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Here's why ASU football coach Herm Edwards fired three offensive coaches in big overhaul

Arizona State coach Herm Edwards made a switch at offensive coordinator as part of an overhaul on that side of the ball this off-season, prompting critics to blast him as a hypocrite.

They said he was supposed to be building continuity after years of staff turnover left the program directionless.

They also said the Sun Devils scored enough points to win games despite a limited offensive line and a rookie quarterback, making unnecessary the shake-up that included two position coaches.

Here’s why they’re wrong:

ASU won games in spite of its offense in 2019, not because of it.