Like a star player rising to national prominence, Arizona State football’s future just left for the NFL.
The Las Vegas Raiders are hiring former ASU defensive coordinator Antonio Pierce as their new linebackers coach, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Pierce resigned earlier this month along with former offensive coordinator Zak Hill and multiple assistants.
While the spotlight does not shine as brightly on the recruiting whiz amidst alleged violations, the general sentiment around Tempe is disappointment for what could have been. Pierce is hailed for his ability to recruit, particularly with his success in 2020. The class, which dominated at the four-star level in Southern California, ranked fourth in the conference and 24th nationally, according to 247sports.