College Football Predictions Arizona State Sun Devils PAC 10 Conference 2008: Last season, the Arizona State Sun Devils finished with a good mark of 10-3 (7-2), but didn't quite perform as desired in their Bowl game. At BetUS.com, the Arizona State Sun Devils’ betting odds to win the BCS National Championship in 2009 are +4000.

After being beat down badly by Texas in the Holiday Bowl by 34-52, head coach Dave Erickson will look to make personnel improvements, as he will try to better his 158-68-1 overall record.

Outstanding (returning) QB Rudy Carpenter –who last season threw for 3,202 yards and 25 TD– will once again be at the controls on this offense. However, there might be a few concerns for Carpenter while in the pocket, as the O-line needs major improvements.

Last season, the Sun Devils’ offensive line ranked a surprising 117th in the nation in sacks, as they allowed an average of over 4 per game. That will not get it done this season.

Moreover, last season ASU ranked 3rd in both scoring and passing offense in the PAC 10 Conference, as well as 5th in total offense (in the Conf.). The Arizona State Sun Devils’ betting odds to win the PAC 10 Conference in 2008 are +400.

The strength for ASU this upcoming season will depend on the O-Line. If they can buy some time in the pocket for QB Rudy carpenter –who was sacked a total of 54 times in ‘07– they’ll become an even bigger threat offensively.

With both starting top WR coming back (McGaha and Jones), Carpenter can basically pick defensive schemes apart. Offensive coordinator Rich Olsen also has some decent weapons in the backfield he can incorporate into a powerful-balanced attack.

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