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Arizona State Sun Devils 5-2 Defense (1997)

Phil Snow is a former player and coach. He played defensive back for the New York Giants from 1981 to 1986. After his playing career, he began his coaching career as an assistant coach at the Air Force Academy.

Snow came to Arizona State in 1996 as the defensive coordinator. He helped the Sun Devils to a 9-3 record in 1997, including a win over Texas A&M in the Sun Bowl.

The 1997 Arizona State Sun Devils football team was one of the best in school history. They finished the regular season with a record of 9–3, and they were invited to the Sun Bowl, where they defeated Texas A&M, 20–17.

The team was led by quarterback Jake Plummer, who threw for 3,219 yards and 25 touchdowns. The Sun Devils also had a strong running game, led by tailback Terry Battle, who rushed for 1,112 yards and 10 touchdowns.

The 1997 Arizona State Sun Devils football team was a talented and well-coached team. They were led by a strong defense, and they were able to make some big plays in key moments. The team's success was a testament to the work of head coach Bruce Snyder and his staff.

The 5-2 defense is a defensive alignment that consists of five defensive linemen and two linebackers. It is a relatively simple defense to understand and execute, but it can be very effective against the run.

The 5-2 defense is typically used by teams that have a strong defensive line. The five defensive linemen are responsible for stopping the run and pressuring the quarterback. The two linebackers are responsible for covering the gaps between the defensive linemen and making tackles.

The 5-2 defense can be effective against the run because it has a lot of defenders in the box. This makes it difficult for the offense to run the ball up the middle. The 5-2 defense can also be effective against the pass because the two linebackers can drop into coverage and defend against short passes.

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