[TheFarm07]

Just to expand a bit - IMO, Stanford's one great weakness is size.  Beyond Cook, Davidson and (when healthy) McGrady, there's a whole lot of 5'6" and 5'7" players out there, as well as the 5' barely Pickett.  A team with options for size in the front can send them crashing in on corners and other set pieces, and have a better probable outcome than trying to take the defense on the ground.  The Cardinal will have to beware of the carelessly ceded corner kick throughout the tournament.  Will be interested to see if Madison Haley drops back to help on clearances.  EDIT: They did drop Haley back in on the first set play in the second half.

VG

How concerning of a weakness is our lack of size, especially when we play other top teams, in terms of winning a title? Was our only loss due to Florida due to it?

[TheFarm07]

Just to expand a bit - IMO, Stanford's one great weakness is size.  Beyond Cook, Davidson and (when healthy) McGrady, there's a whole lot of 5'6" and 5'7" players out there, as well as the 5' barely Pickett.  A team with options for size in the front can send them crashing in on corners and other set pieces, and have a better probable outcome than trying to take the defense on the ground.  The Cardinal will have to beware of the carelessly ceded corner kick throughout the tournament.  Will be interested to see if Madison Haley drops back to help on clearances.  EDIT: They did drop Haley back in on the first set play in the second half.

VG

How concerning of a weakness is our lack of size, especially when we play other top teams, in terms of winning a title? Was our only loss due to Florida due to it?