[TrumpCard]

As notable as the depth and the talent at the top is the other schools we're beating out. We just got a kid from Louisiana to pick us over LSU. That's mind-boggling to me.

Solomon Thomas signed with Stanford, despite an offer from Texas.  Noor Davis and Reilly Gibbons signed with Stanford, despite offers from all of the Big 3 in Florida.  Jordan Watkins signed with Stanford, despite offers from everywhere, including in-state UGA.  Pulling kids away from the hometown favorite is not so uncommon for Stanford anymore.  There was a time when Stanford's competition was the hometown favorite (wherever that might be for a particular recruit) and Notre Dame (the other national recruiting school).  Now Stanford's main recruiting obstacle (as well as its best recruiting asset) is its own admissions office. 

[TrumpCard]

As notable as the depth and the talent at the top is the other schools we're beating out. We just got a kid from Louisiana to pick us over LSU. That's mind-boggling to me.

Solomon Thomas signed with Stanford, despite an offer from Texas.  Noor Davis and Reilly Gibbons signed with Stanford, despite offers from all of the Big 3 in Florida.  Jordan Watkins signed with Stanford, despite offers from everywhere, including in-state UGA.  Pulling kids away from the hometown favorite is not so uncommon for Stanford anymore.  There was a time when Stanford's competition was the hometown favorite (wherever that might be for a particular recruit) and Notre Dame (the other national recruiting school).  Now Stanford's main recruiting obstacle (as well as its best recruiting asset) is its own admissions office. 

[BostonCard]

[quote author=Fuzzy Dunlop link=topic=7902.msg112563#msg112563 date=1423089476]
As notable as the depth and the talent at the top is the other schools we're beating out. We just got a kid from Louisiana to pick us over LSU. That's mind-boggling to me.

Solomon Thomas signed with Stanford, despite an offer from Texas.  Noor Davis and Reilly Gibbons signed with Stanford, despite offers from all of the Big 3 in Florida.  Jordan Watkins signed with Stanford, despite offers from everywhere, including in-state UGA.  Pulling kids away from the hometown favorite is not so uncommon for Stanford anymore.  There was a time when Stanford's competition was the hometown favorite (wherever that might be for a particular recruit) and the University of Dead Fake Girlfriends (the other national recruiting school).  Now Stanford's main recruiting obstacle (as well as its best recruiting asset) is its own admissions office.
[/quote]

Thomas notwithstanding, we still struggle beating Texas for Texas recruits.  We have also historically struggled getting Michigan and Ohio recruits away from Michigan and Ohio State, respectively.

BC

[BostonCard]

[quote author=Fuzzy Dunlop link=topic=7902.msg112563#msg112563 date=1423089476]
As notable as the depth and the talent at the top is the other schools we're beating out. We just got a kid from Louisiana to pick us over LSU. That's mind-boggling to me.

Solomon Thomas signed with Stanford, despite an offer from Texas.  Noor Davis and Reilly Gibbons signed with Stanford, despite offers from all of the Big 3 in Florida.  Jordan Watkins signed with Stanford, despite offers from everywhere, including in-state UGA.  Pulling kids away from the hometown favorite is not so uncommon for Stanford anymore.  There was a time when Stanford's competition was the hometown favorite (wherever that might be for a particular recruit) and the University of Dead Fake Girlfriends (the other national recruiting school).  Now Stanford's main recruiting obstacle (as well as its best recruiting asset) is its own admissions office.
[/quote]

Thomas notwithstanding, we still struggle beating Texas for Texas recruits.  We have also historically struggled getting Michigan and Ohio recruits away from Michigan and Ohio State, respectively.

BC

[washingtonismoney]

http://instagram.com/p/ysva4PMl0i/

Sentiment in the photo aside, who is that man in the background and WHY ARE HIS EYES FOLLOWING ME?

[washingtonismoney]

http://instagram.com/p/ysva4PMl0i/

Sentiment in the photo aside, who is that man in the background and WHY ARE HIS EYES FOLLOWING ME?

[chicard]

I posted this in another thread but thought it worthwhile to post here too:

https://twitter.com/StanfordFball/status...1260347397

So I guess that answers the question of whether Equanameous St. Brown was in fact admitted. 

