[Hank 91]

I included the splits for each running back just as a point of information, I suppose. I'm definitely not ready to conclude that Wilkerson should lose carries or anything like that. (I'd actually prefer to see him get MORE carries.) I would argue that power running teams should convert in those situations at a higher clip. Even though it's more difficult to get that tough yardage when the defense knows the run is coming, I think that's how you determine whether or not you're good at running the ball. An elite base runner can steal second base when the entire stadium knows he's going. A basketball MVP can hit the game-winner even when everyone knows he'll be the one to take the shot.

If Stanford is a running team, they have to get those first downs and touchdowns more consistently.

All of that being said, I'm not overly concerned. I'm confident that these problems will get fixed and it will be business as usual for the offensive line before we know it.

[Hank 91]

I included the splits for each running back just as a point of information, I suppose. I'm definitely not ready to conclude that Wilkerson should lose carries or anything like that. (I'd actually prefer to see him get MORE carries.) I would argue that power running teams should convert in those situations at a higher clip. Even though it's more difficult to get that tough yardage when the defense knows the run is coming, I think that's how you determine whether or not you're good at running the ball. An elite base runner can steal second base when the entire stadium knows he's going. A basketball MVP can hit the game-winner even when everyone knows he'll be the one to take the shot.

If Stanford is a running team, they have to get those first downs and touchdowns more consistently.

All of that being said, I'm not overly concerned. I'm confident that these problems will get fixed and it will be business as usual for the offensive line before we know it.