Speak of the Devils Podcast: Spring football heats up & baseball midseason review

(3TV/CBS 5) -- Spring is in full swing for the Sun Devils. After a recap of a physical third week of spring football practice, we’re joined by Jack Loder of DevilsDigest.com (18:36) for an in-depth midseason review of Arizona State baseball.

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