Stomp The Bus

Will the defense lead the way for Arizona State football?

Players and coaches have praised the Arizona State defense in spring football, so the question is how far can this defense take ASU? With most of the starters returning, it seems like the Sun Devil defense is well-suited for success in 2025.

Will the last remaining ASU men's basketball player please turn off the lights?

Seemingly everyone on Arizona State men's basketball has entered the transfer portal and Mark discusses what it means for the program. Hint, it's not good! There is basically no hope for next season, and it feels like a lost year. It's not all bad news, though, as ASU extended volleyball coach JJ Van Niel through 2029 (27:49). After that, Mark checks in on ASU spring football (34:54), then quickly previews Sun Devil baseball's home series vs. Arizona (43:19).

Where ASU basketball goes from here and initial spring football thoughts

Mark talks about the ramifications of Koa Peat committing to Arizona over Arizona State, and discusses ASU spring football and ASU baseball.

March madness thoughts and Arizona State spring football approaches

Mark talks about how some of the latest March Madness news before focusing on ASU football, hockey, and the women's basketball coaching search.

What to make of Arizona State keeping Bobby Hurley

So... Bobby Hurley is staying with ASU men's basketball for at least one more season. Mark doesn't like the decision on the surface, but things could change if a particular local recruit comes to Tempe.

What ASU should do with Hurley and how the ACC settlement affects Arizona State

Mark talks about the Bobby Hurley situation at ASU, shares his thoughts on some football news, and explains how the recent ACC settlement with FSU and Clemson affects Arizona State down the road.

Talking Arizona State basketball, hockey, baseball and football

Arizona State men's basketball, hockey, baseball, and football each have some interesting storylines right now. First, Mark discusses the state of ASU men's basketball as it deals with the departure of BJ Freeman, then (13:31) shifts over to ASU hockey and its NCAA Tournament chances. From there, he checks in on ASU baseball through eight games (26:17), before closing the show with some general topics on ASU football (33:42).

Is Kenny Dillingham correct that ASU football can level up?

This episode touches on a lot of different ASU sports, starting with men's basketball. It's clear the Bobby Hurley era has run its course and Mark says it's time for a change. After that, Mark goes over the weekend results for ASU hockey and baseball (19:15). We then get into the meat of this episode at 37:20 when Mark analyzes Kenny Dillingham's comments about ASU football potentially becoming the next CFB blue blood. Mark compares ASU to the other programs that have leveled up in Oregon and Clemson.

The Hurley era feels over and analyzing the 2025 ASU football schedule

After discussing all of the big news from the sports world, Mark and Colton share their thoughts on how ASU men's basketball has played lately and how it relates to Bobby Hurley's future in Tempe (18:02). This team just makes too many mistakes and is too sloppy for Hurley to continue. From there, the guys dive into ASU hockey and discuss the 2025 ASU football schedule. The schedule makers did a good job, because the Sun Devils mostly avoid cold trips and get evenly spaced out bye weeks.

ASU basketball keeps treading water with the Arizona Wildcats up next

After an impromptu discussion about Jayden Daniels in the NFL, Mark and Colton dive into the state of ASU men's basketball (22:25). The Sun Devils are clearly talented and competent, but they can't be trusted on a game-to-game basis and the offensive dry spells remain a problem.