Well, Stanford has a lot of question marks as well.
Can Green handle being the primary option? Has Mann developed a jump shot worthy of Pac 10 respect? Can Owens contribute right away? Will one of the big men emerge to control (or at least be a presence in) the paint? And, most importantly, how will losing Fields impact the team\'s identity and scoring potential?
Wilner\'s Stanford projections are historically biased low in both football and basketball so it\'s no surprise he has us lower than others who follow the team suggest. I don\'t read too much into his numerical ranking but I do see a schism widening between fan optimism and the demonstrated talent of our likely starters and I think the fans will be disappointed.
I believe Stanford\'s at least a year away from breaking into the Pac 10\'s upper half.
Off Topic: Anyone hear how season tix are selling this year? I\'m still shaking my head over the pricing decisions and hefty Buck Cardinal requirements that have been added over recent years.
Declining attendance, 20 yr low in win totals, widespread projections of rebuilding seasons, nationwide recession and high local unemployment? PERFECT TIME TO RAISE PRICES!
Can Green handle being the primary option? Has Mann developed a jump shot worthy of Pac 10 respect? Can Owens contribute right away? Will one of the big men emerge to control (or at least be a presence in) the paint? And, most importantly, how will losing Fields impact the team\'s identity and scoring potential?
Wilner\'s Stanford projections are historically biased low in both football and basketball so it\'s no surprise he has us lower than others who follow the team suggest. I don\'t read too much into his numerical ranking but I do see a schism widening between fan optimism and the demonstrated talent of our likely starters and I think the fans will be disappointed.
I believe Stanford\'s at least a year away from breaking into the Pac 10\'s upper half.
Off Topic: Anyone hear how season tix are selling this year? I\'m still shaking my head over the pricing decisions and hefty Buck Cardinal requirements that have been added over recent years.
Declining attendance, 20 yr low in win totals, widespread projections of rebuilding seasons, nationwide recession and high local unemployment? PERFECT TIME TO RAISE PRICES!
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