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Arizona State shouldn't be insulted about being picked last in Big 12, but maybe thankful
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Arizona Republic
The Big 12 preseason football poll came out this week and Arizona State has been pegged last, 16th.
That shouldn't be much of a surprise. The Sun Devils are coming off back-to-back 3-9 seasons although there has been some renewed optimism in Tempe heading into Kenny Dillingham's second year and recruiting has been trending upward.