COMING HOME: ASU legend & analyst Leif Fautanu on returning as a coach | Speak of the Devils

Home is where the Sun Devils are. Following his career as an All-Big 12 center, Leif Fautanu has returned to Tempe to begin a promising coaching career. The twist? The former offensive lineman is now working with ASU's defensive line. The Sun Devil legend discusses his new chapter as a coach, reminisces about his Sun Devil career, and looks ahead to what to expect in the trenches this fall. 00:00 Welcome and Birthday Dinner 00:59 Best Steakhouses in Phoenix 01:37 Spring Practice as a Coach 02:12 Why Coaching Now 03:20 Switching to Defense 04:43 Defensive Highlights Story 05:23 Mentors and Coaching Lessons 07:11 What Makes Coach T and Ty Great 08:40 Steven Miller Impact 10:22 Learning Reynolds and Amy 11:56 Defensive Analyst Role 13:14 Young Coaches on Staff 14:33 Relating to Players 16:05 Itch to Suit Up 16:50 Excited About Coaching Path 18:13 Spring Takeaways on D Line 19:26 Thoughts on New O Line 21:02 What He Misses Playing 21:50 Program Growth and Chemistry 23:30 Favorite Sun Devil Memories 26:13 Legacy and Final Thoughts More full Speak of the Devils episodes:    • Full Episodes   More in-depth conversation with Sun Devil players, coaches, & legends here:    • Sitdown Series   Post-practice interviews with players & coaches:    • Post-Practice/Game Interviews   Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/sotdpodcast Follow us on Instagram:   / speakofthedevils   Follow us on Facebook:   / sotdpodcast   #asu #asufootball #sundevils #sundevilfootball #collegefootball #podcast