Arizona Republic previews ASU football’s Camp Tontozona scrimmage
The Republic’s Michelle Gardner and Logan Stanley share their early impressions of the Sun Devils while watching the team practice at Camp Tontozona.
Arizona State’s scrimmage at Camp Tontozona saw the offense struggle, partly due to the absence of key players such as receivers Jordyn Tyson and Malik McClain and tight end Chamon Metayer.The scrimmage highlighted the Sun Devils’ improved depth at receiver, with Alabama transfer Jaren Hamilton making a notable touchdown catch.
CAMP TONTOZONA — The Arizona State football scrimmage here at Camp Tontozona on Saturday, Aug. 9, produced a day in which the offense struggled until late, but some of the struggle can be attributed to the absence of three primary offensive weapons.
Wide receivers Jordyn Tyson and Malik McClain were sidelined with minor ailments, while tight end Chamon Metayer is in concussion protocol.
Coach Kenny Dillingham said all issues are minor and the team was proceeding with caution.
ASU football depth shows
ASU has more depth in its receiving core than it has had in years past. The fact that Tyson and McClain were held out gave an opportunity to others.
One of those taking advantage of the chance was Alabama transfer Jaren Hamilton, who has been impressive in the two weeks of fall camp.
Hamilton caught a 28-yard touchdown pass from Sam Leavitt on the final play of the scrimmage.
Arizona State pass rush making its mark
One of the only question marks had coming in to this season was how much the Sun Devils pass rush would improve.
During camp, the unit has done a good job of getting to the passer, but did not do a sufficient job of bringing him down. At the scrimmage, however, the defense brought plenty of pressure and made things difficult for quarterbacks Leavitt and Jeff Sims.
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