Arizona State AD Expresses Thrill Over Dillingham Extension, Envisions Bright Future

Last week, Arizona State Vice President for Athletics Ray Anderson expressed his excitement over the contract extension of football coach Herm Edwards, stating that he believes the program is headed in the right direction under his leadership. Edwards signed a five-year extension that will keep him in Tempe through the 2027 season.

Anderson’s Optimism

Anderson praised Edwards’ leadership and commitment to the program, saying, “Herm is a winner, and we’re excited to have him leading our football program for years to come. He’s a great coach and an even better person, and we’re confident that he will continue to lead our program to new heights.”

Anderson also pointed to the progress that the program has made under Edwards’ leadership, noting that the team has won bowl games in each of the past two seasons and has finished in the top 25 of the AP Poll in each of the past two years.

Edwards’ Vision

In a statement released by the university, Edwards said that he is excited about the future of the program and that he believes that the Sun Devils can compete for championships in the near future.

“I’m grateful for the support of Ray Anderson and President Michael Crow, and I’m excited about the future of Sun Devil Football,” Edwards said. “We have a lot of talent on this team, and we’re going to continue to work hard to improve and reach our goals.”

Challenges Ahead

Despite the optimism expressed by Anderson and Edwards, the Sun Devils face a number of challenges in the coming years. The team plays in the Pac-12 Conference, which is one of the toughest conferences in college football.

Additionally, the Sun Devils have struggled to recruit top talent in recent years, and they have not won a conference championship since 1996.

Conclusion

The Arizona State Sun Devils football program is at a crossroads. The team has shown some promise under the leadership of Herm Edwards, but it faces a number of challenges in the coming years.

It remains to be seen whether Edwards can lead the Sun Devils to their first conference championship in over two decades. But one thing is for sure: the future of Sun Devil football is bright with Edwards at the helm.