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Miami Herald
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- Miami Herald
Arizona State Offense Preview 2025: Sam Leavitt Takes Over the Sun Devil Attack
The Sun Devil offense was brutally effective and was great on third downs, blasted away with the ground game, was third in the nation in fewest turnovers, and led the Big Ten and was tenth in the nation in time of loses a superstar in running back Cam Skattebo, but offensive coordinator Marcus Arroyo is still around, and helped by the transfer portal, this year's attack might be even more talented. X CFN, Fiu | CFN Facebook | Bluesky Fiu, CFN2025 Arizona State Preview Arizona State Defense BreakdownSeason Prediction, Win Total, Keys to Season - Let's cut to the chase - how do you replace someone like Cam Skattebo? The Heisman finalist ran for over 1,700 yards with 21 touchdowns, and caught 45 passes for 605 yards and three Kyson Brown doesn't have the power of Skattebo, but he ran for 351 yards and two scores last season. Kanye Udoh (Army) should be the new star coming off a massive ten-touchdown season, averaging over six yards per carry. - The passing game should do even more. Sam Leavitt is a baller's baller, finishing second on the team with 443 yards and five scores, and throwing for almost 3,000 yards with 24 touchdowns and six picks. The sophomore quarterback will be the signature star, and well-traveled veteran Jeff Sims is good enough to fill in when needed. - Jordyn Tyson will once again be among the Big 12's best receivers. Dangerous in the slot, he's back and healthy after missing the Big 12 Championship and CFP battle with Texas. Before that, he caught 75 passes for 1,101 yards and ten McClain is back to push for the outside job, but Noble Johnson (Clemson) has the wheels to be in the mix. Jalen Moss caught 103 passes with ten scores over the last two years at Fresno State. Tight end Chamon Metayer was third on the team with 32 catches with five touchdowns. - The line that was so solid gets back a slew of star parts. All-Big 12 blocker Ben Coleman can play center or guard, Josh Atkins is great at left tackle, and the right side is intact with Max Iheanachor at tackle and Kyle Scott at guard. The fifth spot will likely to go to transfer Jimeto Obigbo (Texas State) on the inside if Makua Pule doesn't grab the center State Defense Breakdown 2025 Arizona State Preview Season Prediction, Win Total, Keys to Season © 2025 The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Summerhays family achieves graduation triple at Arizona State
CARLSBAD, Calif. – For the Summerhays family, greatness has always been a shared journey – on and off the golf course. Earlier this month, that journey reached a new milestone as three members of the storied golf family graduated together from Arizona State University. At ASU's commencement, siblings Preston and Grace Summerhays, standout student-athletes on the Sun Devil golf teams and both majoring in communications, celebrated alongside their mother, Barbara Jean, who earned her master's degree in liberal studies with a focus on religious studies. Advertisement For golf fans, the Summerhays name needs no introduction. Bruce Summerhays, the family patriarch and Boyd's uncle, enjoyed a successful career on the PGA Tour Champions. His son, Boyd Summerhays, Barbara Jean's husband, is a former PGA Tour pro and now one of the game's top instructors, coaching players like Tony Finau. He's also played a vital role in guiding his children's development from junior golf phenoms to collegiate stars. Preston, a former U.S. Junior Amateur champion and U.S. Open competitor, is preparing to launch his professional career. Grace, recently named the 2025 Big 12 Women's Golf Scholar-Athlete of the Year, capped one of the most decorated careers in ASU program history, shining both on the course and in the classroom, a true reflection of her family's commitment to excellence. But this time, the spotlight belonged to Barbara Jean. She has always been the heart of her family, a constant source of strength, encouragement and support. From helping with homework to cheering from the sidelines, Barbara Jean poured herself into her children's growth and success. Over the years, as she supported her kids through their learning journeys, something unexpected happened: she rediscovered her own love for learning. It had been 18 years since she earned her first degree. After raising her children, juggling travel schedules, managing the household, and supporting their athletic dreams, the idea of returning to school kept tugging at her. Advertisement 'You're never too old to go back and chase a dream,' she said. Inspired by the same drive she had nurtured in her children, Barbara Jean made the bold decision to return to the classroom. It wasn't easy – balancing coursework with family life never is – but this time, she was fueled by the support of the very people she had always championed. 'To see them (her kids and my husband) cheer me on was really cool,' she said. Despite their different schedules, Barbara Jean always found time to check in on her kids. 'I would occasionally stop by after my classes,' she said. Preston, who lived with teammates Josele Ballester and Connor Williams, remembers her popping in just to say hello. Advertisement Preston, who started at ASU a semester before Grace, initially found it tough being away from home. 