[needle]

The main reason for my pessimism can probably be summed up by DL Coach Randy Hart, in last year's defensive line preview:

“Any team that has a championship year, you’ll find the seniors predominantly have had their best years,” says Hart. “It will be critical for Sione and Brian to have their best years in football this season and we’ll see where the chips fall.”

http://www.gostanford.com/sports/m-footb...10aaa.html

Here's this year's preview:

http://www.gostanford.com/sports/m-footb...11aaa.html

Neither projected starters Stephens nor Gardner have had more than one tackle in a game.

[needle]

The main reason for my pessimism can probably be summed up by DL Coach Randy Hart, in last year's defensive line preview:

“Any team that has a championship year, you’ll find the seniors predominantly have had their best years,” says Hart. “It will be critical for Sione and Brian to have their best years in football this season and we’ll see where the chips fall.”

http://www.gostanford.com/sports/m-footb...10aaa.html

Here's this year's preview:

http://www.gostanford.com/sports/m-footb...11aaa.html

Neither projected starters Stephens nor Gardner have had more than one tackle in a game.