Stomp The Bus

Arizona State makes the college baseball tournament in the UCLA regional. Will ASU play better now that it is in the tournament? Plus, Sam Leavitt and Kenny Dillingham are featured on the EA Sports College Football cover, and the CFB Playoff model is debated.

Checking in on Arizona State baseball as the regular season wraps up and some ASU football talk.

The 2025 NFL Draft has come and gone, with Cam Skattebo drafted by the New York Giants. Mark shares his thoughts on how the draft affected ASU, talks about recruiting and the transfer portal, and checks in on Sun Devil baseball.

Cam Skattebo is the headliner for Arizona State at the 2025 NFL Draft, and the big question is where he gets drafted. Mark goes over where he might get picked, and touches on the latest surrounding ASU football, men's basketball and baseball.

Players and coaches have praised the Arizona State defense in spring football, so the question is how far can this defense take ASU? With most of the starters returning, it seems like the Sun Devil defense is well-suited for success in 2025.

Seemingly everyone on Arizona State men's basketball has entered the transfer portal and Mark discusses what it means for the program. Hint, it's not good! There is basically no hope for next season, and it feels like a lost year. It's not all bad news, though, as ASU extended volleyball coach JJ Van Niel through 2029 (27:49). After that, Mark checks in on ASU spring football (34:54), then quickly previews Sun Devil baseball's home series vs. Arizona (43:19).

Mark talks about the ramifications of Koa Peat committing to Arizona over Arizona State, and discusses ASU spring football and ASU baseball.

Mark talks about how some of the latest March Madness news before focusing on ASU football, hockey, and the women's basketball coaching search.

So... Bobby Hurley is staying with ASU men's basketball for at least one more season. Mark doesn't like the decision on the surface, but things could change if a particular local recruit comes to Tempe.

Mark talks about the Bobby Hurley situation at ASU, shares his thoughts on some football news, and explains how the recent ACC settlement with FSU and Clemson affects Arizona State down the road.

Arizona State men's basketball, hockey, baseball, and football each have some interesting storylines right now. First, Mark discusses the state of ASU men's basketball as it deals with the departure of BJ Freeman, then (13:31) shifts over to ASU hockey and its NCAA Tournament chances. From there, he checks in on ASU baseball through eight games (26:17), before closing the show with some general topics on ASU football (33:42).

This episode touches on a lot of different ASU sports, starting with men's basketball. It's clear the Bobby Hurley era has run its course and Mark says it's time for a change. After that, Mark goes over the weekend results for ASU hockey and baseball (19:15). We then get into the meat of this episode at 37:20 when Mark analyzes Kenny Dillingham's comments about ASU football potentially becoming the next CFB blue blood. Mark compares ASU to the other programs that have leveled up in Oregon and Clemson.

After discussing all of the big news from the sports world, Mark and Colton share their thoughts on how ASU men's basketball has played lately and how it relates to Bobby Hurley's future in Tempe (18:02). This team just makes too many mistakes and is too sloppy for Hurley to continue. From there, the guys dive into ASU hockey and discuss the 2025 ASU football schedule. The schedule makers did a good job, because the Sun Devils mostly avoid cold trips and get evenly spaced out bye weeks.

After an impromptu discussion about Jayden Daniels in the NFL, Mark and Colton dive into the state of ASU men's basketball (22:25). The Sun Devils are clearly talented and competent, but they can't be trusted on a game-to-game basis and the offensive dry spells remain a problem.

After a four-game losing skid, Arizona State men's basketball kept itself alive with a big road win over West Virginia. It wasn't pretty, but ASU needed the victory and it was a good Quad 1 win. Mark and Colton also talk about more transfer portal additions to the football team.

The Sun Devils played a good first half in Lawrence, then got whacked by the Jayhawks in the second half. It was another example of how ASU men's basketball is good, but not great. After that, Mark and Colton share some final thoughts as the football season wraps up.

Well, that was quite a game in the Peach Bowl. Mark recaps the big moments in Arizona State's 39-31 2OT Peach Bowl loss to Texas, from the officiating miscues, great ASU plays, and big mistakes. It was a painful end, but you have to be impressed with the Sun Devils, especially with so many guys returning.

The Arizona State Sun Devils face their toughest challenge of the year when they take on the Texas Longhorns in the Peach Bowl. ASU must be at its best to take down Texas, but Cam Skattebo and company have shown they can rise to the occasion.

Mark and Colton dive into the Arizona State Sun Devils' Peach Bowl berth after their Big 12 Championship victory. Do the guys want to face Texas or Clemson in Atlanta? They also talk about the general positive state of the program and the greatness of Sun Devil legend Cam Skattebo.

After complaining about the food concession options at Arizona Stadium, Mark and Colton preview the Big 12 Championship Game between the Arizona State Sun Devils and the Iowa State Cyclones.

The Sun Devils outlasted BYU 28-23 in an unforgettable game. Mark and Colton break down this wild game and what comes next for Arizona State in the Territorial Cup against Arizona.

The No. 21 Arizona State Sun Devils earned a true statement win by beating the Kansas State Wildcats 24-14 on the road. Mark and Colton recap the big win over K-State and what it could mean for the ASU football program in the future, and preview an enormous matchup against BYU in Tempe.

It took two non-offensive touchdowns and a fourth-quarter comeback, but the Sun Devils were able to beat UCF 35-31 and move to 7-2. The schedule gets even tougher for Arizona State this weekend when they go on the road to play the Kansas State Wildcats, and the Sun Devils need to bring their A-game to win this one. Plus, ASU men's basketball looks much-improved after a good weekend.

The Sun Devils came back from a bye week with a dominant road win over the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Cam Skattebo was excellent once again, Sam Leavitt played great, and the defense never let OSU get in rhythm. ASU returns home this week for a matchup against an explosive UCF team.

