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After some rough years, a much-needed new era of Sun Devil athletics is here, as Graham Rossini has taken the reins as the new Athletic Director.
The promotion into the role for the two-time ASU graduate comes at a critical time. The struggles of the Sun Devils' marquee sports, the move to the Big 12, and the frustrations of the fanbase have all come as the landscape of collegiate athletics has shifted drastically, with more radical changes likely in the years ahead. Needless to say, a lot is on Graham's plate.
On this episode, Graham and I go in-depth on the challenges facing the department, the opportunities present in activating the Valley, the outlook on several key programs, what college sports may look like soon, and so much more.

It all starts up front, and with the move to the Big 12, the trench play will be paramount for Arizona State. Thankfully for the Devils, they have Leif Fautanu anchoring the offensive line. Coming over last year from UNLV, the center held together the injury-ravaged line through significant adversity to put together a solid season. Heading into the 2024 season, Leif has elevated his game and standing as a team leader, and is poised to help ASU make a strong debut in their new conference.
On this episode, Leif and I discuss the lessons from adversity, the makeup of the 2024 line, his football journey, his evolution as a leader, life on the islands, and more.

ASU's roster is set. With camp nearing, we rank our current confidence level in each of the position groups. Plus, we talk with new 2025 wide receiver commit Uriah Neloms (54:36).

There's no place like home, and for ASU alum and new tight ends coach Jason Mohns, last year's homecoming was a dream come true. But one of the state's all-time most successful high school coaches had to navigate not just the move up to major college football, but a difficult season for the program filled with obstacles, hurdles, and valuable lessons. 
Now in Year 2, Mohns has settled in and has a almost brand new group of talented tight ends to work with as the Sun Devil offense looks for a big bounceback in 2024.
On this episode, we discuss the key lessons learned from last year, what has led to his success on the recruiting trail, a breakdown of the new tight end room and how they'll fit in the offensive scheme, and much more.

The rebuilding of Sun Devil football is entering its second year under Kenny Dillingham. Last season was full of adversity, but through the wave of injuries and obstacles, there were signs of growth. Arguably the most promising development was the play of the defense.
In his first year as ASU's defensive coordinator, Valley native Brian Ward oversaw a unit that flashed some tantalizing potential, highlighted by the masterful performance against Washington. There were some late-season struggles, but armed with a season of experience in the scheme and a wave of talented newcomers, Ward's group could be primed for bigger things in the Big 12 this fall.
On this episode, Brian and I discuss how the scheme is coming along in Year 2, the likely adjustments for Big 12 ball, the next wave of team leaders, how each level of the defense is shaping up, his new favorite Valley burrito spot, and much more

On the calendar, it may be the middle of the offseason, but the hard work doesn't stop for the Sun Devils. We're joined in studio by ASU offensive lineman Ben Coleman for a in-depth look at the work the program is putting in behind the scenes preparing for the 2024 season. Next up, Peter Boyle of Activate Sports Management gives us an inside look at new ASU AD Graham Rossini and how he conducts business. Finally, we chat with new Sun Devil 2025 wide receiver commit Michael Scott (1:17:36).