[Farm93]

Now on BART. 

Stanford played well enough to get several chances to almost seal the deal and ultimately didn’t get any of them.  The inability to get to 28-7 or 24-7 after the kickoff turnover was a big miss that just foreshadowed the doom to follow. 

I think Michigan in 2024 has demonstrated that Harbaugh magic doesn’t actually extend several years.   Those that hate late year Shaw need to accept that he was battling against a tide of trends that are all against Stanford football success.  

I don’t think TT is as good as Harbaugh or Shaw but he is better than Stanford’s next hire.   That person will take a job with impossible travel, a tenuous spot in a conference certain to fold once courts allow Clemson and FSU to leave, an admissions process ill suited for this new Era, few loyal fans, absolutely no student interest if the team is not battling for CFP and more.  So as long as TT is working hard he should be given time.  

The 2024 season with 3 or 4 wins is pretty much on par with national experts’ preseason predictions.   

The one worry that TT does influence now is HS recruiting.  The incoming class is not going to be enough if some jump to the portal.   

Still TT’s job is safe for 2+ years.  Muir should be at risk but the ACC changes and the ACC viability uncertainty are likely enough to keep him safe too. 

Much like how COVID extended Haase’s tenure.  The ACC shuffle likely keeps Muir safe for a bit.  

It was a decent game and better than the type of big loss that was possible.

[Farm93]

Now on BART. 

Stanford played well enough to get several chances to almost seal the deal and ultimately didn’t get any of them.  The inability to get to 28-7 or 24-7 after the kickoff turnover was a big miss that just foreshadowed the doom to follow. 

I think Michigan in 2024 has demonstrated that Harbaugh magic doesn’t actually extend several years.   Those that hate late year Shaw need to accept that he was battling against a tide of trends that are all against Stanford football success.  

I don’t think TT is as good as Harbaugh or Shaw but he is better than Stanford’s next hire.   That person will take a job with impossible travel, a tenuous spot in a conference certain to fold once courts allow Clemson and FSU to leave, an admissions process ill suited for this new Era, few loyal fans, absolutely no student interest if the team is not battling for CFP and more.  So as long as TT is working hard he should be given time.  

The 2024 season with 3 or 4 wins is pretty much on par with national experts’ preseason predictions.   

The one worry that TT does influence now is HS recruiting.  The incoming class is not going to be enough if some jump to the portal.   

Still TT’s job is safe for 2+ years.  Muir should be at risk but the ACC changes and the ACC viability uncertainty are likely enough to keep him safe too. 

Much like how COVID extended Haase’s tenure.  The ACC shuffle likely keeps Muir safe for a bit.  

It was a decent game and better than the type of big loss that was possible.