Arizona State rides quarterback Sam Leavitt’s steady hand into the College Football Playoff
Associated PressTEMPE, Ariz. — Sam Leavitt grew up with three older siblings, one of whom went on to play in the NFL. A poised perfectionist, Leavitt has led fourth-seeded Arizona State from a three-win season a year ago to spot in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals against fifth-seeded Texas in the Peach Bowl on New Year’s Day. “He’s a special, special kid,” Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham said. “My plan from the jump was to go to the College Football Playoff, and it was hard to get everybody to buy into that,” Sam Leavitt said. When he heard Arby’s was offering name, image and likeness deals to offensive linemen across the country — a campaign branched off from its new “Thighsman Award” — Leavitt urged the roast beef restaurant to include Arizona State’s linemen.
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