Best Arizona State University / Slate Podcasts Podcasts (2025)

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Who's best bet as 2026 champ, three big matchups for first weekend: Season 4 Episode 1 14:39

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at national championship futures and money lines and over/under for three college hockey games on October 3, 2025: Quinnipiac +175 @ Boston College -230; over/under 5.5 Merrimack +160 @ UMass Lowell -210; o/u 5.5 Penn State -175 @ Arizona State +135; o/u 6.5…

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State of the Sun Devils going into the Bye Week 38:55

7d ago38:55

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(39 Minutes) A 4-1 record and 2-0 in Big 12 play is certainly a strong start to a season and the quest to defend ASU's Big 12 crown. Yet, in all three phases, shortcomings were revealed that were fortunately offset by Arizona State's trademark resiliency and a willingness to make clutch plays. My conversation with Speak of the Devils Podcast co-hos…

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How can the ASU passing game get back on track? My conversation with Rudy Carpenter 27:49

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(28 minutes) Even with a 3-1 mark suffice it to say that the ASU passing game has probably been the most unpleasant surprising performance in this still young 2025 season. What are the issues that are impacting the play of quarterback Sam Leavitt and his teammates on this side of the ball, and what could be done to remedy the shortcomings? For this…

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With non-conference slate in the books, are the Sun Devils ready for Big 12 play? 27:01

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(28 Minutes) At a 2-1 mark, there is a sense that an ASU team that started the season ranked No. 11 in the AP preseason poll has disappointed in its play with some unconvincing performances. Are they poised to defend their conference crown, or will the rougher waters encountered so far persist going forward? My discussion with football analyst Cole…

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Loss to Mississippi State epitomizes the game of inches adage 37:35

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(38 Minutes) There were many issues that plagued the Sun Devils Saturday night in Starkville, but two plays in particular may stand out above the rest in ASU's loss to Mississippi State. What are the aspects needing remedy, what positives can be taken from that contest, and what are our thoughts about Kenny Dillingham's approach in fixing the short…

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Beware of week one overreaction? 20:39

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(21 minutes) When your season opener features arguably the weakest team on your schedule, then week one overreaction is definitely a topic you want to avoid. However, ASU fans find it impossible not to be disappointed with the 38-19 win over Northern Arizona, a victory that even head coach Kenny Dillingham himself could quote unquote as 'ugly'. Wha…

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Analyzing Golden Ticket in-state recruiting campaign, the prospects of the 2025 season 28:37

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(29 minutes) I appeared on the Chillys2pc podcast to discuss the ASU Golden Ticket initiative with the local 2027 recruits, the Sun Devils' overall success in attracting quality transfers and high school players under Kenny Dillingham, and whether Arizona State can repeat as Big 12 champions.

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Breaking down the odds for all eight NCAA men's Division I hockey regional semifinals: Season 3 Episode 21 23:15

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at money lines and over/under for the NCAA regional semifinals March 27 and 28, 2025. Toledo Ohio State +110 vs. Boston University -140; over/under 6.5 Cornell +210 vs. Michigan State -280; o/u 5.5 Fargo Minnesota State +195 vs. Western Michig…

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Looking at odds for Hockey East, ECAC, NCHC semifinals, CCHA, AHA, Big Ten finals: Season 3 Episode 20 26:47

7M ago26:47

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at money lines and over/under for the Hockey East, ECAC, and NCHC semifinals, and the championship games in the CCHA, Atlantic Hockey, and Big Ten for March 20-22, 2025. UConn +105 vs. BU -135; over/under 6.5 Northeastern +220 vs. Maine -298; …

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Analyzing three conference semifinal rounds, three key quarterfinal games for March 14-15: Season 3 Episode 19 21:48

7M ago21:48

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at money lines and over/under for three conference semifinal rounds and three quarterfinal games on March 14-15, 2025. Bentley +145 @ Sacred Heart -188; over/under 4.5 Army +250 @ Holy Cross -345; o/u 5.5 Notre Dame +325 @ Michigan State -475;…

