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But let’s also remember that a large percentage of our rushing yards were from spin moves and gutsy second and third efforts after first contact — I’m suggesting better tackling and a better run defense than Hawaii could well stop us in our tracks.

That is perhaps true.  But a lot of the third quarter and fourth quarter rushing success was due to better conditioning on Stanford's part, and if we have that edge, then we need to press it when the game is late and the other team is trying to catch their breath after every play.  One can hope.

[fullmetal]

But let’s also remember that a large percentage of our rushing yards were from spin moves and gutsy second and third efforts after first contact — I’m suggesting better tackling and a better run defense than Hawaii could well stop us in our tracks.

That is perhaps true.  But a lot of the third quarter and fourth quarter rushing success was due to better conditioning on Stanford's part, and if we have that edge, then we need to press it when the game is late and the other team is trying to catch their breath after every play.  One can hope.