Morning Meltdown – ASU Sun Devils Edition
By Mario Hicks
For this Morning Meltdown let’s take a look into some of the buzz surrounding the ASU Sun Devils.
"“To call Arizona State’s game against No. 16 USC on Saturday ‘do-or-die’ could be a stretch, but this one is about as close as it gets for the Sun Devils.After being blown out by UCLA last week, the Sun Devils know they’re playing from behind in the Pac-12 South and cannot afford another division loss, making Saturday’s game at the Coliseum a hugely important opportunity to get back on track.“We know the games that we have to win, and those Pac-12 South games are must-wins, especially being down one right now,” ASU coach Todd Graham said. “So this is must win for us and for them as well.”With a win Saturday, ASU would be right back in the thick of the Pac-12 South race — though still needing UCLA to slip up more than once. A loss could all but end the Sun Devils’ chances at repeating as South champions.”"
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The Arizona State men’s basketball team held its annual media day Thursday evening at the Weatherup Center as players and coaches answered a barrage of questions from several reporters and beat writers.
"“One way or another, everyone was faced with the same question as to identify where the strength in this year’s team lies.From true freshman Tra Holder to head coach Herb Sendek, every Sun Devil voiced confidence in the same aspect of their team.Defense.“I feel like our defensive momentum will carry on into the offensive side. We have a lot of passion, and we have big hearts. We play with a chip on our shoulder and we don’t want to be proven wrong,” said senior Shaquielle McKissic who was granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA in April.”"
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