Before every game, the local media has their opportunity to speak to ASU defenders and coaches, trying to get an idea how the Devils’ plan to stop their upcoming opponent. This week that question was worded a bit differently.
The answer to that question has alluded just about every team that has encountered the Wildcat quarterback.
“No. 1, (Tate’s) very athletic. But also schematically, don’t kid yourself, what they do stresses you. It stresses you,” ASU defensive coordinator Phil Bennett said. “After the Colorado game I still remember, I think someone told me he averaged 40-something yards a carry.