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SCOTTSDALE, Arizona - Pressure. Relentless, unyielding pressure that rains down upon you in the form of five-, six- or even seven-man blitzes -- ranging from the exotic to the basic -- throughout the balance of a 60- minute football game.
This has been the hallmark of Arizona State coach Todd Graham’s defenses for a long, long time.
“They put pressure on you every single time you snap the football,” Dana Holgorsen said. “They are as good as anyone in the country with forcing negative plays, whether its sacks or tackles for loss.