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Sun Devil Countdown To Kickoff

UPDATED - 100 Day Sun Devil Football Countdown To Kickoff, #77: Sparky Stomping The Bus

Sparky stomping the bus is one of the 100 biggest reasons to love Sun Devil football.

100 Day Sun Devil Football Countdown to Kickoff, #1: Because it's Sun Devil Football Season

The top countdown post? Because it's Sun Devil football, of course! GO DEVILS! ASU!

100 Day Sun Devil Football Countdown To Kickoff, #2: ASU, 1987 Rose Bowl Champions

ASU defeating Michigan to win the 1987 Rose Bowl is the greatest moment in Sun Devils history.

100 Day Sun Devil Football Countdown to Kickoff, #6: Camp Tontozona

Camp Tontozona is the sixth biggest reason to get amped for ASU's upcoming football season.

100 Day Sun Devil Football Countdown to Kickoff, #8: 12-0 & No. 2 in '75

There have been many great Sun Devil teams, but none did what the 1975 squad accomplished.

100 Day Sun Devil Football Countdown to Kickoff, #10: The ASU Fight Song

Today's countdown focuses on the Arizona State fight song. Give 'em hell, Devils.

100 Day Sun Devil Football Countdown to Kickoff, #11: Sparky's Push-ups

Sparky the Sun Devil does pushups after every Arizona State touchdown. Today, we celebrate Sparky's dedication to ASU's scoring drives, and look forward to this upcoming season's pushup festival.

100 Day Sun Devil Football Countdown to Kickoff, #12: Mike Haynes Gets Inducted into NFL & College Hall of Fame

Mike Haynes played for the Sun Devils from 1972 to 1975, coming into his own during a junior season that saw him collect 11 interceptions. He was all-conference three times, also earning a spot as a First Team All-America in 1975.

100 Day Sun Devil Football Countdown to Kickoff, #13: Danny White Leads ASU To Three Fiesta Bowl Wins

Danny White is #13 on our ASU football countdown to kickoff, leading up to the August 30 game against Northern Arizona.

100 Day Sun Devil Football Countdown to Kickoff, #15: The James Brooks Block Party Against Arizona

We look back at Arizona State's 30-29 Territorial Cup win over the Arizona Wildcats in 2010. James Brooks of ASU blocked two Alex Zendejas extra point attempts to give the Sun Devils their sixth win of the season.

100 Day Sun Devil Football Countdown to Kickoff, #17: The Ring of Honor

Today we talk about ASU's Ring of Honor, which celebrates former Sun Devil legends and strengthens the ties between the past and the present.

100 Day Sun Devil Football Countdown to Kickoff, #20: Wilford White Whizzes His Way Into the Record Books

The Countdown hits the Top 20. We start with "Whizzer".

100 Day Sun Devil Football Countdown to Kickoff, #21: Beating USC in 2011

Today we look back in time at ASU's 43-22 victory over USC in 2011. College football never felt so good as Brock Osweiler and Cameron Marshall outshined Matt Barkley in Tempe.

100 Day Sun Devil Football Countdown to Kickoff, #22: Remembering 'Mr. Sun Devil', Bill Kajikawa

A true Sun Devil legend who served the school for more than five decades comes in at #22.

100 Day Sun Devil Football Countdown to Kickoff, #23: Bruce Snyder

A dearly departed Sun Devil legend is our next entry on the 100-Day Countdown

100 Day Sun Devil Football Countdown to Kickoff, #24: The Pitchfork Hand Gesture

With 24 days left until the college football season begins, we focus on an important tradition that spans time, space, and the index and middle fingers: the pitchfork hand gesture. A real shocker, right?

100 Day Sun Devil Football Countdown to Kickoff, #25: Ron Pritchard, On the Field and In the Ring

100 Day Sun Devil Football Countdown To Kickoff, #26: Sun Devils in the NFL

For 78 years, the Bulldogs/Sun Devils have been stocking the NFL with great talent.

100 Day Sun Devil Football Countdown To Kickoff, #27: Beating Eventual Co-National Champ USC In 1978

ASU has not been on the right side of the ledger against USC in recent years, but their first meeting was legendary.

100 Day Sun Devil Football Countdown To Kickoff, #28: Mike Richardson Does The Super Bowl Shuffle

Mike Richardson is one of the greatest Sun Devils in Arizona State history. An absolute ballhawk cornerback, Richardson was a two-time All-American in 1981 and 1982. Richardson led the team two seasons in a row with 8 and 6 interceptions, respectivel

100 Day Sun Devil Football Countdown To Kickoff, #29: Juan Roque Paves The Way To Pasadena

Next up on the Countdown is one of the greatest college linemen to ever play.

100 Day Sun Devil Football Countdown To Kickoff, #30: Charley Taylor's Goes Third, Then First

From two-way player, to third overall pick, to No. 1 receiver in NFL history...here's Charley Taylor.

100 Day Sun Devil Football Countdown To Kickoff, #31: Terry Richardson Takes It To The House vs. Arizona

Our #31 moment on the 100-Day Countdown is another clutch play against UofA.

100 Day Sun Devil Football Countdown To Kickoff, #32: The Keith Poole Touchdown Photo

#32 on our Countdown list is one of the greatest photos in ASU sports history.

100 Day Sun Devil Football Countdown to Kickoff, #33: David Fulcher's Imposing Stature

David Fulcher's resume is among the most decorated in ASU history, and that's saying a lot.

100 Day Sun Devil Football Countdown To Kickoff, #34: The 1970s-Era Jersey

ASU got new jerseys in 2011, but their look from the 1970s is a classic.

100 Day Sun Devil Football Countdown To Kickoff, #35: 'The Run'

ASU appeared to be headed toward defeat in 1992 against UofA. Then, Kevin Galbreath went on "The Run"

100 Day Sun Devil Football Countdown To Kickoff, #36: Bob Breunig Brings The Pain, Gets The Praise

If you played in the WAC from 1972 to 1974, you had one recurring nightmare - ASU linebacker Bob Breunig

100 Day Sun Devil Football Countdown To Kickoff, #37: Protecting 'A' Mountain

By the time the Territorial Cup game rolls around, ASU has one thing on its mind: beating the kitty. In the hearts of the students, the fans, and the team, there's nothing quite like Devils vs. Wildcats. Protect "A" Mountain!

100 Day Sun Devil Football Countdown To Kickoff, #38: Vontaze Burfict Vs. Matt Barkley

Matt Barkley doesn't like Vontaze Burfict. Burfict let his finger and play respond in #38 on the Countdown list.

100 Day Sun Devil Football Countdown To Kickoff, #39: J.R. Redmond

J.R. Redmond did it all, and then some.

100 Day Sun Devil Football Countdown To Kickoff, #40: Wearing Gold

We talk about wearing gold to ASU games and the pride and tradition that the color gold embodies for the Sun Devil family.