Stanford's defensive front 7 is not like past several editions. Not nearly as physical. Last 3 games they have been dominated.
Total yds. Rush yds. 1st downs. Points allow
Oregon. 538. 178. 27. 31
ND. 550. 272. 29. 38
Utah. 421. 222. 22. 40
Stanford's D ranks 75th in defensive yards allowed @5.6/play
Offensively the Tree has a good passing game. Been successful with tall receivers on jump ball type passes, especially around the goal line. A lot of their yardage has been accumulated after trailing.
But the usual power rushing attack of recent past has been anemic and near non existent the last 3 games. The blocking just hasn't been there,Ran for 71 yds vs Oregon, 55 vs ND, 42 vs Utah. Makes them one dimensional.
Love has been banged up. Comes in here off an ankle injury. He has not been the impact player he was last year with game changing explosiveness. The kid gutted out a lot of games last year playing injured. I'd think at some point he has to start thinking like Nick Bosa and protect his NFL future. No since jeopardizing his pro career playing injured.
Bottom line is the Tree has not been as physical and dominating at the line of scrimmage on both sides like previous editions. Did Shaw fix this during the bye week? Is Love going to play? Is Love a 100%? How many touches does he get? We are about to find out.
The Sun Devils have been in every game they have played. All 3 losses were on the road by a touchdown. Their D is #28 in yards allowed/play. Offensively they are #26 in yds/play.
Wilkins can run, can scramble and throw on the run. He is not great but the wily veteran has been solid with 11 td's and only 1 int. And he is a gamer. Rush attack should have enough success to keep the Tree off balance. Ol' Herm has improved and upgraded both sides of the ball.
Az St takes care of the ball better than anyone in the country. Only 2 turnovers.
Stanford is1-6 ats last 7 on road.
AzSt is 5-0 last 5 at home.
AzSt has a great hva as Sun Devil Stadium is one of the toughest venues for visitors in the country. Expect a loud and raucous crowd for the home boys in the national spotlight tonight. Live Dog.
Stanford's defensive front 7 is not like past several editions. Not nearly as physical. Last 3 games they have been dominated.
Total yds. Rush yds. 1st downs. Points allow
Oregon. 538. 178. 27. 31
ND. 550. 272. 29. 38
Utah. 421. 222. 22. 40
Stanford's D ranks 75th in defensive yards allowed @5.6/play
Offensively the Tree has a good passing game. Been successful with tall receivers on jump ball type passes, especially around the goal line. A lot of their yardage has been accumulated after trailing.
But the usual power rushing attack of recent past has been anemic and near non existent the last 3 games. The blocking just hasn't been there,Ran for 71 yds vs Oregon, 55 vs ND, 42 vs Utah. Makes them one dimensional.
Love has been banged up. Comes in here off an ankle injury. He has not been the impact player he was last year with game changing explosiveness. The kid gutted out a lot of games last year playing injured. I'd think at some point he has to start thinking like Nick Bosa and protect his NFL future. No since jeopardizing his pro career playing injured.
Bottom line is the Tree has not been as physical and dominating at the line of scrimmage on both sides like previous editions. Did Shaw fix this during the bye week? Is Love going to play? Is Love a 100%? How many touches does he get? We are about to find out.
The Sun Devils have been in every game they have played. All 3 losses were on the road by a touchdown. Their D is #28 in yards allowed/play. Offensively they are #26 in yds/play.
Wilkins can run, can scramble and throw on the run. He is not great but the wily veteran has been solid with 11 td's and only 1 int. And he is a gamer. Rush attack should have enough success to keep the Tree off balance. Ol' Herm has improved and upgraded both sides of the ball.
Az St takes care of the ball better than anyone in the country. Only 2 turnovers.
Stanford is1-6 ats last 7 on road.
AzSt is 5-0 last 5 at home.
AzSt has a great hva as Sun Devil Stadium is one of the toughest venues for visitors in the country. Expect a loud and raucous crowd for the home boys in the national spotlight tonight. Live Dog.
Great in depth analysis and write up. Sad to say, the result ended up the other way. It's a disappointment when we're so sure about a side that we are willing to risk our reputation and more importantly, our cash because of our final conclusions. Hopefully you didn't wager too much on this game because this loss, will fade in memory like all the other losses that we've endured before. BOL in your future wagers..
"Schrödinger's bet." A bet that loses when you bet it but wins when you DON'T bet it...
Great in depth analysis and write up. Sad to say, the result ended up the other way. It's a disappointment when we're so sure about a side that we are willing to risk our reputation and more importantly, our cash because of our final conclusions. Hopefully you didn't wager too much on this game because this loss, will fade in memory like all the other losses that we've endured before. BOL in your future wagers..
Thanks for the comments about the write up Square and the words of encouragement.
It's in the write up as a 1* play so it just stung a little. Lol It was an entertaining game and St had their chances.
I always recap the games. Wilkins threw for 353.They ran it 23 for 84 for 437 total.
Costello had a good game, 22-29 for 231. They ran it 43 for 127-less than 3 ypc. Love was limited to 21 on 11 carries. Total yards 358.
The Tree won t.o.p. 38-22 which was critical,especially on those 2 long drives in the 3rd.
The 2 int's when in scoring position really hurt St. You lose the the turnover battle 3-0 you usually get beat. Turnovers are the wild cards in this business.
I try to side with the team I think is going to be up and give max effort at that time. There was a lot of fight in the dog and they were well prepared.
You have to tip your hat to David Shaw and the Cardinal they made few mistakes and earned their victory.
I had a long write up last week on Iowa St to upset WV.
I thought I would do some write ups since Scal is in the penalty box.
You live with the probabilities you arrive at. I'd make the same play tomorrow. I like the power dogs at home that are well balanced and have the good passing attack. Very few of those this week.
It's on to to the next one. I will have some winners on Saturday.
Thanks for the comments about the write up Square and the words of encouragement.
It's in the write up as a 1* play so it just stung a little. Lol It was an entertaining game and St had their chances.
I always recap the games. Wilkins threw for 353.They ran it 23 for 84 for 437 total.
Costello had a good game, 22-29 for 231. They ran it 43 for 127-less than 3 ypc. Love was limited to 21 on 11 carries. Total yards 358.
The Tree won t.o.p. 38-22 which was critical,especially on those 2 long drives in the 3rd.
The 2 int's when in scoring position really hurt St. You lose the the turnover battle 3-0 you usually get beat. Turnovers are the wild cards in this business.
I try to side with the team I think is going to be up and give max effort at that time. There was a lot of fight in the dog and they were well prepared.
You have to tip your hat to David Shaw and the Cardinal they made few mistakes and earned their victory.
I had a long write up last week on Iowa St to upset WV.
I thought I would do some write ups since Scal is in the penalty box.
You live with the probabilities you arrive at. I'd make the same play tomorrow. I like the power dogs at home that are well balanced and have the good passing attack. Very few of those this week.
It's on to to the next one. I will have some winners on Saturday.
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