak of the Devils brings you a can't-miss show to get the Sun Devils back on track. We begin with a review of last week's loss to UCLA. The bad, the ugly, and some good all get discussed before we "Buy or Sell" many of the major sentiments floating around Sun Devil Nation since the game. We then talk to ASU safety Damarious Randall about the state of the defense, and how they are looking to improve against USC. Running back Deantre Lewis then stops by to talk some Sun Devil offense after his best game of the year. Next up, we bring in former Sun Devil defensive end Kyle Caldwell to fix the ASU defense. How can the tackling improve? Can the Devils get a pass rush? He gives an in-depth player's and coach's perspective on the issues. Following the Recruiting Roundup, we bring in one of the true legends of the game, Ronnie Lott. The Hall of Famer breaks down Saturday's big game between ASU and USC, and lays out who needs to step up for the Devils to get the upset. We concl

A landmark episode for a landmark game. That's how we roll at Speak of the Devils. To kick off our 100th episode, we review the top stories from the world of Sun Devil football, and none are bigger than the injury to QB Taylor Kelly. We break down the implications and why ASU fans may not need to be so worried after all. We then are joined by two standout players for the Sun Devils. Running back Kalen Ballage breaks down his hot start and his touchdown play in which he ran over teammate Nick Kelly. Then we chat with safety Jordan Simone, who gives us his take on the improving ASU defense and what to expect against UCLA. Then it's "The Voice of the Sun Devils", Tim Healey, to give us his expert take on the season to date, as well as his keys to Thursday's huge game. We then bring back Pac-12 Network analyst Yogi Roth to give his unparalleled insight into this game and the conference. You do not want to miss what he has to say. After Brad and Joe give their in-depth preview of the battle against the Bruins, we

Another week, another Sun Devil win, and another fantastic episode of Speak of the Devils. First up are the latest news and notes from around Sun Devil football, before we break down the win over the Lobos. We break down the good, bad, and more from Saturday's big win. Next up is a chat with linebacker Salamo Fiso. We talk to the standout sophomore about his play, leading a young defense, and what to expect from his Sun Devils on Saturday. We then head out onto the recruiting trail for the DevilsDigest.com Recruiting Roundup. ASU's running backs have been a lethal force so far this year, so we talk to their position coach, Bo Graham, about the keys to their success, what he'd still like to see improve, and how they'll attack Colorado. We wrap up with a detailed preview of Saturday's Pac-12 opened against Colorado. First up, we talk to Andrew Friedman of AllBuffs.com. He gives us an insider look into the rebuilding Buffaloes. Brad and Joe then lay out their keys to victory, the top match-ups, intangibles and m

For the best Sun Devil podcast preview anywhere, Speak of the Devils is the one who knocks. After catching you up on the latest news and notes, Brad and Joe break down the good, the bad, and the still to be determined from ASU's 45-14 win over Weber State last Thursday. Up next is a trip on the recruiting trail to get the latest updates on how the 2015 class is shaping up. We're then joined by Robert Portnoy, the play-by-play voice of the Lobos to get a thorough insider's look at New Mexico, what they'll bring to Saturday's game, the key players and more. Then we dive right into our comprehensive ASU vs. New Mexico preview, looking at the keys to victory, the primary challenges ahead, and the players to watch. Stay tuned after the Song of the Week for the entirety of Coach Todd Graham's weekly press conference.

FOOTBALL IS BACK. Arizona State kicks off the 2014 season this week when they host Weber State this Thursday, and Speak of the Devils gives you an in-depth preview. We begin by checking out the movers and shakers on the Sun Devil depth chart and what last-minute changes you can expect. We then get the latest on the recruiting trail with some BIG news on top QB commit Brady White. Next up is a series of interviews with key figures on the team. First up is WR Gary Chambers, who has held onto a starting role and looks for his first big action this Thursday. Then it is DT Jaxon Hood, who discusses his time away, how close he is to being ready, and his outlook for the opener. Finally, we chat with Devilbackers coach Paul Randolph to get an update on the three-way battle for the starting job. We then go behind enemy lines with Weber State play-by-play man Carl Arky to get an insider preview on the Wildcats and what they will bring to Thursday's battle. Finally, we preview the game, the key things ASU must do, and g

With just a few days until the season opener, Speak of the Devils gets you ready by bringing in the big guns. We are joined in studio by two of the expert voices in Arizona State football, Hod Rabino and Byron Kline of DevilsDigest.com, for a in-depth and comprehensive roundtable discussion of all things Sun Devil football. The fun gets started with everyone's favorite topic: the new uniforms. We give our take and the impact on the program and longtime fans before giving our thoughts on what we saw from the team at Camp T. Next up, we break down the ASU offense position-by-position, highlighting the stars, examining the questions marks, and breaking down the battles. We then bring in ASU offensive coordinator Mike Norvell to get his take. Then we turn to defense and special teams, and get the analysis of defensive coordinator/special teams coordinator Keith Patterson. We then conclude with a detailed recruiting update from Mr. Rabino, including where the state's top uncommitted recruits currently rank ASU.

Fall camp is under way, but Speak of the Devils is already in midseason form. Brad and Joe come to you live from ASU Media Day with a series of interviews and insight you simply will not find anywhere else.  We kick things off with the Coaches Grahams: Todd and Bo. The pair discuss their unique situation and how they manage to be father & son while also being head coach & assistant coach in major college football. Next up, we get defensive with star safety Damarious Randall and safeties coach Chris Ball. The pair reflect on the rebuilding secondary and why it may be better than ever. We then go deep with the dynamic receiving duo of Jaelen Strong and Eric Lauderdale. Can ASU strike juco gold again? We ask the pair about the struggles of coming in through juco, and how to make it big. Finally, we hit the weights with Jamil Douglas and Christian Westerman. The studs from the trenches discuss their weightroom exploits and how that could translate into success on the field.