Episode 349 - Early Spring Impressions & Hoops Heartbreak

After a run of intense practices, the Devils ramped things down a little bit on a hot Thursday morning. Get a recap of the day's action, plus hear from safety Shamari Simmons and wide receiver Korbin Hendrix.

A notable return, a marquee hire, and position battles heating up. Week 3 of ASU's spring practice held a lot. After a look at the news, hear from new ASU wide receivers coach and Super Bowl XL MVP Hines Ward (11:18). Then after a chat with ASU's newest 2025 commit Xavier Skowron (35:39), we recap the latest moves and developments from spring practices. We also hear from Sun Devil WR Coben Bourguet (56:14), cornerback Laterrance Welch (1:04:41), and defensive end Ramar Williams (1:08:18).

The MVP is in the house. Week 4 opened with a nice back-and-forth session that featured the debut of new wide receivers coach, and Super Bowl XL MVP, Hines Ward. Get a recap of the action and hear from Coach Ward and running back Kyson Brown.

A night practice. A scrimmage. Hines Ward! Saturday's session capped ASU's third week of spring practices, Get a recap of the action (and Jordyn Tyson touchdowns), plus hear from WR Coben Bourguet & CB Laterrance Welch.

It was the "worst" practice, but not necessarily a bad practice for the Devils on their eighth session of the spring. Get a full rundown of Thursday's action and hear from CB Ed Woods and DL Ramar Williams.

Week 3 of spring featured some key returns...and one notable departure. Get a recap of the practice that saw some important players get back into action and how ASU is dealing with the departure of wide receivers coach Ra'Shaad Samples. Plus, hear from wide receiver Jake Smith and running back Raleek Brown.

Two down, three to go. ASU wrapped up the second week of spring practices with a scrimmage-heavy Saturday practice. We review the action and update you on where the key position battles stand. Plus, we talk with four Sun Devils having strong springs: QB Sam Leavitt (16:44), WR Melquan Stovall (20:52), DT Jeff Clark (36:57), and DB Cole Martin (40:37).

Week 2 came to an end with a practice featuring extended scrimmage sessions. Get a drive-by-drive recap of the action, plus hear from ASU QB Sam Leavitt, DB Cole Martin, and TE Cameron Harpole. Plus, DevilsDigest.com's Hod Rabino and Caleb Campero give insight into where things stand after spring's second week.

Another day of full pads saw more balance between the offense and the defense. Get the latest recap of action from ASU's fifth spring practice, then head to the trenches in interviews with defensive tackles Jeff Clark and C.J. Fite.

Week 2 of spring ball opened up with full pads. Get a recap of the day's action, plus hear from wide receiver Melquan Stovall and new left tackle Josh Atkins.