[chicard]

I posted this in another thread but thought it worthwhile to post here too:

https://twitter.com/StanfordFball/status...1260347397

So I guess that answers the question of whether Equanameous St. Brown was in fact admitted. 

[Bruce Wang]

So is this the best DB class ever at Stanford?  All four guys are rated 4-star by at least one service.

Prospectively our very own LEGION OF BOOM!!!

[Bruce Wang]

So is this the best DB class ever at Stanford?  All four guys are rated 4-star by at least one service.

Prospectively our very own LEGION OF BOOM!!!

[Bruce Wang]

Great article from the San Diego Union-Tribune about Frank Buncom.

http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2015/feb/...el-camino/

Good article.  Thanks for finding '75.  Quatro wants to be that brain surgeon to go along with our rocket scientist (Cameron Fleming)!

[Bruce Wang]

Great article from the San Diego Union-Tribune about Frank Buncom.

http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2015/feb/...el-camino/

Good article.  Thanks for finding '75.  Quatro wants to be that brain surgeon to go along with our rocket scientist (Cameron Fleming)!

[yvonne]

Some incoming freshmen could play right away, according to this Tom Fitzgerald article.

http://www.sfgate.com/collegesports/arti...063778.php

One interesting thing is that towards the end of the article, it says that Cameron Scarlett may not redshirt.

[yvonne]

Some incoming freshmen could play right away, according to this Tom Fitzgerald article.

http://www.sfgate.com/collegesports/arti...063778.php

One interesting thing is that towards the end of the article, it says that Cameron Scarlett may not redshirt.

[CTcard]

Some incoming freshmen could play right away, according to this Tom Fitzgerald article.

More importantly, some frosh could play according to David Shaw.

Of the first group mentioned, most are obvious as to why. Irwin because he is good, Annan because of depth issues, Meeks a combination of both (particularly if Lyons bolts), and Tyler probably because it doesn't take as much learning of a system to return punts.

I'm a little surprised we didn't see Bailey mentioned as a player who could play early. The roster is pretty bare of kickers - Ukropina listed as P/K and Alex Robinson listed as P.

While I wouldn't be completely surprised if Scarlett played during his frosh year, I would be a little surprised if he played much given our current roster at RB - though perhaps Shaw was less encouraged by the run game over the final four games than I had thought.

[CTcard]

Some incoming freshmen could play right away, according to this Tom Fitzgerald article.

More importantly, some frosh could play according to David Shaw.

Of the first group mentioned, most are obvious as to why. Irwin because he is good, Annan because of depth issues, Meeks a combination of both (particularly if Lyons bolts), and Tyler probably because it doesn't take as much learning of a system to return punts.

I'm a little surprised we didn't see Bailey mentioned as a player who could play early. The roster is pretty bare of kickers - Ukropina listed as P/K and Alex Robinson listed as P.

While I wouldn't be completely surprised if Scarlett played during his frosh year, I would be a little surprised if he played much given our current roster at RB - though perhaps Shaw was less encouraged by the run game over the final four games than I had thought.

[StanFan88]

I think Irwin & Annan are the most likely.  McCaffrey & Sanders seem to have punt/kick returns covered - highly doubtful a true frost would see time back there.

[StanFan88]

I think Irwin & Annan are the most likely.  McCaffrey & Sanders seem to have punt/kick returns covered - highly doubtful a true frost would see time back there.

[dabomb1227]

I'm a little surprised we didn't see Bailey mentioned as a player who could play early. The roster is pretty bare of kickers - Ukropina listed as P/K and Alex Robinson listed as P.

Isn't Bailey focusing on Punting while Charlie Beall, a preferred walk-on is focusing on Kicking?

[dabomb1227]

I'm a little surprised we didn't see Bailey mentioned as a player who could play early. The roster is pretty bare of kickers - Ukropina listed as P/K and Alex Robinson listed as P.

Isn't Bailey focusing on Punting while Charlie Beall, a preferred walk-on is focusing on Kicking?

[Redrum]

Of course, we are all on the outside looking in, but I think projecting Scarlett to play immediately coming off a knee injury might be a stretch.  Some people do heal and recover faster than normal, but  Scarlett's older brother got a reputation as somewhat brittle in an injury-punctuated career at Kal.

