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It appears that Arizona State is going West to find a co-defensive coordinator, according to a report.

Former Illinois assistant Ron West, who was named New Mexico's defensive coordinator just last month by new Lobos coach Bob Davie, is headed to Tempe, according to the Albuquerque Journal.

"Over the weekend, Ron received an offer from Arizona State and accepted it," Davie said in a statement to the newspaper. "I'm disappointed but I certainly understand the business aspect of this profession. Coach West made a decision he felt was best for his family, and we wish him the best of luck in the future."

West worked for ASU coach Todd Graham previously at Tulsa. New Mexico was his first job in the west.

While the Sun Devils haven't announced specific responsibilities for their assistant coaches, Doug Haller of the Arizona Republic reports that "West likely will share defensive coordinating duties with Paul Randolph, who was co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach last season at Pittsburgh."

House of Sparky points out that "West's hiring would have completed Graham's staff, but last week running backs coach Chris Thomsen left Tempe to take over the offensive line coaching duties at Texas Tech."

Posted by ESPN.com's Ted Miller

Remember football before HD TV? Neither do I.

How about this though, per a press release:

ESPN will test its 3D production capabilities with a special telecast of No. 4 USC at No. 6 Ohio State on September 12.

The production will be ESPN's first 3D telecast distributed to fans after more than two years of testing, supplying further research for ESPN as it continues to develop best practices for utilizing the technology in live game applications. It will provide ESPN the ability to evaluate workflow operations, 3D camera positioning, transmission changes and gauge fan reaction to a 3D telecast versus a 2D.

The game will also be televised in standard definition and high definition on ESPN and ESPN HD, respectively.

USC's Galen Center will show the 3D production as well as theaters in Columbus, Ohio, Hartford, Conn. and Hurst, Texas (near Dallas).

Tickets will not be sold for this event, however fans will have the opportunity to win tickets to the screenings through 710 ESPN Los Angeles; 103.3 ESPN Dallas and WBNS-FM in Columbus.

ESPN will employ separate production trucks, technical crews and on-air commentators for the 3D and 2D productions. Mark Jones and Bob Davie will announce the 3D game while Brent Musburger, Kirk Herbstreit and reporter Lisa Salters will work the telecast on ESPN and ESPN HD.