[Austroturf]

Great analysis by Hulk.   One other interesting data point can be added to the mix.  Stanford clearly lost the TOP battle in the last two games, which is normally a sign that we are NOT controlling the line-of-scrimmage.  The data:

ND: 34:23  Stanford: 25:37

Oregon: 35:42  Stanford: 24:18

When the opponent has the ball longer than we do, it is an indication that our team is unable to play "Stanford football".  One of the most masterful games of Stanford football was the 2013 Oregon game.  TOP:  Stanford 42:21   Oregon 16:51.  Another favorite of mine was UCLA in 2014: Stanford 37:49  UCLA 22:02.  This is the way Shaw would always like to play, but right now it simply is not clicking.  To do so requires a well-choreographed O-line pushing back the opponent and opening up running lanes for 4, 5 and 6 yards a pop.  Not happening right now.

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Great analysis by Hulk.   One other interesting data point can be added to the mix.  Stanford clearly lost the TOP battle in the last two games, which is normally a sign that we are NOT controlling the line-of-scrimmage.  The data:

ND: 34:23  Stanford: 25:37

Oregon: 35:42  Stanford: 24:18

When the opponent has the ball longer than we do, it is an indication that our team is unable to play "Stanford football".  One of the most masterful games of Stanford football was the 2013 Oregon game.  TOP:  Stanford 42:21   Oregon 16:51.  Another favorite of mine was UCLA in 2014: Stanford 37:49  UCLA 22:02.  This is the way Shaw would always like to play, but right now it simply is not clicking.  To do so requires a well-choreographed O-line pushing back the opponent and opening up running lanes for 4, 5 and 6 yards a pop.  Not happening right now.

And a D that gets of the field quickly is also key to this MO.  Also not happening.

[Austroturf]

Great analysis by Hulk.   One other interesting data point can be added to the mix.  Stanford clearly lost the TOP battle in the last two games, which is normally a sign that we are NOT controlling the line-of-scrimmage.  The data:

ND: 34:23  Stanford: 25:37

Oregon: 35:42  Stanford: 24:18

When the opponent has the ball longer than we do, it is an indication that our team is unable to play "Stanford football".  One of the most masterful games of Stanford football was the 2013 Oregon game.  TOP:  Stanford 42:21   Oregon 16:51.  Another favorite of mine was UCLA in 2014: Stanford 37:49  UCLA 22:02.  This is the way Shaw would always like to play, but right now it simply is not clicking.  To do so requires a well-choreographed O-line pushing back the opponent and opening up running lanes for 4, 5 and 6 yards a pop.  Not happening right now.

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Great analysis by Hulk.   One other interesting data point can be added to the mix.  Stanford clearly lost the TOP battle in the last two games, which is normally a sign that we are NOT controlling the line-of-scrimmage.  The data:

ND: 34:23  Stanford: 25:37

Oregon: 35:42  Stanford: 24:18

When the opponent has the ball longer than we do, it is an indication that our team is unable to play "Stanford football".  One of the most masterful games of Stanford football was the 2013 Oregon game.  TOP:  Stanford 42:21   Oregon 16:51.  Another favorite of mine was UCLA in 2014: Stanford 37:49  UCLA 22:02.  This is the way Shaw would always like to play, but right now it simply is not clicking.  To do so requires a well-choreographed O-line pushing back the opponent and opening up running lanes for 4, 5 and 6 yards a pop.  Not happening right now.

And a D that gets of the field quickly is also key to this MO.  Also not happening.