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Quick Facts 2007 Schedule Location...... Tempe, Ariz. 85287-2505 Date Opponent TV Time Enrollment...... 63,278 S1 San Jose State (City of Tempe Night) 7 p.m. Nickname...... Sun Devils S8 Colorado FSN 7:15 p.m. Colors...... Maroon (PMS 208) & Gold (123) Conference...... Pacific-10 S15 San Diego State (Faculty/Staff Appreciation Night) 7 p.m. President...... Dr. Michael Crow S22 Oregon State (Hall of Fame Game) 7 p.m. Vice President for University Athletics...... Lisa Love S29 at Stanford TBD Faculty Representative...... Prof. Myles Lynk O6 at Washington State TBD Stadium...... Frank Kush Field/Sun Devil Stadium O13 Washington (Family Weekend/Champions Weekend) TBD Capacity...... 71,706 Playing Surface...... Natural Grass O27 California (Homecoming) FSN 7 p.m. Head Coach...... Dennis Erickson (Montana State ‘70) N3 at Oregon TBD Erickson’s Career Record...... 148-65-1 (18 years) N10 at UCLA TBD Erickson at ASU...... 0-0 (first year) N22 USC ESPN 6 p.m. 2006 ASU Record...... 7-6 D1 Arizona (Senior Day) ESPN or ESPN2 6 p.m. 2006 Pac-10 Record (Finish)...... 4-5 (T-5th) Offensive Set...... Multiple Home Games in Bold Defensive Set...... Multiple Times and dates are subject to change due to Pac-10 television contracts. All times listed are local to site (The Lettermen Returning...... 46 (24 off., 21 def., 1 spec.) state of Arizona is on Pacific Time until November 4 when it switches to Mountain Time). Lettermen Lost...... 18 Offensive Starters Returning...... 10 Defensive Starters Returning...... 6 All-Time Record...... 530-325-24 (.617) Table of Contents Years as a Pac-10 Conference Member...... 29 Football Office Quick Facts/2007 Schedule...... 1 Staff...... 53-72 Camp Tontozona...... 132 Dennis Erickson, Head Coach...... 965-5053 Winning Tradition...... 2-3 Dennis Erickson ...... 54-60 Bowl Memories...... 133-139 Rich Olson, Offensive Coordinator/ Game Day at Sun Devil Stadium... 4-5 Rich Olson...... 61 ASU on Television...... 140 Quarterbacks...... 965-3153 Terrell Suggs...... 6 Craig Bray...... 62 2006 in Review...... 141-148 Craig Bray, Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers...... 965-4398 Sun Devil Family...... 7 Jamie Christian...... 63 Final Statistics...... 142-147 Pat Tillman, American Hero...... 8 Dan Cozzetto...... 64 Honors...... 148 Dan Cozzetto, Tight Ends...... 965-4310 Pro Timing Day...... 9 Matt Lubick...... 65 History...... 149-194 Grady Stretz, Defensive Line...... 965-3667 Sun Devils in the NFL...... 10-16 Al Simmons...... 66 Year-by-Year Statistics..... 150-151 Al Simmons, Cornerbacks/Special Teams...... 965-3213 Sun Devils in the Super Bowl... 17 Gregg Smith...... 67 Yearly Leaders...... 152-155 Gregg Smith, Offensive Line...... 965-3103 Academics/Life Skills at ASU... 18-19 Grady Stretz...... 68 All-Time Leading Rushers.156-157 Jamie Christian, Running Backs/ Student-Athlete Development.. 20-21 Eric Yarber...... 69 Postseason Awards...... 158-163 Special Teams...... 965-3412 Foundations of Success...... 22 Joe Kenn...... 70 ASU Honors...... 164-165 Eric Yarber, Wide Receivers...... 965-3630 Sports Medicine...... 23 Tom Kleinlein...... 70 All-Star Bowl Games...... 166 Matt Lubick, Safeties/Recruiting Coordinator...... 965-3661 ASU Facilities...... 24-25 Arna Bontemps...... 71 All-Time Letterwinners.. 167-170 Bryce Erickson, Offensive Graduate Asst...... 965-3966 Sports Performance...... 26-27 Bryce Erickson...... 71 Rankings & Streaks...... 171 Arizona State University..... 28-29 Arna Bontemps, Defensive Graduate Asst...... 965-4955 Equipment/Video/Staff...... 72 Opening Day...... 172 Life in the Valley...... 30-31 Support Staff Players...... 73-112 Homecoming/Team Captains.172 Sun Devil Success...... 32 Tom Kleinlein, Asst. AD/Football Operations...... 965-1761 University...... 113-118 All-Time Series Standings...... 173 Media Information...... 33 Lora Borup, Administrative Assistant...... 965-5053 Arizona State University...... 114-115 Series vs. Conferences...... 174 Opponent Directory...... 34 Victoria Gaytan, Secretary/Administrative...... 727-7309 President Michael Crow...... 116 Series Chronology...... 175-178 Pac-10 Composite Schedule.... 35 Karen Schultz, Secretary/Administrative...... 965-3037 Future Schedules...... 35 ASU Regents...... 116 Year-by-Year Results...... 179 Horace Raymond, Coord. for Football Lisa Love, Director of Athletics....117 ASU’s Head Coaches...... 179 Road Accomodations...... 35 Student Athlete Development...... 965-1497 Distinguished Alumni...... 118 Season Summaries...... 180-188 2006-07 Bowl Schedule...... 36 Jodi Murphy, Recruiting Technology Coordinator...... 965-0281 Pac-10 Conference...... 36 Heritage...... 119-140 Bowl History...... 189-194 Sun Devil Sports Network...... 37 Frank Kush...... 120 Records...... 195-207 ASU Staff Directory...... 37 Sun Devil Legends...... 121 Individual Records...... 196-202 In Memoriam Rules of the Game (Compliance)..... 38 Hall of Famers...... 122-123 Longest Plays...... 202 The Sun Devil football family wishes to remember Traditions...... 124 Team Records...... 203-206 Outlook...... 39-52 those former players who have passed in the last year. Bulldogs...... 125 The Last Time...... 207 2007 Rosters...... 40-41 Mark Markichevich (1947-50) Pronunciation Guide...... 41 NFL Draft...... 126-128 Sun Devil Club...... 208 Outlook...... 42-51 Sun Devil Stadium...... 129-131 Arthur Douglas (Bud) Odom (1951-52) Depth Chart...... 52 Retired Numbers...... 131 John Torok (1963-64)

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ARIZONA STATE FOOTBALL 2007 1 Frank Kush (above) is the winningest coach in Arizona State history. A College Football Hall of Fame inductee, Kush led his Sun Devils to winning seasons in 19 of his 22 years at the helm, nine conference championships and a 6-1 bowl record.

(Above) ASU has made 23 bowl appearances in its storied history, including eight in the last 11 seasons. (Right) In the annual battle for the Territorial Cup, the Sun Devils have dominated of late, having taken six of the last eight meetings with in-state rival Arizona.

2 ARIZONA STATE FOOTBALL 2007 In one of the greatest games in the history of the Sun Devil program, Arizona State shut out then top- ranked and two-time defending national champion Nebraska 19-0 on Sept. 21, 1996. The Sun Devils turned in a perfect 11-0 regular season in 1996, capturing the Pac-10 title and earning a berth in the 1997 Rose Bowl.

Arizona State has won 16 conference football championships, including Pac-10 Conference titles in 1986 and 1996.

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ABC, Fox Sports Net, ESPN and ESPN 2 are among the many television networks that broadcast Sun Devil football. Arizona State has been on television 95 times in the last 10 years.

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Since the stadium opened in 1958, more than 16 million fans have watched Arizona State play at Sun Devil Stadium.

Formerly the home of the Fiesta Bowl (35 years) and the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals (18 seasons), and the current home of the Insight Bowl, Sun Devil Stadium has hosted four national championship games and a Super Bowl. ARIZONA STATE FOOTBALL 2007 5 Defensive end Terrell Suggs left Arizona State as the most decorated player in school history. In 2003, he almost swept the national award slate, winning the Lombardi Award, the Bronko Nagurski Award and the Ted Hendricks Award. He was also named the Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year and won the Pac-10’s Morris Trophy.

Suggs became just the second player in school history to earn unanimous All-American honors and set the NCAA record with 24.0 sacks in 2003.

The Baltimore Ravens took Suggs as the 10th selection in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft. After turning in a rookie team-record 12 sacks in 2003, Suggs was named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, and was voted to the 2004 Pro Bowl in just his second NFL season.

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Todd Heap and Terrell Suggs, both first-round draft picks by the Baltimore Ravens, found a moment to reminisce on their playing days at Arizona State.

Many former Sun Devils who enjoyed stellar NFL careers have found ways to still be a part of the game even after their playing days were over. Among them Eric Allen (L) and Darren Woodson, who are Once a Sun Devil, always a Sun Devil. Former both NFL analysts for ESPN. players often return to campus throughout the season for games, practices, golf outings and the annual spring game.

Walk-Ons at ASU Arizona State has a long tradition of walk-ons who have earned their scholarship and gone onto successful careers in professional football. Recent Sun Devils to Earn Scholarships (2002-06) Jay Breckenridge, SN Phil Howard, OL Adrian Thomas, CB Khoa Nguyen, DL Patrick Wilson, S Moey Mutz, WR Jermaine McKinney, TB Kellen Mills, TE/H Nick Clapp, LB Rodney Cox, S Littrele Jones, CB Chris MacDonald, P Jason Burke, SN Alex King, WR Paul Fanaika, OL

Sun Devil Walk-Ons Who Made It to the NFL Adam Archuleta, S St. Louis Rams (First-round draft pick) Vince Amoia, FB New York Jets Brian Jennings, SN San Francisco 49ers Levi Jones, LT Cincinnati Bengals (First-round draft pick) John Knight, LB San Diego Chargers Jason Kyle, LB Seattle Seahawks Brad Williams, P Minnesota Vikings

Adam Archuleta (above) and Levi Jones were ASU walk-ons who went on to become first-round NFL draft picks. ARIZONA STATE FOOTBALL 2007 7 CoachIn Honor of Pat Tillman (1976-2004) Cpl. Pat Tillman was killed in the line of duty in April of 2004 in Afghanistan. The 1997 Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year and a three-time all-league honoree, Tillman played linebacker at ASU from 1994-97. After a successful five-year NFL career with the Arizona Cardinals, Tillman and his brother, Kevin, a former ASU baseball player, enlisted in the U.S. Army and became members of the elite U.S. Rangers unit.

