Stomp The Bus

Could Florida State and Clemson wind up in the Big 12? It ultimately seems unlikely, but this news could still signal other additions to the league. Later on in the show (35:36), the guys rank every ASU football coach after Frank Kush.

The Sun Devils were picked dead last in the Big 12 preseason media poll and Mark explains why that scenario isn't likely. He also hits on some news items for ASU men's basketball and baseball.

There are reports that the Big 12 is considering selling its naming rights and selling a 20% stake in the conference to a private equity firm. Mark and Colton talk about what that could entail for the conference. After that (56:36), they go over a Big 12 win totals prediction that isn't favorable towards the Sun Devils.

Bobby Hurley and the Sun Devils have significantly upgraded their roster this offseason, but we still don't know how it will look on the court. What are fair expectations for Arizona State men's basketball this season? Mark and Colton share their thoughts on that and go over some recent ASU football recruiting news.

Mark shares his thoughts on Graham Rossini officially being named the athletic director for Arizona State University. He also touches on how Rossini's first real challenge will be getting more NIL funds for Sun Devil baseball.

Mark reacts to Arizona State promoting Graham Rossini to athletic director.

Assessing the Sun Devils after their spring game and Arizona State football and basketball get some recruiting wins.

At long last, the Sun Devils finally received their penalties for their violations during the COVID-19 dead period. Mark and Colton talk about what it means for ASU football and go over some breaking news about the Arizona State athletic director search.

Arizona State's quarterback depth was thinned when Jaden Rashada entered the transfer portal. Mark goes over what his departure means for the Sun Devils.

More rumors come out about who the next Arizona State athletic director will be and it seems like an internal hire is likely. The guys also react to former ASU wide receiver coach Ra'Shaad Samples leaving for Oregon and whether it will be Troy Brown or Hines Wards replacing him.   Plus, this is our first episode as part of the College Huddle! https://thecollegehuddle.com/

After an impromptu conversation about Purdue center Zach Edey, Mark and Colton take a look at some of the Final Four connections to Arizona State men's basketball. From there, the guys rant about the athletic director search and go over some of the positive signs from spring football.

Mark and Colton chat about the state of the Arizona State men's basketball program following Frankie Collins' entry into the transfer portal then analyze the quarterback competition now that Jaden Rashada will miss most of spring football.

The 2023-24 season is over, but the drama begins. Bobby Hurley re-signed with Arizona State and two players entered the transfer portal following the conclusion of the season. Looking ahead to what this means for the rest of the offseason.   The report of the Jaden Rashada injury came out after I recorded, so no mention of that on this show.

In yet another unfortunate event for Arizona State men's basketball, Jose Perez quits the team in between the USC and UCLA games. A fitting end to this terrible season. Plus, ASU president Michael Crow gives some insight as to why the athletic director search is taking so long.

ASU hockey play-by-play voice Tyler Paley joins the show for an in-depth conversation about the Sun Devils this season and the future of the program. The Arizona State hockey program is surging, and it was great to pick Tyler's brain and learn more as ASU's season winds down.

Arizona State men's basketball showed some life this past week, but it still lost two out of three games in that stretch. With no athletic director in place, Bobby Hurley returning as head coach might be the best option because it would maintain some roster continuity. Also, Sun Devil football is entering the Big 12 as a big underdog, and Mark thinks it is good for the program to come in under the...

Atlanta Braves beat reporter and ASU grad Justin Toscano joins the show for a wide-ranging discussion on the general state of Arizona State athletics.

With a road trip to Colorado and Utah coming up, Arizona State men's basketball is in a rough spot. Mark and Colton examine the Sun Devils' recent struggles and what it means for the future of the program.

The Sun Devils' first Big 12 schedule is out and Mark gives his thoughts on each game and how it sets up for ASU. From there, he goes into some recent news items regarding ASU — including an interesting tidbit on the AD search — before ending the show with a check-in on the men's basketball team.

The coaching carousel made a stop in Tucson and now the Arizona Wildcats have a new head football coach. How does Jedd Fisch leaving affect Arizona State and is it a sign of things to come with Kenny Dillingham?   Plus, the guys talk about the two-game losing skid from Sun Devil hoops and how it shapes the rest of the season.

ASU men's basketball has flipped the script on its season with a 4-0 start in Pac-12 play. How much longer can the Sun Devils keep playing like this? Plus, ASU football adds even more players from the transfer portal as the roster overhaul continues.

Mark and Colton share their thoughts on Arizona State's early signing day class and how it seems like Kenny Dillingham has a vision for the program. The guys also dive into what the future holds for ASU men's basketball after a brutal stretch of games.

After a lopsided loss in the Territorial Cup, the offseason has arrived for the Arizona State Sun Devils. Mark and Colton go over the transfer portal entrants, new additions to the coaching staff, and recruiting updates before touching on some other ASU sports.

The guys are back to talk about Arizona State's blowout loss to the Oregon Ducks and the Territorial Cup against the Arizona Wildcats. Plus, Colton gives his thoughts on the Ray Anderson resignation.

ASU goes into the Rose Bowl and upsets UCLA ... and that's not the biggest story. Sun Devil athletic director Ray Anderson has resigned and Mark wonders what that could mean for the future of Arizona State athletics.