The UCLA Bruins had an uncharacteristically poor season in 2016, going just 4-8 with a 2-7 Pac-12 record for their first losing season under head coach Jim Mora. Star quarterback Josh Rosen appeared in just six games before an injury against Arizona State ended his season. Rosen has been the Bruins offense through his two…
The Arizona State Sun Devils have been one of the most blitz heavy teams in college football under head coach Todd Graham . According to ESPN Insider Phil Steele, author of the best college football preview on the market, Arizona State “blitzes more than any other school.” While they blitz more than other teams, and…
Matty Brown looks at how two Big 12 teams, Baylor and Texas Tech, have used Run Pass Option plays in the redzone this college football season. Baylor Bears In Baylor’s more than comfortable 55-7 win against Northwestern, the Bears ran what was essentially the same play twice in the red zone, leading to touchdowns on…
College football means wild scoring drives and hot prospects. Ryan Dukarm shows us both in breaking down Arizona State Sun Devils‘ Kalen Ballage’s 8 TD day. Eight touchdowns. In one game. Arizona State running back Kalen Ballage tied a Football Bowl Subdivision record against Texas Tech with eight all purpose touchdowns, seven on the ground and…
Facing both player and coaching personnel changes, the Missouri Tigers’ defensive line dominance is officially threatened. But, as Mark Schofield writes, they still have the roster and the schemes to continue to dominate if they execute. In this piece, Mark analyzes the different schemes the Tigers use to fluster opponents. Over the past few seasons,…
Football is littered with specialized terminology. From punt gunner to climbing the pocket, commentators rarely get to explain everything you need to know before the next play. Inside The Pylon’s glossary was developed to give fans a deeper understanding of the game through clear explanations, as well as image and video examples. Please contact us with…
The 2016 NFL season begins now, with 32 teams scheming to knock off the reigning champion Denver Broncos. The NFL Draft is just around the corner, but the first step in any offseason plan is to assess a team’s needs. Here we look at what the Green Bay Packers team needs are. The Green Bay Packers…
“When you blitz, if you don’t get home, the band is going to play.” This phrase, stated by ESPN analyst Rod Gilmore during the Utah–Arizona State broadcast, is a truism of football. When a defense decides to blitz, especially when they use a zero blitz, either they pressure the quarterback or they give up a big play.…
Inside The Pylon was promised the diary of an Arizona State football fanatic at a tailgate, illustrating the prototypical Sun Devil experience. What we received was a drinking log slash photo essay. Apparently they are the same thing. Football is many things to many people. For some it is chance to observe elite athletes pitched…
The 2015 NFL Draft prospects are finishing up their Pro Days and private workouts. The wide receiver crop is deep, with Amari Cooper, Kevin White and DeVante Parker jostling for position at the top of the class. Arizona State WR Jaelen Strong is also a first round talent, though a late injury and some technique…
The College Bowl Season is upon us, and Pylon University is bringing the breakdowns on offense, defense, and special teams, along with the sport’s traditions and great moments. In this edition, it’s the Sun Bowl preview. The Matchup WHO: Duke Blue Devils (9-3) vs. Arizona State Sun Devils (9-3) WHAT: Hyundai Sun Bowl WHEN: Saturday,…
In college football, polls and rankings are the ultimate seeds of debate. Our Pylon University panel of experts bring you a rundown of national title contenders each week. We’ll be looking at teams, plays, trends, and experiences that make college football great ‒ from Division 3 to the Power Conferences ‒ along with key CFB…
In college football, polls and rankings are the ultimate seeds of debate. Our Pylon University panel of experts bring you a rundown of national title contenders each week. We’ll be looking at teams, plays, trends, and experiences that make college football great ‒ from Division 3 to the Power Conferences ‒ along with key CFB…
In college football, polls and rankings are the ultimate seeds of debate. Our Pylon University panel of experts bring you a rundown of national title contenders each week. We’ll be looking at teams, plays, trends, and experiences that make college football great ‒ from Division 3 to the Power Conferences ‒ along with key CFB…
The Arizona State Sun Devils kept their title hopes alive with a win over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. ASU’s final drive featured two well-designed plays; a pick play that took advantage of a coverage mismatch and perfectly executed play-action fake. On a CFB Saturday filled with great plays, this sequence is FCU’s Optimum Offense…
In college football, polls and rankings are the ultimate seeds of debate. Our Pylon University panel of experts bring you a rundown of national title contenders each week. We’ll be looking at teams, plays, trends, and experiences that make college football great ‒ from Division 3 to the Power Conferences ‒ along with key weekend…