It’s fourth down. Unable to move the chains, the offense heads back to the sidelines, their jerseys adorned with stains of green and brown. In their stead comes another group of players — a group unlike any other on the team. Their pants are still white, their cardinal red uniforms unscathed. For this small contingent, the most important moment of the game has arrived. But when … [Read more...] about ‘On our own’: The forgotten stars of Stanford’s football team
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Football inks 19 in Early National Signing Period: Taylor largely holds onto 2023 class
Wednesday marked the start of the Early National Signing Period for college football, and 19 high school seniors signed their national letters of intent to spend their next few years on the Farm with new Stanford head coach Troy Taylor. Of the 19, 15 are scholarship recruits while the other four are preferred walk-ons. 11 come on the offensive side of the ball, with seven … [Read more...] about Football inks 19 in Early National Signing Period: Taylor largely holds onto 2023 class
Golden Start: Stanford women’s basketball dispatches Cal in Pac-12 Opener
No. 2 Stanford (13-1, 1-0 Pac-12) began Pac-12 play with an impressive 90-69 win over California (9-3, 0-1 Pac-12) at Maples Pavilion. Stanford had not lost its opening Pac-12 game since 1994, when it lost to Washington in the then-Pac-10 opener, and Friday’s ruthless performance ensured that their impressive streak endures. Senior guard Haley Jones had a double-double to lead … [Read more...] about Golden Start: Stanford women’s basketball dispatches Cal in Pac-12 Opener
Stanford Film Study: The Troy Taylor offense
This installation of Stanford Film Study will take a brief look at new Stanford head coach Troy Taylor’s offense. While the boundaries between offenses in college football have become more permeable over the past 15 years, coaches still have their own tendencies and philosophies they hold dear. Taylor is no different, and he will bring a distinct offensive identity to Palo … [Read more...] about Stanford Film Study: The Troy Taylor offense
Brilliant Lepolo beats Bluejays: Women’s basketball wins final non-conference game
No. 2 Stanford women’s basketball (12-1, 0-0 Pac-12) outlasted No. 21 Creighton (8-3, 2-1 Big East) 72-59 in a pulsating game at Maples Pavilion on Tuesday night. In just its third game against ranked opposition all season, the Cardinal looked to have an unassailable lead, but came under intense pressure in the fourth quarter, ultimately closing out the win in a strong … [Read more...] about Brilliant Lepolo beats Bluejays: Women’s basketball wins final non-conference game