Former ASU Coach Antonio Pierce Gets 8-Year NCAA Penalty

Antonio Pierce, the former defensive coordinator at Arizona State University and current head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, has received an eight-year NCAA show-cause penalty for orchestrating recruiting violations during the COVID-19 dead period. His actions, which included arranging impermissible visits and providing inducements to recruits, have raised significant concerns about compliance and ethics within college athletics.

Jayden Daniels Reflects on ASU Foundation: How His Sun Devil Experience Shaped His NFL Journey

Former Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels, now with the Washington Commanders, credits his time as a Sun Devil from 2019 to 2021 as the foundation for his NFL success. As he prepares to face the Arizona Cardinals, Daniels reflects on the relationships he built at ASU and his journey from Tempe to winning the Heisman Trophy at LSU. Despite the challenges during his college career, including coaching changes and NCAA infractions, he cherishes the bonds formed with teammates and the pivotal moments that shaped his growth both as a player and a person.