Part of Christian Sam's growth as an Arizona State linebacker includes increased speed, learning from his mistakes and oddly enough, avocados.
Last year at this time, Sam, like most college underclassmen, ate whatever he pleased, which usually meant frequent stops at fast-food restaurants. This season, as he prepared for the start of practice, Sam proudly stated he had not eaten fast food in more than a month.
He's a new person. Instead of picking up fast food, Sam stops at the grocery store, where he picks up chicken, tilapia and avocado, a fruit he knew little about.