The Arizona State defense is a tight knit bunch. At all three levels, players see familiar faces, friends they’ve taken the field with for at least two prior seasons. The brotherhood on this side of the ball runs deep, and Jermayne Lole’s teammates and coaches know just how much the senior defensive tackle has been through leading up to his likely season ending injury.
“I want to be clear, injuries are the hardest part of this game. Especially when you get so close to your guys,” defensive line coach Robert Rodriguez said following Monday’s practice. “In particular, I have such a love and respect for Jermayne.