Arizona State Football 2011: The Sun Devils Season Preview Series

The following are the articles in an ongoing series here on Bleacher Report that breaks down the Arizona Sun Devil football team as they head into a 2011 season that is full of expectations.  New articles will be added frequently during the countdown to the September 1st kickoff against UC Davis, so check back soon or follow me on Twitter @BDenny29.

Once More Unto the Breach, Dear Sun Devils: A Shakespearean battle cry on the brink of ASU's new season.

Should ASU Have Been Ranked?: The Coaches Poll is out...and ASU is nowhere to be found.  With Texas and Penn State getting ranked, did the Sun Devils get hosed?

Cameron Marshall Looks for a Big Leap in 2011: With Deantre Lewis' injury, junior running back Cameron Marshall will be the focal point of the ASU attack.  Is he up to the task?

Setting the Key Over/Unders for 2011: Taking a lock at the key statistical categories that will spell success or failure for the Sun Devils this season.

The 7 Biggest Villains for ASU's Season: Every great story has it's villain, and the 2011 Sun Devil season is no exception.

What Dennis Erickson Must Do to Keep His Job: Now in his fifth season in Tempe, head coach Dennis Erickson is feeling the heat from fans, the media and former players.  Will he do enough to be around in 2010?

Do Kerry Taylor's Comments on Dennis Erickson Matter? Former ASU wide receiver Kerry Taylor created a firestorm over his criticism of head coach Dennis Erickson.  Does he have a point?

Ranking the 12 Most Important Sun Devils for 2011: A countdown of the most critical figures for the team's success in their quest for the Pac-12 South title.  Where did Vontaze Burfict rank on the list?  Were there any surprise omissions? 

How the Sun Devils Can Own Arizona Sports: Phoenix is a notoriously fair weather sports town for a number of reasons.  With the Suns, DBacks, Coyotes and Cardinals all knee-deep in their own struggles, can the upstart Sun Devils rise up and take over the Valley's sports landscape?

5 Lessons from 2010 That Will Make for 2011 Success: The 2010 season was a roller coaster ride for ASU to say the least.  From countless near misses, self-inflicted heartbreak and an epic double-overtime win, the Sun Devils learned many lessons that can help them in 2011.

The Sun Devils, Green Day and 90s Punk: The Pressure of Expectations: With fans, players and now national media hopping on the ASU bandwagon, the Sun Devils are staring face-to-face with heavy expectations, much like many a punk band did in the early 1990s.  Will they be a hit or get booed off the stage?

Ranking the 2011 Schedule's Critical Games for a BCS Bid: With the addition of Utah and Colorado, the Pac-10 is now the Pac-12, bringing with it new divisions and a conference title game.  Countdown ASU's most important games as they aim for the Pac-12 crown.

The Sun Devils Will Make a BCS Game If...: ASU has the talent, the schedule and the experience to make a run at the conference crown, which would net them their first appearance in a BCS bowl.  Find out the top 10 things ASU must do to take that major step.