What a difference one game makes.
Around this time last week, Sun Devil Nation was in distress over the Arizona State Sun Devils' downward spiral. With a win over the then-No. 7 UCLA Bruins, everyone's demeanor shifted positively.
In Monday's press conference, coach Todd Graham and Mike Bercovici seemed a little more upbeat and relaxed, but still kept their focus. The theme of the presser was to applaud their effort in a pivotal win, and to keep that rhythm headed into conference play.
"Our backs were against the wall," Graham said. "Your character gets exposed when you face great adversity, and I think our guys showed what they're made of.