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Stanford Football Alumni United Launches - 82lsju - 06-06-2025
Quote:In a historic and unprecedented move, a powerhouse group of Cardinal legends has united to launch Stanford Football Alumni United (SFAU) — a dynamic coalition of former players and leaders committed to working with the Stanford football front office and with Stanford Athletics to restore Stanford football to national prominence. Founded by a passionate and deeply invested group of former players, SFAU is driven by the unwavering belief that Stanford can — and will — be a national contender once again. SFAU’s objective is to support the team and players through alumni engagement, mentorship, career development, and marketing.
Among its founding members are some of the most iconic names in Cardinal history: Christian McCaffrey, John Lynch, Richard Sherman, Tyler Gaffney, Chuck Evans, David Bergeron, Darran Baird, Bo McNally, and James Carlos McFall — a mix of NFL stars, Super Bowl champions, business leaders, and culture carriers determined to power Stanford’s resurgence.
https://gostanford.com/news/2025/6/5/stanford-football-alumni-united-launches
RE: Stanford Football Alumni United Launches - paloalto - 06-06-2025
It might help some around the edges. At this point I think money is the only real answer to attract elite players at skill positions.
RE: Stanford Football Alumni United Launches - GK3 - 06-06-2025
(06-06-2025, 12:28 PM)paloalto Wrote: It might help some around the edges. At this point I think money is the only real answer to attract elite players at skill positions.
Until very recently I would have agreed with you in spades, but now I am not so sure. Money is important, but I now think if you can establish a culture and standards that appeal to top level talent, some of that talent is going to hear the old 40 year decision mantra and pay attention to it. To be honest we have to give credit to our new University Administration and its willingness to hire Andrew Luck. I have no idea how he managed it, but the vibe coming off the football program is so much better it is hard to grasp. This coming season will give us some idea.
RE: Stanford Football Alumni United Launches - martyup - 06-06-2025
Where is Elway?
RE: Stanford Football Alumni United Launches - BostonCard - 06-06-2025
(06-06-2025, 12:51 PM)GK3 Wrote: ... the vibe coming off the football program is so much better it is hard to grasp.
The question is whether you can win with vibes.
BC
RE: Stanford Football Alumni United Launches - Goose - 06-06-2025
(06-06-2025, 02:52 PM)BostonCard Wrote:A related question is what happens to the vibes if you don't win? Changing the culture can enable the team to perform better and perhaps reach their potential. However, if that potential isn't high enough to "win" the culture change may not survive. Every summer all the teams are 0-0. This is especially true of teams that have a new head coach with a different approach It is much easier to have a positive attitude when you are undefeated.(06-06-2025, 12:51 PM)GK3 Wrote: ... the vibe coming off the football program is so much better it is hard to grasp.
The question is whether you can win with vibes.
BC
RE: Stanford Football Alumni United Launches - Maple Leaf - 06-06-2025
(06-06-2025, 12:51 PM)GK3 Wrote:(06-06-2025, 12:28 PM)paloalto Wrote: It might help some around the edges. At this point I think money is the only real answer to attract elite players at skill positions.
Until very recently I would have agreed with you in spades, but now I am not so sure. Money is important, but I now think if you can establish a culture and standards that appeal to top level talent, some of that talent is going to hear the old 40 year decision mantra and pay attention to it. To be honest we have to give credit to our new University Administration and its willingness to hire Andrew Luck. I have no idea how he managed it, but the vibe coming off the football program is so much better it is hard to grasp. This coming season will give us some idea.
In the latest Tree-Cast show Kate Paye was very complementary of the new University Administration (President and Provost) for their support of the WBB.
RE: Stanford Football Alumni United Launches - jacket3ree - 06-06-2025
(06-06-2025, 02:52 PM)BostonCard Wrote:(06-06-2025, 12:51 PM)GK3 Wrote: ... the vibe coming off the football program is so much better it is hard to grasp.
The question is whether you can win with vibes.
BC
Lionel Hampton, Bobby Hutcherson, Milt Jackson, and Cal Tjader all say yes!
RE: Stanford Football Alumni United Launches - fullmetal - 06-06-2025
I feel like SFAU's functions ought to have been encompassed by a football-specific NIL collective, but I'm all for energy and more seats at the table. I have no doubt there are numerous successful football alumni waiting to be engaged in this endeavor.
RE: Stanford Football Alumni United Launches - BostonCard - 06-06-2025
Why do I keep seeing STFU and not SFAU?
BC
RE: Stanford Football Alumni United Launches - 82lsju - 06-06-2025
Stanford Football Alumni United sounds like a soccer team to me......
RE: Stanford Football Alumni United Launches - Goose - 06-06-2025
(06-06-2025, 06:08 PM)82lsju Wrote: Stanford Football Alumni United sounds like a soccer team to me......Indeed. I just hope they can avoid relegation.
RE: Stanford Football Alumni United Launches - Mick - 06-07-2025
(06-06-2025, 06:15 PM)Goose Wrote:Already relegated from the Pac-12 to the ACC. At least Stanford avoided the MWC.(06-06-2025, 06:08 PM)82lsju Wrote: Stanford Football Alumni United sounds like a soccer team to me......Indeed. I just hope they can avoid relegation.
RE: Stanford Football Alumni United Launches - 82lsju - 06-07-2025
(06-07-2025, 08:27 AM)Mick Wrote:(06-06-2025, 06:15 PM)Goose Wrote:Already relegated from the Pac-12 to the ACC. At least Stanford avoided the MWC.(06-06-2025, 06:08 PM)82lsju Wrote: Stanford Football Alumni United sounds like a soccer team to me......Indeed. I just hope they can avoid relegation.
for now....
RE: Stanford Football Alumni United Launches - CompSci87 - 06-07-2025
(06-06-2025, 05:14 PM)jacket3ree Wrote:(06-06-2025, 02:52 PM)BostonCard Wrote:(06-06-2025, 12:51 PM)GK3 Wrote: ... the vibe coming off the football program is so much better it is hard to grasp.
The question is whether you can win with vibes.
BC
Lionel Hampton, Bobby Hutcherson, Milt Jackson, and Cal Tjader all say yes!
LOL!
RE: Stanford Football Alumni United Launches - crackpot - 06-07-2025
(06-06-2025, 01:23 PM)martyup Wrote: Where is Elway?
At home, staring at himself in the mirror.
RE: Stanford Football Alumni United Launches - fullmetal - 06-07-2025
I assume his advisors have convinced him to stay low for now, after the golf cart incident?