An Academic All-American and three- time Pac-10 All-Academic selection, Tillman graduated summa cum laude from Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business with a B.S. in marketing on Dec. 19, 1997.

Tillman’s No. 42 jersey was retired at halftime of the Washington State game in 2004 and Pat Tillman Sr. visited the locker room after the game.

In 2006, Tillman was posthumously awarded the Distinguished American Award by the National Football Foundation and the College Football Hall of Fame.

The Pat Tillman Foundation was created by the Tillman family following Pat’s death. The Foundation’s goal and mission is to carry Pat’s legacy forward by inspiring people to make positive changes in themselves and in the world around them. This will be accomplished through the implementation of a program called Leadership Through Action. For more information on the program visit pattillmanfoundation.org.

8 ARIZONA STATE FOOTBALL 2007 Coach Jamar Williams Chicago Bears

Representatives from the NFL, including coaches, general managers, assistant coaches and scouts, travel to Tempe each year to see the Sun Devils perform on Pro Timing Day.

Arizona State has had 25 players drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft, the third-highest total in Pac-10 history. Zach Miller Oakland Raiders

Shaun McDonald St. Louis Rams/ Detroit Lions

Terrell Suggs Baltimore Ravens Andrew Walter Oakland Raiders

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Former Sun Devils on NFL Rosters (2007 Training Camp Rosters) Jesse Ainsworth Cleveland Browns Adam Archuleta Chicago Bears Andrew Carnahan Jacksonville Jaguars Derek Hagan Miami Dolphins Todd Heap Baltimore Ravens Mike Karney New Orleans Saints Drew Hodgdon Houston Texans 2004 NFL Draft Brian Jennings San Francisco 49ers Levi Jones Cincinnati Bengals Mike Karney New Orleans Saints Kyle Kosier Dallas Cowboys Jason Kyle Carolina Panthers Shaun McDonald Detroit Lions At least one Sun Devil has played in 10 of the Christopher McKenzie Houston Texans last 14 Super Bowls, including Marvel Smith Zach Miller Oakland Raiders who played for the 2006 Super Bowl Champion Mike Pinkard Kansas City Chiefs Terry Richardson Houston Texans Pittsburgh Steelers. Grey Ruegamer New York Giants Arizona State was one of just three schools in the Jason Simmons Houston Texans country to have a player taken in the first round Derek Smith San Francisco 49ers Marvel Smith Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL Draft from 2000-03 (Miami and Florida Terrelle Smith Cleveland Browns were the other two). Terrell Suggs Baltimore Ravens Mason Unck Cleveland Browns Jimmy Verdon Cincinnati Bengals Andrew Walter Oakland Raiders Jamar Williams Chicago Bears

Derek Hagan Miami Dolphins 2006 NFL Draft

Zach Miller Oakland Raiders 2007 NFL Draft

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“Both of our Arizona State players came to us after their junior seasons, but they both had the maturity to handle the NFL immediately. ASU helped them adjust to the mental and physical aspects of the NFL. And, these are two quality young men.”

-- Baltimore Ravens Head Coach Brian Billick on former Sun Devils Todd Heap (below) and Terrell Suggs (left), who Baltimore drafted in the first rounds of the 2001 and 2003 NFL Drafts, respectively.

Terrell Suggs Baltimore Ravens 2003 NFL Draft

Arizona State has had 214 players drafted by the NFL, Todd Heap Baltimore Ravens including 25 first- 2001 NFL Draft round selections. Levi Jones Cincinnati Bengals 2002 NFL Draft

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Quarterbacks

MARK MALONE MIKE PAGEL JAKE PLUMMER PAUL JUSTIN DANNY WHITE ANDREW WALTER ASU 1977-78-79 ASU 1978-79-81 ASU 1993-94-95-96 ASU 1987-88-89-90 ASU 1971-72-73 ASU 2001-02-03-04 Pittsburgh Steelers Los Angeles Rams Denver Broncos Indianapolis Colts Dallas Cowboys Oakland Raiders

Defensive Linemen

TRACE ARMSTRONG KIT LATHROP AL HARRIS SHAWN PATTERSON JIM JEFFCOAT JIMMY VERDON ASU 1985-86-87 ASU 1976-77 ASU 1975-76-77-78 ASU 1984-85-86-87 ASU 1979-80-81-82 ASU 2001-02-03-04 Miami Dolphins Denver Broncos Philadelphia Eagles Green Bay Packers Dallas Cowboys Cincinnati Bengals

ISRAEL STANLEY SKIP MCCLENDON CURLEY CULP JEREMY STAAT SHAWN SWAYDA ASU 1988-89-90, 92 ASU 1985-86 ASU 1965-66-67 ASU 1996-97 ASU 1993-96 New Orleans Saints Cincinnati Bengals Detroit Lions Pittsburgh Steelers Atlanta Falcons

SHANTE CARVER DAN SALEAUMUA ERIK FLOWERS JUNIOR IOANE BRIAN JENNINGS ASU 1990-91-92-93 ASU 1983-84-85-86 ASU 1998-99 ASU 1998-99 ASU 1997-98-99 Dallas Cowboys Kansas City Chiefs St. Louis Rams Houston Texans San Francisco 49ers S nappers

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Wide Receivers ERIC GULIFORD JOHNNY THOMAS LARRY MUCKER J.D. HILL JOHN MISTLER ASU 1989-90-91-92 ASU 1993 ASU 1974-75-76 ASU 1967-68, 70 ASU 1978-79-80 Carolina Panthers St. Louis Rams Tampa Bay Buccaneers Buffalo Bills New York Giants

RON BROWN STEVE HOLDEN AARON COX LARRY WALTON JOHN JEFFERSON KEITH POOLE Defensive Linemen ASU 1979-80-81-82 ASU 1970-71-72 ASU 1984-85-86-87 ASU 1967-68 ASU 1974-75-76-77 ASU 1993-94-95-96 Los Angeles Rams Cleveland Browns Los Angeles Rams Detroit Lions San Diego Chargers New Orleans Saints

CHARLEY TAYLOR BRUCE HILL LENZIE JACKSON SHAUN MCDONALD SKYLER FULTON Derek Hagan ASU 1961-62-63 ASU 1983-84-85-86 ASU 1995-96-97-98 ASU 2000-01-02 ASU 2000-01-02-03 ASU 2002-03-04-05 Washington Redskins Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jacksonville Jaguars Detroit Lions Seattle Seahawks Miami Dolphins

Member: National Football League Hall of Fame Tight Ends BRUCE HARDY JERRY SMITH STEVE BUSH MATT CERCONE TODD HEAP ASU 1974-75-76-77 ASU 1963-64 ASU 1992-93, 1995-96 ASU 1997-98 ASU 1998-99-00 Miami Dolphins Washington Redskins Green Bay Packers Minnesota Vikings Baltimore Ravens

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Defensive Backs CRAIG NEWSOME EDDIE CADE LENNY MCGILL KEVIN MINIEFIELD DARREN WOODSON ASU 1993-94 ASU 1992-93-94 ASU 1990-91-92-93 ASU 1989-90-91-92 ASU 1989-90-91 Green Bay Packers New England Patriots Atlanta Falcons Chicago Bears Dallas Cowboys

PHILLIPPI SPARKS FLOYD FIELDS ERIC ALLEN DAVID FULCHER MIKE RICHARDSON ASU 1990-91 ASU 1987-88-89-90 ASU 1984-85-86-87 ASU 1983-84-85 ASU 1979-80-81-82 New York Giants San Diego Chargers New Orleans Saints Cincinnati Bengals Chicago Bears

PAUL MOYER JOHN HARRIS MIKE HAYNES ANTHONY PARKER JOHN PITTS JASON SHIVERS ASU 1981-82 ASU 1975-76-77-78 ASU 1972-73-74 ASU 1984-85-86 ASU 1965-66 ASU 2001-02-03 Seattle Seahawks Seattle Seahawks Los Angeles Raiders St. Louis Rams Buffalo Bills Chicago Bears

Member: National Football League Hall of Fame

JASON SIMMONS HENRY CARR DAMIEN RICHARDSON ADAM ARCHULETA NIJRELL EASON CHRIS MCKENZIE ASU 1994-95-96-97 ASU 1963 ASU 1994-95-96-97 ASU 1997-98-99-00 ASU 1999-00 ASU 2003-04 Houston Texans Kansas City Chiefs Carolina Panthers Chicago Bears St. Louis Rams Houston Texans

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Linebackers JASON KYLE BRIAN NOBLE BOB BREUNIG SCOTT STEPHEN RON PRITCHARD ASU 1993-94 ASU 1983-84 ASU 1972-73-74 ASU 1983-84-85-86 ASU 1966-67-68 Carolina Panthers Green Bay Packers Dallas Cowboys Green Bay Packers Houston Oilers

LARRY GORDON BRETT WALLERSTEDT DARREN COMEAUX DERRICK RODGERS DEREK SMITH ASU 1973-74-75 ASU 1989-90-91-92 ASU 1980-81 ASU 1996 ASU 1995-96 Miami Dolphins Cincinnati Bengals Seattle Seahawks New Orleans Saints San Francisco 49ers

SCOTT VON DER AHE PAT TILLMAN MASON UNCK SOLOMON BATES TERRELL SUGGS JAMAR WILLIAMS ASU 1995-96 ASU 1994-95-96-97 ASU 1999-00-01-02 ASU 1999-00-01-02 ASU 2000-01-02 ASU 2002-03-04-05 Indianapolis Colts Arizona Cardinals Cleveland Browns Seattle Seahawks Baltimore Ravens Chicago Bears

Kickers Offensive Linemen MIKE BLACK LUIS ZENDEJAS NICK MURPHY JEFF KYSAR DAVID DIXON ASU 1979-80-81-81 ASU 1981-82-83-84 ASU 1999-00-01 ASU 1991-92-93-94 ASU 1990-91 Detroit Lions Dallas Cowboys Kansas City Chiefs Oakland Raiders Minnesota Vikings

