TEMPE - The first noticeable difference about spring practice for Arizona State football made itself apparent before media members were allowed in for viewing.
A booming voice over the loudspeakers barking orders and motivation echoed throughout the intersection of Rural Road and Rio Salado Parkway in Tempe. Kenny Dillingham must’ve tasked a quality control specialist with pacing practice. Smart idea.
The gates opened to reveal Dillingham sporting dark sweatpants, a white hoodie and ball cap, and a microphone in hand. It was the head coach’s voice that was controlling practice. In over two hours of practice, he never put the microphone down.