[washingtonismoney]

[quote author=washingtonismoney link=topic=17902.msg210730#msg210730 date=1509848248]Yeah, I thought the OSU game, SC game, and SDSU game were way more disturbing. I suppose this game adds additional evidence that something's rotten in the state of Denmark, and it is fair to say Shaw needs to review and reform his operations. But I don't think everything's broken.

From your summary of the post-game press conference, it sounds like Shaw might be on the same page. It'll be interesting to see what, if any, changes he makes. I think it's definitely possible for a coaching staff to get a little too set in their ways and have the game pass them by a bit, but it's hard to say if that's really happening given how outrageously effective this offense can be when the OL and QB are playing well. But there have clearly been too many lows lately, so figuring out a way to avoid them, or make them a bit higher, would make sense. But of course that's easier said than done.
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Yeah, the thing is, at least per the advanced stats, Stanford's had a good offense overall this year. While most of that is Bryce Love, it isn't all him. (Arcega-Whiteside is a really good receiver, the line has been more good than bad...). It's just that it's been really inconsistent. Maybe that's a function of age. Dunno.

Anyway, the team has good offenses and good defenses, but never in synchronized fashion. It seems like, since Anderson has become defensive coordinator, both the offense and defense produce but every other year and not at the same time. It's fair to ask whether that inconsistency can be tamped down a bit.

[washingtonismoney]

[quote author=washingtonismoney link=topic=17902.msg210730#msg210730 date=1509848248]Yeah, I thought the OSU game, SC game, and SDSU game were way more disturbing. I suppose this game adds additional evidence that something's rotten in the state of Denmark, and it is fair to say Shaw needs to review and reform his operations. But I don't think everything's broken.

From your summary of the post-game press conference, it sounds like Shaw might be on the same page. It'll be interesting to see what, if any, changes he makes. I think it's definitely possible for a coaching staff to get a little too set in their ways and have the game pass them by a bit, but it's hard to say if that's really happening given how outrageously effective this offense can be when the OL and QB are playing well. But there have clearly been too many lows lately, so figuring out a way to avoid them, or make them a bit higher, would make sense. But of course that's easier said than done.
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Yeah, the thing is, at least per the advanced stats, Stanford's had a good offense overall this year. While most of that is Bryce Love, it isn't all him. (Arcega-Whiteside is a really good receiver, the line has been more good than bad...). It's just that it's been really inconsistent. Maybe that's a function of age. Dunno.

Anyway, the team has good offenses and good defenses, but never in synchronized fashion. It seems like, since Anderson has become defensive coordinator, both the offense and defense produce but every other year and not at the same time. It's fair to ask whether that inconsistency can be tamped down a bit.