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Analyzing futures for the six NCAA D-I men's ice hockey conference champions: Season 3 Episode 18 30:19

7M ago30:19

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at futures for the six men's conference champions. This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Division I Frozen Four, April 10 and 12 in St. Louis. Get your tickets now at ncaa.com/frozenfourBy USCHO

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Huge tilts in Big Ten, NCHC top our slate for money lines, analysis for Feb. 28: Season 3 Episode 17 34:07

7M ago34:07

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at money lines and over/under for six college games on February 28, 2025. Minnesota -220 @ Penn State +170; over/under 6.5 Michigan State -250 @ Notre Dame +190; o/u 5.5 Northeastern +175 @ UConn -230; o/u 5.5 Arizona State -125 @ Omaha -105; …

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Western Michigan at Arizona State, two Big Ten games, three in Hockey East analyzed: Season 3 Episode 16 27:14

8M ago27:14

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at money lines and over/under for six college games on February 21, 2025: Ohio State +170 @ Minnesota -220; over/under 5.5 Penn State +220 @ Michigan State -298; o/u 6.5 Western Michigan -154 @ Arizona State +120; o/u 6.5 Maine -160 @ UConn +1…

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Money lines, analysis on three NCHC matchups, a Big Ten tilt, two from Hockey East: Season 3 Episode 15 26:38

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at money lines and over/under for six college games on February 14, 2025: North Dakota +170 @ Denver -220; over/under 6.5 Arizona State -195 @ Minnesota Duluth +150; o/u 6.5 Omaha -210 @ Western Michigan -280; o/u 5.5 Minnesota -130 @ Michigan…

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Rivals Michigan at Michigan State, Boston College vs. Boston University in Beanpot final highlight weekend slate: Season 3 Episode 14 28:24

8M ago28:24

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at money lines and over/under for six college games on February 7 and 10, 2025: Michigan +135 @ Michigan State -175; over/under 6.5 Denver -160 @ Arizona State +124; o/u 6.5 Colorado College +140 @ North Dakota -180; o/u 5.5 Maine -120 @ Provi…

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Minnesota at Michigan State, BC at BU top our slate of six games for Jan. 24, 2025: Season 3 Episode 13 26:02

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at money lines and over/under for six college games on January 24, 2025: Minnesota -105 @ Michigan State -125; over/under 5.5 Michigan -140 @ Wisconsin +110; o/u 6.5 Colorado College +130 @ Arizona State -166; o/u 5.5 UConn +120 vs. Quinnipiac…

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Michigan State at Michigan, Providence at BC among our six games analyzed for Jan. 17: Season 3 Episode 12 27:54

9M ago27:54

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at money lines and over/under for six college games on January 17, 2025: Providence +160 @ Boston College -210; over/under 5.5 UConn +200 @ Maine -270; o/u 5.5 Michigan State -110 @ Michigan -120; o/u 6.5 Western Michigan -115 @ North Dakota -…

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Looking at a pair of games each from Hockey East, Big Ten, and NCHC on January 10, 2025: Season 3 Episode 11 27:54

9M ago27:54

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at money lines and over/under for six college games on January 10, 2025: Maine -175 @ UMass Lowell +135; over/under 5.5 UMass -110 @ Northeastern -120; o/u 5.5 Minnesota -200 @ Ohio State +154; o/u 5.5 Michigan State -200 @ Penn State +154; o/…

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Peach Bowl loss doesn't dampen a remarkable 2024 ASU season 34:06

9M ago34:06

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(35 minutes) The Peach Bowl contest against Texas came oh so close to being ASU’s entire season in a microcosm. A Sun Devil team that comes in as a heavy underdog and exercises its trademark resiliency to overcome adverse odds almost came to fruition in Atlanta. A double-overtime loss, as disappointing as a defeat that it is, could still not put a …

