Despite the tumultuous off season that started just prior to the Cactus Bowl, our Twitter pages were ready for a quiet hibernation period during the quiet months of the College Football calendar. Not being a huge fan of the recruiting madness, we were set to spring back into action as the calendar turned to March and April. But a disturbance was felt that shook us out of hibernation; at first we attributed it to The Force Awakens but soon we realized it was the sound of an overly negative fan base bemoaning the perceived state of the program. The negative tones reverberated from Tempe over the loss of key position coaches, player dismissals due to off field issues, and a few local high school athletes that chose not to be “Hometown Heroes”. While all circumstances were not positives for the ASU football program, the momentum and success that had been built beginning in the 2012 season should allow for a one year dip outlier, right? Despite a program that had not strung together consecutive 10-win seasons since the mid 70’s, and had not competed in a meaningful bowl game since 1996, the fan base collected their pitchforks and torches in an outcry of utter disappointment over the 2015 season and its subsequent off season.
But I digress, as this special Monday Morning Twitter Pages, on a Thursday morning, is here to fill your recruiting passion buckets full of day after LOI bonus coverage for the Arizona State Sun Devils. Head coach Todd Graham and his new staff successfully held on to all 18 committed players despite the loss of key recruiting personal, something that should not be overlooked in today’s age of the flip-flopping teenager. The Sun Devils failed to add a player after mid-December, but still have at least four open scholarships to offer post LOI day recruits, a strategy that paid dividends last year with the additions of Tim White, Devin Lucien, and Terrell Chatman. The Sun Devils secured the services of two highly ranked Arizona prep athletes, as well as signing the top JUCO class, many of which are already on campus partaking in off season training. For those that choose to label the 2016 class as sub par or a failure, may not truly understand the recruiting process and just how difficult of a process it actually is. So, without the further need to call into question anyone’s level of fanatical allegiances to ASU, here is the official twitter recap of the 2016 recruiting class. Or, as we like to call it, Monday Morning Twitter Pages day after LOI Special Thursday Edition.
Words to Live by
https://twitter.com/sundevilcole7/status/694279793911574528
Advice for recruits tomorrow, as long as God, family, and real friends are with you, no choice is a bad choice. You did what's best for YOU.
— Christian Kirk (@ChristianDavon2) February 3, 2016
#ASUSigningDay is on Wednesday. Remember: Do NOT tweet at OR about recruits! @SunDevilsAsk pic.twitter.com/brTx0FUYAZ
— Sun Devil Athletics (@TheSunDevils) February 2, 2016
Congratulations and good luck to ALL the HS players signing their LOI to start their next chapter in life. Work hard and STAY HUMBLE. #TEAM
— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) February 3, 2016
https://twitter.com/sundevilcole7/status/694753301787598848
A college scholarship is a great accomplishment. Recipients shouldn't be criticized, scrutinized, or mocked. They should be congratulated.
— Taylor Zarzour (@TaylorZRadio) February 2, 2016
What Could Have Been
https://twitter.com/CMurph_90/status/693552490734718976
Lamar Jackson commits to Nebraska over ASU https://t.co/FK9nmHMBPk
— SunDevilSource.com (@SunDevilSource) February 2, 2016
DB Byron Murphy said ASU coach Todd Graham made last-ditch effort but his signed letter is off to Washington
— Richard Obert (@azc_obert) February 3, 2016
Off Season hAte
https://twitter.com/SunDevilMemes/status/694891567711014912
.@NCAA check out this cool video of this uncommitted prospect https://t.co/ZaMljzEGKo pic.twitter.com/tDoEGs0cjL
— Josh Estes (@joshestes_) February 3, 2016
Do You Know Who I Am?
Nevada's coach accidentally criticized Arizona State's academics on Twitter, and ASU fired back https://t.co/jor7QPVvjZ
— SB✯Nation CFB (@SBNationCFB) February 2, 2016
Proud Sun Devil Football Alumni
Pretty cool to see the @FootballASU alums so excited about the kids that are signing today.
— BeerViewBBQLegend (@TubingTyler) February 3, 2016
Congrats to all the guys signing their NLI today. Especially the ones signing with @FootballASU . It's just the beginning.
