STANFORD CARDINAL RUMORS & GOSSIP

Stanford Renames Offensive Coordinator Position “Andrew Luck Director of Offense”

Arun Morace No longer will the individual who coaches the offense for the Stanford Cardinal college football team be known by such a mundane title as “offensive coordinator”. No, they will now be known as the “Andrew Luck Director of Offense”. As per a press release from the Stanford athletics website, the move was officially made earlier today. An anonymous...
Via Sports-Kings  |  8 days ago

Stanford Offensive Coordinator Job Renamed in Andrew Luck’s Honor

The Offensive Coordinator position at Stanford University has been re-named in Andrew Luck’s honor due to an endowment from an anonymous donor.  The position, now known as the Andrew Luck Director of Offense, is currently held by Pep Hamilton, who is entering his third season with the Cardinal. Such a formal title for a coaching position may seem a little odd, but it turns...
Via Rant Sports  |  8 days ago

Elder – David DeCastro scouting report

David DeCastro/OG/Stanford:   A true anchor of the OL, a special combination of strength and mobility. Excels in space when pulling or moving to the second level, very good quickness and fantastic vision. Locates and pulverizes his target with ruthless efficiency. Fantastic in short-yardage situations, really fires off the line and drives his man backwards. [...]
Via The Extra Point  |  April 23, 2012

QB still a question for Stanford

Spring is over and Stanford is still waiting for its next quarterback to blossom. Brett Nottingham and Josh Nunes did little to separate themselves in Stanford's spring game Saturday, splitting time in the Cardinal's 37-29 loss to the White in a game the defense dominated. Stanford coach David Shaw flipped the format to an unconventional offense (Cardinal) vs. defense ...
Via AP on Fox  |  April 14, 2012

2012 NFL Draft: Coby Fleener Scouting Report

Player Name: Coby Fleener Position: Tight End School: Stanford Height: 6’6” Weight: 244 Tight End Coby Fleener was one of Andrew Luck’s favorite targets over the past few years at Stanford. Fleener improved on his 7 TD Junior season with a senior performance of 10 TDs and 667 receiving yards on 34 receptions. Fleener was originally projected to be selected...
Via Football Nation  |  March 13, 2012

2012 NFL draft: Andrew Luck QB Stanford

Never has anyone been as hyped as quarterback Andrew Luck from Stanford. The talk started three years ago about a possible quarterback that could come and change one NFL teams destiny. A quarterback that was mature among men his age started three seasons for Stanford and led Stanford to an 11-2 record and a BCS berth in the Fiesta Bowl. Luck set new Stanford records for...
Via College Sports University  |  March 03, 2012

NFL Draft: Questions about Peyton Manning still loom large at combine

Brought to you by: phatzradio.com (PhatzRadio / USA Today) — INDIANAPOLIS — Peyton Manning’s future remains uncertain. His presence, however, was palpable at the NFL scouting combine Thursday. The high-definition shadow cast by the 14th-year Colts quarterback set the backdrop as all 32 teams began intensive predraft evaluation of the country’s top college...
Via 60 Max Power O  |  February 25, 2012

Report: Top Stanford LB Skov arrested for DUI

Stanford's star linebacker Shayne Skov was arrested after being caught driving under the influence. According to a report by the university's student newspaper, The Stanford Daily, the junior was arrested after being pulled over near his on-campus residence in the early hours of Jan. 29. The university's Department of Public Safety released an incident report listing...
Via Fox Sports  |  February 07, 2012

Possible Landing Spots For Peyton Manning

Since Rob Lowe had broken the news that Peyton Manning was going to retire this offseason, we have yet to see any speculation or even a subtle rumor that No. 18 is actually going to hang them up. The NFL and Fantasy Footballers alike took Lowe’s Tweet and blew it up like fireworks on the 4th of July. But since Lowe’s “people” didn’t get their facts...
Via 60 Max Power O  |  January 28, 2012

Stanford Cardinal’s Luck Hasn’t Run Out Just Yet

When Andrew Luck declared for the 2012 draft, everyone knew it was coming.  There is no way the star Stanford quarterback would stay another year when there is money to be made and professional games to be played in the NFL.  In the year he stayed, he gave Stanford football another lease on life and led the Cardinal on an 11-2 run, with arguably the best performance of his season...
Via College Sports University  |  January 13, 2012
QB CONTROVERSY

Colts reportedly will draft Luck

Colts owner Jim Irsay reportedly plans to select Andrew Luck with the first overall pick in the draft. The Stanford quarterback is considered by many to be the top prospect.

Via Pro Football Zone  |  January 07, 2012

Luck has no problem with being Manning's backup

It was last year at this time we all had Andrew Luck ready for the number one pick to the Carolina Panthers but instead, much like the man he is most compared to in Peyton Manning, he decided to stay and finish his college career. Falling short of the Heisman Trophy for the second year and also a BCS National Championship he also suffered a loss in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl in overtime...
Via College Sports University  |  January 03, 2012

Stanford Football Coach David Shaw Blasts BCS System, Calls it 'Flawed'

STANFORD, Calif. -- All season Stanford coach David Shaw has kept quiet about the Bowl Championship Series rankings and tried to keep the focus on his team's upcoming opponent. Not anymore. Shaw came ready to rail at the BCS at his weekly news conference Tuesday. He opened his iPad on the table and began with a 2 1/2-minute opening statement that discussed the system for the...
Via NESN.com  |  November 23, 2011

PHOTO: Fan Sneaks In Racy Sign Into ESPN College GameDay Show

ESPN, DROPPED THE BALL, when it comes to security for their College GameDay telecast. Saturday, while in Los Angeles, a fan was able to sneak by security with a sign displaying a "new" meaning for the sports network, ESPN.While co-host Krik Herbsteit was addressing the match-up between USC/Stanford, on the lower left side, a fan holds up a sign which displays the network...
Via Media Daily LA  |  October 30, 2011
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