'Even though I was close to home, it was actually a little bit hard, just being with my family all the time and then being away,' he said. 'So having Grace join a semester later and seeing her at The Bird every day, getting to practice with her, it made my college experience a lot better.' Adding Mom to the list of classmates was even greater. The family's shared graduation was more than a milestone – it was a full-circle moment. Grace, Preston, and their youngest sibling, Cameron, looked on at their mother with pride. Boyd, Barbara Jean's high school sweetheart, was just as proud. 'We met in high school, and obviously she's beautiful, but one of the things that really attracted me to her was that she was a great student; I loved that. She wasn't just beautiful; she was smart, too,' Boyd said. Advertisement The two often helped each other with homework back in high school, building a partnership grounded in both love and learning. 'Even though I coach our kids, they can't function without Mom,' Boyd added. Barbara Jean has been there every step of the way, encouraging her children academically as much as athletically, teaching, supporting, and pushing them to take their education seriously. This time, the woman who had long been the family's foundation became its inspiration. Watching his two oldest children graduate alongside their mother was a moment Boyd will never forget. 'It's an incredible accomplishment for all three of them, and I couldn't be prouder.' Advertisement With family at the heart of everything, Grace reflected on what it all meant: 'It's been special. It's weird that we're already here [at the NCAA Championships], but being able to graduate with them has been such a cool experience. I wouldn't want to do it with anyone else.' Grace and Preston teed it up one final time for ASU at the NCAA Division I Women's and Men's Golf Championships at Omni La Costa in Carlsbad, California, closing their collegiate chapters with pride and purpose. And the story is far from over. With Preston's professional debut on the horizon, the Summerhays family continues to redefine legacy, one swing, and one degree, at a time.
NBC Sports
26-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Summerhays family achieves graduation triple at Arizona State
CARLSBAD, Calif. – For the Summerhays family, greatness has always been a shared journey – on and off the golf course. Earlier this month, that journey reached a new milestone as three members of the storied golf family graduated together from Arizona State University. At ASU's commencement, siblings Preston and Grace Summerhays, standout student-athletes on the Sun Devil golf teams and both majoring in communications, celebrated alongside their mother, Barbara Jean, who earned her master's degree in liberal studies with a focus on religious studies. For golf fans, the Summerhays name needs no introduction. Bruce Summerhays, the family patriarch and Boyd's uncle, enjoyed a successful career on the PGA Tour Champions. His son, Boyd Summerhays, Barbara Jean's husband, is a former PGA Tour pro and now one of the game's top instructors, coaching players like Tony Finau. He's also played a vital role in guiding his children's development from junior golf phenoms to collegiate stars. Preston, a former U.S. Junior Amateur champion and U.S. Open competitor, is preparing to launch his professional career. Grace, recently named the 2025 Big 12 Women's Golf Scholar-Athlete of the Year, capped one of the most decorated careers in ASU program history, shining both on the course and in the classroom, a true reflection of her family's commitment to excellence. But this time, the spotlight belonged to Barbara Jean. She has always been the heart of her family, a constant source of strength, encouragement and support. From helping with homework to cheering from the sidelines, Barbara Jean poured herself into her children's growth and success. Over the years, as she supported her kids through their learning journeys, something unexpected happened: she rediscovered her own love for learning. It had been 18 years since she earned her first degree. After raising her children, juggling travel schedules, managing the household, and supporting their athletic dreams, the idea of returning to school kept tugging at her. 'You're never too old to go back and chase a dream,' she said. Inspired by the same drive she had nurtured in her children, Barbara Jean made the bold decision to return to the classroom. It wasn't easy – balancing coursework with family life never is – but this time, she was fueled by the support of the very people she had always championed. 'To see them (her kids and my husband) cheer me on was really cool,' she said. Despite their different schedules, Barbara Jean always found time to check in on her kids. 'I would occasionally stop by after my classes,' she said. Preston, who lived with teammates Josele Ballester and Connor Williams, remembers her popping in just to say hello. Preston, who started at ASU a semester before Grace, initially found it tough being away from home. 'Even though I was close to home, it was actually a little bit hard, just being with my family all the time and then being away,' he said. 