Kalen Ballage

[Absolute Zero]

This guy is going to be a beast. Check out the hit he delivers while running the ball that is about halfway down the article:
http://www.azfamily.com/sports/ASU-...ole-expectations-and-that-Vine-269641101.html

 

[Mainstreet]

This guy is going to be a beast. Check out the hit he delivers while running the ball that is about halfway down the article:
http://www.azfamily.com/sports/ASU-...ole-expectations-and-that-Vine-269641101.html

Impressive. I love running backs that punish the defense.

 

[Absolute Zero]

More good Ballagemania here
http://www.azcentral.com/story/spor...kalen-ballage-already-turning-heads/13608341/

 

[Jay Cardinal]

Very excited about Ballage. A 6-3, 219 pound track star. Really compliments DJ Foster's skill set nicely.

It sounds like Ballage is a lock for offense only as D'Mareiya Nelson has been playing Devilbacker and is performing very well. Also heard that Graham is real happy the way Kody Kohl and Grant Martinez are playing the TE spot. It sounds like this camp has started off really well for the Sun Devils.

 

[Iceman]

Can't wait! Graham has done such a turnaround for the Devils. Wasn't completely sold on the hire a few years ago, but now I am all in with him. Bringing in all the right guys and coaching and teaching players to play the right way! Unlike how Erickson did it....

 

[overseascardfan]

Very excited about Ballage. A 6-3, 219 pound track star. Really compliments DJ Foster's skill set nicely.

It sounds like Ballage is a lock for offense only as D'Mareiya Nelson has been playing Devilbacker and is performing very well. Also heard that Graham is real happy the way Kody Kohl and Grant Martinez are playing the TE spot. It sounds like this camp has started off really well for the Sun Devils.

Article in today's AZ Republic, mentions he has been lining up on offense and defense. Coaches comparing him Charles Clay whom they coached at Tulsa who played both offense and defense. I think he could be the next Myles Jack but rather than burn him out, they should focus him on one side, either offense or defense only. UCLA has decided to have Jack play soley on offense, ASU should follow suit.

 

[Jay Cardinal]

Article in today's AZ Republic, mentions he has been lining up on offense and defense. Coaches comparing him Charles Clay whom they coached at Tulsa who played both offense and defense. I think he could be the next Myles Jack but rather than burn him out, they should focus him on one side, either offense or defense only. UCLA has decided to have Jack play soley on offense, ASU should follow suit.

I read that same article, it seems like all college coaches want him to play LB. However the chance to play RB was a major selling for ASU point during recruiting. I believe UCLA wanted him only as a linebacker. Ballage sounds talented enough to play right away at LB or RB. Most of our RB's (Foster, Lewis and Middlebrooks) are all of the smaller, quicker type. Demario Richard will probably redshirt this year in my opinion.

I totally agree that we should play Ballage on either offense or defense only. Jack was successful, but that doesn't mean everyone can do it. I would be more than happy to see him be the goal line RB and also come in on third downs. He is said to have really good hands and good blocking skills.

 

[Gaddabout]

I hate the return of the 'iron man,' but I understand if you can't compete in recruiting to land 10 guys like Ballage every year (and the very best teams do), you have to at least consider having them contribute in more than one way.

As a RB, Ballage's career will live or die by his first step. If he can get out of the hole quick enough, he has the ability to be all-time something or other. Everything else he does is a gift from God. But if he can't show quickness at snap, everything else he does will be seriously downgraded.

We'll see. Certainly haven't seen a guy like that at ASU in a long time.

 

[Beaver]

So ASU has its own Myles Jack?

 

[Absolute Zero]

So ASU has its own Myles Jack?

Yes, and his name is De'Marieya Nelson
http://www.azcentral.com/story/spor...elly-among-hot-topics-asu-media-day/13852601/

 

[Jay Cardinal]

Well hopefully it is not too serious, but Kalen Ballage needed an MRI on his and will be held out of contact during camp per coach Graham

https://twitter.com/DevilsDigest/status/499008606402904064

 

[Gaddabout]

Well hopefully it is not too serious, but Kalen Ballage needed an MRI on his and will be held out of contact during camp per coach Graham

https://twitter.com/DevilsDigest/status/499008606402904064

Tweaked his back. No concern at the moment, just being held out.