Andrew Luck had a leisurely evening as Stepfan Taylor and company piled up 446 rushing yards on the Huskies.
Washington Vs. Stanford Final Score: Andrew Luck, Running Game Guide Cardinal To Easy Win
Seriously, 446 yards on the ground. On only 43 rushing attempts. They averaged 10.4 yards per rushing attempt. Andrew Luck threw two touchdown passes and no interceptions while completing 76 percent of his passes, but he didn’t even have to do anything. I’m going to type it again. 446 rushing yards. Good god.
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Read Article >Stanford Vs. Washington Halftime Score: Keith Price Pick-Six Deepens Dawgs’ Troubles
Stanford Vs. Washington: Chris Polk Keeping Huskies Close, Cardinal Keep Answering
Washington Huskies running back Chris Polk has shredded Stanford thus far, rushing for 116 yards on just five carries thus far. But the Huskies still trail the Stanford Cardinal, 24-14, thanks in large part to a defense that’s been less than spectacular. Full game coverage and discussion can be found here.
Polk’s line includes touchdown runs of 61 and 46 yards, both of which included multiple broken tackles along the way. Keith Price has 41 yards on 7-9 passing, but has settled for short routes early against the Cardinal. With Polk running as he is, Price hasn’t had to do a whole lot through a little over a quarter, though.
Read Article >College Football Rankings Ramifications, Week 8: Wisconsin, Stanford Can Improve Resumes
The two teams on top of the BCS rankings get hated rivals in Week 8. But what would Auburn and Tennessee tripping up LSU and Alabama mean? Can Oklahoma and Oklahoma State stay in the lead in the Big 12? And will Wisconsin and Stanford keep their sights set on a potential Rose Bowl clash?
Here’s what’s at stake in Week 8. All times Eastern, all rankings from the Week 8 BCS rankings.
Read Article >Stanford Vs. Washington Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And Notes
Game date, time: 8pm ET, Saturday, October 22, 2011
Location: Stanford Stadium, Stanford, California
Read Article >Stanford Vs. Washington 2011: On Keith Price And Tenth Impressions
The old “You never get a second chance to make a first impression” line is bunk. At least, that is what I always tell myself. I am not the world’s most proficient maker of first impressions; my general lack of smalltalk ability and occasional awkwardness mean my first impressions are rather limited in scope, quality and memorability. My tenth impression, on the other hand? That’s where I try to thrive.
Washington’s is easily the best offense Stanford has faced this year. Stanford’s, meanwhile, is the best defense Washington has faced (they rank seventh in Def. F/+, well ahead of No. 26 Utah and No. 43 Nebraska). This is a strong test for both sides. What should we expect?
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