[teejers1]

I think if you watch Shaw’s press conference you get a good feeling for the definition of success on this one. Coming back the way they did is one thing, doing so under the conditions that they had to deal with and not having one positive test the entire time is a remarkable achievement. Shaw called this team the most resilient in Stanford history.  Hard to argue with that.  .

Stanford was an average team (good offense; bad defense) who played 6 average teams (Colorado may be a bit above average and Cal may be a bit below average).  An average season, as it turns out, would have been 3-3.  4-2 thus tips to the successful side.  Going through the season without a positive Covid test nudges it to a "successful" season, all things considered.  

The Road Warrior thing doesn't strike me as that remarkable - though it certainly made things a bit more challenging - for a couple reasons.  First, SJSU navigated Corona and SCC's unique rules to an undefeated season, including beating Boise (which is notable).  Second, the kids were not in school.   Thus, this was purely a play sports and be smart roadie.  I'd bet the team liked the experience, frankly.    I know I would have loved to have that kind of an extended trip.  [I thought Oscar's comments about this in the CSUN game presser were pretty revealing].

Still, congrats in order to team and staff.

[teejers1]

I think if you watch Shaw’s press conference you get a good feeling for the definition of success on this one. Coming back the way they did is one thing, doing so under the conditions that they had to deal with and not having one positive test the entire time is a remarkable achievement. Shaw called this team the most resilient in Stanford history.  Hard to argue with that.  .

Stanford was an average team (good offense; bad defense) who played 6 average teams (Colorado may be a bit above average and Cal may be a bit below average).  An average season, as it turns out, would have been 3-3.  4-2 thus tips to the successful side.  Going through the season without a positive Covid test nudges it to a "successful" season, all things considered.  

The Road Warrior thing doesn't strike me as that remarkable - though it certainly made things a bit more challenging - for a couple reasons.  First, SJSU navigated Corona and SCC's unique rules to an undefeated season, including beating Boise (which is notable).  Second, the kids were not in school.   Thus, this was purely a play sports and be smart roadie.  I'd bet the team liked the experience, frankly.    I know I would have loved to have that kind of an extended trip.  [I thought Oscar's comments about this in the CSUN game presser were pretty revealing].

Still, congrats in order to team and staff.