[Spiny_Norman]

As soon as they arrive on campus Little and Sarrell will be the biggest and most athletic OTs Stanford has.  Does that mean they will both start?  Probably not, but the odds are one will. The pass protection and therefore the passing attack, will be more effective, no matter who the QB is, as a result.

If past practice is a predictor, true frosh linemen will be given the role as extra blockers in Ogre formations.  Later in the season, they may get a chance to start.  Let's look at recent top linemen as frosh:

Kyle Murphy

• 14 games played with two starts
  
• Along with Joshua Garnett, first true freshmen offensive linemen to start at Stanford since 2000
  
• Averaged 25 snaps per game at “jumbo” tight end and both offensive tackle positions
  

Andrus Peat

• 13 games played, no starts
  
• Rotated throughout season at left tackle; averaged 20 snaps/game
  

Joshua Garnett

• 14 games played with one start
  
• Played both guard positions and fullback
  

Of course, the current OL situation may require a different approach. But history tells us that David Shaw will be very cautious before inserting true frosh in a starting lineup.

[Spiny_Norman]

As soon as they arrive on campus Little and Sarrell will be the biggest and most athletic OTs Stanford has.  Does that mean they will both start?  Probably not, but the odds are one will. The pass protection and therefore the passing attack, will be more effective, no matter who the QB is, as a result.

If past practice is a predictor, true frosh linemen will be given the role as extra blockers in Ogre formations.  Later in the season, they may get a chance to start.  Let's look at recent top linemen as frosh:

Kyle Murphy

• 14 games played with two starts
  
• Along with Joshua Garnett, first true freshmen offensive linemen to start at Stanford since 2000
  
• Averaged 25 snaps per game at “jumbo” tight end and both offensive tackle positions
  

Andrus Peat

• 13 games played, no starts
  
• Rotated throughout season at left tackle; averaged 20 snaps/game
  

Joshua Garnett

• 14 games played with one start
  
• Played both guard positions and fullback
  

Of course, the current OL situation may require a different approach. But history tells us that David Shaw will be very cautious before inserting true frosh in a starting lineup.