Speak of the Devils

In this episode of the Speak of the Devils Sitdown Series, I talk with Danny Gonzales, Arizona State's new defensive coordinator. We cover a wide range of topics, from the details of his 3-3-5 scheme and how it fits ASU's personnel, paying his dues, how his staff is recruiting California and Arizona, his relationship with Rocky Long, the upcoming match up against his mentor, and much more.

In this episode, I sit down with ASU's linebackers coach Antonio Pierce. We talk about a wide range of topics, from being a Wildcat in Tempe, connecting with today's recruits, how ASU is trying to re-establish their talent pipeline into southern California, what the coaching staff is doing to repair ASU's strained relationships with local high schools, and more.

An in-depth conversation with ASU offensive coordinator Rob Likens. He opens up about his upbringing in SEC country, the stress of working for a coach on the hot seat, developing his offensive scheme, math and the ministry, the keys to playcalling and more. Plus, we'll talk about the source of his never-ending energy.

We review ASU's early signing day haul with Hod Rabino of DevilsDigest.com, talk to new Sun Devils Christian LaValle and Ely Doyle, chat with RB Eno Benjamin and DT Tashon Smallwood, and then preview Arizona State's Sun Bowl battle with North Carolina State.

We hand out our annual season awards, get the latest on ASU's recruiting and the defensive coordinator search from Hod Rabino, chat with Sun Devils LB Christian Sam, and talk about the nation's 5th-ranked (!!!) hoops team with Kyle Dodd.

Get ready to put up points on the Scoreboard of Life. We examine ASU's hire of Herm Edwards with an in-depth roundtable discussion featuring guests Hod Rabino and Ralph Amsden, PLUS we talk one-on-one with the Sun Devils' new head coach himself.

Congrats, you won the Territorial Cup. By the way, you're fired. We examine ASU's firing of head coach Todd Graham and what the Sun Devils' next moves will be with Sun Devil insider Hod Rabino & former OL Kyle Murphy.

We review ASU's win over Oregon State and preview the Sun Devils' battle with the Arizona Wildcats for the coveted Territorial Cup.

We review the loss to UCLA, preview the battle with Oregon State with Beaver inside Danny Moran, and are joined by special guests Jon Wilner and Ralph Amsden.

We review Arizona State's key win over the Colorado Buffaloes and preview the Sun Devils' road trip to face the UCLA Bruins. Plus, Pac-12 Network analyst Yogi Roth joins us to provide his expert insight.

We review ASU's disheartening loss to USC and preview how the Sun Devils can get back on track in the Pac-12 South vs Colorado.

We discuss Arizona State's huge win over Utah and go in-depth to preview ASU's battle against No. 21 USC.

We examine how ASU pulled off the upset over No. 5 Washington and preview the upcoming road game against the Utah Utes.

We preview ASU vs Washington with Husky insider Lars Hanson, fix the Sun Devil offensive line with former All-American Kyle Murphy, and get a local recruiting update from Ralph Amsden of Rivals.com

A thorough and frank discussion on the state of the Arizona State Sun Devils at the bye week.