Speak Of The Devils

The annual Arizona State spring game is just days away, and, of course, Speak of the Devils has you covered. We begin by taking a stroll down the Weekly Palm Walk, checking out the other Sun Devil sporting action before diving into spring football.  In the Sun Devil Stock Report, we take a deeper look into some position battles, then we lay out our top five focus areas for Saturday's game. We are joined by Byron Kline, the excellent sideline reporter from DevilsDigest.com to get his in-depth take on how spring football has gone for the Sun Devils. Finally, we are joined by Jeff Alba from DieHardDevil.com who has some very exciting news for Sun Devil faithful. Click Direct Download to stream, or listen via iTunes

News always breaks on Wednesdays. This week is certainly no exception, with this Wednesday brining about the grand unveiling of the plans and artist renderings of the Sun Devil Stadium renovations that are scheduled to begin after the 2012 season. We go in-depth and analyze the details revealed and what it means for ASU fans. In the main event of the episode, we have a lengthy and excellent chat with new Sun Devil defensive tackle Jaxon Hood. He discusses his interesting recruiting stories, what drew him to ASU and the kind of impact fans should expect from him on the field. Click Direct Download below to stream this episode, or listen via iTunes

Speak of the Devils returns from Spring Break with an incredible episode. First, we analyze the sudden--yet expected--firing of Athletic Director Lisa Love, as well as breakdown what the promotion of Steve Patterson into the role means for ASU. We then are joined by one of the most popular and dynamic Sun Devils of all-time, Omar Bolden. He discusses his ASU career, his rehab from injury and his preparation for next month's NFL Draft, including one NFL team that he'll workout for next month that will have the hometown fans intrigued. Click Direct Download below to stream, or listen and subscribe via iTunes.

Sun Devil football is finally back! The Sun Devils have opened their first spring practices under Todd Graham, and there is much to discuss. In this episode, Brad and Joe are out at ASU practice, bringing you first-hand observations. While there, they have a live chat with Hod Rabino from DevilsDigest.com, providing a detailed and behind-the-scenes look at how the team is coming together. Then they take a detailed position-by-position look at the Sun Devils, breaking down what are the strengths, weaknesses and key things to watch as spring ball gets underway.  Click Direct Download below to stream, or listen and subscribe via iTunes.

Few defenders can catch him, but Speak of the Devils did. In this week's show, we sit down with ASU running back Deantre Lewis for a lengthy and in-depth talk, covering his mindset during and after his shooting injury, the difficulty in missing 2011, his thoughts on the new coaching staff, what to expect from him on the field this year and so much more. We then chat with Kent Somers on The Arizona Republic to breakdown how the Sun Devils fared at the Combine and what their NFL Draft futures may hold. Finally, we talk with State Representative Michelle Ugenti about House Bill 2042, also known as the Pat Tillman Legacy Act, and how you can help support this legislation and the Pat Tillman Foundation. Click Direct Download below to stream, or listen and subscribe via iTunes

This is a short show, but it is filled to the brim with Sun Devil excellence. In this episode, we sit down with one of the most popular players in ASU's history, Rudy Burgess. The former RB/WR/CB/KR talks about his storied ASU career, his time in professional football and his new role as a management intern with ASU. The dynamic Burgess also discusses the new direction of the football program, the importance of a community bond, the "Sun Devil Way" and much more. Click Direct Download below to stream, or listen via iTunes

Are you #SpeakingVictory? Our guess this week is fluent. In this week's show, we have a sit down interview with ASU's star linebacker Brandon Magee. He discusses a wide range of topics, including his recovery from last season's injury, the Xs and Os of the new defense, possible breakout players, his thoughts on Todd Graham and the new coaches, and what it means to be a Sun Devil. This interview will surely get all Sun Devils excited for the 2012 season. We also buy and sell an NFL Combine themed Sun Devil Stock Report and report on two unprecedented outreach efforts from Todd Graham. Click "Direct Download" below to stream or listen via iTunes

In this special Speak of the Devils, we take an in-depth look into a great cause involving one of the ASU football's legends. We welcome former All-Pac-10 defensive tackle Jeremy Staat to the show, who like his close friend Pat Tillman, joined the armed forces after an NFL career. After a tour in Iraq, he established The Jeremy Staat Foundation to help assist veterans, and talks with us about the upcoming Wall-to-Wall event, his friendship with Pat, how you can assist this noble cause...and of course, some ASU football.  Click "Direct Download" to stream, or listen via iTunes

It may be the offseason, but Speak of the Devils is still going strong with the most in-depth ASU coverage you'll find. In our 25th episode, we analyze the very busy coaching carousel for the Sun Devils, as Todd Graham's staff finally appears set. We then introduce a new segment to showcase non-football sporting excellence ast ASU, and then buy and sell in the Sun Devil Stock Report before our main event. Joining the show is one of the newest Sun Devils, wide receiver Alonzo Agwuenu. The 6'4" playmaker details his journey to ASU, what to expect from his tremendous on-field talent and why he loves having lofty expectations. Click "Direct Download" below to stream or listen via iTunes.

The 2012 edition of National Signing Day is in the books for the Arizona State Sun Devils, and Speak of the Devils was on the frontlines all day. First up is a detailed look at what ASU’s Pac-12 competition did on Wednesday. Then it’s time for the main event (starting at the 11:39 mark), where we break down the entire list of the 23-member class of new Sun Devils. We then finish by taking a look ahead at the Devils’ top needs for 2013. Stay tuned after the show (starting at 1:19:26) for the complete audio of Todd Graham’s Signing Day press conference. Click on “Direct Download” to stream or listen via iTunes

Signing Day is on February 1st and in this bonus Speak of the Devils, we make sure you have the latest and most detailed information. First, we examine the big news of D.J. Foster's decision to be a Sun Devil, before giving you the latest news from a very busy final weekend of recruiting. Finally, we break down the Top 10 remaining uncommitted ASU targets and make the bold predicitons of where they will eventually sign. Click on "Direct Download" below to stream or listen via iTunes.

