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Stanford
Record: 3-9/2-7
Grade: D+
Comment: Some might believe the grade is generous, but the Hotline had zero expectations of success for the Cardinal because of the brutal schedule, modest array of playmakers and lack of high-level talent on defense. Then add another year of ravaging injuries (five quarterbacks played), and Stanford never had a chance to affect the North race or claim a bowl berth. The Cardinal must be different to thrive. It was different from 2010-2015, but no longer has the personnel on the lines of scrimmage to make that style of play work. So it has become like everyone else, which is a fast-pass to the cellar given the recruiting dynamics."
Don't always (rarely) agree with Wilner, but it's hard to argue with this assessment of our season.
Stanford
Record: 3-9/2-7
Grade: D+
Comment: Some might believe the grade is generous, but the Hotline had zero expectations of success for the Cardinal because of the brutal schedule, modest array of playmakers and lack of high-level talent on defense. Then add another year of ravaging injuries (five quarterbacks played), and Stanford never had a chance to affect the North race or claim a bowl berth. The Cardinal must be different to thrive. It was different from 2010-2015, but no longer has the personnel on the lines of scrimmage to make that style of play work. So it has become like everyone else, which is a fast-pass to the cellar given the recruiting dynamics."
Don't always (rarely) agree with Wilner, but it's hard to argue with this assessment of our season.
