Stanford Football 2010 Preview

Stanford Cardinal Football 2010 Preview, Predictions, Picks, Odds

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2009 Record: 8-5 PAC 10 Record: 6-3 2010 Returning Starters: 16: 8 Offense, 8 Defense, Kicker, Punter

Coach: Jim Harbaugh (At Stanford 17-20, 3 years)

Offensive Coordinators: David Shaw Defensive Coordinators: Vic Fangio

2010 Stanford Players to Watch: QB Andrew Luck, RG David DeCastro, WR/KR Chris Owusu, NT Sione Fua, LB Shayne Skov, SS Delano Howell

2010 Stanford Strengths:
One of the most talented quarterbacks in the country, combined with a veteran offensive line, give the offense a first-rate foundation. The defensive front seven should be solid. Stanford has more quality depth, the result of Harbaugh’s recruiting, than It has possessed in ages.

2010 Stanford Weaknesses:
If the running game sputters, defenses will play for the pass and make life difficult for Luck and his unproven receivers. Speed is an issue defensively, and the secondary has as many questions as answers. The schedule is also very difficult, especially once October begins.

2010 Stanford Offense:

With Toby Gerhart off to the NFL – along with his 1,800-plus yards and 28 touchdowns – the Cardinal will use a combination of tailbacks to generate a steady ground game. But the emphasis will shift to the passing game and quarterback Andrew Luck, who played a complementary role to Gerhart last season but must be Stanford’s primary playmaker in the fall. Luck worked hard in the offseason to improve his decision-making and grasp of the offense. And he has a veteran line in front of him (four returning starters). But the truth is that Luck’s success depends largely on the receivers, a group that was mediocre in 200g. Ryan Whalen has sure hands but average speed. Chris Owusu is a burner but drops as many important passes as he catches. And the youngsters, Jamal-Rashad Patterson and Drew Terrell, haven’t proven a thing. Qne potential target for Luck is tight end Levine Tiololo, a 6-8 freshman who emerged in spring practice as the top replacement for steady Jim Dray. If the passing game thrives, then the running lanes should open for Gerhart’s replacements: senior Jeremy Stewart and sophomores Stepfan Taylor and Tyler Gaffney.

2010 Stanford Defense:

The Cardinal has a new coordinator, a new base formation and a new approach – several ’09 firststringers are playing different positions. The three-man line, anchored by Sione Fua, should be solid. But the linebacking unit has been revamped. The starters on the outside are Chase Thomas and Thomas Keiser, who each played defensive end last season, registering 13 combined sacks. Owen Marecic, the best blocking fullback in the conference, is now set to start at one of the inside positions while still playing offense, too. And sophomore Shayne Skov, a part-time starter in ‘og, will man the other inside slot. Look for him to emerge as an all-conference player, if not this season then next. Aside from strong safety Delano Howell, there are issues in the secondary – as there seem to be every year for the Cardinal. Former receiver Richard Sherman is back for his sixth year, hoping to be a more consistent cornerback The other cornerback position and free safety are wide open. How desperate are things? Backup quarterback Alex Loukas is being given a look at free safety.

2010 Stanford Special Teams:

Senior Nate Whitaker made 16 of 22 field goals last season. Chris Owusu gives Stanford one of the best kick returners in the country; he returned three for touchdowns last season. But there’s competition at punter between David Green and Daniel Zychlinski, and at punt returner.

2010 Stanford Predictions:

With a talented quarterback, veteran offensive line and experience at every unit defensively, Stanford could build on last season’s success and compete for the conference title. But there isn’t much margin for error. If the defense doesn’t improve and the passing game sputters, the Cardinal could drop into the lower half of the conference.

2010 Stanford Betting Odds:

Stanford Current odds to win a National Championship: OFF

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