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RE: Stanford is Better than the Naysayers Say, and They Will Beat Oregon - winflop - 09-27-2022
(09-27-2022, 09:38 AM)cardcrimson Wrote: I think the Ducks will take us lightly, as well.
Not after last season. They are going to score early and often. Ducks by 20 at least
RE: Stanford is Better than the Naysayers Say, and They Will Beat Oregon - MV72018 - 09-28-2022
(09-27-2022, 03:26 AM)Snorlax94 Wrote: First, Oregon is a very good team deserving a top 20 ranking. From watching the Wazoo game, Oregon is a very sound, well-coached program. I was particularly impressed with how calmly they weathered the Cougar’s rush out of the gates. The Ducks wisely took their field goals when that was all that was available. Their defense adjusted impressively and they largely stymied their opponent in the second half except for some ridiculous — almost unstoppable — plays. Their o line opened up some absolutely gorgeous holes for their inside running game. The blocking was so clean and tight, it looked like a model demonstration reel. And I admire Bo Nix — mature, strong-armed. I think this spring an NFL team will be giving him an opportunity.
But I also think Stanford is a much better team than the naysayers claim. The passing game — *IF* McKee isn’t on his back and *IF* the receivers aren’t tipping the balls to the opposing secondary — is an absolute MONSTER. We have an experienced o line that can read blitzes and slide their assignments, we have a strong, smart future NFL qb, we have two running backs the NFL will be giving a chance to, and we have the most monstrous array of receivers I’ve ever seen at Stanford, even more of a nightmare if EJ is healthy (and sure-handed), cause then you never know if a running back is going to line up in the slot.
The defense, though so green up front, took a big step forward against Washington and actually made some stops and showed some attitude.
IF the oline can solve its uncharacteristic maladies from the Washington game,
IF the dline can take another big step forward, IF the receivers actually catch the ball, and IF Stanford can stop having a -3 turnover
Margin — and I think they will — I say Stanford shows how much talent it has on the roster and wins in Autzen, and, if they can stay healthy, they continue to win many of their next 6 games, on their path to a bowl game.
The Men in Cardinal stun the Ducks of Oregon, 31-30.
Didn't you used to be a bullish stock market consultant whose clients jumped ship shortly after following your advice on 3 January 2022 to "go all in"?
RE: Stanford is Better than the Naysayers Say, and They Will Beat Oregon - Snorlax94 - 09-28-2022
(09-28-2022, 11:06 AM)MV72018 Wrote:Just last week I picked Washington to win by 22, which ended up being slightly pessimistic.(09-27-2022, 03:26 AM)Snorlax94 Wrote: First, Oregon is a very good team deserving a top 20 ranking. From watching the Wazoo game, Oregon is a very sound, well-coached program. I was particularly impressed with how calmly they weathered the Cougar’s rush out of the gates. The Ducks wisely took their field goals when that was all that was available. Their defense adjusted impressively and they largely stymied their opponent in the second half except for some ridiculous — almost unstoppable — plays. Their o line opened up some absolutely gorgeous holes for their inside running game. The blocking was so clean and tight, it looked like a model demonstration reel. And I admire Bo Nix — mature, strong-armed. I think this spring an NFL team will be giving him an opportunity.
But I also think Stanford is a much better team than the naysayers claim. The passing game — *IF* McKee isn’t on his back and *IF* the receivers aren’t tipping the balls to the opposing secondary — is an absolute MONSTER. We have an experienced o line that can read blitzes and slide their assignments, we have a strong, smart future NFL qb, we have two running backs the NFL will be giving a chance to, and we have the most monstrous array of receivers I’ve ever seen at Stanford, even more of a nightmare if EJ is healthy (and sure-handed), cause then you never know if a running back is going to line up in the slot.
The defense, though so green up front, took a big step forward against Washington and actually made some stops and showed some attitude.