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Offensive Linemen (Continued)

RANDALL MCDANIEL DANNY VILLA TODD KALIS JUAN ROQUE GREY RUEGAMER MARVEL SMITH ASU 1984-85-86-87 ASU 1984-85-86 ASU 1984-85-86-87 ASU 1993-94-95-96 ASU 1995-96-97-98 ASU 1997-98-99 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Kansas City Chiefs Minnesota Vikings Detroit Lions New York Giants Pittsburgh Steelers

VICTOR LEYVA LEVI JONES KYLE KOSIER SCOTT PETERS TRAVIS SCOTT DREW HODGDON ASU 1997-98-99-00 ASU 1998-99-00-01 ASU 1999-00-01 ASU 1998-99-00-01 ASU 2001 ASU 2001-02-03-04 Cincinnati Bengals Cincinnati Bengals Dallas Cowboys Philadelphia Eagles St. Louis Rams Houston Texans

Running Backs/Fullbacks BRENT MCCLANAHAN WOODY GREEN ROBERT WEATHERS GERALD RIGGS ART MALONE TERRELLE SMITH ASU 1970-71-72 ASU 1971-72-73 ASU 1978-79-80-81 ASU 1978-79-80-81 ASU 1967-68-69 ASU 1997-98-99 Minnesota Vikings Kansas City Chiefs New England Patriots Washington Redskins Philadelphia Eagles Cleveland Browns

J.R. REDMOND MARIO BATES BEN MALONE LEONARD RUSSELL STEPHEN TREJO MIKE KARNEY ASU 1996-97-98-99 ASU 1991-93 ASU 1971-72-73 ASU 1990 ASU 1997-98-99-00 ASU 2000-01-02-03 New England Patriots Arizona Cardinals Miami Dolphins Denver Broncos Detroit Lions New Orleans Saints

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A total of 32 Sun Devils have played in the Super Bowl. At least one Sun Devil has been on the Super Bowl roster in 11 of the last 14 games, including Marvel Smith of the Super Bowl XL Champion Pittsburgh Steelers.

Marvel Smith

All-Time Sun Devils in the Super Bowl

Travis Williams, Green Bay Packers (1968) David Fulcher, Cincinnati Bengals (1989) Larry Todd, Oakland Raiders (1968) Skip McClendon, Cincinnati Bengals (1989) Curley Culp, Kansas City Chiefs (1970) Darren Woodson, Dallas Cowboys (1993, ‘94, ‘96) Mike Fanucci, Washington Redskins (1973) Jon Baker, Dallas Cowboys (1996) Jerry Smith, Washington Redskins (1973) Shante Carver, Dallas Cowboys (1996) Charley Taylor, Washington Redskins (1973) Craig Newsome, Green Bay Packers (1997, ‘98) Brent McClanahan, Minnesota Vikings (1974, ‘75, ‘77) Shawn Swayda, Atlanta Falcons (1999) Bob Breunig, Dallas Cowboys (1976, ‘78, ‘79) Paul Justin, St. Louis Rams (2000) Windlan Hall, Minnesota Vikings (1977) J.R. Redmond, New England Patriots (2002) Danny White, Dallas Cowboys (1978, ‘79) Grey Ruegamer, New England Patriots (2002) Larry Gordon, Miami Dolphins (1983) Adam Archuleta, St. Louis Rams (2002) Bruce Hardy, Miami Dolphins (1983) Junior Ioane, Oakland Raiders (2003) Mike Haynes, Los Angeles Raiders (1984) Jason Kyle, Carolina Panthers (2004) Mike Richardson, Chicago Bears (1986) Damien Richardson, Carolina Panthers (2004-injured reserve) Darren Comeaux, Denver Broncos (1987) Marvel Smith, Pittsburgh Steelers (2006) Kit Lathrop, Washington Redskins (1988) Jamar Williams, Chicago Bears (2007-injured reserve) Walt Bowyer, Denver Broncos, (1988) Bold Indicates Super Bowl Champion

ARIZONA STATE FOOTBALL 2007 17 Former Sun Devil Grayling Love was a finalist for ASU’s graduation rate in 2006 the 2005 Draddy Award, which is often referred was the second highest in the to as the “Academic Heisman.” In 2004 Love, who Pac-10 Conference. earned his undergraduate degree in finance prior to his senior season, was one of just two players in the Pac-10 to earn first-team all-league honors on the field and in the classroom.

Nearly 50 Sun Devil football players have graduated in the last five years. In fact, eight players on this year’s squad have already earned their degree and will be taking graduate level courses in the fall.

18 ARIZONA STATE FOOTBALL 2007 ASU was the first school in the nation to honor its student-athletes for academic performance with patches Over the last six years, Arizona on the players’ jerseys. Last State’s football team is third year, 24 student-athletes in the Pacific-10 Conference were named “Scholar Ballers” in the number of players who for turning in GPA’s of 3.0 or have made the league’s All- higher. Academic Team.

Arizona State has some of the finest academic facilities in the country with numerous study and tutoring rooms on the second floor of the Carson Center. The APS Learning Center features 44 computers for student athletes to use, and the Norris Quiet Study, provides space In addition to being a student and athlete, for intense study in a library-like setting. Sun Devils also engage in several hours of community outreach each semester. Past projects have included community clean- up days, book and food drives, speaking at schools, and volunteering at the MS Walk on the Wild Side in 2002 and 2003.

Wide receiver Michael Jones works with academic coach Corinne Corte, one of many staff members in the Student-Athlete Development department who are available to Sun Devil football student-athletes throughout their careers.

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Mission Statement:

To provide services, programming and guidance for student-athletes that foster:

•Academic Success •Development of Critical Life Skills •Graduation •Preparation for Life after intercollegiate athletics

The Office of Student-Athlete Development (OSAD) recognizes that football student-ath- letes are incredibly talented and competitive individuals. This talent and competitive spirit is not limited to the field of play - it is our responsibility to challenge our student-athletes to Compete with Passion and Character (CPC) in all areas of their lives. The Associate Athletic Director for OSAD, ASU football alum Jean Boyd, oversees a staff Student-Athlete Development Staff (Standing): Brady Rourke, Carl Putnam, Corinne Corte, Brian Richardson, Jean Boyd (Sitting): Sabrina Thomas, Andrea Lore, Dawn Zahariades, Patrice Feulner, of 10 full time individuals, two graduate assis- Sophia Sledge. Not pictured: Shay Jewett. tants and over 40 part-time academic mentors and tutors who support this holistic develop- ment model.

Facilities • Laptop Computer checkout program: 44 laptops for student-ath- lete use (travel, weekends, etc.) The Carson Student-Athlete Center houses the Office of Student- • Nathan and Betty Norris Learning Center – Area for structured study Athlete Development. • Lattie and Elva Coor Study Lounge – Open area for studying and • APS Computer Lab – 40 PC computer workstations with the most tutoring up-to-date technology • Quiet Study – area for focused quiet study

Jean Boyd of NFL Europe. He earned his master’s degree from ASU in 1998 in Educational Associate Athletics Director Leadership and Policy Studies, focusing on Higher Education Administration. Student-Athlete Development Jean and his wife, Christa, have two children, Nadia and Jean III.

Jean Boyd, a 1994 graduate of Arizona State and former Sun Devil football player, is in his fifth year as associate athletics director for Student-Athlete Development. Boyd works closely with the football program, helping football student-athletes develop critical academic and life skills, in addition to over- seeing the academic and life skill development of all student-athletes. Boyd spent the previous two years as the Manager of Football Academic Development. Boyd was also the manager of ASU’s Champs/Life Skills program for two years, an NCAA-sanctioned program that focuses on the holistic growth and development of student-athletes including community service, career and personal development. He started working in the ASU athletic department in the fall of 1995 as an intern and has worked in various capacities in his tenure at Arizona State. Boyd earned his bachelor’s degree in history from Arizona State in 1994. He Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Development Jean Boyd played safety on the Sun Devil football team during the 1991-93 seasons and meets with several student-athletes in one of the study rooms spent time with the New England Patriots of the NFL and the London Monarchs on the second floor of the Carson Student-Athlete Center.

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The Student Athlete Development office Academic Coaching: Football Academic Degree Completion Opportunities focuses first on transition into the university Coaching/Development team consists of – Summer School Enrichment program and building a strong academic foundation while Jean Boyd (Head Football Academic Coach), – Scholarship student-athletes take up to 12 instilling critical life skills. Corinne Corte (Football Academic Coach and hours in summer to move ahead toward degree Learning Specialist) Brady Rourke (Football completion. Components of Academic Academic Coach) and Sabrina Thomas (Football – Post-Eligibility Aid: For student-athletes Development: Academic Coach). These individuals: who have completed their eligibility but have not yet graduated First Year Experience (FYE): Directed – Monitor progress towards graduation – NCAA Degree Completion Program: by Brian Richardson – Assistant Director, – Provide structure and accountability with NCAA stipend that allows student-athletes OSAD. all first-year and returning “at-risk” football whose eligibility and financial aid have expired. – Assessment of individual academic profile student-athletes (communicate with instruc- Recent graduates through this program and needs tors and coaches) include Paul Justin, Shaun McDonald, and – Freshman Student-Athlete Orientation – Instill Scholar Baller Paradigm Nijrell Eason, and current enrollees include – UNI 194 – Student-Athlete Success Course – Coordinate football learning center Abrey Battle (Arizona Rattlers), Terrell Suggs (time management, decision making, etc.) – Serve as liaison to campus faculty and (Baltimore Ravens), and Jason Simmons – Football Learning Center-Structured staff (Houston Texans). Study (minimum requirement of 8 hours per – Assist with course selection and adherence week): to NCAA, Pac-10 and ASU academic eligibil- – Discipline, accountability, study skills ity rules. Additionally, at least one member – Academic Mentoring for student-athletes of the football academic staff travels on every who require more structure road trip to ensure that the academic needs of – Individual and Group subject tutoring for football student-athletes are met even while all student-athletes as needed traveling.

