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sports5 days ago•8 min saved

ASU Coach Dillingham Blames Self After 55-19 Baylor Rout

Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham admitted he is 'letting our football team down' following a 55-19 loss to Baylor, citing poor execution and a failure to maximize player talent. The Sun Devils struggled with turnovers, including a fumble by Omarion Miller and an interception by Cutter Boley, while failing to convert seven red zone visits into touchdowns. Despite the defeat, Dillingham confirmed Boley will remain the starting quarterback, emphasizing that the team must improve fundamentals rather than making drastic changes. ASU now sits at 2-2 overall and 1-1 in Big 12 play, with their next game scheduled against Texas Tech on October 17.

via Arizona Sports|

#arizona-state #baylor #big-12

sports5 days ago•13 min saved

Baylor dismantles Arizona State 55-19 in Big 12 blowout, prompting Dillingham's self-criticism

Baylor defeated Arizona State 55-19 in a lopsided Big 12 matchup, with the Sun Devils failing to convert multiple red zone opportunities into touchdowns. Head coach Kenny Dillingham admitted he was 'letting the team down' after a performance marked by turnovers and poor execution, while Baylor coach Dave Aranda cited external criticism as fuel for his squad's dominance.

via azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic|

#arizona-state #baylor #big-12

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Sun Devils, Morgan State Shorten Fourth Quarter to 10 Minutes in Blowout

Arizona State led Morgan State 70-7 through three quarters, and the teams agreed to shorten the fourth quarter to 10 minutes, resulting in no scoring during the final period (19 plays). Head coach Kenny Dillingham said he was unaware that shortening quarters was legal, and the move raises questions about betting implications and how unusual blowouts could be managed in the future.

via NBC Sports|

#arizona-state #blowout #college-football

sports1 month ago•8 min saved

Sun Devils roll to 70-7 opener as 4th quarter shortened to 10 minutes

Arizona State and Morgan State shortened the fourth quarter to 10 minutes in the Sun Devils’ season opener, a 70-7 blowout fueled by Cutter Boley’s 387-yard, six-TD debut, 681 yards of total offense, and standout receiving from Reed Harris (137 yards, 2 TDs) and Kyson Brown (80 rushing yards, TD). Morgan State coach Damon Wilson requested the adjustment and ASU coach Kenny Dillingham agreed, calling it an unprecedented move. Backup QB Mikey Keene and freshman Jake Fette played late as ASU’s offense rolled, marking its first 70-point game since 2020.

via Arizona Sports|

#arizona-state #college-football #cutter-boley

college-sports1 month ago•4 min saved

ASU hockey player’s collapse prompts police probe into on-campus workout

ASU police are reviewing the events surrounding Matthew Mayich’s Aug. 20 collapse and hospitalization after an on-campus workout, with investigators considering possible criminal acts separate from the university’s own review. Mayich remains in critical condition from exertional heat stroke after a grueling session led by a non-university instructor, conducted in hot, humid conditions.

via The New York Times|

#arizona-state #college-sports #exertional-heat-stroke

sports1 month ago•5 min saved

ASU hockey player collapses in grueling offseason workout; family lawyer says recovery unlikely

Arizona State hockey player Matthew Mayich collapsed and fell into a coma after an Aug. 20 on-campus offseason workout; his family’s lawyer says there is a zero chance of recovery as ASU reviews the incident and relatives press for an independent investigation. Mayich, a Blues draft pick who played for the Ottawa 67’s and Clarkson before transferring to ASU for 2026-27, reportedly showed signs of struggle during a heat-heavy, lengthy session with little water break.

via Fox News|

#arizona-state #college-hockey #coma

sports1 month ago•9 min saved

ASU Defenseman Mayich in Critical Condition as Family Demands Independent Investigation

Arizona State defenseman Matthew Mayich remains hospitalized on life support after collapsing during an August 20 off-ice workout at ASU's football stadium. His family’s attorney says recovery is unlikely and is pushing for an independent investigation and for the coaching staff to be placed on administrative leave; the university says it is reviewing the incident and adhering to heat-safety guidelines. The case has broader implications around third-party workouts and athletic safety, drawing comparisons to other high-profile sports-safety investigations.

via College Hockey News|

#arizona-state #college-hockey #independent-investigation

college-sports1 month ago•8 min saved

ASU hockey collapse spurs review of outdoor military-style workouts

Arizona State defenseman Matthew Mayich collapsed during a roughly 60-minute outdoor, military-style workout led by an outside instructor (Tim Ziesel, a former service member). The session included sprints, planks, push-ups, bear crawls, and a final long run with a medicine ball, with athletes reportedly pressured to repeat instructions and not complain. ASU says it is reviewing the incident; experts warn that punitive, non-science-based conditioning in heat poses real risks and NCAA heat-acclimation guidelines emphasize avoiding high-intensity early-season workouts. The Tufts lacrosse incident is cited as a cautionary example of outside instructors lacking credentials. Mayich remains hospitalized in critical condition, highlighting ongoing concerns about safety in such training practices.