The first major event of the Todd Graham era is less than one week away. That is, of course, National Letter of Intent Day, which is rapidly approaching on February 1st. Speak of the Devils provides you the most complete and in-depth coverage of Signing Day that you will find anywhere. We begin by talking to Hod Rabino of DevilsDigest.com, who provides insider info you won't find anywhere else. Then Joe and Brad break down the Devils prospects position-by-position and give you the names you need to know, the ones to forget and the last-minute battles. Finally, we answer listener questions from Twitter. This is one recruiting special you can't afford to miss. Click "Direct Download" to stream or listen via iTunes.

The show everyone has waited for is here: the First Annual Speak of the Devils Award Spectacular. After getting you caught up on all the latest news, Joe provides a detailed recruiting update before the main event. Speak of the Devils rolls out the maroon-and-gold carpet for this prestigious night. We hand out the major awards for the best--and worst--of the 2011 season. You don't want to miss this marquee event. Click "Direct Download" below to stream or listen through iTunes.

You don't earn a name like "The Voice of the Sun Devils" by being a one-trick pony. Tim Healey, the oustanding play-by-play voice of Arizona State football, basketball and baseball returns to the show to kick off 2012 in style. We discuss the new era of Sun Devil football, what Todd Graham's greatest challenges will be and the future of Vontaze Burfict and Brock Osweiler before looking at the troubled basketball team. Capping off the show is a look ahead to ASU baseball. Click on "Direct Download" below to stream, or listen through iTunes.

The three week long fiasco that was the coaching search is now over, so things have settled down slightly just in time for ASU’s first bowl appearance since 2007. In the final Speak of the Devils of 2011, we talk with former ASU great Scott Peters about the ASU Legacy group, the program’s future and what it means to be a Sun Devil. We then get you ready for Thursday’s Las Vegas Bowl with a full run down of the match-up between Arizona State and the 7th ranked Boise State Broncos. Click on "Direct Download" below to stream, or listen through iTunes.

It's time...for Todd Graham at Arizona State. The dreadful search for ASU's next head coach is over, and Speak of the Devils has you covered, as usual. In this episode, Brad Denny and Joe Healey go deep inside the hire, examining Graham's entire career, his strangths, weaknesses, pros and cons and what to expect here at ASU. From how his early stops at Rice and Tulsa, to the challenges faced at Pitt to the impact on recruiting, nothing goes missing in this episode. Know your coach, Sun Devil Nation. After this episode, you will. Don't miss the companion episode, where we interview Vince Marotta and Kyle Caldwell for their insight into the hire. Click on "Direct Download" below to stream this episode, or listen through iTunes.

The long national nightmare is over--ASU has a new head coach. On Wednesday, the Sun Devils hired Pitt's Todd Graham after a tumultuous three week search. It caps a crazy period in ASU history and to help sort through it all Speak of the Devils talks to two of the best ASU insiders around. In a pair of great interviews, ArizonaSports.com's Vince Marotta and former ASU star defensive end Kyle Caldwell go deep inside the hire, break it down and outline where the program goes from here. Click on "Direct Download" below to stream this episode, or listen through iTunes.

The search for the next head coach at Arizona State has taking a turn for the surreal. What looked like Kevin Sumlin's job to lose last week has devolved into outright madness with rumors, contradictory reports and June Jones...twice. To help sort through all of this, Speak of the Devils brings in the best. First, we talk with Channel 3's Sports Director Tim Ring to sort through the crazy happenings of the last 48-hours. We then take an in-depth look at the top remaining candidates and some outliers to keep an eye on, as well as break down the pros and cons of veteran coaches versus up-and-comers. Finally, we welcome back Hod Rabino of DevilsDigest.com who brings the show some insider info on what has happened, how very close the hiring of June Jones was and what to expect in the very near future. Click on "Direct Download" below to stream this episode, or listen through iTunes.

You want insight into Arizona State's coaching search? You got it. This show doesn't bring you a top five or 10 list, we go in-depth and analyze the hot candidates, the dark horses and everything in between--24 names in all. The pros, the cons, the probability and the price: Speak of the Devils examines it all. This is the most complete breakdown of candidates you'll listen to, so plug in your headphones and get after it. Don't miss Part I of this week's episode as we get the national look at ASU from Adam Kramer of the Kegs 'n Eggs blog and then go in-depth on the Devils with Hod Rabino of DevilsDigest.com to look at the recruiting fallout, top names and future of the program. Click on "Direct Download" to stream or download and subscribe at iTunes.

Arizona State football stands at a crossroads in the wake of this season's horrific finish and subsequent firing of Dennis Erickson. With so much going on, Part I of this week's show first goes national. First up, a chat with Adam Kramer from the popular and insightful Kegs 'n Eggs blog to get his take on where ASU sits on a national scale, its appeal to potential coaches and what the Devils can do to gain recognition. The show then digs deep to a true Sun Devil insider, Hod Rabino of DevilsDigest.com. Hod goes in-depth on what Erickson's firing does to ASU's recruiting, what coaching candidates ASU should target and all the latest news, rumors and inside info that you could want or need as a Sun Devil fan. Click on "Direct Download" to stream or download and subscribe at iTunes.