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 […]
ASU vs Stanford–Not So Neutral
So, the Pac-12 rules call for Sun Devil Stadium to be “neutralized” for the BIG ASU vs Stanford game this Saturday. OK, fine. No matter what, Tempe is Sun Devil Country. You can take down a banner, or two, paint the field how ever necessary to be "fair" and do anything you want. Sun Devil […]
Sun Devils To Play Ball In Phoenix
So, the deal with the Cubbies didn’t work out? No biggie. Instead of heading a little bit east to play ball, the Sun Devils will head a bit west to the Tempe / Phoenix border where they will begin playing baseball at Phoenix Municipal Stadium. The lease with Phoenix is for 25 years and it […]
Phoenix FC Soccer Rockin The Rail Life
Without a doubt, Phoenix light rail riders love their sports. Suns fans, Diamondbacks fans, Mercury, Rattlers, Sun Devils and now, the Phoenix FC professional soccer team is coming to Tempe to play near the Rural and University light rail station. “With this location, near the northeast corner of University Drive and Rural Road, Phoenix FC […]
Opening Day and Hope are Here Again
Growing up in San Diego, there were two seasons. Perfect and Nearly Perfect. I never experienced the cold, snowy winters I see in the movies. That means I also did not experience the re-birth of spring. I did however, experience the renewal and hope that only the arrival of spring can bring. April is my […]
FREE Rides To Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight in Phoenix
So, you are heading to the dance? What better way to get to US Airways Center than to hop on the light rail and have them take you there, for FREE? Yep, I’m freakin’ serious. All events at the US Airways Center qualify as FREE Rail Ride events. “Through The Rail Ride Event, METRO will […]
Spring Training – Rail Life Style
Ah, spring is in the air… In Arizona, spring means baseball, hotdogs and apple pie beer on a nice sunny day. Suppose you are a snowbird that has flown south to get out of that nasty cold and away from that strange white stuff that falls from the sky. Well, you’re in luck because I’ve […]
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, […]
Rail Life Pic Of The Week – ASU Looking To Hop To It
So, where is Jahii Carson? Sun Devil fans are beginning to hear rumors of all kinds when it comes to the highly recruited / highly anticipated “point guard of the future.” This weekend’s scrimmage and the recent team photo shoot were held without Carson. We all know the kid has some amazing talent and can […]