The Scholar Baller Paradigm At Arizona State University, our football • 8 Sun Devil football players will participate during the 2007 season as student-athletes are being challenged to tap college graduates into the same competitive fire that makes • Since 2001, an average of 40 football student-athletes each year have them great athletes, in their endeavors as been acknowledged as Scholar Ballers (3.0 fall / spring or cum gpa). students through the Scholar Baller concept. • The Sun Devils reported a 68 percent graduation rate in 2006, 2nd in the In the urban vernacular, a “baller” is an Pac-10 conference. individual who excels in a given activity. • ASU is third in the Pac-10 Conference over the past 6 years for most Within the ASU football culture, the term Academic All Pac 10 selections “Scholar Baller” refers to someone who • There has been a substantial increase in freshman and team GPAs over competes at a high level and is successful the last five years. – Think Man – in the classroom with a 3.0 GPA or above. • Only 2 out of the approximately 120 football student-athletes entering Scholar Baller is a national “movement” that ASU over the past 6 years have been declared academically ineligible. was first implemented at ASU and has spread While winning on the football field is most closely scrutinized and is to over 25 university institutions, and has been highlighted on ASU uniforms absolutely necessary to be successful as a Pac-10 Conference, Division I through ESPN the Magazine, ESPN, The Athletic Business Journal, etc. The football program, preparing young men for life is just as important in the Scholar Baller paradigm teaches that performing well in school and earning a broader scheme of society. Promoting the Scholar Baller image does just bachelor’s degree are victories that last a lifetime. that; prepares ASU football student-athletes for the greatest competition of Student-athletes are challenged to be Scholar Ballers (earn a 3.0 or above all: LIFE! in the classroom) and are rewarded for their academic success in some of the 2006-07 Scholar Ballers following ways: • Scholar Baller Awards at Camp Tontozona each year (T-shirts, backpacks, Josh Barrett Ken McGhee Chris Price etc.) recognizing 3.0 and above student-athletes; Tony Bell Zach Miller Nicolas Ptacek • Scholar Baller Dinner; Jason Burke Brett Nenaber Anthony Reyes • A patch on the front of each Scholar Baller’s game jersey (ASU is the Dax Crum Mike Nixon Brandon Rodd first Division I school in the country to acknowledge football student-athlete Travis Goethel Julius Orieukwu David Smith academic success on its jerseys). Robert Gustavis Brett Palmer Tyrice Thompson This cutting edge concept continues to produce significant results in Preston Jones Jason Perkins Thomas Weber football academic achievement! Will Kofe Mike Pollak Chaz White

ARIZONA STATE FOOTBALL 2007 ARIZONA STATE FOOTBALL 2007 21 Foundations of Success

Former Sun Devils returning for unfinished business

One of the trademarks of the Sun Devil football with 2,867 the 10th overall pick of the 2003 NFL Draft. Despite program is the emphasis it puts on education. This yards re- signing a multi-million dollar contract with the Ra- continues even after a student-athlete leaves the pro- ceiving, vens, Suggs said it was important to return to school gram. Three former Sun Devils who have come back n e e d e d to fulfill a promise he made to his parents that he’d to school to fulfill their goal of getting a degree are one more get that degree. Suggs said that one of the important Paul Justin (QB, 1987-90), Shaun McDonald (WR, semester keys to his success in the classroom, both when he 2000-02) and Terrell Suggs (DE, 2000-02). of classes played for ASU and now, was the assistance of ASU’s Justin, who played for three different teams during when he academic support staff, particularly academic coach a seven-year NFL career, returned in 2005, 15 years left ASU Corrine Corte. after he left ASU, to take the final three classes he after be- “If it wasn’t for Corinne, I wouldn’t know how needed to earn his degree in Interdisciplinary Stud- ing drafted to write my first paper,” Suggs said. “Some kids need ies. While by the more atten- completing St. Louis tion in school his degree, Rams in than others Justin also the fourth and she gave did an in- round of me the extra t e r n s h i p the 2003 attention and with ASU’s NFL Draft. Currently a member of the Detroit Li- made sure I Sports Per- ons, McDonald said that getting his degree is impor- got it.” f o r m a n c e tant because he has to be ready for life after foot- Suggs is c o a c h i n g ball. hoping to staff. “I’m not financially set right now. It’d help to be, g r a d u a t e McDon- but everything doesn’t really work out like that in within the ald, who is the league,” McDonald said. “You’ve got to be ready next year. No. 3 on to go out into the real world.” ASU’s all- Suggs, who left ASU with one year of eligibility time list remaining, was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens with Lamar Baker: “Arizona State made me realize the importance of education”

Student-athletes who study and compete at Arizona State are guided by one of the top academic support staffs in the country. It is a team that emphasizes that the victories in the classroom matter just as much as those on the field. One recent Sun Devil who was aided by this philosophy is Lamar Baker. Baker came from a large family and was raised in what he calls a “tough, low-income neighborhood” where the odds of going to college are “not great”. After a successful high school career at Agua Fria, where he was listed as the No. 39 recruit in the nation, Baker went on to continue his football career at Arizona State as a linebacker and safety. According to Baker, it was virtually unheard of for a man from his neighborhood to get a scholarship or even go to college. He was the first in his family to go on and receive a higher education. “What I believe I overcame the most was doubt,” Baker recalled. “People did not think I was going to go to college; they did not think I was going to get my degree; they did not think I was going to continue and get my master’s. All this did was motivate me to prove them wrong. It was a challenge to myself.” While at ASU, Baker was able to get the resources he needed to excel in academics. The program provided him with tutors, peer labs, and all the help he needed to be able to succeed as the “student” part of student-athlete. Not only did Baker graduate in three and a half years with a B.I.S. degree in educa- tion and sociology, he also went on to get his masters in secondary education in 2006. Baker owned both degrees within a five-year span. He is currently teaching and coaching at his alma mater, Agua Fria High School. “Arizona State made me realize the importance of education,” Baker said. “The football program taught me that we were there to be students first, then athletes. Now as a teacher and coach, I want to try to reach out to other kids Aided by the academic support system at Arizona State, former Sun Devil and show them that there’s more to life than football. I want to convince these Lamar Baker overcame the odds and earned not only his undergraduate kids to go to college and be the best they can be.” degree, but his master’s degree, too.

22 ARIZONA STATE FOOTBALL 2007 ARIZONA STATE FOOTBALL 2007 Sports Medicine

From the time that a student-athlete begins his career at ASU, the sports medicine department is actively involved in ensuring his success on the playing field. That process begins with a thorough physical exam prior to their participation in any activity. The sports medicine staff strives to be proactive in any health or medical issues student-athletes have when they arrive. A major emphasis of the sports medicine department is on the prevention of injuries such as taping, protective equipment, preventive exercises, flexibility training and other activi- ties that can help keep student-athletes healthy. Preventive measures are constantly being studied by ASU’s sports medicine department.

Head Athletic Trainer Gary Johnson (right) and Assistant Athletic Trainer Bryce Nalepa are two of the more than 20 athletic trainers, physicians and graduate assistants who staff ASU’s Sports Medicine Department.

Arizona State’s Sports Medicine Department strives to provide student-athletes with the highest quality medical health care possible throughout their collegiate careers. Since the success of ASU’s teams depends on the well-being of its student-athletes, ASU’s sports medicine department is dedicated to the care, prevention and rehabilitation of inju- ries. Located on the lower level of the Carson Student-Athlete Center in a state-of-the-art training room, the sports medicine department is staffed by eight full-time athletic trainers and 10 graduate assistants. All of Arizona State’s athletic trainers are certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association and licensed by the state of Arizona. In addition to the main athletic training room in the Carson Center, the sports medicine department operates six other training rooms throughout all of ASU’s athletic facilities to accommodate its student- athletes’ schedules and needs. Arizona State employs two full time and three part time team physicians who provide comprehensive medical care to our student athletes. The newly remodeled team physician’s office is located across the hall from the athletic training room. The ASU Sports Medicine Department is also home to an accredited primary care sports medicine fellowship that provides exceptional graduate medical education to team physicians in training. In addition, the sports medicine department relies on a group of 40 local physicians who serve on the Sports Medicine Advisory Team. This team features doctors who specialize in areas such as optometry, cardiology and various orthopedic sub-specialties. They act as con- sultants to the team physicians providing efficient first-class medical care for any medical or orthopedic problem encountered by the student-athletes. Dr. P. Dean Cummings who is a fellowship trained sports medicine specialist serves as the chief orthopedic consultant/team Dr. Steven Erickson and ASU’s Sports Medicine staff strives to provide ASU physician who provides the majority of the orthopedic care required by our teams. student-athletes with the best possible medical care.

ASU’s Athletic Training Room in the Carson Student-Athlete Center

ARIZONA STATE FOOTBALL 2007 ARIZONA STATE FOOTBALL 2007 23 Nadine & Ed Carson Student-Athlete Center

he Nadine and Ed Carson Student-Athlete Center gives Arizona State one of the finest Hobbs Family T Stadium Club student-athlete centers in the country. Located in the south end of Sun Devil Stadium and completely renovated in 2003, the $28 million, 165,000- square-foot Carson Center houses Bill Kajikawa the entire athletic department and Practice Fields allows a student-athlete to accomplish everything he needs to do in a given day from meeting with an academic adviser to taping and treatment to get ready for practice without leaving the building.

Football Locker Room Nap & Barbara Lawrence Weight & Strength Center 24 Lattie & Elva Coor Student-Athlete Study Lounge

The Wally Kelly Student-Athlete Lounge features three big-screen televisions, PlayStation video games, plush leather couches and chairs and a pool table and is the perfect place for Wally Kelly Student-Athlete Lounge student-athletes to mingle and relax between academic meetings, classes, treatment and practice.

Jake Plummer Quarterbacks Meeting Room

The Bill and Judy Schaefer Sports Hall of Fame.

The third floor of the Carson Center serves as headquarters for the Sun Devil football program in the Dickey Family Football Suite. The suite features offices for the coaches, 10 position and staff meeting rooms and the 150-seat Dutson Theater, which can house the entire football team at one time. Student-athletes and coaches can also watch game film in every meeting room through a closed intranet set system.

25 Sports Performance

EVALUATION Each student-athlete will be evaluated in numerous performance indicators throughout the annual plan. These results will allow us to determine the strengths and weaknesses of each student- athlete and help to establish individualized blitz programs. Each student-athlete will be evaluated a minimum of two to four times per year and individual and team progress will help us refine and improve the program on a regular basis. Athletes’ initial assessments include Gray Cook’s Functional Movement Screen and the Max Jones Quadrathlon.

