Getting to know the Arizona State Sun Devils: Q&A with House Of Sparky

by jtlight on Nov 13, 2009 3:23 PM PST in Oregon Ducks Football

We haven't talked much about tomorrow night's ASU game, but you know what, better late than never! We caught up with Adam from House Of Sparky, to see how ASU fans are feeling about tomorrow nights game. We answered their questions over on House of Sparky.

Freshman QB. Autzen Stadium. How excited are you for the Brock Osweiler era?

Despite not being ultra excited about having to begin it in Autzen Stadium, I think all Sun Devil fans would say, unequivocally, that we are STOKED. Sun Devil fans saw the potential as Brock came in and threw a 40 yard TD pass against USC last week. The kid is 6'8", an athlete, has a cannon arm, and is fiery. We all hope the Osweiler era is as prosperous as we think it will be.

The Sun Devil front 7 has been spectacular this year. How do you expect them to fare against the always potent Oregon rushing attack.

I think we will hold our own. The Sun Devil D has been able to contain nearly every team we have competed against - we held USC to 14 last week at home. Now, this game is on the road and Oregon can RUN the ball, so I do not expect us to shut you down, but if our offense can stay on the field and keep the big boys fresh, I like the defenses' chances.

Oregon's passing game has really exploded the last two games, with Jeremiah Masoli looking good in the passing game. How will the depleted ASU secondary stop the hot Masoli?

Frankly, I am not sure if we can stop Masoli on the ground or through the air. Our secondary is going to depend completely on whether or not our blitzing succeeds or fails.

Which ASU player should Duck fans worry about?

Vontaze Burfict. He is going to be spying Masoli and looking to put a hit similar to this one:

Dennis Erickson had a spectacular first season at ASU, but the last two (at least to outsiders) have seemed to be major disappointments. How do ASU fans feel?

ASU fans are losing patience quickly with DE. His recruiting classes have, on the whole, been much deeper with more quality talent than we ever had previously, but it has not translated on to the field. The defense has been great, but the offense has sputtered for two straight years. If it picks up with Osweiler, we can try and rationalize it by blaming Danny Sullivan, but many fans secretly feel like DE's trust in our offensive coordinator, Rich Olson, has gone too far. The play calling is too often predictable and ultra conservative, and if Erickson does not finish strong and have a bounce back season next year - expect to start hearing rumors about replacing him.

Can we have Aaron Pflugrad back? Please.

If you're willing to part with Diante Jackson.

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no LGB questions?

by Duckfan214 on Nov 13, 2009 3:32 PM PST reply actions

Oh for shame! for shame, sir!!

by gamedaytribe on Nov 13, 2009 5:10 PM PST up reply actions

I’ll go with Diante Jackson. We’ll give you Brady Leaf for Pflugrad though!

It's spelled "S-H-U-G-O-T-F-E-L-T-U-P"

by JShufelt on Nov 13, 2009 3:35 PM PST reply actions

Burfict’s closing speed on that video is crazy.

--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog

by jtlight on Nov 13, 2009 3:37 PM PST reply actions

Doesn’t count, it was against Idaho State. That’s like raving about any basketball highlights against the 07-08 OSU basketball team.

On an unrelated note, it took me like six tries to correctly spell basketball. Man, that was weird.

It's spelled "T-A-K-O-T-U-E-S-D-A-Y-S-!-!-!."

I support inroywetrust in his support of The VD Special in his support of me supporting Roger Kieschnick in his quest to becoming the best Kieschnick ever to play professional baseball.

by Takimoto on Nov 13, 2009 3:57 PM PST up reply actions

oh he's the real deal for sure

That kid is going to terrorize the Pac 10 for years…

Kenny Wheaton #20; The Pick - 1994 v UW. Matthew Harper #20; The Pick #2 - 2007 v USC. John Boyett #20;...

by Matt Daddy on Nov 13, 2009 5:16 PM PST up reply actions

Great answer on the Pfugrad request.

Maybe we should offer Amanda for the remainder of the school year for two more years of Aaron on the field for the Ducks?

Oh shit. I’m gonna get blasted for thisone.