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Analyzing Denver at Maine, B1G outdoor games, Desert Classic, WJC semis: Season 3 Episode 10 28:33

9M ago28:33

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at money lines and over/under for five college games and the IIHF WJC semifinals on January 3-4, 2025: Denver -140 @ Maine +110; over/under 6.5 Cornell -120 vs. UMass -110; o/u 5.5 Robert Morris +420 @ Arizona State -660; o/u 6.5 ("pizza money…

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Peach Bowl Analysis 20:36

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(21 minutes) Arizona State finds itself in an unfamiliar position playing in the college football playoffs, but at the same time, the underdog role that they have been tagged with ever since the preseason is still alive and well. The Sun Devils are a near two-touchdown underdog to Texas, but do these odds truly reflect this Peach Bowl matchup? To b…

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Three Big Ten contests, two NCHC games, and early Beanpot odds: Season 3 Episode 9 27:21

10M ago27:21

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at money lines and over/under for five games (plus our "pizza money" bet) on December 13, 2024: Wisconsin +190 @ Michigan -250; over/under 6.5 Notre Dame +114 @ Ohio State -145; o/u 5.5 Michigan State +124 @ Minnesota -160; o/u 6 St. Cloud Sta…

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Does an improbable 2024 season rank as ASU's best season this century? 36:28

10M ago36:28

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(37 minutes) True, the 2024 season is still ongoing. Some may call this ASU team the best one we've seen this century, and some are drawing comparisons to the great 1996 squad. My guest on today's episode, The Voice of the Sun Devils, Tim Healey, has been covering Arizona State for nearly four decades and is more than qualified to put this season i…

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Colorado College at Providence, Big Ten, NCHC games highlighted this week: Season 3 Episode 8 23:03

10M ago23:03

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at money lines and over/under for five games (plus our "pizza money" game) on December 6, 2024: Denver -154 @ Western Michigan +120; over/under 6 Minnesota Duluth +150 @ Arizona State -195; o/u 6 Colorado College +114 @ Providence -145; o/u 5 …

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Discussing the 2024 regular season, Big 12 title game with Juan Roque 28:48

10M ago28:48

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(29 minutes) To some, the 2024 Sun Devils do remind them of the great 1996 team. And one of the stars on that squad, All-American left tackle Juan Roque, who talked to the team before the blowout win in Tucson, does see some parallels between both groups. In our discussion, Roque also talks about the value of head coach Kenny Dillingham being an Ar…

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Discussing Territorial Cup, potential Big 12 title game with Rudy Carpenter 30:18

11M ago30:18

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(31 minutes) And the magical 2024 season keeps on going for the Sun Devils, as a program that was predicted to finish dead last among 16 teams in the Big 12 Media Preseason Poll is virtually one win away from earning a spot in the Big 12 title game. The only thing now standing in Arizona State's way is their in-state rival and the Territorial Cup m…

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Looking at matchups in NCHC, Big Ten, Hockey East, ECAC, non-conference for Nov. 22: Season 3 Episode 7 29:45

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at money lines and over/under for five games (plus our "pizza money" game) on November 22, 2024: St. Cloud State +100 @ Colorado College -130; over/under 5.5 Minnesota State -140 @ Michigan Tech +110; o/u 5 Michigan -220 @ Penn State +170; o/u…

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Win at Kansas State raises the stakes for the Sun Devils as they host BYU 23:17

11M ago23:17

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(24 minutes) In the blink of an eye, Arizona State's 2024 season has gone from surprising to improbable, and the icing on the cake could be for a program that was predicted to finish last in a 16-team conference to now qualify for the Big 12 championship game. But first things first, and in their last home game of the year, the Sun Devils will face…

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Our first look at national championship futures for this season: Season 3 Episode 6 34:02

11M ago34:02

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With lines for Friday unavailable at recording time because of two Thursday night games, USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) take their first look at national championship futures for this season, including an explanation of how futures work.…

