Steve Roberts returns to Jonesboro for his eighth season in charge of the Red Wolves/Indians. ASU led the country with only one missed start to injury in 2008, and they were plus-9 in turnovers. Still, they were only 6-6 and snubbed when it came time to pick Sun Belt at-large bowl eligible teams. The Red Wolves did win at Texas A&M last fall, and Doug Ruse is sticking with the third year of his unconventional, no-huddle smashmouth, 2-back offense that was 18th nationally in rushing yards. ASU hasn't been bowling since 2005, but the return of three studs for their senior season makes it absolutely possible that they go again in 2009.

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QB Corey Leonard, a dual-threat, RB Reggie Arnold, who ran for 1,074 yards, and DE Alex Carrington (NFL scouts are interested) are back to spearhead the show. Only three O-linemen are back but all of the projected starters check in at 300 or more pounds. The top two receivers caught 32 passes each, as Leonard threw for 2,347 yards last year, using his mobility since the line didn't give him much time to throw. On defense, Carrington was largely responsible for ASU holding foes to just 3.9 yards per carry. The D-line is the best in the Sun Belt, and the linebackers and secondary aren't the biggest or most physical, but they do have speed. Kicker Josh Arauco is the best in the league, and a candidate for the Lou Groza Award.

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