The Arizona State football team has made the trip up north to Camp Tontozona (“Camp T”), where they will practice until Saturday.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Heading North 🏕️#ForksUp /// #O2V pic.twitter.com/xBowhdowAC
— Sun Devil Football (@ASUFootball) August 9, 2023
On Saturday, the Sun Devils will have a scrimmage open to the public beginning at 9 a.m. at Camp T.
The annual tradition, which started back in 1959 under legendary coach Frank Kush, had been put on hold the last few years because of field turf renovations, COVID restrictions, and weather conditions.
Now, the Sun Devils are back under first-year coach Kenny Dillingham. Including this morning, ASU has had nine fall camp practices in Tempe so far and will have three more (including Saturday’s scrimmage) at Camp T.
The camp is located just past Payson.
We're heading up to camp ⛺️🏈
Sun Devil Football is heading up to Camp Tontozona, August 10-12. More details below ⬇️
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— Sun Devil Football (@ASUFootball) June 8, 2023
“Mountains skirt the camp with water, contributing much of the beauty to the area with clear-running Tonto Creek just a moment’s walk from the practice field. As a matter of fact, the bubbling springs on the camp property are a popular place for a cold drink or a refreshing natural whirlpool after practice. The creek is even more popular after drills,” the original press release states.
Some notes for those attending:
Here is some information on Camp T. Let me know what we might be missing. Also you can click here and see how many beds are needed https://t.co/cZHPZUbyls … also, print your roster at home and make it easy (link there as well).
— Doug Tammaro (@DougTammaro) August 8, 2023
Had some folks ask re: Camp T Thursday/Friday, no one turned away, but those are serious practice/meeting days. Can attend, just know staff/players will be moving from practice to next thing on list. Thanks for understanding goal is get better while there. Saturday is fun day.
— Doug Tammaro (@DougTammaro) August 9, 2023
We have heard from numerous players and coaches over the past few weeks about the experience. There’s been a lot of mixed reactions about being excited to be part of a unique tradition, but also the challenges that come with going away from the outside world with all of your teammates, coaches and staff for a few days.
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Brendan Mau is a college sports insider and general assignment reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on X via @Brendan_Mau
