[SF_Cardinal_Fan]

such a disappointing loss. Our defense looked pretty good in the first three quarters, as well. Remember, one of their TD drives was on a very short field after Costello fumbled.

Curious where the pundits here lay blame for our demise. . . .

To me, it seemed we went away from what worked in the first half, ie the hurry up, pass first offense. Puzzled by going for it on fourth and three, especially with a pass to Love in the flat, several yards behind the line of scrimmage. I probably would have given Toner a shot, or at least given a tight end a shot.

I guess I blame Stanford's inability to pressure WSU's QB. In particular, all game long WSU completed passes to receivers crossing over the middle, and the only way to shut that down is by giving the QB less time to throw the ball.

[SF_Cardinal_Fan]

such a disappointing loss. Our defense looked pretty good in the first three quarters, as well. Remember, one of their TD drives was on a very short field after Costello fumbled.

Curious where the pundits here lay blame for our demise. . . .

To me, it seemed we went away from what worked in the first half, ie the hurry up, pass first offense. Puzzled by going for it on fourth and three, especially with a pass to Love in the flat, several yards behind the line of scrimmage. I probably would have given Toner a shot, or at least given a tight end a shot.

I guess I blame Stanford's inability to pressure WSU's QB. In particular, all game long WSU completed passes to receivers crossing over the middle, and the only way to shut that down is by giving the QB less time to throw the ball.