[Redrum]

Of course, we are all on the outside looking in, but I think projecting Scarlett to play immediately coming off a knee injury might be a stretch.  Some people do heal and recover faster than normal, but  Scarlett's older brother got a reputation as somewhat brittle in an injury-punctuated career at Kal.

[yvonne]

Yes, that's why it surprised me.

[yvonne]

Yes, that's why it surprised me.

[CowboyIndian]

- highly doubtful a true frost would see time back there.

Cold hands.

[CowboyIndian]

- highly doubtful a true frost would see time back there.

Cold hands.

[Spiny_Norman]

[quote author=CTcard link=topic=7902.msg112630#msg112630 date=1423146360]

I'm a little surprised we didn't see Bailey mentioned as a player who could play early. The roster is pretty bare of kickers - Ukropina listed as P/K and Alex Robinson listed as P.

Isn't Bailey focusing on Punting while Charlie Beall, a preferred walk-on is focusing on Kicking?
[/quote]

In the presser, Shaw said that Bailey would probably specialize as a punter and maybe a kickoff guy.  Sounds like he will be given a chance to placekick if no one else steps up.

[Spiny_Norman]

[quote author=CTcard link=topic=7902.msg112630#msg112630 date=1423146360]

I'm a little surprised we didn't see Bailey mentioned as a player who could play early. The roster is pretty bare of kickers - Ukropina listed as P/K and Alex Robinson listed as P.

Isn't Bailey focusing on Punting while Charlie Beall, a preferred walk-on is focusing on Kicking?
[/quote]

In the presser, Shaw said that Bailey would probably specialize as a punter and maybe a kickoff guy.  Sounds like he will be given a chance to placekick if no one else steps up.

[BobK]

Remember Beall is a walk on so they can't talk about him yet.  Bailey made 4 FGs 47 to 54 yards last season. 

Great Reception last night.  Akina outstanding presentation. 

[BobK]

Remember Beall is a walk on so they can't talk about him yet.  Bailey made 4 FGs 47 to 54 yards last season. 

Great Reception last night.  Akina outstanding presentation. 

[Spiny_Norman]

Great Reception last night.  Akina outstanding presentation.

Bob, did the coaches talk about a change in approach for 2016?  Seems that Stanford has offered a lot of juniors in the past 2 days.  I wonder if they are anticipating that the NCAA will approve a December signing period and making adjustments to ensure that Stanford is not left behind.  Or perhaps they are being more aggressive with top recruits as some suggested they needed to be.

[Spiny_Norman]

Great Reception last night.  Akina outstanding presentation.

Bob, did the coaches talk about a change in approach for 2016?  Seems that Stanford has offered a lot of juniors in the past 2 days.  I wonder if they are anticipating that the NCAA will approve a December signing period and making adjustments to ensure that Stanford is not left behind.  Or perhaps they are being more aggressive with top recruits as some suggested they needed to be.

[BobK]

No they didn't talk 2016.  Maybe Terry heard.  Dec would be a killer for us

[BobK]

No they didn't talk 2016.  Maybe Terry heard.  Dec would be a killer for us

[washingtonismoney]

No they didn't talk 2016.  Maybe Terry heard.  Dec would be a killer for us

Any interesting comments from the reception?

[washingtonismoney]

No they didn't talk 2016.  Maybe Terry heard.  Dec would be a killer for us

Any interesting comments from the reception?

[Spiny_Norman]

No they didn't talk 2016.  Maybe Terry heard.  Dec would be a killer for us

From this story, sounds like Dec early signing period may have strong support from the conferences.
http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-sign...story.html

[Spiny_Norman]

No they didn't talk 2016.  Maybe Terry heard.  Dec would be a killer for us

From this story, sounds like Dec early signing period may have strong support from the conferences.
http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-sign...story.html

[CrazedZooChimp]

No they didn't talk 2016.  Maybe Terry heard.  Dec would be a killer for us

How do we deal with it for other sports that already have early signing periods?

[CrazedZooChimp]

No they didn't talk 2016.  Maybe Terry heard.  Dec would be a killer for us

How do we deal with it for other sports that already have early signing periods?