[Farm93]

But I like the chip-on-the-shoulder attitude...!  Wonder how these guys are going to respond going in as favorites.  Hope Shaw intends to score more than 17-20 points per game...

I suspect if Stanford scores at least 20 points in every game, then that might just be good enough to get into the BCS.
This year's D held most opponents under 17, and next year's D will be much better.

It would be a stressful season, but many BCS champs from the SEC have had won the crystal ball with that low scoring, defense-oriented model.
Personally, I liked 20-14.  The 1999 team scored a lot during the season, but ultimately lost 17-9.  Though, 20 points would have worked then too!

20 points?  Likely good enough.  And the beauty of starting a season closer to the top is that winning pretty will not be necessary.

So I hope Shaw (and the team) have plans on winning each game.  The entertaining, high scoring thing is optional IMHO.

[Farm93]

But I like the chip-on-the-shoulder attitude...!  Wonder how these guys are going to respond going in as favorites.  Hope Shaw intends to score more than 17-20 points per game...

I suspect if Stanford scores at least 20 points in every game, then that might just be good enough to get into the BCS.
This year's D held most opponents under 17, and next year's D will be much better.

It would be a stressful season, but many BCS champs from the SEC have had won the crystal ball with that low scoring, defense-oriented model.
Personally, I liked 20-14.  The 1999 team scored a lot during the season, but ultimately lost 17-9.  Though, 20 points would have worked then too!

20 points?  Likely good enough.  And the beauty of starting a season closer to the top is that winning pretty will not be necessary.

So I hope Shaw (and the team) have plans on winning each game.  The entertaining, high scoring thing is optional IMHO.