Devils Digest • 9th April 2025

Rent's Due: Xavion Alford returning to ASU to leave a legacy

His voice echoes. His game speaks. Xavion Alford has earned undivided respect at ASU. The 100-yard-landlord came back to help the team finish what it started -- and to become immortal. "I came back to leave a legacy ... I am one of the best DBs in the country."

Justin LaCertosa • 9th March 2025

Alston Mason takes global journey through his youth, follows in father's footsteps at ASU

Alston Mason attended 14 different schools in 14 different countries. The language barrier was never easy to overcome — but basketball was his language. Now, he wraps up his collegiate career at Arizona State, just like his father, Alton Mason Sr.

Justin LaCertosa • 1st January 2023

Brick by Brick: How Jason Mohns built his way back to ASU

From founding a youth program while still at ASU to winning seven state titles at Saguaro High School, Jason Mohns built a legacy rooted in relationships and community. Now, he’s come full circle—returning to his alma mater as Arizona State’s tight ends coach, carrying on both his own legacy and his late father’s.

Devils Digest • 29th November 2024

From Tucson to Tempe: The Full Circle Story of ASU QB Trenton Bourguet

Football runs through Trenton Bourguet’s veins. At 8-years-old, he was getting recognized for his conceptual understanding of the game. Now, his story comes full circle in his final Territorial Cup before he pursues his dream of coaching.

Devils Digest • 11th October 2024

Leif Fautanu: Natural-born leader embodying the standard at ASU

What is the "standard?" Well, it's relative per person. But for ASU, redshirt senior OL Leif Fautanu is the encapsulation. Fautanu developed his leadership qualities in a disciplined, competitive family, and now brings those values to Tempe.

Devils Digest • 29th August 2024

Xavier Guillory: Running with purpose, honoring his roots

Xavier Guillory's road to recovery wasn't easy. After suffering a season-ending foot injury in 2023, the redshirt senior WR leaned on his 'why.' Grounded in faith and his Nez Perce heritage, Guillory is determined to finish his race upon return.