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Can Sendek's anemic Sun Devils average 70?

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08:15 AM ET 07.13 | In a recent online chat with Rivals.com, Arizona State coach Herb Sendek mentioned the thought that his team could average 70 points per game this season. Given ASU's recent past, that's a pretty bold statement. Consider: ASU hasn't averaged 70 points per game since Rob Evans' 2004-05 team averaged 76 points. Even Sendek's best team -- the 2008-09 squad that featured All-American James Harden and second-round NBA Draft pick Jeff Pendergraph -- averaged just 69.4 points. ... Last year's team averaged 61 points, which ranked 305th out of 344 teams. ... This week, I asked Sendek about the 70 points. He said he meant it more as a goal than a promise, but he didn't back off the intent behind the message.

The Arizona Republic

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July 13, 2012 08:35 AM ET

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They play basketball at ASU?

Deep Creek

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July 13, 2012 09:26 AM ET

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Dude looks like a turtle

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July 13, 2012 10:52 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:35 AM ET 07.13 by Deep Creek

They play basketball at ASU?

Thought this article was about Appalachian State University. Herb hasn't do much at Arizona State.

darrell4868

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July 13, 2012 10:52 AM ET

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* done

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July 13, 2012 12:46 PM ET

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Just a side note. I taught Herb's daughters to ski when he was at NC State. They look exactly like him. They had extremely large foreheads, but they did have hair at least.

Peyton_sux

Charlotte , NC

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July 13, 2012 01:55 PM ET

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they better play real good D...won't do much good to get 70 a game if you give up 71...

sagecreek

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July 13, 2012 03:44 PM ET

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Guess no one wanted to take a chance on Friday the 13th???

HoozierDaddy45

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July 13, 2012 05:38 PM ET

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WPS and Peyton_sux are real winners....make that losers! Making disparging remarks about a man's looks on a sports website is gutless. Making rude remarks about a man's daughter is lower than low!
These two are just classless!

T.I.H.

Pagosa Springs , CO

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July 13, 2012 07:30 PM ET

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Herb: It is common knowledge that the University of Arizona rules college basketball in Arizona. ASU is a party school that is good from time to time in football. Please get with the program. Note also that the University of Arizona is pretty good in baseball, too!!