[MV72018]

In the Battle of the Cards , the Cardinal finally gets its passing game going, its defense steps up just enough, the Cardinal birds make just enough mistakes, and Stanford gets the surprising upset win 28-27.

Yes, it's nice to be "optimistic" -- if you don't mind eroding your credibility! Your "finally get[ting] its passing game going" would require either a miraculous transformation of our O line or the furtive transfer of new starting linemen from Oregon or Ohio State during the bye week. Our passing game will remain anemic until whichever QB is in there gets decent pass protection, permitting separation and some long routes rather than alternating between five-yard routes, running for his life, and taking a survival sack.

[MV72018]

In the Battle of the Cards , the Cardinal finally gets its passing game going, its defense steps up just enough, the Cardinal birds make just enough mistakes, and Stanford gets the surprising upset win 28-27.

Yes, it's nice to be "optimistic" -- if you don't mind eroding your credibility! Your "finally get[ting] its passing game going" would require either a miraculous transformation of our O line or the furtive transfer of new starting linemen from Oregon or Ohio State during the bye week. Our passing game will remain anemic until whichever QB is in there gets decent pass protection, permitting separation and some long routes rather than alternating between five-yard routes, running for his life, and taking a survival sack.