[StanfordMatt]

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Anyone have thoughts on Scarlett vis-a-vis what role and impact he might have as a football player for Stanford?

Depth at a very thin position.  Don't see him being a starter unless he is materially better than the others in fall practice, mainly because he's in his fifth year compared to others who have more years of eligibility left and therefore have more upside for the program.
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Convoluted reasoning abounds regarding Scarlett.

Putting aside his academic program, in what world are younger players favored over veteran players because of their future upside? In closely contested position battles, seniors and fifth-years typically have an advantage over underclassmen precisely because of their experience. I don't expect this calculus to change for Scarlett simply because he spent his first four years at C.al. Granted, I have no idea if he's close to 100% healthy or how he stacks up against the rest of our DE's, but I suspect that if it's close, Scarlett will get the nod.

[StanfordMatt]

[quote author=OutsiderFan link=topic=11858.msg114527#msg114527 date=1426080393]
Anyone have thoughts on Scarlett vis-a-vis what role and impact he might have as a football player for Stanford?

Depth at a very thin position.  Don't see him being a starter unless he is materially better than the others in fall practice, mainly because he's in his fifth year compared to others who have more years of eligibility left and therefore have more upside for the program.
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Convoluted reasoning abounds regarding Scarlett.

Putting aside his academic program, in what world are younger players favored over veteran players because of their future upside? In closely contested position battles, seniors and fifth-years typically have an advantage over underclassmen precisely because of their experience. I don't expect this calculus to change for Scarlett simply because he spent his first four years at C.al. Granted, I have no idea if he's close to 100% healthy or how he stacks up against the rest of our DE's, but I suspect that if it's close, Scarlett will get the nod.