Echo from the Buttes

While you await tonight’s ASU-Washington men’s basketball tip, you may want to check your mailbox for the March issue of Maroon & Gold Illustrated. Here’s a sneak peak at what you’ll... This is just a summary. Read the full post at www.echofromthebu

(Check out more Arizona billboards on our Facebook page.) Don’t miss the top five James Harden and Jeff Pendergraph stories of the year This is just a summary. Read the full post at www.echofromthebuttes.c

Jeff Pendergraph’s no munchkin. But a golden age of big men in the Pac-10 the last two seasons has left him looking average of height. How will he fare in two final meetings with Jordan Hill and Jon... This is just a summary. Read the full post at www.echofromthebuttes.c

While you await tonight’s ASU-Washington men’s basketball tip, you may want to check your mailbox for the March issue of Maroon & Gold Illustrated. Here’s a sneak peak at what you’ll... This is just a summary. Read the full post at www.echofromthebu

James Harden and Jeff Pendergraph received some impressive kudos from the Pac-10 office yesterday. We’re honoring the Sun Devils’ dynamic duo as well—by counting down our top four stories on the... This is just a summary. Read the full post at www.echofromthebutt

Demetrius Walker had a big weekend to lead Phoenix St. Mary’s to the Arizona 5A-I state championship. Will the “man-child” be ready to fill James Harden’s shoes this fall?

This weekend is a big one for Sun Devil basketball. The men are struggling through a three-game losing streak but could still finish third in the conference with a win over Cal (and some help). The... This is just a summary. Read the full post at www.echofromthebuttes.com

We’re not going to spend much time on last night’s 74-64 loss to Stanford. Instead, we’re going to move ahead to break down ASU’s Pac-10 tournament seeding. Can the Sun Devils still squeeze their way... This is just a summary. Read the full post at www.echofromthebu

With Jeff Pendergraph’s final home game upon us, we look back at a tumultuous career and wonder where he fits among the greatest Sun Devils of the last two decades.

Charli Turner Thorne called them the “most talented class in the country” when she signed them in 2004. Four years later, ASU’s seniors have accomplished much—but they’re still chasing that... This is just a summary. Read the full post at www.echofromthe

Chandler’s Taylor Walstad became ASU’s first commitment from the Class of 2010 over the weekend, and he’ll enter a crowded backfield when he arrives. Get acquainted with our newest... This is just a summary. Read the full post at www.echofromthebutt

Even after a tough weekend of Sun Devil hoops, one can rest assured that the sun will come out tomorrow—especially in Tempe. Here are a few things we feel good about in the wake of another sweep at... This is just a summary. Read the full post at www.echofromthebuttes.c

Before we get to the links, our friends at The Greg and Mark Show delivered a bit of a state-of-the-program on ASU baseball. Hear their take by listening below: If you prefer that whole reading... This is just a summary. Read the full post at www.echofromthebuttes.com

The Sun Devils’ first Pac-10 championship was there for the taking, but a 73-70 overtime loss to Washington likely put an end to that dream. What do the standings look like now and where does ASU fit... This is just a summary. Read the full post at www.echofromthebuttes.c

An L.A. television station thinks beer pong is responsible for the spread of oral herpes at ASU. Never fear, Sun Devils. Michael Crow has an ingenious plan to stop the epidemic.

The stretch run of the Pac-10 basketball season begins tonight—and both the Sun Devils men’s and women’s teams control their own destinies. Fortunately, Greg and Mark are here to break down both... This is just a summary. Read the full post at www.echofromthebutt

A big weekend by a pair of powerful Sun Devils has us feeling a little bit better about Ike Davis and Brett Wallace’s absence from the heart of ASU’s lineup. Can Jason Kipnis and Carlos Ramirez keep... This is just a summary. Read the full post at www.echofromthebuttes

In our weekly look at the ASU women’s basketball team, the Sun Devils continue their program-record winning streak with another win over UA. This one wasn’t the beat-down we were expecting... This is just a summary. Read the full post at www.echofromthebuttes

As you probably know, Michael Crow has imposed mandatory unpaid furloughs for all ASU employees to help the university make budget. The furloughs extend to the athletic department. For example,... This is just a summary. Read the full post at www.echofromthebuttes.com

The Sun Devils’ fourth straight win over the Wildcats got us thinking. Has ASU officially passed UA as the state’s dominant college basketball program? Or is the jury still out? (Check out more... This is just a summary. Read the full post at www.echofromthebuttes

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It’s a big weekend for Sun Devil sports fans. The 50th season of ASU baseball commences with four games against Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the basketball team has a huge game against Arizona on Sunday.... This is just a summary. Read the full post at www.echofromthebuttes.c

James Harden is committed to his beard until ASU loses. And now he’s sucked his teammates into the display of masculinity—with mixed success. Find out which Sun Devils are trying to keep up with... This is just a summary. Read the full post at www.echofromthebuttes

An influential talking head believes Arizona State star and American hero Pat Tillman should be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Others aren’t so sure. What do you say, Sun Devils...

ASU coach Dennis Erickson recently promoted a 30-something hot shot recruiter with a head coaching pedigree as his assistant head coach. Is Matt Lubick the next head coach of the Sun Devil football... This is just a summary. Read the full post at www.echofromthebuttes.com

Sun Devil point guard Derek Glasser didn’t have a scholarship lined up when ASU coach Herb Sendek got desperate in the summer of 2006 and picked up the phone. So, how’s that whole thing worked... This is just a summary. Read the full post at www.echofromthebuttes

In our weekly look at the ASU women’s hoops team, the Sun Devils keep within striking distance of league-leading Stanford and Cal by stretching their school record winning streak. How many in a... This is just a summary. Read the full post at www.echofromthebuttes.c

For the first time this season, the Sun Devil men’s basketball team looks capable of advancing to the Sweet 16 and beyond. What’s the difference between the ASU team that swept UCLA and the ASU team... This is just a summary. Read the full post at www.echofromthebuttes

We’re still coming down from the high that was ASU’s stunning season sweep of UCLA. If you weren’t there, you can watch ASU-UCLA highlights at the bottom of this page. Herb Sendek would insist we not... This is just a summary. Read the full post at www.echofromthebutt

The Sun Devil basketball team includes two first-round NBA picks and is ranked in the Top 20. So why are fans staying away from Wells Fargo Arena? Is it the recession, fan apathy or is this team just... This is just a summary. Read the full post at www.echofromthebuttes.com

It’s been a week since signing day, but the ASU football team is still upgrading its roster. Here’s a look at two late additions to the rosters—and one incumbent ready to be welcomed back. ( Photo... This is just a summary. Read the full post at www.echofromthebutt

ASU’s quest for a sixth NCAA baseball championship commences tonight—with almost none of the star power of 2008. Here are five questions and answers to get you ready for the 50th season of Sun Devil... This is just a summary. Read the full post at www.echofromthebuttes