[RJ_82]

My understanding from insiders is that Petersen was set on taking the position that ultimately went to Shaw until he learned that Stanford would not allow junior college transfers, which he'd found to be valuable at Boise State (and UW permits).  Since that recruiting restriction remains in place, he may not now (or ever) be a real candidate? 

Considering that JC transfers could address our periodic lack of depth at specific positions, could this policy feasibly be changed?  If not, (and I can understand why that may be the case) that seems to be a structural disadvantage Stanford has relative to others, although I don't recall it ever being cited as such.

I also grew up in Yuba City, Chris's small hometown, although we did not overlap at its only high school.  Considering his extraordinary financial and overall success relative to his modest, rural/suburban roots, taking time off from the college football grind seems entirely sensible!

[RJ_82]

My understanding from insiders is that Petersen was set on taking the position that ultimately went to Shaw until he learned that Stanford would not allow junior college transfers, which he'd found to be valuable at Boise State (and UW permits).  Since that recruiting restriction remains in place, he may not now (or ever) be a real candidate? 

Considering that JC transfers could address our periodic lack of depth at specific positions, could this policy feasibly be changed?  If not, (and I can understand why that may be the case) that seems to be a structural disadvantage Stanford has relative to others, although I don't recall it ever being cited as such.

I also grew up in Yuba City, Chris's small hometown, although we did not overlap at its only high school.  Considering his extraordinary financial and overall success relative to his modest, rural/suburban roots, taking time off from the college football grind seems entirely sensible!