[OutsiderFan]

Stanford 31
Nameless, faceless opponent 21

I don't know why David Shaw would use that "under-appreciated" term unless he felt quite confident he would be vindicated by saying it.  You aren't under-appreciated if you lose this week, only if you win.  Perhaps this is why he seemed unusually calm and confident in this week's presser.  U$C is talented, but there is a reason teams don't win championships starting so many young players, particularly on the OL. 

It basically comes down to this:

Stanford OL > U$C DL
Stanford DL > U$C OL

Add in the fact Stanford has more experience and talent in the secondary than its ever had, and more offensive weapons, than maybe ever too, and it adds up to a Stanford statement win, assuming Hogan gets back to form against ranked opponents.

[OutsiderFan]

Stanford 31
Nameless, faceless opponent 21

I don't know why David Shaw would use that "under-appreciated" term unless he felt quite confident he would be vindicated by saying it.  You aren't under-appreciated if you lose this week, only if you win.  Perhaps this is why he seemed unusually calm and confident in this week's presser.  U$C is talented, but there is a reason teams don't win championships starting so many young players, particularly on the OL. 

It basically comes down to this:

Stanford OL > U$C DL
Stanford DL > U$C OL

Add in the fact Stanford has more experience and talent in the secondary than its ever had, and more offensive weapons, than maybe ever too, and it adds up to a Stanford statement win, assuming Hogan gets back to form against ranked opponents.