09-11-2012, 05:54 AM
My question:Â Is the issue looking for improvement in the running game or is it what needs to happen to win a championship?
Sure, you can expect to see improvement in the running game as the season goes on, but Oregon is starting a RS Frosh QB and is averaging over 300 YPG rushing. U.S.C. is averaging 6 YPC. Those teams don't need to wait until the 3rd or 4th game to get their offense going, so why should Stanford?
I don't know if there is enough data to draw much of a conclusion, but it sure seems to me Wilkes at LG is a really big problem. I don't see him improving all that much as the year goes on. It appears he can't open holes against San Jose State and Duke. How is he going to against good defensive fronts?
It is a known fact Yankey can do the job at LG, and Peat will ultimately be the starting LT. But if Peat isn't ready due to his cast, why not put Garnett at LG or move Danser to LG and put Garnett at RG? But the bigger question is why won't the staff just force the better guys with more upside to play, if the more experienced one isn't getting the job done?
Something has to be done this week if Stanford is to have a shot at staying with and/or beating U.S.C. The shame of it is Taylor looks awesome, but is making most of his yards after contact. If the OL can open some holes he will be a real force.
Sure, you can expect to see improvement in the running game as the season goes on, but Oregon is starting a RS Frosh QB and is averaging over 300 YPG rushing. U.S.C. is averaging 6 YPC. Those teams don't need to wait until the 3rd or 4th game to get their offense going, so why should Stanford?
I don't know if there is enough data to draw much of a conclusion, but it sure seems to me Wilkes at LG is a really big problem. I don't see him improving all that much as the year goes on. It appears he can't open holes against San Jose State and Duke. How is he going to against good defensive fronts?
It is a known fact Yankey can do the job at LG, and Peat will ultimately be the starting LT. But if Peat isn't ready due to his cast, why not put Garnett at LG or move Danser to LG and put Garnett at RG? But the bigger question is why won't the staff just force the better guys with more upside to play, if the more experienced one isn't getting the job done?
Something has to be done this week if Stanford is to have a shot at staying with and/or beating U.S.C. The shame of it is Taylor looks awesome, but is making most of his yards after contact. If the OL can open some holes he will be a real force.