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By Dave Consolazio and Sam Saig, October 29, 2009 3:02 pm

Cal Bears (5-2) vs. Arizona State Sun Devils (4-3)
Saturday, October 31, 12:30 PM PST
Las Vegas Favorite: Cal -6.5

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By Sam Saig, September 22, 2009 12:34 pm

Arizona State Sun Devils 2-0 Overall (0-0 Conference)

This Week’s Score: Arizona State 38 – Louisiana Monroe 14

Next Week’s Opponent: @Georgia


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By Dave Consolazio and Sam Saig, September 7, 2009 3:01 pm

Arizona State Sun Devils 1-0 Overall (0-0 Conference)

This Week’s Score: Arizona State 50 – Idaho State 3

Next Week’s Opponent: BYE


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By Sam Saig, July 3, 2009 1:38 am

Much like UCLA, the Arizona State running game was nothing to write home about in 2008. The Sun Devils finished 113th nationally, averaging a meager 2.9 yards per carry. Head coach Dennis Erickson made it clear that last year’s rushing results were unacceptable, and this off-season the ASU coaching staff altered the playbook in an attempt to boost production. On paper, this rushing unit is quite capable of having a big season, but it may take the improved effort of up to four tailbacks.

The incumbent at running back is senior Dimitri Nance. Nance led all ASU halfbacks in 2008 with 410 yards and three touchdowns. He split carries with Keegan Herring (graduated) last season in Tempe, and enters 2009 with 1,139 yards and 13 touchdowns for his career. At 5-10 218-pounds, Nance is always moving forward, and runs with a compact style. He is also a reliable pass-catcher, with 35 receptions for 247 yards in his career. The Euless, Texas native should be an asset in short yardage and goal line situations.

Although Nance can be a solid inside-runner, he lacks explosion and has never run for 100 yards in a game. Last season Nance ran into fumbling trouble in multiple games, and his playing time could be reduced this fall if the problem persists.

Dimitri Nance braces for impact

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