I didn't see much of the Coug game, so I don't know how the Cardinal shut them down, other than it was played in cold rain that had to hurt the WSU air offense.
I sat thru every play of the game at Oregon State, as I have every Stanford-OSU game in nearly 20 years, and I can't recall ever seeing Stanford's defense so unsound at the LB & Safety positions in over 20 years, either against the Beavers or in a large number of Stanford games I watched in that time.
There is a difference between being just beat by better teams and individuals, and that's the case with Stanford this year, and being unsound. They have a few very good players on both sides of the ball, which is why they have made some plays, and played some good games, win or lose. But not nearly enough. So I expected the Beavers to roll somewhat at home.
But I still can't figure out (after rewatching some of the game) what Stanford was trying to do defensively. Jaydn Ott should have an absolute field day on outside zone blocked runs, and if the Cal o-line can hold up, the Bear passing game should be successful. Just don't turn the ball over!
I’d actually be a bit surprised if Ott does not go off for 200+ rushing and at least 20 receiving. Once he’s past the line of scrimmage and beats the linebacker with a chance on one of his amazing direction changing moves ( where he loses very little speed) he is off to the races. He can easily outrun any of Stanford’s DB/Safeties…..who will likely be coached to take the chance of going for him early, before he gets in full sprint (which he can do in 5 yds or less). This guy is a generational running back.
May this forecast come true. Oh mighty Bear in the skies, look down upon our players eyes, and fill them with the eager urge, to crush and maim and pummel and purge.
I didn't see much of the Coug game, so I don't know how the Cardinal shut them down, other than it was played in cold rain that had to hurt the WSU air offense.
I sat thru every play of the game at Oregon State, as I have every Stanford-OSU game in nearly 20 years, and I can't recall ever seeing Stanford's defense so unsound at the LB & Safety positions in over 20 years, either against the Beavers or in a large number of Stanford games I watched in that time.
There is a difference between being just beat by better teams and individuals, and that's the case with Stanford this year, and being unsound. They have a few very good players on both sides of the ball, which is why they have made some plays, and played some good games, win or lose. But not nearly enough. So I expected the Beavers to roll somewhat at home.
But I still can't figure out (after rewatching some of the game) what Stanford was trying to do defensively. Jaydn Ott should have an absolute field day on outside zone blocked runs, and if the Cal o-line can hold up, the Bear passing game should be successful. Just don't turn the ball over!
I hope Aybar gets the start. We'll match up well if he has to cover anybody. My nose runs faster than him.
I’d actually be a bit surprised if Ott does not go off for 200+ rushing and at least 20 receiving. Once he’s past the line of scrimmage and beats the linebacker with a chance on one of his amazing direction changing moves ( where he loses very little speed) he is off to the races. He can easily outrun any of Stanford’s DB/Safeties…..who will likely be coached to take the chance of going for him early, before he gets in full sprint (which he can do in 5 yds or less). This guy is a generational running back.
Sort of a battle between equals. Turnovers will probably dictate the outcome
furd's defense sounds familiar. Replace "furd" w/"Cal" and one has aptly summarized our last 5 games!!
May this forecast come true. Oh mighty Bear in the skies, look down upon our players eyes, and fill them with the eager urge, to crush and maim and pummel and purge.
They held the cougs to 7
More of a Coug problem than anything else.