INJURED STUDENT-ATHLETES PERFORMANCE NUTRITION It’s important that an injured student-athlete understand The importance of proper nutrition and its carryover to that he may have an injured body part, but he does not improved athletic performance cannot be emphasized have an injured body. Research has found that by training enough. As a member of the sports medicine staff, team an uninjured limb, there will be a carryover effect when nutritionist Karla Wright provides a nutrition program you are able to train the injured limb and that it helps to that supports the goals of the ASU football team as a Sports Performance Head Coach Joe Kenn decrease recovery time. With the direction of our team whole in addition to tailoring plans suited for individual physicians and sports medicine staff, we will develop a dietary needs. Wright works closely with the food Under the direction of 2002 National Strength and sound reconditioning program to get our athletes back services staff to make sure nutritious foods are offered Conditioning Coach of the Year Joe Kenn, the mission on the field in the shortest time possible. that are in line with the team’s performance goals. At of Arizona State’s Sports Performance program is training table, foods are labeled to assist any athlete to produce a successful training regimen that will with making the best choices. Wright is also available for significantly improve both the mental and physical questions during training table meals. demands of athletic performance. We do this by developing an Athletic Based Training program. We are developing football players; not “lifters.” ASU’s Athletic Based Training program is geared toward developing the football player by utilizing complex and athletic-related movements for improving athleticism.

Components of the Athletic-Based Strength Training Program: • closed chain/ground-based movements • multiple joint actions • hip extension • multiple planes of movement • single limb development • variety of exercises • tempo

Components of an Athletic-Based Running Program: • Flexibility • Plyometric Training • Speed Development • Agility The state-of-the-art Nap and Barbara Lawrence Strength and Conditioning Center features 16,000 • Interval Training square feet of weight equipment, cardio machines and a 40-yard track in addition to a nutrition area. • Metabolic Conditioning It includes $650,000 in equipment, including 20 POWER LIFT multi-purpose station units, 32 pieces of • Pattern Running HAMMER STRENGTH, and 10 pieces of training equipment from ELITE FITNESS SYSTEMS.

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Ben Hilgart Christina DeSantis Sports Performance Assistant Coach Sports Performance Senior Assistant Coach Christina DeSantis was promoted Ben Hilgart was named Sports Performance Senior Assistant Coach in November 2006 after spending a little more than a year as an assistant coach in the ASU Sports to assistant coach in the Arizona State Performance program. In his role, Hilgart serves as the lead assistant to Head Sports Sports Performance program after Performance Coach Joe Kenn in the physical development of the football team. In spending one season as a graduate addition to his football duties, Hilgart also serves as the lead Sports Performance assistant and one season as a coaching Coach for the men’s and women’s track and field and cross country programs and assistant. wrestling team. In her role, DeSantis assists Head Sports Performance Coach Prior to arriving in Tempe, Hilgart was Joe Kenn with lifting and conditioning of the football team. She at Ohio State University for two seasons where he was eventually is a certified Pilates instructor which she implements to increase promoted to associate strength and conditioning coach after originally flexibility and core strength of the team. DeSantis also assists in starting as an assistant coach when he began in 2003. reconditioning athletes coming off of injuries. In 2001-03, Hilgart served as the graduate assistant strength In addition to her responsibilities with football, DeSantis and conditioning coach at the University of Texas at El Paso. is the lead sports performance coach for men’s and women’s Hilgart’s other coaching positions have included head strength and swimming and diving; water polo; and women’s golf as well as conditioning coach and Assistant Defensive Line Coach Western assisting with gymnastics. Illinois (2001) and head strength and conditioning coach at Deer Prior to coming to ASU, DeSantis was a two-year letter winner Valley High School in Glendale, Ariz., (2000-01). at the University of Buffalo in track and field where she competed Hilgart earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Physical Education as a pole vaulter. While at Buffalo, she interned with former ASU from Western Illinois University (2000), where he was two-time Assistant Sports Performance coach Cheyenne Pietri. letterwinner as a member of the football team. He would go on A native of Binghamton, N.Y., DeSantis earned her bachelor's to earn his Masters of Science degree in Kinesiology from the degree in Exercise Science from the University of Buffalo University of Texas El Paso in 2003. (2005) and her master's degree in Higher and Post Secondary Hilgart and his wife, Jamie, have a two year old daughter, Riley. Education from ASU (2007).

Hard Hat Players The Sun Devil Hard Hat Program was created to reward those individuals who do what’s right even when no one’s looking. We want our teams to be known for their tremendous work ethic on and off the field. A Hard Hat Player is someone who is self-motivated, a competitor, committed to personal and team excellence, dependable, accountable, disciplined, and most importantly, puts the team first. To become a Hard Hat Player, an athlete has to achieve a certain point total during our Winter Developmental Program. An athlete earns points based on a championship effort for strength training, speed development and conditioning sessions. They are also awarded points for competitive events and performing extra workouts in our Blitz Package Program. An athlete could lose points for having unexcused absences from workouts. Each athlete is evaluated after every workout by the Sports Performance staff with input from an athlete’s position coach when applicable.

All-Time Hard Hat Honorees Jesse Ainsworth – 2004, ’05, ‘06 Matt Fawley – 2005 Zach Krula – 2004 Chris Price – 2006 Hard Hat Champions: Phil Lamar Baker – 2002, ’03, ’04 Emmanuel Franklin – 2003 Shawn Lauvao – 2006, ‘07 Brian Quackenbush – 2006 Howard (2002), Drew Hodgdon Beau Bandura – 2004, ’05, ‘06 Jeff Gray – 2005 Maurice London – 2004 Gabe Reininger – 2003, ’04 (2003 & ’04), Grayling Love Connor Banks – 2002, ’03, ’04 Robert Gustavis – 2006, ‘07 Grayling Love – 2003, ’04, ’05 Anthony Reyes - 2007 (2005), Jordan Hill (2005), Josh Barrett – 2006 Travis Goethal - 2007 Uriah Marshall - 2006 Brandon Rodd – 2004, ‘06 Mike Pollak (2006), Kellen Mills Stephen Berg – 2003, ’05 Derek Hagan – 2004, ’05 Beau Manutai - 2005 Chad Rosson – 2003 (2007) Stephen Bisnett – 2005 Barton Hammit – 2003 Chris McDonald – 2004, ’05 Trent Ryberg – 2004 Josh Brayer – 2003, ’04 Jon Hargis - 2007 Ken McGhee - 2007 Rudy Sanchez – 2003 Rudy Burgess - 2005 Jordan Hill – 2003, ’04, ’05, ‘06 Mike Meritet – 2004, ’05 Jason Shivers – 2002, ’03 Lee Burghgraef – 2003, ’04, ’05 Randy Hill – 2004 Tashaka Merriweather – 2006 Dave Smith – 2006 Jason Burke – 2006 Drew Hodgdon – 2002, ’03, ’04 Brent Miller – 2006 Joey Smith – 2003 Justin Burks – 2003 DeWayne Hollyfield – 2005 Matt Miller – 2003 Riccardo Stewart – 2002, ’03 Kyle Caldwell – 2004 Phil Howard – 2002 Zach Miller – 2006 Mike Talbot – 2003, ’05 Andrew Carnahan – 2004, ’05, ‘06 Andy Howe – 2006 Kellen Mills – 2005, ‘06, ‘07 Mike Thompson – 2006 Rudy Carpenter – 2006 Brett Hudson – 2003 Brian Montesanto – 2002, ’03 Ishmael Thrower – 2004 Zach Catanese – 2005, ‘06 Robert James – 2006 Leo Montt – 2006, ‘07 Ryan Torain - 2007 Chad Christensen – 2002, ’05 Marcus Johnson – 2004 Nate Mortensen – 2006 Geoff Van Loo – 2003 Matt Cooper – 2002 Littrele Jones – 2005, ‘06 Moey Mutz – 2004 Daniel Varvel – 2004 Regis Crawford – 2003 Mike Jones - 2006 Brett Nenaber – 2006, ‘07 Luis Vasquez - 2007 Quency Darley – 2005 Preston Jones - 2006 Damien Niko – 2002 J.D. Walton – 2006 Dexter Davis - 2007 Mike Karney – 2002 Mike Nixon - 2007 Alfred Williams – 2002 Shaun DeWitty – 2006 Sam Keller – 2006 R.J. Oliver – 2002, ’03, ’04 Jamar Williams – 2004, ’05 Wes Evans – 2005, ‘06, ‘07 Alex King – 2004, ’05, ‘06 Brett Palmer – 2004, ‘06 Mike Williams – 2002, ’03 Kellen Mills Tim Fa’aita – 2003 Kyle Kingsbury – 2004 Tim Parker – 2003 Greg Woidneck – 2005 2007 Hard Hat Champion Paul Fanaika – 2006 Will Kofe – 2005, ‘06 Mike Pollak – 2004, ’05, ‘06, ‘07

ARIZONA STATE FOOTBALL 2007 ARIZONA STATE FOOTBALL 2007 27 TheThe ArizonaArizona StateState mainmain campuscampus isis locatedlocated onon 722722 acresacres inin thethe heartheart ofof downtowndowntown TempeTempe andand justjust minutesminutes fromfrom thethe busybusy nightlifenightlife ofof MillMill Avenue.Avenue. WithWith itsits shadyshady malls,malls, coolcool fountainsfountains andand lushlush plantings,plantings, ArizonaArizona State’sState’s campuscampus hashas longlong beenbeen knownknown asas anan “oasis“oasis inin thethe desert.”desert.”

ASU is a Doctoral/Research-Extensive I Institution, the highest distinction of the prestigious Carnegie Foundation classification system.

28 ARIZONA STATE FOOTBALL 2007 With a record 188 National Merit Scholars in this year’s freshman class, ASU ranks third among public universities and eighth among all schools.

The Barrett Honors College is recognized as one of the nation’s best. Its 2006- 2007 freshmen class had an average SAT score of 1340, an ACT score of 30 and 188 National Merit Scholars. Almost 100 percent of students in the college who apply to medical and law school are accepted. The college was named one of the nation’s top honors colleges in Reader’s Digest’s 100 Best Issue in 2006.