— Jamil Douglas (@JamilDouglas75) February 3, 2016
https://twitter.com/MikeBerco/status/694905797885583360
@NkealHarry15 I need you to break every WR record held there at ASU. You got 4 years to do it. I only had 2! Make it happen cuz
— Strizzy (@JaelenStrong) February 3, 2016
Someone give me the list of all who sign with #asu today! Congrats to all who make the next step in life!
— Gerell Robinson (@G_Rob10) February 3, 2016
@CoachGrahamASU & @CoachP_ASU when @Chase_Lucas2 committed! Congrats kid! #NewDevilsOrder pic.twitter.com/6XaGDJCQjr
— Taylor Kelly (@Taylor_Kelly10) February 3, 2016
ICYMI: Brock Osweiler was all about @TheSunDevils at #SB50 Media Day! https://t.co/BmeI0Huu53
— Pac-12 Network (@Pac12Network) February 2, 2016
Congrats to all the new Sun Devils, and I hope y'all get to enjoy many victories and run the table against UA during your careers! ASU
— Rudy Carpenter (@rudygcarp12) February 4, 2016
If I could do it all over again I would. If I could chose between 60 schools. It would be ASU. #50 for life. On and off the field.
— Kyle Caldwell (@TheCoggs50) February 3, 2016
Throwback Thursday: ASU Alumni
This moment was one of my 10 most memorable announcement reveals. (cc: @Os_Island) Full list https://t.co/oQv7ZPAvKY pic.twitter.com/IsrHxHjdsN
— Woody Wommack (@RivalsWoody) February 1, 2016
Lightening the Mood
let someone know they are in your thoughts. pic.twitter.com/9rTA9Lc0qf
— cuppycup (@cuppycup) February 2, 2016
A high school football player who chooses to attend a different college than you did is:
— Fake Bo Pelini (@FauxPelini) February 3, 2016
.@Rivals you had ONE JOB#NSD2016 #RivalsNSD #NSD #RivalsDownAgainAndWaterIsWet pic.twitter.com/NWBDAqFywI
— FirstAndMonday (@firstandmonday) February 3, 2016
I CHOOSE YOU, ASU#MUAH #NLI pic.twitter.com/Q1Ry0K4sBs
— Jedi ASU (@JediASU) February 3, 2016
R.I.P fax machine. You've been good to us but time to take this digital! #ASUSigningDay #NewDevilsOrder pic.twitter.com/4hyD8XLrcN
— Patrick Suddes-AU (@PatrickSuddes) February 2, 2016
I miss the fax machine :'(
— Joey Palomarez (@SunDevilJoey) February 3, 2016
Chicken Littles
As an ASU fan, signing day is a pretty shitty day.
— ™ (@Tmoser5) February 3, 2016
OH WOW I DID NOT SEE THIS COMING https://t.co/8nozxJ2zIj
— Jesus (@Cheesus85) February 3, 2016
Sometimes I honestly wonder if ASU has a bagman. Like I'm sure we do, but I think he/she's doing a shitty job
— Nate McWhortor (@natemcw) February 3, 2016
Sun Devil fans are salty as hell over losing Byron Murphy. https://t.co/l646EH41EL
— Drew (@UDUB206) January 22, 2016
The 2016 ASU Football Recruiting Class
Just a few days away. #StayTrue2ASU #HomeTownHeroes #NewDevilsOrder #ForksUp pic.twitter.com/pqdZjA5vMU
— Dan Trujillo (@pixelmandan) January 31, 2016
Here comes the Boom!! #ASUSigningDay #NewDevilsOrder pic.twitter.com/GP6DHmzd0W
— Patrick Suddes-AU (@PatrickSuddes) February 3, 2016
It's a great day to be a Sun Devil!! Forks up!!
