[OutsiderFan]

I think everyone is way over-thinking.

Schemes, game planning, and play calling are personnel-driven.  Some may conclude this means Stanford's WRs were poor in 2012, so they weren't used.  But I don't think success is realized by ruling out weaknesses so much as by emphasizing strengths.  In the case of Stanford's 2012 offense, the strength was the TEs, RBs, and a pretty good OL.  Therefore, Shaw and Hamilton implemented the offense we saw.  Then when it became clear Hogan could add another dynamic to the offense, he was incorporated into it.

Absent the strong assets at TE, RB, and OL, it's entirely possible we would have seen a scheme that utilized WRs more.  In other words, the WRs may not have been on of the best units in the conference, but if given more opportunities they surely would have been more productive.

It's David Shaw's offense.  He'll make sure it is run the way he wants it run.  I agree with the idea that losing Hamilton is a bigger hit to recruiting than it will ultimately be to coordinating the offense.  Then again, Stanford has had very little problem replacing coaches lately, and still maintaining a high level of success.

[OutsiderFan]

I think everyone is way over-thinking.

Schemes, game planning, and play calling are personnel-driven.  Some may conclude this means Stanford's WRs were poor in 2012, so they weren't used.  But I don't think success is realized by ruling out weaknesses so much as by emphasizing strengths.  In the case of Stanford's 2012 offense, the strength was the TEs, RBs, and a pretty good OL.  Therefore, Shaw and Hamilton implemented the offense we saw.  Then when it became clear Hogan could add another dynamic to the offense, he was incorporated into it.

Absent the strong assets at TE, RB, and OL, it's entirely possible we would have seen a scheme that utilized WRs more.  In other words, the WRs may not have been on of the best units in the conference, but if given more opportunities they surely would have been more productive.

It's David Shaw's offense.  He'll make sure it is run the way he wants it run.  I agree with the idea that losing Hamilton is a bigger hit to recruiting than it will ultimately be to coordinating the offense.  Then again, Stanford has had very little problem replacing coaches lately, and still maintaining a high level of success.