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Sun Devils continue to roll, significant road matchup ahead 18:42

11M ago18:42

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(19 Minutes) ASU head coach Kenny Dillingham admitted that going into the game against UCF last week, he was wondering if the fine line between confidence and cockiness was breached. Looking back at that contest, even though it resulted in a Sun Devil 35- 31 win, it does seem that it was a valid concern. But that sentiment is certainly being thrown…

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Analyzing league matchups in Big Ten, Hockey East, NCHC for Nov. 8, 2024: Season 3 Episode 5 33:32

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at money lines and over/under for five games (plus our "pizza money" game) on November 8, 2024: Notre Dame +190 @ Michigan -250; over/under 6.5 Ohio State +200 @ Michigan State -270; o/u 5.5 Maine +165 @ Boston College -215; o/u 5.5 Arizona St…

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ASU looks to build on the momentum of bowl eligibility 29:06

11M ago29:06

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(29 minutes) The program’s turnaround in Kenny Dillingham’s second year may have been quicker than expected, as the Sun Devils doubled its win total from last season and guaranteed that they will be part of postseason play. So how much more can Arizona State improve its record, while it may not have the services of their star running back Cam Skatt…

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Three east-west games, including North Dakota at Cornell, top our slate: Season 3 Episode 4 27:03

11M ago27:03

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at money lines and over/under for five games (plus our "pizza money" game) on November 1, 2024: North Dakota -120 @ Cornell -110; over/under 5.5 Michigan +120 @ Boston University -154; o/u 6.5 Boston College -215 @ St. Cloud State +165; o/u 6 …

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Can ASU make it a November to remember? 37:12

12M ago37:12

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(37 minutes) Sports are the ultimate "what have you done for me lately" type of entertainment. Therefore, ASU’s loss to Cincinnati and a bye week to extensively mull it over can cloud fans’ optimism over a current and surprising 5-2 record. What have we learned about Arizona State’s season to date, and can we draw conclusions about how ASU is going…

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Two pick 'em games highlight this week's five contests: Season 3 Episode 3 28:04

12M ago28:04

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at money lines and over/under for five key games on October 25, 2024: Maine -166 @ Northeastern + 130; over/under 5.5 Boston University -115 @ North Dakota -115; o/u 6.5 Augustana +250 @ St. Cloud State -345; o/u 5.5 Omaha -115 @ Minnesota Sta…

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Five big non-conference games, lopsided odds on a league tilt: Season 3 Episode 2 28:59

12M ago28:59

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at money lines and over/under for five games (plus our "pizza money" game) on October 18, 2024: Quinnipiac -115 @ Maine -115; over/under 5.5 Arizona State +140 @ Providence -180; o/u 6 Minnesota -230 @ Minnesota Duluth +175; o/u 6 North Dakota…

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ASU exceeding expectations at the season’s halfway mark, look to build momentum 16:26

12M ago16:26

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(17 minutes) Handling adversity is hard, but handling success is, surprisingly or not, is even more challenging. So, how does ASU make sure that a needle-moving win over Utah doesn’t become a flash in the pan? 1987 Rose Bowl MVP and the Sun Devil Network’s color analyst Jeff Van Raaphorst joins me to analyze the Sun Devils’ performance in the win o…

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Looking at five non-conference matchups, 'pizza money' bet, as season gets rolling: Season 3 Episode 1 33:25

12M ago33:25

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at money lines and over/under for five games (plus one) on October 11, 2024: Michigan -188 @ Arizona State +145; over/under 6.5 Boston College -135 @ Michigan State +105; o/u 6.5 Omaha -105 vs. UMass -125; o/u 5.5 Minnesota Duluth -195 @ UMass…

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Bye Week mailbag addressing the fans’ questions 54:38

