02-16-2022, 02:48 PM
Listened to the podcast out of loyalty to Troy Clardy.
David Shaw is one smart man who claims last season prompted a reflection about what the team needs for the 2022 season. Based on his comments he didn't do much reflection at all. Instead he claims he will approach it like a first time head coach instaed of one who has been the head man for 12 years. Can Stanford get a first year coach discount?
It was clear from his comments that last year's team (and probably the 2019 one as well) was mentally weak. They couldn't come back from the ASU loss and injuries to key players early in the season. But no mention of what he is going to do about the the mental aspect of the game other than the fooball coach cliche of "competiton".
No mention of changes to schemes to take advantage of personnel strengths or more likely weaknesses. He acknowledges right away the weakness in both lines but no change in coaching or S&C to make a difference. He talks glowingly about the offensive skill position players but I had to laugh when he touted EJ Smith and Casey Filkins, both of whom spent much of last season injured. Seems like Austin Jones and Nathaniel Peat might be missed.
At Troy's behest he spent a lot of time on the 2022 recruiting class but this is a red herring. Sure there may be a few defensive players that might play this season but this Stanford team is still paying for recruiting shortfalls in the 2018 and 2020 classes. A more interesting question might have been what happened that you lack depth and talent on the lines.
Finally no mention of the injury bugaboo that has plagued Stanford for the past four years. Again I had to laugh when Coach Shaw was touting his ILB crew when these guys cannot stay on the field.
As others have noted Shaw really doesn't know how to generate any enthusiasm among the few of us that remain fans. I certainly hope he does a better job with his team. But I doubt it.
David Shaw is one smart man who claims last season prompted a reflection about what the team needs for the 2022 season. Based on his comments he didn't do much reflection at all. Instead he claims he will approach it like a first time head coach instaed of one who has been the head man for 12 years. Can Stanford get a first year coach discount?
It was clear from his comments that last year's team (and probably the 2019 one as well) was mentally weak. They couldn't come back from the ASU loss and injuries to key players early in the season. But no mention of what he is going to do about the the mental aspect of the game other than the fooball coach cliche of "competiton".
No mention of changes to schemes to take advantage of personnel strengths or more likely weaknesses. He acknowledges right away the weakness in both lines but no change in coaching or S&C to make a difference. He talks glowingly about the offensive skill position players but I had to laugh when he touted EJ Smith and Casey Filkins, both of whom spent much of last season injured. Seems like Austin Jones and Nathaniel Peat might be missed.
At Troy's behest he spent a lot of time on the 2022 recruiting class but this is a red herring. Sure there may be a few defensive players that might play this season but this Stanford team is still paying for recruiting shortfalls in the 2018 and 2020 classes. A more interesting question might have been what happened that you lack depth and talent on the lines.
Finally no mention of the injury bugaboo that has plagued Stanford for the past four years. Again I had to laugh when Coach Shaw was touting his ILB crew when these guys cannot stay on the field.
As others have noted Shaw really doesn't know how to generate any enthusiasm among the few of us that remain fans. I certainly hope he does a better job with his team. But I doubt it.