[StanFan88]

There have been numerous examples of players who did nothing in poorly run or otherwise bad fit for them systems, who then flourished under new systems and coordinators.  This in mind, I'm a firm believer Stanford's offensive strengths are:

1. Pass blocking OL
2. Big, fast WRs
3. Good TEs
4. RBs with pass catching ability who are good in open field
5. A mobile, sturdy QB

Some pretty nice building blocks if put in positions to succeed.

Last line is the key.  The gameplan remains largely based on last year's team.  Problem is, Hogan is not the guy he was last year, the OL doesn't have 4 NFL draft picks on it, and there is no 220+ bell-cow to run up the middle.

[StanFan88]

There have been numerous examples of players who did nothing in poorly run or otherwise bad fit for them systems, who then flourished under new systems and coordinators.  This in mind, I'm a firm believer Stanford's offensive strengths are:

1. Pass blocking OL
2. Big, fast WRs
3. Good TEs
4. RBs with pass catching ability who are good in open field
5. A mobile, sturdy QB

Some pretty nice building blocks if put in positions to succeed.

Last line is the key.  The gameplan remains largely based on last year's team.  Problem is, Hogan is not the guy he was last year, the OL doesn't have 4 NFL draft picks on it, and there is no 220+ bell-cow to run up the middle.