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Re: Stanford @ Washington predictions - Bruce Wang - 09-28-2016
Rose Bowl Winners 23
Rose Bowl Criminals 20
Re: Stanford @ Washington predictions - Bruce Wang - 09-28-2016
Rose Bowl Winners 23
Rose Bowl Criminals 20
Re: Stanford @ Washington predictions - CornFed - 09-28-2016
Alma mater of Jim Plunkett - 27
Alma mater of Sonny Sixkiller - 17
*I may have gotten auto-corrected in my original post. Back in the day, when Sixkiller was in his prime, he was very impressive. I didn't intentionally disrespect him by mistyping "Sorry". The game between those teams that year was awesome. Does the auto-correct operate on Dikes [sic], Sunny [sic] or either?
Re: Stanford @ Washington predictions - CornFed - 09-28-2016
Alma mater of Jim Plunkett - 27
Alma mater of Sonny Sixkiller - 17
*I may have gotten auto-corrected in my original post. Back in the day, when Sixkiller was in his prime, he was very impressive. I didn't intentionally disrespect him by mistyping "Sorry". The game between those teams that year was awesome. Does the auto-correct operate on Dikes [sic], Sunny [sic] or either?
Re: Stanford @ Washington predictions - pcgoode - 09-28-2016
I think I just entered 24-17 for Stanford, but my iPhone just powered down on me so hopefully it went through.
I had trouble coming up with this prediction. While I think I have a pretty good handle on Stanford, I can't make sense of the discrepancy between Washington's rankings and what that team has accomplished on the field going back to 2015. I would appreciate someone explaining what I am missing. They had three cream puffs in their first three games this season which they dispensed with, and then played Arizona. Their best wins are against the Wildcats this past Saturday and against USC last October.Â
I watched the Arizona game in its entirety. I came away from it thinking that their showing really didn't reflect a top 10 ranking. This was a game that the Huskies won in overtime against an unranked opponent who was missing its first string quarterback and first string running back. In addition, Arizona was missing its two best pass rushers, and playing guys on the DL who are probably smaller than Kevin Palma. The Huskies gave up 300 yards on the ground in large part because they weren't getting off blocks and tackling properly.
I don't think I need to say too much about Arizona's victory over USC given what happened soon after that game.
Our defense and special teams have looked great so far this season, and that can carry a team a long way in college football. The offense hasn't impressed me that much. I'd like to see Burns pass more and more of Love.
Re: Stanford @ Washington predictions - pcgoode - 09-28-2016
I think I just entered 24-17 for Stanford, but my iPhone just powered down on me so hopefully it went through.
I had trouble coming up with this prediction. While I think I have a pretty good handle on Stanford, I can't make sense of the discrepancy between Washington's rankings and what that team has accomplished on the field going back to 2015. I would appreciate someone explaining what I am missing. They had three cream puffs in their first three games this season which they dispensed with, and then played Arizona. Their best wins are against the Wildcats this past Saturday and against USC last October.Â
I watched the Arizona game in its entirety. I came away from it thinking that their showing really didn't reflect a top 10 ranking. This was a game that the Huskies won in overtime against an unranked opponent who was missing its first string quarterback and first string running back. In addition, Arizona was missing its two best pass rushers, and playing guys on the DL who are probably smaller than Kevin Palma. The Huskies gave up 300 yards on the ground in large part because they weren't getting off blocks and tackling properly.
I don't think I need to say too much about Arizona's victory over USC given what happened soon after that game.
Our defense and special teams have looked great so far this season, and that can carry a team a long way in college football. The offense hasn't impressed me that much. I'd like to see Burns pass more and more of Love.
Re: Stanford @ Washington predictions - stupac2 - 09-28-2016
(09-28-2016, 09:08 AM)pcgoode link Wrote:While I think I have a pretty good handle on Stanford, I can't make sense of the discrepancy between Washington's rankings and what that team has accomplished on the field going back to 2015. I would appreciate someone explaining what I am missing. They had three cream puffs in their first three games this season which they dispensed with, and then played Arizona. Their best wins are against the Wildcats this past Saturday and against USC last October.
