[stupac2]

The dream of a NCG shot is over for this season.  The graduation of All-American level talent from the defense probably means a three or four loss season next year. 

But Stanford will probably still be a #15-20 ranked team next year in the AP preseason.  I just don't see the offense improving by leaps and bounds next season unless a pass-catching tight end enters the scene and unless David Shaw stops coaching for the close wins as much as he does now.  Even our first-stringers could use more game experience at this point.

Well, I think there are decent odds that one of the 2013 TEs emerges next year. Combine that with Rector, Cajuste, Whitfield, and Montgomery, and we'd have an abundance of riches in the passing game. If good Hogan shows up every game, and our defense takes only a small step back (if any), then we'd have a real shot to run the table.

[stupac2]

The dream of a NCG shot is over for this season.  The graduation of All-American level talent from the defense probably means a three or four loss season next year. 

But Stanford will probably still be a #15-20 ranked team next year in the AP preseason.  I just don't see the offense improving by leaps and bounds next season unless a pass-catching tight end enters the scene and unless David Shaw stops coaching for the close wins as much as he does now.  Even our first-stringers could use more game experience at this point.

Well, I think there are decent odds that one of the 2013 TEs emerges next year. Combine that with Rector, Cajuste, Whitfield, and Montgomery, and we'd have an abundance of riches in the passing game. If good Hogan shows up every game, and our defense takes only a small step back (if any), then we'd have a real shot to run the table.