We’ve been silent for a while, but Nick has been dropping some not so subtle hints, so we’re back! Loved the renderings of the new Sun Devil Stadium, but really miss the proposed shade structures… Speaking of ASU, new AD Ray Anderson could be the best “recruit” ASU has ever signed… Even with a bump […]
Risser’s Ramblings – Sports Along the Line
ASU football dominates today’s column… The biggest story has to be Big Brock’s decision to leave ASU for the NFL. Personally, I think it’ s the right call. As Paula Boivin accurately stated in her Arizona Republic column this week, If he’s got to learn a new system next year, he might as well get […]
Risser’s Ramblings – Sports Along The Line
It’s been a while since my last post, so let’s get caught up with the sports world along the line… If the Diamondbacks run into October has left you wanting more action on the diamond, check out some potential future MLB superstars in the Arizona Fall League. The Phoenix Desert Dogs play at Phoenix Muni, […]
Risser’s Ramblings – Sports Along the Line
Think ASU linebacker Vontaze Burfict will be fun to watch? These guys do: Walter Camp Award, Bronco Nagurski Award, Lombardi Award, Butkus Award and the Bednarik Award. All have Vontaze on their pre-season watch lists… The latest holder of the title “Comeback Kids” has to be the Arizona Diamondbacks. After 124 games and 69 wins, […]
Risser’s Ramblings: Are You Ready For All-Star Weekend?
You can’t simply call it an All-Star game anymore. It’s an event that begins on Friday July 8th and concludes with the 82nd MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday July12th. The breakdown of events is impressive. Billed as the world’s largest interactive baseball fan event, the five-day All-Star FanFest will be held at the Phoenix Convention […]
Risser’s Ramblings – Sports Along the Line
For the first time in school history, the PAC 10 Champion ASU softball team is awarded the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Division 1 Championships. First game is this Friday against North Dakota State at 5pm at Farrington Stadium. Fear the Fork… The DBacks come home after a 3-6 road trip. First up – […]
Bill Risser Talks Opening Day
Opening Day. What comes to mind when you hear or see those two words? Football? No. Basketball? Uh uh. Hockey? Really? Opening Day means one thing. Baseball. No other sport’s first game of the season has the same magic as baseball’s Opening Day. It doesn’t even have to be professional baseball. All the way from […]
Risser’s Ramblings – Sports Along The Rail
ASU Men’s Basketball season is finally over. After 3 straight 20 win seasons, 12-19 is a tough pill to swallow. Let’s hope Coach Sendek has the right pieces coming in next season… DBacks lefty Zach Duke suffered a broken hand in Saturday’s game after being struck by a line drive. Doctors say 6-8 weeks for […]
Risser’s Ramblings – Sports Along the Rail
The ASU men battled hard at Washington, but they could not keep up. The current 5 game losing streak is the longest since Herb Sendek’s second season as head coach… With spring training right around the corner, did you know the Priest and Washington light rail stop is just a couple blocks south of Phoenix […]
Risser’s Ramblings – Sports Along the Line
Cool doubleheader at Wells Fargo Arena tonight beginning at 5pm as the ASU men take on Long Beach State, followed by the Lady Sun Devils at 7:30 against 16th ranked DePaul. Two for the price of one… The Insight Bowl matchup is the best yet with 12th ranked Mizzou against the Big Ten Iowa Hawkeyes… […]