Arizona's DeMarco Murray, ASU's Shaun Aguano bring different dynamics to recruiting wars

When Arizona hired DeMarco Murray to coach its running backs, the move was applauded by UA fans and heralded across the Internet. Seldom do position-coach transactions make the front page of ESPN.com; this one did.

A week later, rival Arizona State made a corresponding move that drew less fanfare nationally. But ASU’s hiring of Chandler High School’s Shaun Aguano to coach its running backs made a splash within the state’s borders.

Some contend that Herm Edwards one-upped Kevin Sumlin, especially when it comes to in-state recruiting. Chandler produced NFL-bound Sun Devils receiver N’Keal Harry and current ASU starting cornerback Chase Lucas. Aguano has connections throughout the talent-rich…