Halftime Report: Sun Devils Take Advantage Of Opportunities, Ducks Still Winning 28-24

by Cory Williams on Sep 25, 2010 9:19 PM MST in ASU Football

Sure, it's only halftime and ASU still has a long way to go before the final horn sounds. There's still a lot of football to be played, and Oregon has an offense that can break out at a moment's notice.

But there has been no letdown from last week for the Sun Devils, who came into tonight's game looking to prove that they could hang with the best of the Pac-10. ASU fans, used to a team that could take a beating but couldn't dish it out, are experiencing a true battle tonight.

Steven Threet, outside of an errant pass that was returned for an Oregon touchdown, has controlled every aspect of ASU's offensive game. Threet has already thrown for 232 yards on 18 completions, connecting with Mike Willie and Kerry Taylor for scores.

ASU has employed an interesting offense for this game, utilizing two running backs alongside Threet in the shotgun formation. On most plays, one of the backs will go in motion to the outside, which is a look that the Sun Devils hope will stretch the linebackers.

This tactic has worked thus far, as Threet has been methodical and precise. Gerell Robinson has made several catches up the middle of the field, gaining 78 yards in the first half.

Hats off to Deantre Lewis, who picked up 67 rushing yards and 53 receiving yards in the first half. Despite all of these good things, ASU is still losing to Oregon to the tune of 28-24.

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well

that was an interesting start to 2nd half. ASU right back in it after kickoff turnover

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by MrPacTen on Sep 25, 2010 9:39 PM MST reply actions

Good way to start the second half

Get the crowd back into it.

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by JoeCB1991 on Sep 25, 2010 9:40 PM MST reply actions

exactly what was needed

ASU threatening now, ball is on the 2-yard line after a defensive PI.

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by Cory Williams on Sep 25, 2010 9:42 PM MST up reply actions

And Marshall fumbled...

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by JoeCB1991 on Sep 25, 2010 9:42 PM MST reply actions

At least they held Oregon to a 3 and out.

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by JoeCB1991 on Sep 25, 2010 9:44 PM MST reply actions

conservative play calling

Oregon looking to perservere.

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by Cory Williams on Sep 25, 2010 9:48 PM MST up reply actions

And the Kitties are doen 9-3 against Cal right now.

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by JoeCB1991 on Sep 25, 2010 9:45 PM MST reply actions

thumbs up

Arizona drank its own koolaid this week

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by Cory Williams on Sep 25, 2010 9:46 PM MST up reply actions

I'm not surprised

Cal did beat them last year while Best was injured.

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by JoeCB1991 on Sep 25, 2010 9:48 PM MST up reply actions

Sun Devils not moving the chains

Losing yards left and right on penalties and sacks.

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by Cory Williams on Sep 25, 2010 9:50 PM MST reply actions

Jeez

They need to get something going.

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by JoeCB1991 on Sep 25, 2010 9:50 PM MST reply actions

from where you were to where you are...

This could be worse

It's not what you've done but what you are doing that matters.

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by AlabamaJammer on Sep 25, 2010 9:51 PM MST via mobile reply actions

Muffed punt, ASU muffs recovery

That was so needed. ugh. Oregon ball at the UO 20.

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by Cory Williams on Sep 25, 2010 9:52 PM MST up reply actions

I thought we ASU had it at first

Looked like one of our guys landed on it.

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by JoeCB1991 on Sep 25, 2010 9:53 PM MST up reply actions

Fumble on the Punt!

Oregon got it back though.

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by JoeCB1991 on Sep 25, 2010 9:52 PM MST reply actions

needing the defense to make a stand here

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by AlabamaJammer on Sep 25, 2010 9:54 PM MST via mobile reply actions

Looks like James was injured on his last carry.

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by JoeCB1991 on Sep 25, 2010 9:55 PM MST reply actions

Had to get a stop there

They left that guy completely uncovered.

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by JoeCB1991 on Sep 25, 2010 9:56 PM MST reply actions

They are figuring out the defense

Picking ASU apart right now… UA is going to lose.

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by Cory Williams on Sep 25, 2010 9:57 PM MST up reply actions

good night

It's not what you've done but what you are doing that matters.

And the roses in this grand ol' stadium are once again Crimson. - Eli Gold, CTSN Broadcast of the BCS Championship Game at the Rose Bowl, 1-7-2010

by AlabamaJammer on Sep 25, 2010 9:58 PM MST via mobile reply actions

good night

It's not what you've done but what you are doing that matters.

And the roses in this grand ol' stadium are once again Crimson. - Eli Gold, CTSN Broadcast of the BCS Championship Game at the Rose Bowl, 1-7-2010

by AlabamaJammer on Sep 25, 2010 9:58 PM MST via mobile reply actions

Son of a bitch...

Left that guy uncovered. 54 yard TD pass for Oregon.

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by JoeCB1991 on Sep 25, 2010 9:58 PM MST reply actions

Cal missed the field goal.

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by JoeCB1991 on Sep 25, 2010 10:01 PM MST reply actions

U of A just scored...

Damn it.

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by JoeCB1991 on Sep 25, 2010 10:05 PM MST reply actions

Yea... rough

Could have been a good night in Arizona.

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by Cory Williams on Sep 25, 2010 10:08 PM MST up reply actions

I was hoping to see them lose

Never liked them.

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by JoeCB1991 on Sep 25, 2010 10:09 PM MST up reply actions

What the hell was that...

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by JoeCB1991 on Sep 25, 2010 10:10 PM MST reply actions