[Spiny_Norman]

The center is the 2nd most important position on offense. The center not only has to snap the ball and block, but has a key role to recognize what the defense is likely to do and then call the protection package. The center is a coach on the field. Stanford's offensive success has usually aligned with an experienced center - Chase Beeler (final year - 2010), Sam Schwartzstein (final year - 2012), Graham Shuler (final year - 2015). Drew Dalman's leadership and experience showed in the improvement of the offense this year. I wish him well in his life after Stanford, but I think breaking in a new center will be a step back for the offense for next season.

[Spiny_Norman]

The center is the 2nd most important position on offense. The center not only has to snap the ball and block, but has a key role to recognize what the defense is likely to do and then call the protection package. The center is a coach on the field. Stanford's offensive success has usually aligned with an experienced center - Chase Beeler (final year - 2010), Sam Schwartzstein (final year - 2012), Graham Shuler (final year - 2015). Drew Dalman's leadership and experience showed in the improvement of the offense this year. I wish him well in his life after Stanford, but I think breaking in a new center will be a step back for the offense for next season.