The current play-by-play voice for NBC’s Sunday Night Football, Al Michaels (pictured with analyst John Madden and sideline reporter Andrea Kremer) is one of several prominent alumni to have attended Arizona State. ARIZONA STATE FOOTBALL 2007 29 30 ARIZONA STATE FOOTBALL 2007 ARIZONA STATE FOOTBALL 2007 31 31 Sun Devil Success

Arizona State finished 10th in final 2006-07 Directors’ Cup standings. The Directors’ Cup is presented annually to the best overall collegiate athletics programs in the country.

In 2006-07 the ASU women’s track and field team became only the third women’s program ever to sweep the NCAA Indoor and Led by the Pac-10 Coach (Pat Murphy) and Player of the Year (Brett Wal- Outdoor Championships lace), the ASU baseball team returned to the College World Series for the in the same season. second time in three seasons and finished No. 5 in the country.

The ASU women’s basketball team set the single-season school record for For the first time in program history the Sun Devil softball team made wins (31) and advanced to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the consecutive trips to the Women’s College World Series and finished No. 7 in first time in program history. the country.

32 ARIZONA STATE FOOTBALL 2007 ARIZONA STATE FOOTBALL 2007 Media Information

Sun Devil Media Relations Office Will Call Under the supervision of Associate Athletic Director for Communications Mark Brand; “Will Call” for Sun Devil home football games is located at the south end zone ticket Media Relations Director Doug Tammaro; Assistant Sports Information Directors Kerry office. It opens an hour and a half before kickoff. Howe, Jennifer Jaeckels, Randy Policar, Steve Rodriguez and Alex Ryan; graduate intern Joe Healey; and a staff of undergraduate student interns, the Sun Devil media relations Press Box Services office strives to serve as intermediary between Sun Devil athletics and the media and Olson Statistical Services will again provide all statistical information in the Sun Devil general public in the most cooperative and professional manner possible. Stadium press box. The play-by-play account, halftime statistics, final statistics, game notes and coaches’ quotes will be distributed. Also, a play-by-play account of down and distance Credentials and Parking will be provided verbally over the press box public address system and over a hard line for Outlets who held credentials for the 2006 season need only contact Doug Tammaro radio and television. Scores of other games are also available. at 480-965-5799 to renew for 2007. First-time requests should be made in writing on Wireless Internet service is available in the main press box. appropriate letterhead as soon as possible, but no later than two weeks before the desired Snacks and soft drinks and a meal are available to media members beginning an hour game. and a half before kickoff. Direct correspondence to Doug Tammaro, Director of Media Relations, Carson Student-Athlete Center, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287-2505. Photographers Limited press parking is located in lots surrounding Sun Devil Stadium. A desire for Sideline access is restricted to working photographers from media outlets according to parking passes should be stated in the credential(s) requests. NCAA rules. On game day, photographers must show their credential to the attendant at the southwest end zone in order to secure a second credential. Both credentials must be Road Game Credentials worn for sideline access. Requests for credentials and parking for ASU road games should be made through Mark Brand. He will confirm credential(s) requests with opponent sports information direc- Postgame Interviews tors. The Dutson Theater (located on the third floor of the Carson Center) is utilized for post-game interviews for ASU players and coaches. Head coach Dennis Erickson and Dennis Erickson Press Conference requested student-athletes will be available to the media following a brief “cooling off ” period. ASU’s locker room is closed. The weekly Dennis Erickson press conferences will be held on Monday (12 noon) of Those desiring interviews with the opposing coach and players should proceed to the game weeks in the Dutson Theater at The Carson Student-Athlete Center (third floor) on north end of Sun Devil Stadium to the visitor’s locker room. ASU’s campus. Practices and Interviews Press Access The press gate is located at the southwest corner of Sun Devil Stadium. The elevator to Contact the media relations office for the most up-to-date practice schedule. Electronic the press box is situated on the west side of the stadium at the main concourse level. media and still photographers wishing to shoot practice may do so for the first 30 minutes of each practice. TEAM DRILLS MAY NOT BE PHOTOGRAPHED AT ANY TIME. Telephones ASU head coach Dennis Erickson asks that all interview requests with coaches and stu- dent-athletes be channeled through the media relations office for the convenience of all. Approximately 15 telephones are available to the media in the seating area of the All interviews at practice will be held after workouts. Coach Erickson will be available press box. All telephones are for credit card or collect calls only. In addition, three pay for interviews after the Tuesday and Wednesday practices. Also, assistant coaches will be telephones are located in the rear of the press box for private telephone calls. To install available for interviews after practices on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. No interviews telephones in the Sun Devil Stadium press box, contact Qwest at 1-800-603-6000. Radio will be conducted on Fridays. stations installing phones for broadcasts should specify the usage by indicating the need for a radio loop for broadcasting and should use Doug Tammaro’s name as the contact. Sun Devil Stadium Press Box Real-Time Data Rights In its 15th season of use, the Sun Devil Stadium press box is one of the premier press facilities in the nation. The fully air-conditioned box is located atop the upper deck of the The acceptance of media credentials is an acknowledgement of Arizona State’s rights to west side of the stadium. The press box is one level, with the exception of an open pho- the game and play-by-play coverage and your agreement to abide by any restrictions ASU tography deck on the roof. The main writer’s area is located at midfield and to the right of may place on real-time play-by-play coverage and use of comprehensive game statistics. the elevator. Booth space flanks the large central working area. A separate eating area is to Failure to abide by these restrictions implemented by ASU may result in revocation of the right of the elevator, directly behind the working press area. Rest rooms are to the left press credentials. Arizona State reserves the right to grant approval for distribution of of the elevator. Direct-dial telephones are located at approximately every other seat. real-time play-by-play, game-related statistics and information through the Internet.

Mark Brand Kerry Howe Randy Policar Alex Ryan Assoc. AD for Assistant SID Assistant SID Assistant SID Communications 480-965-1237 (o) (Football Contact) 480-965-4987 (o) (Football Contact) [email protected] 480-965-6594 (o) [email protected] 480-965-6592 (o) [email protected] 480-759-9514 (h) [email protected]

Media Relations Address Doug Tammaro Jennifer Jaeckels Steve Rodriguez Director of Media Carson Student-Athlete Center Assistant SID Assistant SID Relations 500 East Veteran’s Drive 480-965-9544 (o) 480-965-9780 (o) Tempe, AZ 85287-2505 480-965-5799 (o) [email protected] [email protected] 480-705-5011 (h) Phone: 480-965-6592 [email protected] Fax: 480-965-5408

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Opponent SID Contact Information Arizona (Tom Duddleston) Oregon State (Steve Fenk) UCLA (Marc Dellins) Office/Home...... (520) 621-4163/(520) 881-1203 Office/Home...... (541) 737-3720/(541) 738-1542 Office...... (310) 206-6831 Email...... [email protected] Email...... [email protected] Email...... [email protected]

California (Herb Benenson) San Diego State (Mike May) USC (Tim Tessalone) Office...... (510) 642-5363 Office...... (619) 594-5547 Office/Home...... (310) 740-8480/(310) 540-7052 Email...... [email protected] Email...... [email protected] Email...... [email protected]

Colorado (David Plati) San Jose State (Lawrence Fan) Washington (Jeff Bechtold) Office...... (303) 492-5626 Office...... (408) 924-1217 Office/Home...... (206) 685-7910/(206) 271-4665 Email...... [email protected] Email...... [email protected] Email...... [email protected]

Oregon (Dave Williford) Stanford (Gary Migdol) Washington State (Rod Commons) Office/Home...... (541) 346-5488/(541) 688-6145 Office/Home...... (650) 723-4418/(408) 243-4322 Office/Home...... (509) 335-2684/ (509) 332-8309 Email...... [email protected] Email...... [email protected] Email...... [email protected]

Opponent Information

Opponent San Jose State Colorado San Diego State Oregon State Stanford Washington State Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Location San Jose, Calif. Boulder, Colo. San Diego, Calif. Corvallis, Ore. Palo Alto, Calif. Pullman, Wash. Nickname Spartans Buffaloes Aztecs Beavers Cardinal Cougars Colors Gold, White & Blue Silver, Gold & Black Scarlet & Black Black & Orange Cardinal & White Crimson & Gray Conference Western Athletic Big 12 Mountain West Pacific-10 Pacific-10 Pacific-10 Head Coach Dick Tomey Dan Hawkins Chuck Long Mike Riley Jim Harbaugh Bill Doba (DePauw ‘60) (UC Davis ‘84) (Iowa ‘85) (Alabama ‘74) (Michigan ‘86) (Ball Stateb’62) Record at School 12-12 (2 years) 2-10 (1 year) 3-9 (1 year) 46-39 (7 years) First Season 25-22 (4 years) Career Record 170-122-7 (26 years) 55-21 (6 years) same same 29-6 (3 years) same 2006 Record 9-4 2-10 3-9 10-4 1-11 6-6 2006 Conf. Record 5-3 (t-3rd) 2-6 (5th/North Div.) 3-5 (t-6th) 6-3 (3rd) 1-8 (10th) 4-5 (t-5th) Web Site SJSUSpartans.com gobuffs.com GoAztecs.com osubeavers.com gostanford.com wsucougars.com Press Box Number (408) 924-1234 (303) 492-3209 (619) 281-0405 (541) 737-2410/2795 (650) 723-4418 (509) 335-2684 x5626 Series Standing ASU leads 18-11 ASU leads 1-0 ASU leads 9-0-1 ASU leads 23-9-1 ASU leads 14-8 ASU leads 18-12-2

