10-28-2012, 07:07 AM
I agree there should be concern about the defense vs. the air raid offense, however, as was stated in another thread, Stanford's best defense against it is to have a ball control offense that wears teams down over four quarters.
Mason's defense is designed to stop the run, prevent the big play, which it does very, very well, and to get pressure on the QB. Stanford now #2 in the country against the run. Only Alabama is better in yards allowed and YPC.Â
I have no problem with the Stanford Defense whatsoever. Sure it is frustrating to see WSU rack up 400 yards passing. But they only scored 17 points. That is in large part due to the fact Stanford allowed 0 yards rushing. In the last two games, Stanford has allowed a total of THREE yards rushing. Of course, sacks are subtracted form rushing yards, so rushing defense is the most important stat for Stanford's defense (aside from points allowed).
Again, you want to take issue with a unit, blame the Offense. To gain barely 250 yards against WSU is simply pathetic.
Mason's defense is designed to stop the run, prevent the big play, which it does very, very well, and to get pressure on the QB. Stanford now #2 in the country against the run. Only Alabama is better in yards allowed and YPC.Â
I have no problem with the Stanford Defense whatsoever. Sure it is frustrating to see WSU rack up 400 yards passing. But they only scored 17 points. That is in large part due to the fact Stanford allowed 0 yards rushing. In the last two games, Stanford has allowed a total of THREE yards rushing. Of course, sacks are subtracted form rushing yards, so rushing defense is the most important stat for Stanford's defense (aside from points allowed).
Again, you want to take issue with a unit, blame the Offense. To gain barely 250 yards against WSU is simply pathetic.