The most important thing to know about Arizona State football's return to Camp Tontozona is that the year off to properly install an artificial-turf field was a good decision.
The Sun Devils cancelled their annual training-camp trip to Tontozona last year because wet conditions delayed installation of a 7,400-square-foot AstroTurf field. The $1 million-plus project, including new fencing on the south side close to Tonto Creek, was completed in April, assuring that fans again can tap into one of ASU's deepest football traditions.
"The reality of mother nature is there are water and other issues," said Tom Fraker, CEO of Tonto Creek Camp, which Camp Tontozona was rebranded as in 2010.