In my dreams, the start of the Oregon/ASU game goes something like this. ASU receives the opening kick. The offense takes the field but is called for a delay of game before getting the first play off. Something seems to be wrong with QB Brock Osweiler. Bewildered, Coach Erickson summons his center..."Garth, what the hell is going on?" "I don't know coach," Garth replies. "Brock came out of the huddle okay, but he couldn't stop staring into the Oregon student section. His eyes looked kinda weird. I think he pissed himself."

by JConant on Nov 13, 2009 3:46 PM PST reply actions

I’m not sure if I should rec you for having the balls to say that… or flag you for even thinking of that.

It's spelled "S-H-U-G-O-T-F-E-L-T-U-P"

by JShufelt on Nov 13, 2009 3:54 PM PST up reply actions

When in doubt, flag.

It's spelled "T-A-K-O-T-U-E-S-D-A-Y-S-!-!-!."

I support inroywetrust in his support of The VD Special in his support of me supporting Roger Kieschnick in his quest to becoming the best Kieschnick ever to play professional baseball.

by Takimoto on Nov 13, 2009 3:55 PM PST up reply actions

Done!

It's spelled "S-H-U-G-O-T-F-E-L-T-U-P"

by JShufelt on Nov 13, 2009 4:05 PM PST up reply actions

But, but, we still have…Katelynn, Missy, Chelsea, Lauren, Janelle, Lisa, Kirsten and so many, many more!!!

Does this mean I don’t get any Pendleton?

by JConant on Nov 13, 2009 4:30 PM PST up reply actions

Unfortunately the Pendleton money is going towards the parking instead. So… Yes. You can.

It's spelled "S-H-U-G-O-T-F-E-L-T-U-P"

by JShufelt on Nov 13, 2009 6:15 PM PST up reply actions

The only thing that I would accept for Amanda Pflugrad is for every bar on Mill Ave. in Tempe, along with all 30,000 girls that attend ASU, to replace the downtown bars in Eugene.

It's spelled "T-A-K-O-T-U-E-S-D-A-Y-S-!-!-!."

I support inroywetrust in his support of The VD Special in his support of me supporting Roger Kieschnick in his quest to becoming the best Kieschnick ever to play professional baseball.

by Takimoto on Nov 13, 2009 3:54 PM PST up reply actions

Flagged for mind-blowing disrespect to Amanda.

Defending maligned chants since 2009

by Gorbachav5 on Nov 13, 2009 4:11 PM PST up reply actions

quit yer pimping, dude

by gamedaytribe on Nov 13, 2009 5:11 PM PST up reply actions

Maybe we should offer Amanda for the remainder of the school year …

You want to give THIS up?

"KENNY WHEATON'S GONNA SCORE!! KENNY WHEATON!!--Jerry Allen, 1994"

by M. Fletcher on Nov 13, 2009 5:17 PM PST up reply actions

HELL NO!

You have to be sick to give that, umm umm, talent, up.

"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely

by skywaker9 on Nov 13, 2009 9:08 PM PST up reply actions

That's what's left of my black #9 jersey in her hands.

She’s looking at my biceps!

by DONALDUCK on Nov 13, 2009 11:39 PM PST up reply actions

Wowza.

Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Six-hundred and ninety-four yards of total offense.

by qrsouther on Nov 14, 2009 1:02 PM PST up reply actions

Methinks the ASU players spend too much time partying

Not enough time thinking about winning.

I remember when they used to be good, seems like every game until about 4-5 years ago came down to the last play.

"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely

by skywaker9 on Nov 13, 2009 3:56 PM PST reply actions

I wonder if Burfict is more of a liability...

heard he got benched for a play or two for shooting the wrong gap on purspose. You do that against Oregon and you might as well leave your jock strap at home.

by BisonDucks on Nov 13, 2009 5:02 PM PST reply actions

You got that right. Undisciplined will get you nowhere but looking stupid against Masoli and James. We might see Burfict lay a couple nice tackles only to find that the tacklee doesn’t have the ball.

by JConant on Nov 13, 2009 5:07 PM PST up reply actions