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Phoenix, AZ, United States

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Opinion: ASU baseball’s Eli Lingos will be the hardest to replace next season

Eli Lingos may not have a bright future in the MLB, but he has been a rock for ASU baseball and someone they will miss dearly next season. → Read More

Opinion: Packard Stadium should have remained ASU baseball's home

Phoenix Municipal Stadium may have better amenities, but Packard Stadium had a history that the new ballpark will never acquire. → Read More

Opinion: Herm Edwards is bringing a much-needed energy to ASU football

ASU football has a long way to go before it can be regarded as an elite Pac-12 program, but Herm Edwards is setting the team up for success in the future. → Read More

Opinion: Manny Wilkins will put it all together for his final season at ASU

Manny Wilkins is the top quarterback option for ASU football next season, and he will end his Sun Devil career on a strong note. → Read More

Opinion: 'G' Juarez is as dominant as they come

ASU could find itself in Oklahoma City for the College World Series next month as long 'G' Juarez is leading the pitching staff. → Read More

Opinion: An unprecedented decision could impact ASU basketball's future

ASU could face negative after-effects of Darius Bazley's recent decision, but the move would impact much more than just the University. → Read More

Opinion: The Pac-12 is no longer worthy of its nickname

The Pac-12's money-making teams and programs aren't bringing home the hardware like the conference's nickname suggests it should. → Read More

Opinion: Phoenix Muni's new fences will be a major advantage for ASU baseball

ASU's heavy hitters should be excited to play at Phoenix Municipal Stadium for years to come after the outfield fences move in. → Read More

Opinion: Gage Canning warrants an early-round MLB draft pick

Gage Canning has garnered national attention for his play in 2018 and should hear his name called early in the MLB draft in June. → Read More

Opinion: Spencer Torkelson is ASU baseball's next great power hitter

Many talented home run hitters have played at ASU – Spencer Torkelson is making a name for himself as the next great Sun Devil slugger. → Read More

Opinion: ASU is a baseball school and always has been

The men's basketball team's success over the past year shouldn't take away from what the baseball team has done over the past six decades. → Read More

Opinion: College baseball players should swing wood bats

Metal bats may produce more home runs, but wood bats are a better alternative to prepare college players for the next level. → Read More

Opinion: Boyd Vander Kooi is the pitcher ASU baseball didn't know it needed

Vander Kooi's early success has him on the fast track to following in Eli Lingos' footsteps. → Read More

Opinion: ASU baseball has a lot to prove in conference play

A loaded Pac-12 schedule will give the Sun Devils ample opportunities to grow and mature as a team. → Read More

Opinion: Students shouldn't take ASU's intercampus shuttles for granted

When taken into consideration, the infrequent late shuttle is worth it for the year-long certainty the shuttles provide. → Read More

Opinion: Freshmen play will define ASU baseball's season

There have been a few bright spots for ASU baseball's freshmen so far this season, but there's still room for improvement. → Read More

Opinion: ASU baseball is still one of the best programs in the country

Despite a down performance in 2017, ASU is still at the top of the pack for baseball. → Read More

Opinion: Smaller athletic programs help form a relevant athletic department

Less-recognized teams pick up the slack when larger teams don't play up to expectations. → Read More

Opinion: It’s more than possible to have a healthy diet at ASU's dining halls

The food might not taste the greatest, but the dining halls have plenty of variety that allow students to not rely on sugary, fatty dishes. → Read More

Opinion: New Year's workout resolutions don't have to end in January

Not enough students utilize the excellent facilities available to them. → Read More