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ASU football's quest for defensive improvement starts almost from scratch

Arizona State has several questions entering coach Herm Edwards’ first season but probably the biggest comes on defense. How much can the Sun Devils improve?

Through six spring practices, not even the coaching staff knows the answer. ASU not only is learning a new 3-3-5 scheme, but coaches are learning personnel.

“The one thing that’s great about this sport is every time you walk out on the grass, that becomes your resume,’’ Edwards said. “(There) has to be a certain standard if you’re going to play on this team. I think they’re starting to understand that.