Sun Devils Not Road Warriors
Arizona State will take the field at Sanford Stadium with only 7 players who have experienced a non-conference road game. The last one was a trip to Colorado in 2006. On the Sun Devils 44-man depth chart, 26 players are in their 1st or 2nd season. Dennis Erickson is busy rebuilding this program. He's probably a year away from making some noise in the Pac-10. Right now, they are paying some dues.
As they've gotten younger, this team has improved its speed and athleticism. Coach Erickson is preparing to sign his 4th recruiting class. And he's upgraded the talent pool. But they aren't ready to come in to Sanford Stadium and get a win.
Look past the starters---they do have 13 seniors starting---there are 26 freshmen/redshirt freshmen/sophomores getting playing time. These guys are young and away from home for the first time.
I like Georgia in this one: 28-14.
As they've gotten younger, this team has improved its speed and athleticism. Coach Erickson is preparing to sign his 4th recruiting class. And he's upgraded the talent pool. But they aren't ready to come in to Sanford Stadium and get a win.
Look past the starters---they do have 13 seniors starting---there are 26 freshmen/redshirt freshmen/sophomores getting playing time. These guys are young and away from home for the first time.
I like Georgia in this one: 28-14.


Buck,
your prediction of 28-14 should have been right. we have got to stop the mental mistakes. i don't remember a dawgs team being this undisciplined.
on the bright side the defense did play great. If they played with that kind of enthusiasm (ala 2nd half of 07) everyone would get off Willie's back. My biggest complaint has been the vanilla schemes and the big cusion on the coverage. that wasn't the case this game. I am optimistic (as always) about our chances to win the conference.
one more thing, what ever happened to the toss sweep. We haven't tried but once or twice this year. I think with a little head start and space to maneuver the running game might be a little more successful.
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