[Trevmiesterj]

I am a bit unclear what "the dream" really is.  Is it playing in the National Championship?  The Rose Bowl consecutive years? Or just another 11+ win season in 2014.

The reality is that we have raised the bar because the program has raised the bar.  Never have the Cardinal been to 4 straight, soon to be five, bowl games in a row.  The Cardinal may catch lightning in a bottle one of these years and play for the NC, but to sustain a year in and year out Alabamian level of excellence is probably unlikely due to reasons Stanford fans are well aware of.

As a fan, I am thrilled that the team can now beat any team in the conference any game of any year.  As long as Shaw still has his hands on the wheel, I believe this program will maintain the present course and heading with little if any drop off.  If you are looking for a parallel, Boise State and Chris Petersen are a perfect example. 

Consistent, competitive and at times, dominant.  This is the new paradigm for the Cardinal.

[Trevmiesterj]

I am a bit unclear what "the dream" really is.  Is it playing in the National Championship?  The Rose Bowl consecutive years? Or just another 11+ win season in 2014.

The reality is that we have raised the bar because the program has raised the bar.  Never have the Cardinal been to 4 straight, soon to be five, bowl games in a row.  The Cardinal may catch lightning in a bottle one of these years and play for the NC, but to sustain a year in and year out Alabamian level of excellence is probably unlikely due to reasons Stanford fans are well aware of.

As a fan, I am thrilled that the team can now beat any team in the conference any game of any year.  As long as Shaw still has his hands on the wheel, I believe this program will maintain the present course and heading with little if any drop off.  If you are looking for a parallel, Boise State and Chris Petersen are a perfect example. 

Consistent, competitive and at times, dominant.  This is the new paradigm for the Cardinal.