Carrying on a rich tradition started back in 1959 by iconic ASU football head coach Frank Kush, the Sun Devils are returning to Camp Tontozona on August 7-10 for a slate of practices and a scrimmage.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!This will be the second straight year Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham will bring his team up to the site in Payson after running into difficulties with using the location recently.
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“We had a fantastic experience last year and decided to add a day this year. It is fun and our team loved it,” Dillingham said in a press release. “It is a fantastic tradition that we embrace.”
With everything that the annual tradition at “Camp T” has to offer, ASU fans will be able to watch the players who will suit up for the Sun Devils this fall in the Big 12 Conference. The first game of the season is on August 31 when Arizona State takes on Wyoming at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe.
A wonderful scenery of trees and nature surrounds Camp Tontozona, which borders the Tonto National Forest. The Tonto Creek is just a few steps away from the practice field, making it an ideal location to take in the freshwater around the camp.
“Three man-sized waterfalls and clear-bottom swimming holes serve as refreshers to the Sun Devils,” ASU said on its website. “Wildlife is another prominent specialty of Tontozona. Deer roaming the surrounding country and hawks circling the morning and evening skies are not uncommon sights. Just minutes away by car are other attractions such as the spectacular Mogollon Rim and its breathtaking view and countryside that provide a haven for campers, horseback riders, hikers and picnickers.”
The times of practice and the scrimmage have yet to be announced, but will be at a future date. More information on fan access and availabilities will also be announced soon.
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