Arizona State Sun Devils (4-2) vs. Stanford Cardinal (4-3)
Saturday, October 24, 7:25 PM PST
Las Vegas Favorite: Stanford -6.5
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Arizona State Sun Devils 4-2 Overall (2-1 Conference)
This Week’s Score: Arizona State 24 – Washington 17
Next Week’s Opponent: @Stanford
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Washington Huskies (3-3) vs. Arizona State Sun Devils (3-2)
Saturday, October 17, 7:15 PM PST
Las Vegas Favorite: Arizona State -6.5
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Arizona State has not had back-to back losing seasons since 1946-47. Dennis Erickson has not had back-to-back losing seasons in his 21 years of coaching college football. If the Sun Devils are going to keep those streaks intact, the defense will have to be as good as advertised.
There is no denying the impressive talent that Erickson and defensive coordinator Craig Bray have assembled on the defensive side of the ball, especially at the linebacker position.
With an intriguing mix of accomplished veterans and explosive underclassmen, the linebacking corps at ASU has a chance to be one of the best units in the Pac-10.
Ultra-productive senior Mike Nixon will lead the LB group in 2009. Nixon had a tremendous 2008 season, totaling 90 tackles, eight tackles for loss, and five interceptions (tied for most in Pac-10). He was an Honorable Mention All-Pac-10 selection as well as a First Team All-Academic selection, and he will be returning to the weakside spot again this season.
Mike Nixon makes a big hit
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Vontaze Burfict
Height: 6-2
Weight: 244
Position: Linebacker
High School: Corona-Centennial High School (CA)
Pac-10 School: Arizona State
Arrives: 2009-10
Class Ranking: Rivals.com 9th Overall Prospect, #1 Linebacker
“I’ve been recruiting a long time, and I don’t know that I’ve seen a better high school football player than him, when you watch him play, plus all the other intangibles he has that make him a great football player. He’s a guy that could have an impact next year, we would think.” – Head Coach Dennis Erickson
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