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[quote author=JPRI link=topic=17161.msg197160#msg197160 date=1502737394]
[quote author=Chupacabra link=topic=17161.msg197159#msg197159 date=1502736591]
You know Shaw is going to pound the ball all day long and play time of possession. The only way Stanford beats the spread is if they break a few long TDs. We've seen enough Shawfense to know that they're not going to open up until (often after) they really need to do so.

Yep, and the fact that Chryst is coming off an injury makes them even more likely to play that way.
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Yes, and additionally, if they get ahead, it is a great time to see what they have in backup OL, receivers, RBs, and QB. Costello probably will get a chance to show what he can do in a real game.
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I'd expect more conservative offensive play calling if we get a comfortable lead.  However, I also expect that every man who gets playing time will make the most of their opportunity.

Geaux Cardinal!

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[quote author=JPRI link=topic=17161.msg197160#msg197160 date=1502737394]
[quote author=Chupacabra link=topic=17161.msg197159#msg197159 date=1502736591]
You know Shaw is going to pound the ball all day long and play time of possession. The only way Stanford beats the spread is if they break a few long TDs. We've seen enough Shawfense to know that they're not going to open up until (often after) they really need to do so.

Yep, and the fact that Chryst is coming off an injury makes them even more likely to play that way.
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Yes, and additionally, if they get ahead, it is a great time to see what they have in backup OL, receivers, RBs, and QB. Costello probably will get a chance to show what he can do in a real game.
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I'd expect more conservative offensive play calling if we get a comfortable lead.  However, I also expect that every man who gets playing time will make the most of their opportunity.

Geaux Cardinal!