The Territorial Cup

[Absolute Zero]

Biggest game the year for ASU next weekend.

Win, we have a decent season. Lose, it's a bad season.

 

[Mainstreet]

If the Sun Devils can beat Oregon and Arizona a lot of bad memories will be mostly erased from that 4 game losing streak.

 

[Mainstreet]

Almost forgot to mention the game will be televised on ESPN.

Game time is scheduled for 8 p.m. MST (Arizona).

 

[Absolute Zero]

Should be a great game. U of A has had a tough year, but still has some explosive weapons on offense.

Would be great if Daniels and company can play catch like they did against Oregon.

 

[Absolute Zero]

Looks like ASU is the heavy favorite....

.... but the Cats are feeling confident, love the trash talk here, lol, ... https://www.azdesertswarm.com/footb...devils-vegas-odds-territorial-cup-pac-12-2019

Can't wait, this will be a battle royale!!

 

[82CardsGrad]

The Oregon game was a monumental coaching/leadership effort on the part of Herm and his staff... However, the game this Saturday night could be an even bigger challenge now that the Devils are coming off an incredible upset. Will there be an inevitable let-down? This team plays 32 red-shirt and actual freshman... it would be an amazing coaching accomplishment if Herm could not only lead this team to the massive upset of the Ducks, but follow that up with a Territorial Cup victory the following week... History would say that this is precisely the game that the Devils cough up. Over the past decade or more, they have never shown the ability to sustain success for any length of time. Let's hope Herm has the secret to change history and put this team on a different path of success!

 

[Raindog]

Logically, I can't see how ASU could lose this game... they are a much better team than UA on both sides of the ball.

But then there is that proclivity for slow/flat starts and playing down to the competition. So who knows.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

There’s a lot of history of the clearly favored team losing this game. Kinda part and parcel with it being a rivalry game.

 

[AZCB34]

The Oregon game was a monumental coaching/leadership effort on the part of Herm and his staff... However, the game this Saturday night could be an even bigger challenge now that the Devils are coming off an incredible upset. Will there be an inevitable let-down? This team plays 32 red-shirt and actual freshman... it would be an amazing coaching accomplishment if Herm could not only lead this team to the massive upset of the Ducks, but follow that up with a Territorial Cup victory the following week... History would say that this is precisely the game that the Devils cough up. Over the past decade or more, they have never shown the ability to sustain success for any length of time. Let's hope Herm has the secret to change history and put this team on a different path of success!

Apparently after the game, Daniels was openly saying that this is the way the team should always play. Hopefully his teammates will hear about that and play accordingly.

 

[Absolute Zero]

Just read the azcentral article about Tate and Coach Sumlin going back and forth between quarterbacks.

Not sure if it will happen but coach Sumlin should do the right thing and let Tate start since he's a senior playing in his last game.

Just saying

 

[AZCB34]

One thing has been pretty clear with this team this year. They seem to play to the level of their competition. ASU is clearly the better team and should play as such.

The key will be the youngsters. Not allowing their emotions to lead to stupid penalties nor allowing the emotion of this rivalry to swallow them up. This is a critical game and one they should win easily if they play to their capabilities.

 

[GatorAZ]

Just read the azcentral article about Tate and Coach Sumlin going back and forth between quarterbacks.

Not sure if it will happen but coach Sumlin should do the right thing and let Tate start since he's a senior playing in his last game.

Just saying

Sumlin didn’t start Tate on Senior Day... Idk maybe he’s trying to get fired and bought out again? He’s probably done by Monday morning.

 

[Absolute Zero]

Sumlin didn’t start Tate on Senior Day... Idk maybe he’s trying to get fired and bought out again? He’s probably done by Monday morning.

It seems unlikely that there is an appetite to pay Sumlin the $10 million dollar buy out.

Everything I am reading suggests that they will probably give him another year, and if things don't work out after next season, they can cut him lose for a $5 million buyout. The did just give their AD a multiyear contract with a $100K/year raise though.

Boy, kinda wish I worked somewhere where they had to pay me that kind of money to get rid of me! The joys of working for yourself I guess!

 

[Absolute Zero]

One thing has been pretty clear with this team this year. They seem to play to the level of their competition. ASU is clearly the better team and should play as such.

The key will be the youngsters. Not allowing their emotions to lead to stupid penalties nor allowing the emotion of this rivalry to swallow them up. This is a critical game and one they should win easily if they play to their capabilities.

Yep. This will be Arizona's "bowl game", and some of their players, like Tate, have never beaten ASU. So they will be coming into town HIGHLY motivated.
https://www.wildcat.arizona.edu/article/2019/11/s-territorial-cup-2019

 

[Mainstreet]

Just read the azcentral article about Tate and Coach Sumlin going back and forth between quarterbacks.

Not sure if it will happen but coach Sumlin should do the right thing and let Tate start since he's a senior playing in his last game.

Just saying

Khalil Tate has always worried me at quarterback even though he has not beaten the Sun Devils. The Wildcats offense is so explosive with him. If Sumlin wants to do something different it's fine with me as long as it helps the Sun Devils get a win.

 

[mjb21aztd]

Go devils!!!! Always makes me feel good when devils beat Wildcats

Plus 7 wins might get a little better bowl gm

Will be fun!!!

 

[AZ Native]

There’s a lot of history of the clearly favored team losing this game. Kinda part and parcel with it being a rivalry game.

So true. You can throw out the records and just watch and enjoy this game. Who knows what will happen? I saw my first matchup in 1958 and it has been crazy every since. I've seen the good, bad and the ugly.

 

[82CardsGrad]

It seems unlikely that there is an appetite to pay Sumlin the $10 million dollar buy out.

Everything I am reading suggests that they will probably give him another year, and if things don't work out after next season, they can cut him lose for a $5 million buyout. The did just give their AD a multiyear contract with a $100K/year raise though.

Boy, kinda wish I worked somewhere where they had to pay me that kind of money to get rid of me! The joys of working for yourself I guess!

The terms of that buyout call for $5 Million the first year, and $5 Million again in 2023! Ain’t that bad... should make it easy to swallow for UArizona to dump Sumlin on Monday.

 

[Absolute Zero]

The terms of that buyout call for $5 Million the first year, and $5 Million again in 2023! Ain’t that bad... should make it easy to swallow for UArizona to dump Sumlin on Monday.

I don't know, if they wait until Jan 16th, it gets cheaper

If Sumlin were fired before Jan. 16, he’d be owed $10 million. Half of that would be due within 30 days; the other half would be due upon the original conclusion of his five-year contract — Jan. 15, 2023.

https://tucson.com/sports/arizonawi...b8015a02-4886-570a-b7d1-bd403590f29d.amp.html

And if he beats ASU he's a hero with a solid QB coming in next year. So who knows

By the way, we need the U of A people to join the festivities here

 

[Mainstreet]

Tension is starting to mount as game time nears.

Go Sun Devils!

 

[Mainstreet]

Game starting on ESPN news temporarily, channel 207 Direct TV.

 

[82CardsGrad]

Game starting on ESPN news temporarily, channel 207 Direct TV.

1331 on Cox...

 

[Mainstreet]

Can a Wildcat receiver set a moving pick for the other receiver?

 

[FB94]

ASU offense really conservative. Don’t be afraid

 

[Mainstreet]

ASU offense really conservative. Don’t be afraid

Depending on the defense is a dangerous strategy.