Champions!

I must admit, when Dennis Erickson was hired I was optimistic, but never thought he would deliver a conference championship in his first season in Tempe. On Saturday night, ASU won a share of its third conference title by beating the Rats 20-17. The catch by Chris McGaha may be one of the best 5 in ASU history -- just a pity that he did not fall into the end zone to score his first TD of the year.

This team will not receive the same accolades in future years as the '86 or '96 championship teams, but they deserve a special place in our hearts. Just remember all those games in recent years where a win meant a trip to Hawaii for a meaningless bowl.

Pac-10 Champs!

Needing to win just one of three games versus the Rats, the Devils didn't screw around. They won the first game to clinch the undisputed Pac-10 title for the first time since 1993. Hard to believe it's been that long.

It will definitely be a surprise if ASU doesn't host a Regional and Super-Regional in the NCAA tournament.