IF the oline can solve its uncharacteristic maladies from the Washington game,
IF the dline can take another big step forward, IF the receivers actually catch the ball, and IF Stanford can stop having a -3 turnover
Margin — and I think they will — I say Stanford shows how much talent it has on the roster and wins in Autzen, and, if they can stay healthy, they continue to win many of their next 6 games, on their path to a bowl game.
The Men in Cardinal stun the Ducks of Oregon, 31-30.
Didn't you used to be a bullish stock market consultant whose clients jumped ship shortly after following your advice on 3 January 2022 to "go all in"?
Stanford is still reasonably healthy, and when they are reasonably health, they are usually pretty good.
The matchup is also decent against Oregon. A bigger nightmare is Washington State, which has an insanely fast and aggressive pass rush, which is clearly one of Stanford’s weaknesses this season, and an extremely mobile qb, which has been Stanford’s Kryptonite for a long time. So that is a double-Kryptonite game. If WSU’s qb is still healthy when we play them, I will be plenty pessimistic for that game. But I think this week is winnable.
RE: Stanford is Better than the Naysayers Say, and They Will Beat Oregon - gailtate - 09-28-2022
(09-28-2022, 12:18 PM)Snorlax94 Wrote:(09-28-2022, 11:06 AM)MV72018 Wrote:Just last week I picked Washington to win by 22, which ended up being slightly pessimistic.(09-27-2022, 03:26 AM)Snorlax94 Wrote: First, Oregon is a very good team deserving a top 20 ranking. From watching the Wazoo game, Oregon is a very sound, well-coached program. I was particularly impressed with how calmly they weathered the Cougar’s rush out of the gates. The Ducks wisely took their field goals when that was all that was available. Their defense adjusted impressively and they largely stymied their opponent in the second half except for some ridiculous — almost unstoppable — plays. Their o line opened up some absolutely gorgeous holes for their inside running game. The blocking was so clean and tight, it looked like a model demonstration reel. And I admire Bo Nix — mature, strong-armed. I think this spring an NFL team will be giving him an opportunity.
But I also think Stanford is a much better team than the naysayers claim. The passing game — *IF* McKee isn’t on his back and *IF* the receivers aren’t tipping the balls to the opposing secondary — is an absolute MONSTER. We have an experienced o line that can read blitzes and slide their assignments, we have a strong, smart future NFL qb, we have two running backs the NFL will be giving a chance to, and we have the most monstrous array of receivers I’ve ever seen at Stanford, even more of a nightmare if EJ is healthy (and sure-handed), cause then you never know if a running back is going to line up in the slot.
The defense, though so green up front, took a big step forward against Washington and actually made some stops and showed some attitude.
IF the oline can solve its uncharacteristic maladies from the Washington game,
IF the dline can take another big step forward, IF the receivers actually catch the ball, and IF Stanford can stop having a -3 turnover
Margin — and I think they will — I say Stanford shows how much talent it has on the roster and wins in Autzen, and, if they can stay healthy, they continue to win many of their next 6 games, on their path to a bowl game.
The Men in Cardinal stun the Ducks of Oregon, 31-30.
Didn't you used to be a bullish stock market consultant whose clients jumped ship shortly after following your advice on 3 January 2022 to "go all in"?
Stanford is still reasonably healthy, and when they are reasonably health, they are usually pretty good.
The matchup is also decent against Oregon. A bigger nightmare is Washington State, which has an insanely fast and aggressive pass rush, which is clearly one of Stanford’s weaknesses this season, and an extremely mobile qb, which has been Stanford’s Kryptonite for a long time. So that is a double-Kryptonite game. If WSU’s qb is still healthy when we play them, I will be plenty pessimistic for that game. But I think this week is winnable.
Seeing as how any game is "winnable" (see October 6, 2007), I suppose this week in Eugene is no different. However, a dispassionate look at Stanford vs Oregon straight-up and remembering how the Ducks handled a good Wazoo team at clutch-time in Pullman last week, I cannot see this Stanford team beating either one of these opponents. This is a godawful moment for Stanford football right now. Woeful.