Stomp The Bus

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.

ASU hoops stays alive, more football talk

After a four-game losing skid, Arizona State men's basketball kept itself alive with a big road win over West Virginia. It wasn't pretty, but ASU needed the victory and it was a good Quad 1 win. Mark and Colton also talk about more transfer portal additions to the football team.

ASU hoops loses to Kansas and final football thoughts

The Sun Devils played a good first half in Lawrence, then got whacked by the Jayhawks in the second half. It was another example of how ASU men's basketball is good, but not great. After that, Mark and Colton share some final thoughts as the football season wraps up.

Arizona State Peach Bowl Recap and Looking Ahead

Well, that was quite a game in the Peach Bowl. Mark recaps the big moments in Arizona State's 39-31 2OT Peach Bowl loss to Texas, from the officiating miscues, great ASU plays, and big mistakes. It was a painful end, but you have to be impressed with the Sun Devils, especially with so many guys returning.

Previewing Arizona State vs. Texas in the Peach Bowl

The Arizona State Sun Devils face their toughest challenge of the year when they take on the Texas Longhorns in the Peach Bowl. ASU must be at its best to take down Texas, but Cam Skattebo and company have shown they can rise to the occasion.

Arizona State prepares for College Football Playoff

Mark and Colton dive into the Arizona State Sun Devils' Peach Bowl berth after their Big 12 Championship victory. Do the guys want to face Texas or Clemson in Atlanta? They also talk about the general positive state of the program and the greatness of Sun Devil legend Cam Skattebo.