[needle]

After 2007, who can say a game against SC is hopeless?

I didn't do the math, but I think Syracuse backs ran for about 4 ypc. I watched the game, and the Orange QB was off target, so some passing yards were left on the field (and they had over 300).

SC is a strong team without any glaring weaknesses, but they don't have a dominating defense. I don't think Stanford can stop them, so it's going to take quite a bit of improvement from the running game and Nunes to have a shot. But I've seen enough from Nunes and  the O-line to be optimistic that such improvements are possible.

I will actually be very disappointed if Stanford isn't within a touchdown after the end of three quarters. The team will probably need to force Barkley into some turnovers to actually win, but there's reason to believe that could also happen. I predict a high-scoring game with maybe Williamson kicking a game winner.

[needle]

After 2007, who can say a game against SC is hopeless?

I didn't do the math, but I think Syracuse backs ran for about 4 ypc. I watched the game, and the Orange QB was off target, so some passing yards were left on the field (and they had over 300).

SC is a strong team without any glaring weaknesses, but they don't have a dominating defense. I don't think Stanford can stop them, so it's going to take quite a bit of improvement from the running game and Nunes to have a shot. But I've seen enough from Nunes and  the O-line to be optimistic that such improvements are possible.

I will actually be very disappointed if Stanford isn't within a touchdown after the end of three quarters. The team will probably need to force Barkley into some turnovers to actually win, but there's reason to believe that could also happen. I predict a high-scoring game with maybe Williamson kicking a game winner.