[Spiny_Norman]

Stanford's defense this year was perhaps the best of the Harbaugh-Shaw era. 

#2 in scoring defense in the country
#5 in total defense
#8 passing defense (#1 in fewest yards per completion and #2 in fewest yards per attempt)
#12 in rushing defense

This was accomplished against a schedule that had the defense facing eight of the top 28 passers in the country and five 1000 yard rushers.

The fact that 3 members of the defense received 1st or 2nd team recognition and 5 others were HM tells me that the defense's success is a testament to the TEAM.  Yeah, they had a few ill-timed late game breakdowns vs. ND and Utah.  But I loved watching these guys play this year and I am sorry that I will only get to see them once more.  Congratulations to the all conference performers.  But really congratulations to all of the defense on a great season!

[Spiny_Norman]

Stanford's defense this year was perhaps the best of the Harbaugh-Shaw era. 

#2 in scoring defense in the country
#5 in total defense
#8 passing defense (#1 in fewest yards per completion and #2 in fewest yards per attempt)
#12 in rushing defense

This was accomplished against a schedule that had the defense facing eight of the top 28 passers in the country and five 1000 yard rushers.

The fact that 3 members of the defense received 1st or 2nd team recognition and 5 others were HM tells me that the defense's success is a testament to the TEAM.  Yeah, they had a few ill-timed late game breakdowns vs. ND and Utah.  But I loved watching these guys play this year and I am sorry that I will only get to see them once more.  Congratulations to the all conference performers.  But really congratulations to all of the defense on a great season!