Finally, a win over a ranked non-conference opponent for ASU as they knock off Missouri 37-30 to move to 2-0 on the season. ASU didn't make it easy for themselves though as they almost gave away a 30-16 fourth quarter lead. This is a really big win, according to Paola Bouvin of the Arizona Republic, in the 4 years that ASU has beaten a ranked non-conference opponent in September they have finished with a combined 37-9-1 record and went to 3 bowl games (including 2 Rose Bowls).
Observations:
-I really enjoyed the blackout, I'm guessing it will return.
-The new black ASU uniforms (see photo above) looked great.
-ASU needs to tighten up their tackling, I saw lots of missed tackles, they need to start wrapping up.
-WR Gerell Robinson may be a great athlete but he really needs to work on catching the football.
-WR Aaron Pfugrad does not need to work on catching the football, he had a very nice game.
-Just like last year, too many stupid mistakes and penalties.
-Special teams need to play better (blocked extra point, missed filed goal, fumbled punt return).
-LB Shelly Lyons really stood out to me defensively.
-James Franklin looks to be a nice replacement for Blaine Gabbert at QB for Missouri.
-Up next is Illinois in Champaign. That should be another tough one.
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