It is unlikely to happen but I wonder if that unorthodox approach could be a good fit for Stanford.
If Stanford has a thin depth chart on defense, it could keep the defense fresher and healthier.
Stanford has had some great punters, but if one year they had very poor punting, it could be an interesting approach to try.
I think it’s also particularly dangerous and effective when you have explosive playmakers who can get 10+ yards in one play. Oregon used to go for it a lot even on 4th and long back when they had the spread firing on all cylinders.
Instead of third and long being a “throwaway short run play and a punt”, they could take 2 shots.
If Stanford has a thin depth chart on defense, it could keep the defense fresher and healthier.
Stanford has had some great punters, but if one year they had very poor punting, it could be an interesting approach to try.
I think it’s also particularly dangerous and effective when you have explosive playmakers who can get 10+ yards in one play. Oregon used to go for it a lot even on 4th and long back when they had the spread firing on all cylinders.
Instead of third and long being a “throwaway short run play and a punt”, they could take 2 shots.