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I am new this season to watching Stanford football.
What playing opportunities has Costello had that would give spectators (or the coaching staff) to evaluate his current quarterbacking skills ?

Well, the coaches have tons of practice time. Costello also played in the spring scrimmage and the two open fall practices (I think). He also played a bit aginst Rice.

I ask because if in fact Costello has not had college game experience, then what is to lose by giving him some playing time ?

Well, it we were in a really tight race for a championship, his inexperience might cause us to lose a game we would otherwise win. This is especially an issue if the coaches know he has certain problems that we fans either haven't recognized or haven't seen. If we are not competing for a championship, the bar is probably lower. We shall see.

[Goose]

I am new this season to watching Stanford football.
What playing opportunities has Costello had that would give spectators (or the coaching staff) to evaluate his current quarterbacking skills ?

Well, the coaches have tons of practice time. Costello also played in the spring scrimmage and the two open fall practices (I think). He also played a bit aginst Rice.

I ask because if in fact Costello has not had college game experience, then what is to lose by giving him some playing time ?

Well, it we were in a really tight race for a championship, his inexperience might cause us to lose a game we would otherwise win. This is especially an issue if the coaches know he has certain problems that we fans either haven't recognized or haven't seen. If we are not competing for a championship, the bar is probably lower. We shall see.