— Todd Graham (@CoachGrahamASU) February 3, 2016
Welcome to the brotherhood! #ASUSigningDay pic.twitter.com/Bk7NTMTL31
— Sun Devil Football (@FootballASU) February 3, 2016
@RobinsonEra_ Congrats on making the best decision for you!!! #SmartFastPhysical #WTG pic.twitter.com/7j2q5AHfaf
— Coach Rushing (@TJRushing20) February 3, 2016
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Welcome to the brotherhood @PassDMC pic.twitter.com/1hVWX3JRFt
— Sun Devil Football (@FootballASU) February 3, 2016
Welcome to the #SunDevilFamily, Tre Turner! Announced by @JoshMartinASU pic.twitter.com/VN7UqcWwWB
— Sun Devil Athletics (@TheSunDevils) February 3, 2016
Welcome to Sun Devil Baseball too! https://t.co/lwbrY8JNiW
— Tracy Smith (@ASUSkip) February 3, 2016
The No. 1 receiver in the country and the No. 1 player in the state of Arizona #StayTrue
Welcome @NkealHarry15! pic.twitter.com/K91dDkudX3
— Sun Devil Football (@FootballASU) February 3, 2016
https://twitter.com/usafootball/status/693920115113508864
https://twitter.com/usafootball/status/693936162864533504
https://twitter.com/NkealHarry15/status/694926434431700992
https://twitter.com/FootballASU/status/694889958100733954
Knee-deep in JUCO transfers this wk ..most intriguing prospect? #ASU edge guy @dougladson1 ..high ceiling, great fit with Sun Devils
— Rich Cirminiello (@RichCirminiello) January 28, 2016
@dougladson1 you know how many pac 12 qbs are praying for their safety right now? Legend in the making!
— Sun Devil Mike (@djgazooz) February 3, 2016
From Down Under!
Welcome to the brotherhood @sleeepy22 pic.twitter.com/xNzp6zRqJf
— Sun Devil Football (@FootballASU) February 3, 2016
We've added another weapon to @CoachLindseyASU's offensive arsenal
Welcome to the brotherhood Kyle! pic.twitter.com/t2minet5kC
— Sun Devil Football (@FootballASU) February 3, 2016
https://twitter.com/RisingSunDevils/status/694909022089031681
The CEO of the #NewDevilsOrder
Welcome to the brotherhood @Chase_Lucas2! #StayTrue pic.twitter.com/ZnpHgRdI5K
— Sun Devil Football (@FootballASU) February 3, 2016
Great news in the valley!!! Welcome @Chase_Lucas2 great decision to Stay True!! #SmartFastPhysical #WTG #WeGotBetter #GoDevils
— Coach Rushing (@TJRushing20) February 3, 2016
Another top player in the great state of Arizona staying home!! Welcome @Chase_Lucas2 to the brotherhood! https://t.co/yPtepnXYxU
— Todd Graham (@CoachGrahamASU) February 3, 2016
They tried to flip him and drag him out of the Valley but it didn't happen! He Stayed True!!! @Chase_Lucas2 pic.twitter.com/IVSxDpVzHL
— Coach Rushing (@TJRushing20) February 3, 2016
https://twitter.com/Chase_Lucas2/status/694919774799683588
Will be an honor to have Christian on campus – he served in the Air Force out of HS
Welcome to the family! pic.twitter.com/MCIcqmzJdw
— Sun Devil Football (@FootballASU) February 3, 2016
A 3-sport athlete in HS (fball, bball & track), @dalex3333 has another outside threat!
Welcome to the brotherhood pic.twitter.com/wtrgQamagg
— Sun Devil Football (@FootballASU) February 3, 2016
Early front-runner for #NationalSigningDay 'Outfit of the Day' goes to @FootballASU signee @jaytoonch! #GoDevils pic.twitter.com/0HRvQrRKSH
— Joey Artigue (@Joey_Artigue) February 3, 2016
The mid year signees are in Sun Devil territory! #BoomRoom #ASUSigningDay pic.twitter.com/fdFuweS3hp
— Sun Devil Athletics (@TheSunDevils) February 3, 2016
What a day. Here's to #NewDevilsOrder 2016 class doing some pretty special things SOON. pic.twitter.com/E1kx400p8Q
— Carter Donaldson (@CarterDonalds0n) February 4, 2016
"Guys with character
Guys with discipline
Guys who are tough
Guys with talent"— Sun Devil Football (@FootballASU) February 3, 2016
Listening to Graham talk to these kids on the phone after the sign is bringing tears to my eyes.
— Joey Palomarez (@SunDevilJoey) February 3, 2016
When you commit to the best university in the country: pic.twitter.com/GcJSqj5N1k
— 942 Crew (@942Crew) February 3, 2016
PT42
Pat Tillman NLI — the greatest in #ASUSigningDay and #NationalSigningDay history. pic.twitter.com/LEa1xdHOuP
— Sun Devil Athletics (@TheSunDevils) February 3, 2016
MLB Guy
June 27, 2016 at 8:39 AM
that's a good looking ASU jacket, do you know where he got it?<!?!?!