[Goose]

Last year, we had 20 first downs and 3 touchdowns on 31 attempts on third and 1-3 yards, and 4 first downs on 6 attempts in fourth down.  Our conversion percentage running the ball has definitely dropped.

BC

And that is probably why we passed against UCLA with third and less than a yard. Problem is, as Stanford has proved in the past, if you can't make a yard on third and one without passing, you are not going to be able to control the game, the defense will wear down, and may times you will lose. Yes, those are the "bad old days". Even when you have great receivers and a great QB, if you are that one dimensional, you are in trouble.

[Goose]

Last year, we had 20 first downs and 3 touchdowns on 31 attempts on third and 1-3 yards, and 4 first downs on 6 attempts in fourth down.  Our conversion percentage running the ball has definitely dropped.

BC

And that is probably why we passed against UCLA with third and less than a yard. Problem is, as Stanford has proved in the past, if you can't make a yard on third and one without passing, you are not going to be able to control the game, the defense will wear down, and may times you will lose. Yes, those are the "bad old days". Even when you have great receivers and a great QB, if you are that one dimensional, you are in trouble.