Opponent Washington California Oregon UCLA USC Arizona Oct. 13 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 22 Dec. 1 Location Seattle, Wash. Berkeley, Calif. Eugene, Ore. Los Angeles, Calif. Los Angeles, Calif. Tucson, Ariz. Nickname Huskies Golden Bears Ducks Bruins Trojans Wildcats Colors Purple & Gold Blue & Gold Green & Yellow Blue & Gold Cardinal & Gold Cardinal & Navy Conference Pacific-10 Pacific-10 Pacific-10 Pacific-10 Pacific-10 Pacific-10 Head Coach Tyrone Willingham Jeff Tedford Mike Bellotti Karl Dorrell Pete Carrol Mike Stoops (Michigan State ‘77) (Fresno State ‘83) (UC Davis ‘73) (UCLA ‘87) (Pacific ‘73) (Iowa ‘86) Record at School 7-16 (2 years) 43-20 (6 years) 87-46 (11 years) 29-21 (4 years) 65-12 (6 years) 12-24 (3 years) Career Record 72-67 (12 years) same 108-71-2 (16 years) same same same 2006 Record 5-7 10-3 7-6 7-6 11-2 6-6 2006 Conf. Record 3-6 (9th) 7-2 (t-1st) 4-5 (t-5th) 5-4 (4th) 7-2 (t-1st) 4-5 (t-5th) Web Site gohuskies.com calbears.com goducks.com uclabruins.com usctrojans.com arizonaathletics.com Press Box Number (206) 543-2230 (510) 642-3098 (541) 346-7074 (626) 397-4210 (213) 741-1341 (520) 621-2801/2803 Series Standing UW leads 15-11 Tied 13-13 ASU leads 16-11 UCLA leads 15-7-1 USC leads 14-9 Arizona leads 44-35-1

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2007 Pacific-10 Conference Composite Schedule Date Arizona Arizona California Oregon Oregon Stanford UCLA USC Washington Washington State State State Sept. 1 San Jose St. at BYU Tennessee Houston Utah (8/30) UCLA at Stanford Idaho at Syracuse (8/31) at Wisconsin Sept. 8 Colorado NAU at Colorado St. at Michigan at Cincinnati (9/6) BYU Boise St. San Diego St. Sept. 15 San Diego St. New Mexico La. Tech Fresno St. Idaho St. San Jose St. at Utah at Nebraska Ohio St. Idaho Sept. 22 Oregon State at California Arizona at Stanford at ASU Oregon Washington Washington St. at UCLA at USC Sept. 29 at Stanford Washington St. at Oregon California UCLA ASU at Oregon St. at Washington USC at Arizona Oct. 6 at Washington St. at Oregon State Arizona at USC Notre Dame Stanford ASU Oct. 13 Washington at USC Oregon State Washington St. at California TCU Arizona at ASU Washington Oct. 20 Stanford at UCLA at Washington at Arizona California at Notre Dame Oregon Oct. 27 California at Washington at ASU USC Stanford at Oregon St. at Washington St. at Oregon Arizona UCLA Nov. 3 at Oregon UCLA Washington St. ASU at USC Washington at Arizona Oregon State at Stanford at California Nov. 10 at UCLA USC Washington at Washington St. ASU at California at Oregon State Stanford Nov. 17 Oregon (11/15) at Washington at Arizona (11/15) at Washington St. California Oregon State Nov. 24 USC (11/22) at UCLA Notre Dame Oregon at ASU (11/22) Washington St. at Washington Dec. 1 Arizona at ASU at Stanford Oregon State at Oregon California at USC UCLA at Hawai’i Future Schedules 2008 2009 2010 Aug. 30...... Northern Arizona Sept. 5...... Idaho State Sept. 4...... Portland State Sept. 6...... Stanford Sept. 12...... BYU Sept. 11...... San Jose State Sept. 13...... UNLV Sept. 26...... at Georgia Sept. 18...... at Wisconsin Sept. 20...... Georgia Oct. 3...... Oregon State Oct. 2...... at Oregon State Oct. 4...... at California Oct. 10...... at Washington State Oct. 9...... at Washington Oct. 11...... at USC Oct. 17...... Washington Oct. 16...... Oregon Oct. 18...... Oregon Oct. 24...... at Stanford Oct. 23...... at California Nov. 1...... at Oregon State Oct. 31...... California Oct. 30...... Washington State Nov. 8...... at Washington Nov. 7...... USC Nov. 6...... at USC Nov. 15...... Washington State Nov. 14...... at Oregon Nov. 13...... Stanford Nov. 22...... UCLA Nov. 21...... at UCLA Nov. 20...... UCLA Nov. 29...... at Arizona Nov. 28...... Arizona Nov. 27...... at Arizona

2007 Road Accommodations Sept. 28-29 Nov. 2-3 Stanford Oregon Santa Clara Marriott Valley River Inn 2700 Mission College Blvd. 1000 Valley River Way Santa Clara, CA 95054 Eugene, OR 97401 Telephone: 408-988-1500 Telephone: 541-687-0123 Fax: 408-352-4353 Fax: 541-687-0289

Oct. 5-6 Nov. 9-10 Washington State UCLA Best Western University Inn Hilton L.A. North/Glendale 1516 Pullman Road 100 West Glenoaks Blvd. Moscow, ID 83843 Glendale, CA 91202 Telephone: 208-882-0550 Telephone: 818-956-5466 Fax: 208-883-3056 Fax: 818-956-5490

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2007-08 Pac-10 Bowl Game 2007-08 Pac-10 Bowl Arrangements Arrangements/Selection Procedures Bowl (TV) Pac-10 Team Opponent Date Rose (ABC) Pac-10 Champion Big Ten Tues., Jan 1 The Pacific-10 Conference has agreements with six Holiday (ESPN) Pac-10 #2 Big 12 Thurs., Dec. 27 bowl partners. The lineup is led by the Rose Bowl, which Sun (CBS) Pac-10 #3 Big 12/Big East/Notre Dame Mon., Dec. 31 is the destination for the Pac-10 champion, unless said Emerald (ESPN) Pac-10 #4 or 5 ACC Fri., Dec. 28 champion is ranked No. 1 or No. 2 in the final Bowl Las Vegas (ESPN) Pac-10 #4 or 5 Mountain West Sat., Dec. 22 Championship Series rankings. If that were the case, Armed Forces (ESPN) Pac-10 #6 Mountain West Mon., Dec. 31 the Pac-10 champion would play in the BCS National Championship Game which this year will be played in New 2007-08 College Football Bowl Schedule Orleans following the Allstate Sugar Bowl. Date Bowl Game (Site) Participants Time (ET) TV Regardless of the disposition of the Pac-10 champion, D 20 San Diego Co. Credit Union Poinsettia Mountain West vs. Navy/At-Large 9 p.m. ESPN a second Pac-10 team may be selected for an at-large berth D 21 R & L Carriers New Orleans Sun Belt Champ vs. C-USA 8 p.m. ESPN2 in the Bowl Championship Series in any given year and D 22 PapaJohn’s.com (Birmingham, Ala.) Big-East vs. C-USA 1 p.m. ESPN2 other Pac-10 bowl partner arrangements provide for that D 22 New Mexico Bowl (Albuquerque, N.M.) Mountain West vs. WAC 4:30 p.m. ESPN occurrence. D 22 Pioneer PureVision Las Vegas Mountain West vs. Pac-10 8 p.m. ESPN In addition to the Rose Bowl, Pac-10 bowl partners D 23 Sheraton Hawaii Bowl (Honolulu) C-USA vs. WAC 8 p.m. ESPN include the Pacific Life Holiday Bowl, Brut Sun Bowl, D 26 Motor City Bowl (Detroit, Mich.) Big Ten vs. MAC 7:30 p.m. ESPN Emerald Bowl, Pioneer PureVision Las Vegas Bowl, and Bell D 27 Pacific Life Holiday (San Diego, Calif.) Big 12 vs. Pac-10 8 p.m. ESPN Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl. Following is a summary of D 28 Texas Bowl (Houston, Texas) Big 12 vs. C-USA 8 p.m. NFL the Pac-10 bowl arrangements for the 2007-08 season: D 28 Champ Sports (Orlando, Fla.) ACC vs. Big Ten 5 p.m. ESPN D 28 Emerald Bowl (San Francisco, Calif.) ACC vs. Pac-10 8:30 p.m. ESPN D 29 Meineke Car Care (Charlotte, N.C.) ACC vs. Big East 1 p.m. ESPN D 29 AutoZone Liberty (Memphis, Tenn.) C-USA vs. SEC 4:30 p.m. ESPN D 29 Alamo Bowl (San Antonio, Texas) Big Ten vs. Big 12 8 p.m. ESPN D 30 Petro Sun Independence (Shreveport, La.) Big 12 vs. SEC 8 p.m. ESPN D 31 Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Mountain West vs. Pac-10 12:30 p.m. ESPN D 31 Brut Sun Bowl (El Paso, Texas) Big 12/Big East/ND vs. Pac-10 2 p.m. CBS D 31 Humanitarian Bowl (Boise, Idaho) ACC vs. WAC 2 p.m. ESPN2 D 31 Gaylord Hotels Music City (Nashville, Tenn.) ACC vs. SEC 4 p.m. ESPN D 31 Chick-fil-A (Atlanta, Ga.) ACC vs. SEC 7:30 p.m. ESPN D 31 Insight Bowl (Tempe, Ariz.) Big Ten vs. Big 12 TBA NFL J 1 Outback Bowl (Tampa, Fla.) Big Ten vs. SEC 11 a.m. ESPN J 1 AT&T Cotton Bowl (Dallas, Texas) Big 12 vs. SEC 11:30 a.m. FOX J 1 Gator Bowl (Jacksonville, Fla.) ACC vs. Big 12/Big East/ND 1 p.m. CBS J 1 Capital One (Orlando, Fla.) Big Ten vs. SEC 1 p.m. ABC J 1 Rose presented by Citi (Pasadena, Calif.) BCS (Pac 10 vs. Big Ten) 4:30 p.m. ABC J 1 AllState Sugar (New Orleans, La.) BCS (SEC) 8:30 p.m. FOX J 2 Tostitos Fiesta (Glendale, Ariz.) BCS (Big 12) 8 p.m. FOX J 3 FedEx Orange (Miami, Fla.) BCS (ACC) 8 p.m. FOX J 5 International (Toronto, Canada) Big East/ ND vs. MAC 12 p.m. ESPN2 J 6 GMAC (Mobile, Ala.) C-USA vs. MAC 8 p.m. ESPN J 7 AllState BCS Championship Bowl (New Orleans) BCS #1 vs. BCS #2 8 p.m. FOX *Times and TV Subject to Change

