“Passion for my faith, my family and my occupation as a football coach are the things that have driven me back to the grass. I stand ready for the challenge…to elevate Sun Devil Football. I am very excited and humbled to be the Arizona State head football coach,” said Edwards in a statement.
Arizona State Sun Devil Football new leadership model
Additionally, the university and Anderson unveiled plans for restructured ASU football program. Edwards will supervise its new leadership model, which is similar to an NFL approach with a general manager structure.
The ASU football program has sports and administrative divisions that operate as distinct but collective units. Both divisions are focused on improving all aspects of Sun Devil Football.
In a statement, Anderson said their goal is to “reach unprecedented heights” for ASU football program. Therefore, it needs a “head coach who serves as a CEO, a central leader with a collaborative staff around him.” He added, “Equally important, the head coach will be a dynamic and tireless recruiter.”
