06-23-2013, 12:08 AM
I bet lots of analysts will fall into that trap. If we're evaluating the potential of a team's running game -- particularly a team with a running scheme like Stanford's -- the first thing to look at is the offensive line. Our line will be better this year than last year, and it could be the best offensive line in the conference if not the entire nation. Considering the way Stanford tends to run the ball -- between the tackles looking for consistent production rather than to the outside looking for the occasional home run -- this bodes well. Stepfan Taylor was amazing, and he certainly deserves to be listed alongside Toby Gerhart and Darrin Nelson as the three greatest running backs in school history, but I believe the running backs currently on the roster will be able to replace his production.
The tight ends and wide receivers are obvious question marks, but I'm genuinely excited to watch Ty Montgomery, Michael Rector, and Kodi Whitfield, probably the fastest trio of receivers Stanford has ever had.
We all know the defense will be dominant, but the offense will be pretty good, too.
The tight ends and wide receivers are obvious question marks, but I'm genuinely excited to watch Ty Montgomery, Michael Rector, and Kodi Whitfield, probably the fastest trio of receivers Stanford has ever had.
We all know the defense will be dominant, but the offense will be pretty good, too.
Please clear the field! The game is not over!