1) They had a pretty good defense last year (and IIRC the year before), and while they lost some key pieces in the front seven people expected that to continue.
2) Browning put up good numbers as a true freshman and people projected improvement for him. (Also of note, he was injured and missed our game last year.)
3) They have some very good skill players.
That got the pre-season ranking, and since they've mostly done what ranked teams are supposed to do (beat the teams they're playing) they haven't slid much. Someone on reddit made a post yesterday about the biggest ranking discrepancies between human and computer polls, and UW was one of the most overranked by humans, because those things listed above aren't as indicative of future success as people think.
All of that being said, they're still a good team, probably deserving of being top-20. We're playing at their house, one of the loudest stadiums in the country, on a short week with the some key players injured and an inexperienced OL and QB. There's a reason we're 3-point underdogs.
Re: Stanford @ Washington predictions - stupac2 - 09-28-2016
(09-28-2016, 09:08 AM)pcgoode link Wrote:While I think I have a pretty good handle on Stanford, I can't make sense of the discrepancy between Washington's rankings and what that team has accomplished on the field going back to 2015. I would appreciate someone explaining what I am missing. They had three cream puffs in their first three games this season which they dispensed with, and then played Arizona. Their best wins are against the Wildcats this past Saturday and against USC last October.
1) They had a pretty good defense last year (and IIRC the year before), and while they lost some key pieces in the front seven people expected that to continue.
2) Browning put up good numbers as a true freshman and people projected improvement for him. (Also of note, he was injured and missed our game last year.)
3) They have some very good skill players.
That got the pre-season ranking, and since they've mostly done what ranked teams are supposed to do (beat the teams they're playing) they haven't slid much. Someone on reddit made a post yesterday about the biggest ranking discrepancies between human and computer polls, and UW was one of the most overranked by humans, because those things listed above aren't as indicative of future success as people think.
All of that being said, they're still a good team, probably deserving of being top-20. We're playing at their house, one of the loudest stadiums in the country, on a short week with the some key players injured and an inexperienced OL and QB. There's a reason we're 3-point underdogs.
Re: Stanford @ Washington predictions - Stymie - 09-28-2016
Offence on the rise 30
Offensive Period 3
Re: Stanford @ Washington predictions - Stymie - 09-28-2016
Offence on the rise 30
Offensive Period 3
Re: Stanford @ Washington predictions - thunder_chik - 09-28-2016
23-21, Cardinal prevail!
Nailbiter. Special teams make the difference.
Re: Stanford @ Washington predictions - thunder_chik - 09-28-2016
23-21, Cardinal prevail!
Nailbiter. Special teams make the difference.
Re: Stanford @ Washington predictions - CPSteeple - 09-28-2016
Cardinal 24
Dawgs 21
If it wasn't for the injuries we sustained last game, I would be more confident. However, I do believe Murphy, Alexander, and JJ A-W will rise to the occasion in their increased roles. Stanford prevails in a back-and-forth game.Â
Re: Stanford @ Washington predictions - CPSteeple - 09-28-2016
Cardinal 24
Dawgs 21
If it wasn't for the injuries we sustained last game, I would be more confident. However, I do believe Murphy, Alexander, and JJ A-W will rise to the occasion in their increased roles. Stanford prevails in a back-and-forth game.Â
Re: Stanford @ Washington predictions - MSmith23 - 09-28-2016
Stanford - 20
Washington - 17
Re: Stanford @ Washington predictions - MSmith23 - 09-28-2016
Stanford - 20
Washington - 17
Re: Stanford @ Washington predictions - SUBuddha - 09-28-2016
I just do not have much confidence in the UW defensive line. I also noticed their LB being out of position frequently last week.
LSJU 31
U Dub 24
Re: Stanford @ Washington predictions - SUBuddha - 09-28-2016
I just do not have much confidence in the UW defensive line. I also noticed their LB being out of position frequently last week.
LSJU 31
U Dub 24
Re: Stanford @ Washington predictions - SamAtoms1980 - 09-28-2016
Stanford 33, Washington 17
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Re: Stanford @ Washington predictions - SamAtoms1980 - 09-28-2016
Stanford 33, Washington 17
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