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Murphy's Law
August 27, 2001 Nick Murphy After only six days up at Tontozona let me be the first to say that I love Tempe! I think that all of us appreciate ASU a lot more after we spend time isolated in the mountains of Tonto National Forest. Although we are glad to be home, we had a great camp. Those of you that made the trip up the hill saw first hand the energy and attitude that oozed out of our team as camp began. The best sign I saw was that as camp progressed and guys got sore and tired, we practiced with the same intensity with which we started. Championship teams do things like that. They do what they have to, when they have to, whether they want to or not. We took a lot of strides as a team, and also created bonds that are only possible in a camp setting. Now, with less than two weeks until the season opener against San Diego State, we have started focusing on our normal in-season routine. Since the first college games were aired this past weekend, the excitement for our own season to begin has been building. It’s difficult for us to watch other teams play if we aren’t playing that same week. It’s like a pilot watching an air show without being able to showcase his plane. It just doesn’t seem right. Thursday August 30th marks the last scrimmage we will have before the SDSU game; a week from this coming Saturday. Kickoff for the game (the scrimmage is closed) is scheduled for 7:00pm. You will all be there...right? That’s what I thought! If you have driven past the stadium recently you have noticed that it is still a mess. We are waiting (somewhat patiently) for our new weight room and locker room to be completed. Latest estimates place the completion date somewhere between September 7th and September 21st. The latter seems most likely to me. Either way, for the home opener we will be taking the field from the North end zone, and the Aztecs will be coming from Wells Fargo Arena, through the main gates, and onto the field. For you longtime fans out there, make sure you look for us entering from the wrong end. I cannot stress enough how important it is for Sun Devil Stadium to be full on September 8th. It needs to be loud and insane. It should be every fans’ goal to do their part to make the Aztecs want to quit by the time the first series is over. It should be so loud, and so crazy, that they feel as though they can taste defeat already. There are only 11 Sun Devils allowed on the field at a time. However, there are no restrictions on how many people we can have in our stands; on our side. A full stadium gives a team energy; especially in the 4th quarter when the body starts slowing down. Let’s make Sun Devil Stadium our 12th man. Not just for the opener, but for all seven home games this season. Attend each game with the same interest as you will the U of A game. Because each game is equally important in our quest for the conference title...especially the Pac-10 games. We are excited to get this season rolling, and I hope that each of you reading this decides to come share in the excitement of Sun Devil Football. On September 8th we open a new chapter in Arizona State athletics. The past is behind us, and everyone needs to do their part to make this season a success. From fans to players, administrators to students, we can all make a difference. For new fans and returning fans alike, we welcome you with open arms to our family, and thank you for your support. Go Devils! Nick can be reached via email at MurphysLaw84@aol.com.
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