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Arizona State is not extending football coach Todd Graham’s contract by one year as it has done annually in the past, leaving Graham under contract for less than five years for the first time since his arrival.
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For the first time since his arrival, ASU football coach Todd Graham has not been given a one year extension to his contract.
Graham is under contract with the Sun Devils until June 30, 2021 and is receiving $3.2 million per year as of January 2017.
In five years with ASU, Graham is 39-26, but the Suns Devils have gone 11-14 in the last two seasons.
If Graham is let go prior to the end of his deal, the school will owe him 100 percent of the remainder of his annual salary.
We took to Facebook and Twitter to see how you, the fans, feel about the situation and Graham’s future.
Based on these responses, it’s safe to say Graham’s support has eroded among some ASU fans.
As you would expect, flamethrowers on Twitter weren’t any more forgiving than those on Facebook.
Hasn’t earned an extension. Teams have sucked the last 2 years.
— Don Schott (@asudon) June 13, 2017
This man gets paid the most out of any ASU employee. Time for him to go.
— Minority Scientist (@asupremed) June 14, 2017
Wow. That would be a lot of money to fire Graham.
— Jimmy (@Jimmyy_lee1) June 13, 2017
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ASU Sun Devils RB Kalen Ballage (7) signs autographs for fans following their spring football game Saturday, April 15, 2017 in Tempe, Ariz.
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The new construction can be seen over the Spring Game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on April 15, 2017.
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Arizona State Sun Devils Offensive Coordinator Billy Napier talks with his team during the spring football game Saturday, April 15, 2017 in Tempe, Ariz.
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Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver N’Keal Harry (1) and quarterback Dillon Sterling-Cole (15) show off their pitchforks following the spring football game Saturday, April 15, 2017 in Tempe, Ariz.
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Arizona State Sun Devils Running Back Eno Benjamin, wide receiver N’Keal Harry (1) and quarterback Dillon Sterling-Cole (15) following their spring football game Saturday, April 15, 2017 in Tempe, Ariz.
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Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Ryan Newsome struggles to get his pads on prior to their spring football game Saturday, April 15, 2017 in Tempe, Ariz.
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An Arizona State Sun Devils fan watches their spring football game Saturday, April 15, 2017 in Tempe, Ariz.
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Arizona State Sun Devils long snapper Riley John (64) during their spring football game Saturday, April 15, 2017 in Tempe, Ariz.
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ASU’s head coach Todd Graham speaks to his team after the Spring Game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on April 15, 2017.
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Redshirt senior tight end Frank Ogas (48) recovers after a reception during the annual spring scrimmage at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, April 15, 2017.
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Redshirt sophomore wide receiver John Humphrey (12) can’t come down with a pass during the annual spring scrimmage at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, April 15, 2017.
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Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Ryan Newsome (17) returns to the huddle during the annual spring scrimmage at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, April 15, 2017.
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Senior running back Demario Richard (4) gets up after being tackled during the annual spring scrimmage at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, April 15, 2017.
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Redshirt sophomore wide receiver John Humphrey (12) catches a pass during the annual spring scrimmage at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, April 15, 2017.
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Redshirt freshman wide receiver Hunter Allen (83) runs with the ball during the annual spring scrimmage at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, April 15, 2017.
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Junior defensive back Deion Guignard (38) lines up for a snap during the spring scrimmage at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, April 15, 2017.
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Redshirt sophomore quarterback Blake Barnett (8) throws during the spring scrimmage at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, April 15, 2017.
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ASU’s Dillon Sterling-Cole (15) throws a pass under pressure from Red teams’ Jojo Wicker (1) during the Spring Game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on April 15, 2017.
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ASU’s Dillon Sterling-Cole (15) throws a pass under pressure from Red teams’ Jojo Wicker (1) during the Spring Game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on April 15, 2017.
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ASU’s white team’s Tyler Whiley (23) and Brandon LaMarche (47) tackle Red Team’s Terrell Chatman (21) during the Spring Game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on April 15, 2017.
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ASU’s Manny Wilkins (5) throws a pass against the White Team during the Spring Game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on April 15, 2017.
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ASU fans brave the heat to watch the Spring Game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on April 15, 2017.
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ASU’s Maurice Chandler (16) makes an interception against the White Team during the Spring Game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on April 15, 2017.
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ASU’s Maurice Chandler (16) makes an interception against the White Team during the Spring Game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on April 15, 2017.
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ASU’s red and white teams come together after the Spring Game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on April 15, 2017.
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ASU’s head coach Todd Graham speaks to his team after the Spring Game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on April 15, 2017.
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ASU’s football team huddles after the annual spring scrimmage at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, April 15, 2017.
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Senior RB Kalen Ballage (7) scores a touchdown in a drill before the annual spring scrimmage at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, April 15, 2017.