'So having Grace join a semester later and seeing her at The Bird every day, getting to practice with her, it made my college experience a lot better.' Adding Mom to the list of classmates was even greater. The family's shared graduation was more than a milestone – it was a full-circle moment. Grace, Preston, and their youngest sibling, Cameron, looked on at their mother with pride. Boyd, Barbara Jean's high school sweetheart, was just as proud. 'We met in high school, and obviously she's beautiful, but one of the things that really attracted me to her was that she was a great student; I loved that. She wasn't just beautiful; she was smart, too,' Boyd said. The two often helped each other with homework back in high school, building a partnership grounded in both love and learning. 'Even though I coach our kids, they can't function without Mom,' Boyd added. Barbara Jean has been there every step of the way, encouraging her children academically as much as athletically, teaching, supporting, and pushing them to take their education seriously. This time, the woman who had long been the family's foundation became its inspiration. Watching his two oldest children graduate alongside their mother was a moment Boyd will never forget. 'It's an incredible accomplishment for all three of them, and I couldn't be prouder.' With family at the heart of everything, Grace reflected on what it all meant: 'It's been special. It's weird that we're already here [at the NCAA Championships], but being able to graduate with them has been such a cool experience. I wouldn't want to do it with anyone else.' Grace and Preston teed it up one final time for ASU at the NCAA Division I Women's and Men's Golf Championships at Omni La Costa in Carlsbad, California, closing their collegiate chapters with pride and purpose. And the story is far from over. With Preston's professional debut on the horizon, the Summerhays family continues to redefine legacy, one swing, and one degree, at a time.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
College coach escorted off range for wearing shorts at Augusta National: 'Pants tomorrow'
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Matt Thurmond made sure to leave his phone behind on Monday at the Masters Tournament. This isn't the Arizona State coach's first time at Augusta National, but it is the first time he's had a current player on the roster in the field. That would be Sun Devil senior Josele Ballester, the reigning U.S. Amateur champion. Thurmond hadn't planned on going to the Tournament Practice Area, but when he saw former ASU player Kevin Yu on the range, he wanted to say hello. Advertisement "I went out on the range without thinking, gave him a hug," said Thurmond. "After about one shot and one quick hello, they came out and said 'I'm sorry, sir, you can't be on the range with your shorts.' " When Thurmond reunited with his phone, which was in the pocket of his pants in the car, he had texts about the incident. Word had gotten around. He eventually sent out a tweet about it. "My bad, it was a mistake I made," Thurmond said while out watching Ballester play a practice round. "I want to follow the rules here when I'm at Augusta and do everything right. Lucky to be here and appreciate everything here. I just made a mistake." Advertisement Patrons can wear shorts, of course, outside the ropes. But there's a no-shorts policy for players and coaches on the course and practice areas at Augusta National. Three years ago, Masters participant Talor Gooch, then a rookie, wore shorts while working on his putting and was approached by one of the club's pros in short order. It wasn't long before a pair of rain pants arrived. This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Coach escorted off range at Augusta National: 'My bad'
USA Today
08-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
College coach escorted off range for wearing shorts at Augusta National: 'Pants tomorrow'
College coach escorted off range for wearing shorts at Augusta National: 'Pants tomorrow' AUGUSTA, Ga. – Matt Thurmond made sure to leave his phone behind on Monday at the Masters Tournament. This isn't the Arizona State coach's first time at Augusta National, but it is the first time he's had a current player on the roster in the field. That would be Sun Devil senior Josele Ballester, the reigning U.S. Amateur champion. Thurmond hadn't planned on going to the Tournament Practice Area, but when he saw former ASU player Kevin Yu on the range, he wanted to say hello. "I went out on the range without thinking, gave him a hug," said Thurmond. "After about one shot and one quick hello, they came out and said 'I'm sorry, sir, you can't be on the range with your shorts.' " When Thurmond reunited with his phone, which was in the pocket of his pants in the car, he had texts about the incident. Word had gotten around. He eventually sent out a tweet about it. "My bad, it was a mistake I made," Thurmond said while out watching Ballester play a practice round. "I want to follow the rules here when I'm at Augusta and do everything right. Lucky to be here and appreciate everything here. I just made a mistake." Patrons can wear shorts, of course, outside the ropes. But there's a no-shorts policy for players and coaches on the course and practice areas at Augusta National. Three years ago, Masters participant Talor Gooch, then a rookie, wore shorts while working on his putting and was approached by one of the club's pros in short order. It wasn't long before a pair of rain pants arrived.
