House of Sparky - National Signing Day 2015: The Sun Devils bring in a new class of playersFluently Speaking Victoryhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/47079/fave.png2015-02-23T22:00:27-07:00http://www.houseofsparky.com/rss/stream/77367242015-02-23T22:00:27-07:002015-02-23T22:00:27-07:00Speak of the Devils: TK, Deantre & JoJo Wicker
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<p>Speak of the Devils brings you a quartet of insightful interviews ASU fans can't miss.</p> <p>Never fear, Speak of the Devils is here to help you through the offseason blues. Episode 114 brings you a quartet of insightful interviews you can't miss.</p>
<p>With Signing Day behind us, we bring in Scout.com National Recruiting Analyst <strong>Greg Biggins</strong> to provide a large-scale look at how ASU's recruiting efforts stacks up nationally. He gives his picks for the top gems and sleepers of the class, and then gives us a look ahead at 2016's top recruits.</p>
<p>Next up, we're joined by one of those gems, DT <strong>Joseph Wicker</strong>. The 4-star prospect tells us why he picked ASU and what he'll bring to the field.</p>
<p>We're then joined by QB <strong><span>Taylor Kelly</span></strong>. He discusses his Sun Devil career, how he's preparing for the NFL, the ups and downs of his senior season, and the "QB controversy".</p>
<p>Finally, we talk to former ASU RB <strong><span>Deantre Lewis</span></strong>. He reflects upon his career, opens up on why he decided to abruptly leave the team prior to the Sun Bowl, and lays out how he wants Sun Devil fans to remember him.</p>
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https://www.houseofsparky.com/2015/2/23/8097897/speak-of-the-devils-podcast-tk-deantre-joseph-wickerBrad Denny2015-02-09T12:27:33-07:002015-02-09T12:27:33-07:004-star WR Terrell Chatman signs with ASU
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<p>The Sun Devils got their wide receiver in a big way Monday.</p> <p>Good things come to those who wait.</p>
<p>National Signing Day was last week, but 4-star wide receiver Terrell Chatman announced Monday he would attend ASU, choosing the Sun Devils over TCU and Georgia. Chatman stands 6-foot-3, weighs 180 pounds and was once commited to the University of Miami. He has signed his national letter of intent.</p>
<p>Over the last few days, it appeared TCU and ASU were his final two. The rumor with Chatman was that he preferred the Sun Devils while his parents would have rather he gone to TCU.</p>
<p>Chatman's commitment means ASU got its wide receiver. Coach Todd Graham did a good job on signing day securing players on just about every position on the field except for receiver. Cordell Broadus chose UCLA, Trent Irwin chose Stanford, Jaylinn Hawkins chose Cal and Paul Lucas switched his college choice from ASU to Oregon State on signing day.</p>
<p>Here are Chatman's highlights from Hudl:</p>
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https://www.houseofsparky.com/2015/2/9/8006653/asu-football-terrell-chatman-sommits-to-sun-devilsJustin Emerson2015-02-05T11:45:03-07:002015-02-05T11:45:03-07:00Speak of the Devils: ASU Signing Day Review
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<p>Speak of the Devils is back with as in-depth a review of NLI Day as you will find. </p> <p>The Boom Bus is officially loaded up. National Signing Day has come and gone, and <em>Speak of the Devils </em>is back with as in-depth a review as you will find.</p>
<p>We begin with an insider's look at the drama, twists and turns, and success of the class with Hod Rabino of DevilsDigest.com.</p>
<p>Next up, we break down the new Sun Devils on offense, including the top signings, sleepers, and the ones that got away. We then are joined by new quarterback <strong>Brady White</strong> and running back <strong>Jaason Lewis</strong> to get their thoughts on the biggest day of their lives, and what they will look to do at ASU.</p>
<p>Then we head over to defense. ASU picked up some major new talent on that side of the ball, and we go player-by-player in evaluating the new guys who will put the D in Devils. We cap the segment with visits from new defensive lineman <strong>Jalen Bates </strong>and linebacker <strong>Khaylan Thomas</strong>.</p>
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https://www.houseofsparky.com/2015/2/5/7983533/speak-of-the-devils-podcast-asu-signing-day-reviewBrad Denny2015-02-04T15:07:15-07:002015-02-04T15:07:15-07:00ASU Football: Deonte Reynolds signs with ASU
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<p>JUCO players have helped ASU recently and they'll count on Reynolds as well</p> <p>As National Signing Day began to wind down, ASU picked up another recruit in Deonte Reynolds out of Contra Costa junior college.</p>
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<p>Welcome JoJo Wicker and <a href="https://twitter.com/DeonteReynolds">@DeonteReynolds</a> to the Brotherhood! You win in the trenches!</p>
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<p>Rivals ranks Reynolds as a three-star recruit. ESPN ranks him in their JUCO top 50 at No. 46. He's also ranked No. 7 at his defensive tackle position per the worldwide leader in sports.</p>
<p>He is from Pinole, California and had offers from Cal, Iowa State, Kansas State, Maryland, Oklahoma and Washington. He visited ASU on January 16th according to Rivals. He provides the Sun Devils with a good amount of size, standing 6-foot-4 and weighing in at 325 pounds.</p>
<p>According to 247sports, Maryland, Oklahoma and ASU were his favorites coming into his decision Wednesday. The recruiting service ranks him at No. 9 at his position and No. 10 in the state of California.</p>