The Sun Devils hit the road to play the Oklahoma State Cowboys in a chance to get back in the win column. OSU has a leaky run defense, so ASU should be able to take advantage of that with Sam Leavitt playing. Then, at 22:50, Erik Pierson of Devils Digest (ASU Hoops Central on Twitter) joins the show to preview the ASU men's basketball season.

The Cincinnati Bearcats, injuries, the 9 a.m. local time kickoff, and the Skyline Chili were too much for the Arizona State Sun Devils in Cincinnati. Mark and Colton talk about what was Kenny Dillingham's worst-coached game, the kicking issues, and the remainder of the ASU schedule.

Cam Skattebo powered the Arizona State Sun Devils to a huge win over then-No. 16 Utah in one of the biggest ASU wins in years. It was a great performance, and now at 5-1, a lot of things are possible for the Sun Devils. Up next is a trip to play the Cincinnati Bearcats ... but without Sam Leavitt who is out with a rib injury.

Sam Leavitt, Cam Skattebo and the Arizona State offense marched up and down the field in the Sun Devils' 35-31 win over the Kansas Jayhawks. Despite some things not going their way, the Sun Devils were still able to pull it out and get to 4-1, which puts them on a good path for the rest of the season.

Mark and Colton review the Sun Devils' road loss to Texas Tech and check in on the overall state of the team after four games.

The Sun Devils survived a tough game against Texas State, thanks in large part to big plays from quarterback Sam Leavitt and some timely defense. Arizona State is off to Texas again this weekend, this time against the high-flying offense of the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

The Sun Devils get to 2-0 thanks to Cam Skattebo's outstanding performance against Mississippi State. We react to the big win and look ahead to a Thursday road trip to Texas State.

We try our best not to overreact to Arizona State's dominant Week 1 win over the Wyoming Cowboys. The Sun Devils looked incredible in what was probably their best game in years, so what does it mean for the rest of the season?

The guys look ahead to the Sun Devils home opener against the Wyoming Cowboys and share their thoughts on how the game plays out. After some news stories, Mark and Colton give a game-by-game prediction of Arizona State's season.

Arizona State has named a starting quarterback after Sam Leavitt separated himself at camp. Mark also ranks every game on ASU's schedule by importance.

The defense has been the story through Arizona State football practice, and Mark wonders how good the unit can actually be in the Big 12.

It looks like Sam Leavitt has the inside track on the ASU starting quarterback job, but Jeff Sims is making it a real competition. Whether it's Leavitt or Sims (or maybe even Trenton Bourguet), they should have good skill talent to work with this season. Plus, ASU men's basketball adds another difficult opponent to its non-conference schedule. *Episode recorded before Camp Tontozona scrimmage*

As Arizona State Football begins fall camp, Mark ranks the top five X-factor players for the Sun Devils. These may not be the expected best players, but they play very impactful roles. Plus, Arizona State swimmer Leon Marchand dominates at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The reports and rumors about Florida State and Clemson joining the Big 12 continue. It appears like a real possibility, which would obviously be a huge win for the league. Other ACC schools may jump ship as well and the Big 12 seems poised to bring them in.

Could Florida State and Clemson wind up in the Big 12? It ultimately seems unlikely, but this news could still signal other additions to the league. Later on in the show (35:36), the guys rank every ASU football coach after Frank Kush.

The Sun Devils were picked dead last in the Big 12 preseason media poll and Mark explains why that scenario isn't likely. He also hits on some news items for ASU men's basketball and baseball.

There are reports that the Big 12 is considering selling its naming rights and selling a 20% stake in the conference to a private equity firm. Mark and Colton talk about what that could entail for the conference. After that (56:36), they go over a Big 12 win totals prediction that isn't favorable towards the Sun Devils.

Bobby Hurley and the Sun Devils have significantly upgraded their roster this offseason, but we still don't know how it will look on the court. What are fair expectations for Arizona State men's basketball this season? Mark and Colton share their thoughts on that and go over some recent ASU football recruiting news.

Mark shares his thoughts on Graham Rossini officially being named the athletic director for Arizona State University. He also touches on how Rossini's first real challenge will be getting more NIL funds for Sun Devil baseball.

Mark reacts to Arizona State promoting Graham Rossini to athletic director.

Assessing the Sun Devils after their spring game and Arizona State football and basketball get some recruiting wins.

At long last, the Sun Devils finally received their penalties for their violations during the COVID-19 dead period. Mark and Colton talk about what it means for ASU football and go over some breaking news about the Arizona State athletic director search.

Arizona State's quarterback depth was thinned when Jaden Rashada entered the transfer portal. Mark goes over what his departure means for the Sun Devils.

More rumors come out about who the next Arizona State athletic director will be and it seems like an internal hire is likely. The guys also react to former ASU wide receiver coach Ra'Shaad Samples leaving for Oregon and whether it will be Troy Brown or Hines Wards replacing him.   Plus, this is our first episode as part of the College Huddle! https://thecollegehuddle.com/

After an impromptu conversation about Purdue center Zach Edey, Mark and Colton take a look at some of the Final Four connections to Arizona State men's basketball. From there, the guys rant about the athletic director search and go over some of the positive signs from spring football.

Mark and Colton chat about the state of the Arizona State men's basketball program following Frankie Collins' entry into the transfer portal then analyze the quarterback competition now that Jaden Rashada will miss most of spring football.

The 2023-24 season is over, but the drama begins. Bobby Hurley re-signed with Arizona State and two players entered the transfer portal following the conclusion of the season. Looking ahead to what this means for the rest of the offseason.   The report of the Jaden Rashada injury came out after I recorded, so no mention of that on this show.