James Brooks The Latest To Leave Arizona State Football

That Arizona State, expected to be a competitor in the inaugural season for the Pac-12 South, is losing a two-year starter along its defensive line is bad enough. Defensive end James Brooks was third on the team in sacks and also among the leaders in tackles for loss in 2010.

Brooks has had issues in the past, including of the personal variety that also led to the most recent departure. And he’s also considered leaving to make hip-hop music. (No, really.)