ASU's success has changed football recruiting

(Photo: Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports)Two years ago, when Chris Thomsen went on the road recruiting, the Arizona State offensive line coach often heard a familiar concern.

"Man, you guys are a party school. I don't know."

Yet today:

"I don't hear that as much anymore," Thomsen said.

ASU's football assistants this month have scattered across the country. Receivers coach DelVaughn Alexander visited Georgia. Offensive coordinator Mike Norvell stopped in Louisiana. Running backs coach Bo Graham touched down in Texas.

For most of coach Todd Graham's staff, this is their third or fourth spring on the ASU recruiting trail. During this stretch, much has changed, particularly with how players, parents…