via The New York Times|

#arizona-state #athlete-safety #college-hockey

sports4 months ago•7 min saved

Sun Devils Outlast Nebraska to Advance in Lincoln Regional

Arizona State jumped out to an early lead and held off Nebraska 11-8 in the Lincoln Regional, ending the Huskers’ season at 43-17. ASU’s Nu'u Contrades homered on the first pitch and Dominic Smaldino added two homers and six RBIs to pace the Sun Devils, who advanced to the regional final against Ole Miss. Nebraska battled back with an eighth-inning rally but could not complete the comeback; Gavin Blachowicz took the loss, Colby Guy the win. The Huskers’ season ends as the transfer portal opens in June.

via Sports Illustrated|

#arizona-state #college-baseball #lincoln-regional

sports4 months ago•16 min saved

Mountaineers Rally to Reach Big 12 Final, Top Arizona State 7-3

West Virginia, the No. 2 seed and ninth-ranked team, defeated Arizona State 7-3 in Surprise to advance to the Big 12 Championship game against Kansas. Sean Smith had three hits, Brodie Kresser drove in two runs, Chansen Cole worked five innings, Reese Bassinger earned the win, and Dawson Montesa recorded the save as WVU pursues its first tournament title since 1996.

via West Virginia University Athletics|

#arizona-state #baseball #big-12-tournament

sports5 months ago•6 min saved

Lions land versatile CB Keith Abney II in fifth round

Detroit drafted Arizona State cornerback Keith Abney II with the first of two fifth-round picks, adding a versatile two-year starter with 21 passes defended and five interceptions, who allowed just 44.4% completions on 60+ targets in 2025 and projects as a flexible back-end defender who can play inside or outside, potentially earning the Lions’ nickel corner spot.

via Detroit Lions|

#arizona-state #cornerback #detroit-lions

sports5 months ago•7 min saved

Bears land versatile LB Keyshaun Elliott at No. 166

Chicago selected Arizona State linebacker Keyshaun Elliott with the 166th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, acquiring him in a trade with the Panthers. The 6-foot-2, 231-pound defender appeared in 52 college games (25 at ASU, 27 at New Mexico State), totaling 301 tackles, 18 tackles for loss and nine sacks; his senior season led ASU with 98 tackles, 14.0 TFL and seven sacks, earning second-team All-Big 12 honors. Elliott contributed on all phases in high school as a multi-position player.

via Chicago Bears Official Website|

#arizona-state #bears #keyshaun-elliott

sports5 months ago•5 min saved

Lions land versatile CB Keith Abney II in Round 5 of 2026 NFL Draft

Detroit selected Arizona State cornerback Keith Abney II with the 157th overall pick in the 5th round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Abney, a 5-10, 187-pound back who posted pro day times (40-yard dash 4.45, short shuttle 4.38, 3-cone 6.91) and earned an 86.3 overall Pro Football Focus grade last season, is projected as a physical cover man who could swing inside to Detroit’s nickel spot, supported by a positive assessment from Lions media and Twentyman's notes on his football IQ and energy.

via Detroit Lions|

#arizona-state #cornerback #detroit-lions

sports5 months ago•1 min saved

Lions add versatile CB Keith Abney to bolster secondary

Detroit selected Arizona State cornerback Keith Abney with the 157th overall pick, adding a 6'0", 190-pound defender who projects as a nickel and brings a productive two-year stretch (21 passes defended, five interceptions) plus First Team All-Big 12 in 2025. Abney impressed at the combine and could provide depth at corner and nickel for Detroit as it continues to bolster its defense on Day 3, following earlier picks Blake Miller, Derrick Moore, and Jimmy Rolder; four picks remain and the Lions have multiple defensive and offensive needs to address.

via Pride Of Detroit|

#arizona-state #cornerback #keith-abney

sports5 months ago•2 min saved

Steelers Roll the Dice on Max Iheanachor at No. 21 in 2026 Draft

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Arizona State OT Max Iheanachor with the 21st overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Iheanachor is a raw, high-upside tackle with ideal size and athleticism who could develop into a starting bookend for Pittsburgh, though he isn’t expected to contribute immediately. The Nigeria-born former JUCO standout brings a unique path and impressive Senior Bowl performance, but his technique and run blocking need refinement as he transitions to pro play and potential early roles at left guard or left tackle.

via Steelers Depot|

#arizona-state #max-iheanachor #nfl-draft-2026