[OutsiderFan]

There is no doubt Shaw deserves mondo credit for putting the team in position to win.  But the reality is Stanford's defense was a shambles in that game and the offense needed to be more dynamic to keep the ball from UDFG at the end of the game.  Remember, wit 30 secs left, Stanford was losing after the offense had gone into a shell.  Take away the 15 yard facemark penalty and Stanford loses that game. 

So yes, praise the win, and a great performance by Hogan and Cajuste, even the coaches for getting the team so well prepared to play on offense, but that game was an example of how sometimes you can win despite bad decisions.  Those critiquing the performance would prefer to win with good decisions that demonstrate good habits.  Because over the long haul, better decisions will mean more wins.

[OutsiderFan]

There is no doubt Shaw deserves mondo credit for putting the team in position to win.  But the reality is Stanford's defense was a shambles in that game and the offense needed to be more dynamic to keep the ball from UDFG at the end of the game.  Remember, wit 30 secs left, Stanford was losing after the offense had gone into a shell.  Take away the 15 yard facemark penalty and Stanford loses that game. 

So yes, praise the win, and a great performance by Hogan and Cajuste, even the coaches for getting the team so well prepared to play on offense, but that game was an example of how sometimes you can win despite bad decisions.  Those critiquing the performance would prefer to win with good decisions that demonstrate good habits.  Because over the long haul, better decisions will mean more wins.