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As far as I can tell, and please correct me if I am wrong, the gravity of Richardson's value to the team, and the main impetus to his scholie award, was his service as the team's lone quarterback in spring 2018. Not saying he did not deserve it nor that I am not happy for him, but it seems that outside of that, he was not a contributor.

-m.

That's one way to look at it.  I kinda think that any kid who shows up at practice every day, exposes himself to potential injury, learns the playbook, helps the team prepare, works out in the off-season, travels to away games, dresses on Saturday mornings, is prepared to go into the game on a moment's notice, supports his teammates from the sidelines and shares the emotions of victory or defeat -- is a contributor, whether he earns a stat on the field or not.

Sorry, but "contributor" implies more to me than just actual playing time.

Well, of course. That's why I said "outside of that." So not sure why you are sorry.

By your own measure, and I agree with you, all walk-ons are contributors. Which is why I always report on their contributions after each game. But not all get scholarships. Those are reserved for those whose contributions are exceptional, like Jack two springs ago; again, I was happy for him, as I said. Just pointing out that I think we will be OK without him on Saturdays if he transfers.

-m.

I realize the portal was new last year, but this kind of attrition from Stanford is crazy bad. How to explain it other than toxic culture?  I assumed Hamilton was a certain starter next year, and Hattis had a real opportunity.  Add in Swann and Williams and both lines appear to be heading for the exit.

If everyone came back and were healthy next year, Stanford should be very good.  11 in the portal, even if a few a minimal losses, completely undermines the "40 year decision" mantra. 

I appreciate the DL commitment today, but the PR problem right before Fall signing is just awful.

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As far as I can tell, and please correct me if I am wrong, the gravity of Richardson's value to the team, and the main impetus to his scholie award, was his service as the team's lone quarterback in spring 2018. Not saying he did not deserve it nor that I am not happy for him, but it seems that outside of that, he was not a contributor.

-m.

That's one way to look at it.  I kinda think that any kid who shows up at practice every day, exposes himself to potential injury, learns the playbook, helps the team prepare, works out in the off-season, travels to away games, dresses on Saturday mornings, is prepared to go into the game on a moment's notice, supports his teammates from the sidelines and shares the emotions of victory or defeat -- is a contributor, whether he earns a stat on the field or not.

Sorry, but "contributor" implies more to me than just actual playing time.

Well, of course. That's why I said "outside of that." So not sure why you are sorry.

By your own measure, and I agree with you, all walk-ons are contributors. Which is why I always report on their contributions after each game. But not all get scholarships. Those are reserved for those whose contributions are exceptional, like Jack two springs ago; again, I was happy for him, as I said. Just pointing out that I think we will be OK without him on Saturdays if he transfers.

-m.

I realize the portal was new last year, but this kind of attrition from Stanford is crazy bad. How to explain it other than toxic culture?  I assumed Hamilton was a certain starter next year, and Hattis had a real opportunity.  Add in Swann and Williams and both lines appear to be heading for the exit.

If everyone came back and were healthy next year, Stanford should be very good.  11 in the portal, even if a few a minimal losses, completely undermines the "40 year decision" mantra. 

I appreciate the DL commitment today, but the PR problem right before Fall signing is just awful.