ASU Coach Dillingham Apologizes for Criticizing Kicker After Cincinnati Loss

Following two missed field goals, Coach Dillingham issues an apology and plans open tryouts to bolster the team’s kicking game.

Coach Kenny Dillingham publicly apologized for his postgame comments regarding kicker Ian Hershey after Arizona State's 24-14 loss to Cincinnati.
Dillingham's initial remarks labeled the team's kicking performance as 'atrocious,' prompting a social media apology soon after.
The coach announced open tryouts for kickers, expressing the need to find reliable options for future games.
ASU's kicking struggles are part of broader first-half performance issues in road games, which Dillingham aims to address.
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