Freshman Cleared to Practice: Arizona State freshman forward Jeff Pendergraph has been cleared by his family physician to resume practice for the Sun Devils. Pendergraph, a 6-10 native of Etiwanda, Calif., had a benign tumor removed from behind his kneecap in August. While he is beginning practice late, head coach Rob Evans expected Pendergraph to be ready for the season opener against Southern Utah on November 23rd. [10/22/05]