1y ago54:38

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(55 Minutes) Even at a 3-1 record, there is plenty for the Sun Devils to fix over the bye week, and the questions ASU fans submitted to me are replied in great detail in this podcast’s episode

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Sun Devils show resolve during perfect non-conference record 32:14

1y ago32:14

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(32 minutes) As they are about to enter Big 12 play, and at a 3-0 mark, ASU has arguably been one of the early season surprises in the conference. What can we learn from another gritty win to project for the rest of the season? I’m joined by the Sun Devil Network’s sideline reporter, Kevin Turner, who provides his field-level insight into the Texas…

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Discussing QB Sam Leavitt's play and more in ASU's win over Mississippi State 20:19

1y ago20:19

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(21 Minutes) There were many white-knuckle moments during the 30-23 win over Mississippi State, and the most heated postgame topic among the Sun Devil fan base was quarterback Sam Leavitt's struggles and the passing game. We invited Sun Devil Network analyst Jeff Van Raaphorst to break down Leavitt's performance and provide his insight on Arizona S…

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Beware of week one overaction after lopsided win 28:19

1y ago28:19

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(29 minutes) What a difference a year makes when it comes to ASU season openers. Last Saturday's 48-7 win over Wyoming was in sharp contrast to the too-close-to-comfort 24-21 win over Southern Utah in 2023. There is a genuine sense of excitement in Tempe, but is this a victory that has to be quickly forgotten with a higher-caliber opponent in Missi…

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Discussing ASU's Big 12 Media Day Storylines 14:12

1y ago14:12

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My interview on Fox Sports 910's Roc and Manuch Show detailing Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark's vision for the conference, Kenny Dillingham's comments, and more

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Analyzing the Sun Devils' spring practice performance on Salt Lake City's KSL 97.5 Sports Zone 23:28

1+ y ago23:28

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My guest appearance on Salt Lake City's KSL 97.5 Sports Zone discussing the Sun Devils' spring practice performance, ASU's transfer and recruiting class accomplishments, and the team's prospects for the 2024 season

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Analyzing the odds for this weekend's three semifinal rounds, three championship games: Season 2 Episode 20 39:39

1+ y ago39:39

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at money lines and over/under in semifinal games in Hockey East, ECAC Hockey, and the NCHC, and championship games for the CCHA, Atlantic Hockey, and the Big Ten. This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and…

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Mailbag episode addressing Sun Devil fans’ questions 1:06:27

1+ y ago1:06:27

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(66 minutes) There were plenty of questions to address by Sun Devil fans on the state of ASU's athletic department, the university president's influence on that department, and the overall impact of its major sports. In this episode, I discuss those concerns and other topics.

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Analyzing lines on all 18 conference playoffs, including the widest odds of the season: Season 2 Episode 19 35:27

1+ y ago35:27

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at money lines and over/under in games for all 18 matchups in NCAA D-I men's ice hockey this weekend. This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa.com/mfrozenfour…

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Looking at odds for Atlantic Hockey, Big Ten, CCHA, and ECAC Hockey playoffs this weekend: Season 2 Episode 18 25:28

1+ y ago25:28

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at available money lines and over/under for playoff games in Atlantic Hockey, Big Ten, CCHA, and ECAC Hockey this weekend. This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa.c…

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Looking at Atlantic Hockey's first round, some big late-season games: Season 2 Episode 17 39:55

1+ y ago39:55

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With no money lines available, but Atlantic Hockey playoffs starting, USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) come up with what they think money lines should be for: #11 Robert Morris @ #6 Bentley #10 Army West Point @ #7 Niagara #9 Mercyhurst @ #8 Canisius They also analyze odds on thre…

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A late-season look at futures, a key matchup in each region: Season 2 Episode 16 28:23

1+ y ago28:23

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at where things stand in team futures – odds for teams to win the national championship – plus two key college games this weekend. Games this week: Western Michigan +105 @ St. Cloud State -135; over/under 6 Northeastern +140 @ Maine -180; over…