-Arizona coach Mike Stoops apologized on Thursday for saying that Arizona State has "turned into a J.C." "Yesterday in my annual signing day news conference I regretfully made some comments about sister institution Arizona State University," Stoops said in a statement. "These remarks were dutifully reported by the media, and not necessarily taken out of context - which was within some of my heartfelt observations about the recruiting process and what it entails for individuals and college football programs. But it was a personal mistake and one for which I apologize."

Arizona coach Mike Stoops apologized on Thursday for saying that Arizona State has "turned into a J.C."

The smoldering Arizona-Arizona State football rivalry grew hotter Wednesday when Wildcats coach Mike Stoops said ASU has "turned ...