Associate Commissioner, Governance and Enforcement: Ron Barker PACIFIC-10 Associate Commissioner, Olympic Sports and Student-Athlete CONFERENCE OFFICE Programs: Chris Dawson Assistant Commissioner, Communications and Men’s Basketball 1350 Treat Blvd., Suite 500 Administration: Dave Hirsch Walnut Creek, CA 94597-8853 Assistant Commissioner, Communications: Bri Niemi (925) 932-4411 Assistant Commissioner, Governance and Enforcement: Tammy Newman FAX:(925) 932-4601 Assistant Commissioner, Compliance: Erik Price http://www.pac-10.org Assistant Commissioner, Office Management: Sandy Safford Assistant Commissioner of Championships: Heather Perry Assistant Director of Business and Finance: Lina Diaz Commissioner: Thomas C. Hansen Coordinator of Football Officiating: Dave Cutaia Associate Commissioner; Administration and Women’s Basketball Communications Intern: Ben Ross Administration: Christine Hoyles Administrative Fellow: TBA Associate Commissioner, Communications and Football Championships Program Manager: Kris Lara Administration: Jim Muldoon (H:415-381-5348) Historian: Wiles Hallock Associate Commissioner, Electronic Communications: Duane Lindberg Administrative Assistants: Pat Ricks, Stephanie Caballero, Wendy Heredia Associate Commissioner, Compliance: Mike Matthews (Communications); Yvonne Halvorson (Compliance and Enforcement); Associate Commissioner, Business and Finance: Scott Sabatino Michelle Zumalt (Electronic Communications)

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As the exclusive broadcast group of Arizona State University Athletics, CBS Collegiate Sports ASU Flagship STATION Properties and the Sun Devil Sports Network will continue to bring ASU fans each Sun Devil Sports 620 KTAR touchdown in 2007. The Sun Devil Sports Network is anchored by one of the strongest AM signals in the state – Sports 620 KTAR. In addition, the coverage of ASU Football reaches ASU Radio affiliates most of the state of Arizona via an extensive affiliate network. Led by the “Voice of the Sun Flagstaff: KBXZ-Fox Sports Radio 1650 AM Miami/Globe: KIKO 1340 AM Devils,” Tim Healey, former ASU quarterback Jeff Van Raaphorst (analysis) and long time Valley Northern Arizona/Window Rock: KTNN 660 AM broadcaster Amy Bender (sidelines), the Sun Devil Sports Network covers the game from the Sedona/Flagstaff: KAZM 780 AM booth to the sideline and the locker room. Mitch Otto is the producer for all Sun Devil Sports Prescott: KYCA 1490 AM Show Low: KTHQ 92.5 FM Network broadcasts. Safford: KATO 1230 AM Douglas: KDAP 96.5 FM Tucson: KJLL 1330 AM

Jeff Van Raaphorst and Tim Healey. ASU Department Directory* All Numbers - 480 Area Code Information Technology Video Services Joel Halfwassen, Tech. Services Spec...... 727-7320 Rob Roberson, Director/Producer...... 965-3980 * Football office directory can be found on page 1. Ben Banker, Videographer...... 965-3980 Media Relations office directory can be found on page 33. Marketing & Promotions Steve Hank, Assistant AD...... 727-0104 Baseball Arizona State General Information Pat Murphy, Head Coach...... 965-3677 University Operator...... 965-9011 Operations & Facilities ASU Athletic Department...... 965-3482 Mike Chismar, Sr. Associate AD...... 965-1287 Men’s Basketball Athletic Department Main Fax...... 965-8219 Bill Givens, Assistant AD...... 965-0049 Herb Sendek, Head Coach...... 965-3261 Sun Devil Club...... 727-7700 Melissa Beasley, Coordinator...... 965-9885 ASU News Bureau...... 965-3502 Lyn Music, Assistant AD...... 965-8744 Krista Banke, Administrative Assistant...... 965-5270 University Administration Bonnie Kopp, Office Specialist, Sr...... 965-0747 Women’s Basketball Dr. Michael Crow, University President...... 965-5606 Charli Turner Thorne, Head Coach...... 965-6086 University President Fax...... 965-0865 Sports Performance Madelyn Becker, Management Intern...... 965-6086 Prof. Myles Link, Faculty Representative...... 965-0433 Joe Kenn, Head Coach...... 727-7088 Olympic Sports Head Coaches Director of Athletics Sports Medicine Lou Belken, Men’s Tennis...... 965-3666 Lisa Love, Vice President of Athletics...... 965-9743 Gary Johnson, Head Athletic Trainer...... 965-8028 Kevin Boyd, Soccer...... 965-1715 Debbie Medlock, Admin. Asst...... 965-9743 Bryce Nalepa, Assistant Athletic Trainer...... 965-9430 Mark Bradshaw, Men’s & Women’s Diving...... 965-3636 Kim Edwards, Receptionist...... 965-3482 Dean Cummings MD, Orthopedic Consultant Mike Chasson, Men’s & Women’s Swimming...... 965-2974 Don Bocchi, Sr. Associate AD/Sports Adm...... 727-7710 Steven Erickson MD, Head Team Physician Todd Clapper, Water Polo...... 727-8400 Mike Chismar, Sr. Associate AD...... 965-1287 Amy Overlin MD, Team Physician Greg Kraft, Men’s & Women’s Track...... 965-5660 Stephen Ponder, Sr. Associate AD...... 965-6972 Randy Lein, Men’s Golf...... 965-3262 Dawn Rogers, Sr. Associate AD/SWA...... 965-2146 Student-Athlete Development Melissa Luellen, Women’s Golf...... 965-7081 Address:...... Carson Student-Athlete Center Jean Boyd, Associate AD/OSAD & Sheila McInerney, Women’s Tennis...... 965-4333 500 East Veteran’s Way Thom Ortiz, Wrestling...... 965-3828 Tempe, AZ 85287-2505 Football Player Development...... 965-0989 Brian Richardson, Assistant Director...... 965-2514 Louie Quintana, Cross Country...... 965-2406 Brad Saindon, Volleyball...... 965-2035 Business/Personnel Affairs Andrea Lore, Coordinator, Student Development John Spini, Women’s Gymnastics...... 965-7843 Amy Schramm, Associate AD...... 965-9787 Programs...... 727-6784 Clint Myers, Softball...... 965-3973 Compliance Mona Plummer Aquatic Center Olympic Sports Support Staff Bill Kennedy, Associate AD...... 965-5724 Bob May, Event Coordinator, Sr...... 965-4047 Lyla Clerry, Assistant AD...... 965-5943 Amy Mortensen, Secretary/Administrative...... 965-4040 Vicki Asato (soccer, men’s and women’s tennis, water polo, wrestling)...... 965-2603 Development/Sun Devil Club Sun Devil Sports Marketing Cary Dedrick (cross country, men’s and women’s golf, gymnastics, softball, track & field, volleyball)...... 965-3596 Stephen Ponder, Sr. Associate AD...... 965-6972 Garrick Dorn, General Manager...... 727-8380 Amy Mortensen (swimming & diving)...... 965-4040 Frank Kush, Director for Football Development...... 727-7401 Stacie Nelson, Director of Client Services...... 727-7370 Jill Adams, Office Specialist Sr...... 727-7706 Mitch Otto, Manager of Broadcast Operations...... 727-8155

Equipment Ticket Operations Mark Zimmer, Manager/Equipment Operations & Main Number...... 965-2381 Product Fulfillment...... 965-3935 Paul Lopez, Equipment Manager...... 965-3935 Jason Bunger, Manager...... 965-0203 Kelli Sampson, Assistant Manager...... 727-7742

A complete directory of ASU’s department of intercollegiate athletics is available online at www.thesundevils.com ARIZONA STATE FOOTBALL 2007 ARIZONA STATE FOOTBALL 2007 37 Rules of the Game

Don’t Be Sidelined: Ask Before You Act

Arizona State University is strongly committed to conducting its overall athletic program according to the official rules and regulations of the NCAA and Pacific-10 Conference. Within the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, the Office of Compliance is responsible for coordinating and monitoring all aspects of these rules and regulations.

As an athletic representative of Arizona State University, you, too, must abide by all NCAA rules and regulations, as Arizona State University is held responsible for all actions related to its prospective student-athletes and/or enrolled student-athletes.

We thank you for your continued support in our effort to succeed both academically and athletically. While this information does not contain all the applicable NCAA rules and regulations, it should serve as a guide. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Lyla Clerry in the Office of Compliance at (480) 965-5943.

Remember to always ask before you act, as your action may jeopardize the eligibility of a prospective or enrolled student-athlete.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR REPRESENTATIVES OF ASU ATHLETICS INTEREST REGARDING NCAA RULES & REGULATIONS

You are a Representative of ASU Athletics Interest if you have: • participated in or are a member of an organization promoting ASU athletics’ program; • contributed to the athletics department or any of its booster clubs; • assisted or have been requested by the athletics staff to assist in the recruitment of Representatives of ASU Athletics Interest MAY NOT: prospective student-athletes; • get involved in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes (i.e., telephone or • assisted in providing benefits to enrolled student-athletes or their families; or write them or their parents, legal guardian(s) or relatives); • been involved in otherwise promoting the ASU athletics program. • provide extra benefits (i.e., discounts, gifts, transportation) to prospective student- athletes, enrolled student-athletes or their parents, legal guardian(s), relatives or *ONCE AN INDIVIDUAL IS IDENTIFIED AS A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE friends; and INSTITUTION’S ATHLETICS INTEREST, THE PERSON RETAINS THAT IDENTITY • provide any financial assistance to prospective student-athletes, enrolled student- INDEFINITELY. athletes or their parents, legal guardian(s), relatives or friends.

Prospective Student-Athlete is one who: Representatives of ASU Athletics Interest MAY: • has started ninth grade; • send newspaper clippings and other information about prospective student-athletes • is enrolled in a two-year college; to coaches; • has officially withdrawn from a four-year college; or • continue established family relationships with friends and neighbors that have • has not started ninth grade but has received financial assistance from the prospective student-athlete aged children; institution. • offer summer employment to prospective student-athletes who have signed a National Letter of Intent and to enrolled student-athletes after contacting the Office of Compliance; and • offer an occasional meal on a special occasion to a student-athlete or team at your home with prior approval from the Head Coach and Office of Compliance.

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