https://www.houseofsparky.com/2015/2/4/7981079/asu-football-deonte-reynolds-signs-with-the-sun-devilsNick Krueger2015-02-04T14:21:47-07:002015-02-04T14:21:47-07:00ASU Football: Joseph Wicker signs with Sun Devils
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<p>ASU got an unexpected recruit </p> <p>After missing on both Cordell Broadus and Rasheem Green, the Sun Devils finally got a good surprise Wednesday afternoon when four-star defensive tackle Joseph Wicker choose ASU over UCLA and Texas Tech</p>
<p>Wicker is a four-star recruit and stands 6-foot-2 and weighs in at 275 pounds. Rivals ranks him as the No. 12 defensive tackle in the country and No. 14 in the state of California. They also have him as No. 95 nationally. ESPN has Wicker at No. 172 in their ESPN 300.</p>
<p>Wicker took an official visit to ASU on Nov. 22 per 247Sports. ESPN also ranks him as No.19 at his position and No. 20 in the state of California. Wicker also had offers from Arizona, Colorado, Miami, Notre Dame, Oklahoma and Washington.</p>
<p>With Jaxon Hood's status in question and a mediocre freshman campaign by Tashon Smallwood, this was a big pick up for the Sun Devils. Wicker also comes from Long Beach Poly, a well-known high school football factory which has had many prominent players come from their program.</p>
<p>Watch highlights of Wicker below:</p>
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https://www.houseofsparky.com/2015/2/4/7980699/asu-football-joseph-jojo-wicker-signs-with-the-sun-devilsNick Krueger2015-02-04T12:52:48-07:002015-02-04T12:52:48-07:00ASU Football: Morie Evans commits to Sun Devils
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<p>The Sun Devils got another expected commitment Wednesday</p> <p>Morie Evans has known he wanted to be a Sun Devil for awhile. Even before National Signing Day 2014, Evans committed to ASU and signed his National Letter of Intent Wednesday.</p>
<p>He stands 5-foot-11 and 205 pounds. He's ranked No. 11 at his position as an all-purpose back and No. 77 in the state of Texas. He hails from Huntsville, Texas and is a three-star recruit.</p>
<p>He previously had interest from Oregon, Michigan, Baylor and Texas A&M. His 40-time is listed in the 4.4 range by Rivals and Scout. He's listed as an athlete by ESPN but played running back in high school. Unless he catches the ASU coaching staff wide eyed next fall, there is a good chance Evans might redshirt. Especially given he already has Kalen Ballage, Demario Richard and D.J. Foster ahead of him on the depth chart.</p>
<p>Evans and Jaason Lewis are the only two athletes in the Sun Devils 2015 recruiting class.</p>
<p>Evans' highlights can be found below:</p>
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https://www.houseofsparky.com/2015/2/4/7966891/asu-football-morie-evans-signs-with-the-sun-devils-national-signing-day-2015Nick Krueger2015-02-04T12:38:00-07:002015-02-04T12:38:00-07:00ASU Football: Cordell Broadus picks UCLA over ASU
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<p>Broadus dropped ASU like it was hot.</p> <p>
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<p>Snoop Dogg may have been pushing his son toward ASU, but in the end Cordell Broads is heading to UCLA.</p>
<p>But to label Broadus solely on who his father is would be a crime. A legitimate 6-foot-2 and 195 pounds, Broadus has all of the tools to be a dominant college wide receiver.</p>
<p>UCLA was the early favorite, and Broadus' father always wanted his son to go to USC, but Todd Graham and his staff made a late run at the Bishop Gorman of Las Vegas product. He was unable to woo him, and Graham will end up facing him sooner rather than later.</p>
<p>To give a comparison to Sun Devil fans, if you ever wondered what Jaelen Strong would have looked like coming out of high school, look no further. He is ranked No. 3 in the state of Nevada and No. 27 at his position by Rivals. ESPN has him No. 2 in the state and No. 14 at his position.</p>
<p>Broadus has great ball skills and is as physical as they come for a 17-year old. He also had offers from LSU, Baylor and Notre Dame.</p>
<p>Video of Broadus can be seen below:</p>
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https://www.houseofsparky.com/2015/2/4/7972133/asu-football-cordell-broadus-signs-with-the-sun-devils-national-signing-day-2015Jason Galvin2015-02-04T11:44:59-07:002015-02-04T11:44:59-07:00Breaking down George Lea
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<p>Actually, he already signed last year.</p> <p>Lea remains one of the members of ASU's 2015 recruiting class, but the New Orleans product committed to the Sun Devils in November, signed his letter of intent in December and after graduating high school early, is now enrolled in classes in Tempe.</p>
<p>Lea gains the advantage of coming in early and being able to participate in spring practice, a benefit that 2014 true freshman D.J. Calhoun took advantage of. While not a linebacker like Calhoun, the 6'3", 260 pounder is ranked as the No. 40 defensive tackle prospect by Rivals and No. 49 at his position by ESPN.</p>
<p>Lea played for Landry-Walker High School in New Orleans, and the fast-paced defensive scheme that Lea played in there will aid him in transitioning into Todd Graham's quick-strike defense.</p>
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— Mr. lea (@georgelea90) <a href="https://twitter.com/georgelea90/status/556148154504970240">January 16, 2015</a>
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<p>See highlights of Lea below</p>
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https://www.houseofsparky.com/2015/2/4/7974177/asu-football-george-lea-signs-with-sun-devilsShane Theodore