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Redshirt junior QB Manny Wilkins (5) celebrates with redshirt sophomore running back Nick Ralston (22) before the annual spring scrimmage at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, April 15, 2017.
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Redshirt senior OL Corey Smith (55) runs a drill with redshirt junior defensive lineman Dougladson Subtyl (98) before the annual spring scrimmage at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, April 15, 2017.
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Redshirt junior place kicker John O’Brien (43) practices kicking field goals before the annual spring scrimmage at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, April 15, 2017.
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ASU athletic director Ray Anderson makes his way across the field before the annual spring scrimmage at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, April 15, 2017.
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Redshirt sophomore OL Steven Miller (71) throws a block as senior DL Tashon Smallwood (90) tries to get around him before the annual spring scrimmage at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, April 15, 2017.
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Freshman OL Corey Stephens (74) participates in a drill before the annual spring scrimmage at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, April 15, 2017.
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Senior linebacker Koron Crump (4) looks around before the annual spring scrimmage at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, April 15, 2017.
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Redshirt senior WR Ryan Jenkins (86) can’t come down with a long pass during the annual spring scrimmage at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, April 15, 2017.
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Redshirt senior WR Ryan Jenkins (86) can’t come down with a long pass during the annual spring scrimmage at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, April 15, 2017.
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Senior RB Kalen Ballage (7) runs the ball during the annual spring scrimmage at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, April 15, 2017.
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Senior RB Kalen Ballage (7) runs the ball during the annual spring scrimmage at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, April 15, 2017.
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Senior RB Kalen Ballage (7) runs the ball during the annual spring scrimmage at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, April 15, 2017.
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Senior RB Demario Richard (4) runs the ball during the annual spring scrimmage at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, April 15, 2017.
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Senior RB Jacom Brimhall (35) returns to the bench after the annual spring scrimmage at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, April 15, 2017.
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ASU football head coach Todd Graham answers questions from reporters after the annual spring scrimmage at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, April 15, 2017.
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ASU head coach Todd Graham answers questions from reporters after the annual spring scrimmage at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, April 15, 2017.
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ASU football head coach Todd Graham waves after the annual spring scrimmage at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, April 15, 2017.
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ASU’s football team signs autographs for fans after the spring scrimmage at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, April 15, 2017.
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ASU’s football team signs autographs after the annual spring scrimmage at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, April 15, 2017.
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ASU’s football team signs autographs after the annual spring scrimmage at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, April 15, 2017.
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Fans line up to get autographs from ASU’s football team after the spring scrimmage at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, April 15, 2017.
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ASU’s football team signs autographs for fans after the spring scrimmage at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, April 15, 2017.
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ASU’s football team signs autographs after the annual spring scrimmage at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, April 15, 2017.
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ASU’s football team signs autographs for fans after the spring scrimmage at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, April 15, 2017.
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ASU QB Manny Wilkins (5) signs an autograph for Laurence Numkena following their spring football game Saturday, April 15, 2017 in Tempe, Ariz.
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Hannah Ortega has her photo taken with Arizona State Sun Devils RB Kalen Ballage (7) as her mother Ivette Ortega snaps the photo following their spring football game Saturday, April 15, 2017 in Tempe, Ariz.
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ASU Sun Devils fans wait for autographs from the football team following their spring football game Saturday, April 15, 2017 in Tempe, Ariz.
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ASU’s Dillon Sterling-Cole (15) throws a pass in a drill during the Spring Game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on April 15, 2017.
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ASU’s Brandon LaMarche (47) and Jalen Russell (48) sign autographs for fans during the Spring Game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on April 15, 2017.
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ASU’s Tre Turner (24) comes around the corner in a drill during the Spring Game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on April 15, 2017.
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ASU’s head coach Todd Graham instructs his team during the Spring Game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on April 15, 2017.
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ASU’s Mark Cosgrove (22) runs in a drill during the Spring Game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on April 15, 2017.
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ASU’s Mark Cosgrove (22) runs in a drill during the Spring Game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on April 15, 2017.
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ASU’s Kalen Ballage (7) runs for a touchdown past teammate DJ Davidson (98) during the Spring Game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on April 15, 2017.
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ASU’s Kalen Ballage (7) scores a touchdown for the red team during the Spring Game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on April 15, 2017.
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ASU’s Manny Wilkins (5) throws a pass to students during the Spring Game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on April 15, 2017.
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ASU’s Manny Wilkins (5) throws a pass to students during the Spring Game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on April 15, 2017.
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ASU’s Manny Wilkins (5) does his signature jump with a fan during the Spring Game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on April 15, 2017.
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ASU’s Ryan Jenkins (86) just misses a catch for the white team during the Spring Game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on April 15, 2017.
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