[SF_Cardinal_Fan]

The biggest problem is OL and it has been the problem for several years. Stanford can't maintain a reputation of big, bad bullies without a big, mean line.

For 2017 I thought Stanford's OL was not performing well (at least for the passing game), however once Costello replaced Chryst all of a sudden an effective passing game materialized.
It seems like the mobility and, or, playing style of a QB is relevant to the effectiveness of an OL. But then again, decades ago Elway was mobile, had a sensational arm and release etc... yet Stanford's OL play never looked especially good during his years as Cardinal.

[SF_Cardinal_Fan]

The biggest problem is OL and it has been the problem for several years. Stanford can't maintain a reputation of big, bad bullies without a big, mean line.

For 2017 I thought Stanford's OL was not performing well (at least for the passing game), however once Costello replaced Chryst all of a sudden an effective passing game materialized.
It seems like the mobility and, or, playing style of a QB is relevant to the effectiveness of an OL. But then again, decades ago Elway was mobile, had a sensational arm and release etc... yet Stanford's OL play never looked especially good during his years as Cardinal.