STANFORD RUMORS & GOSSIP

Michigan to play Stanford at Barclays Center

For the second year in a row Michigan will make the trip to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, this time to compete in the second annual BROOKLYN HOOPS Holiday Invitational presented by adidas men’s college basketball triple-header against the Stanford Cardinal.
Via michigan.scout.com
5 days ago  |  Discuss

2013 TSHQ CFB Preseason Top 25: #4 Stanford Cardinal

As another off season of College Football material kicks off, this year marks the third year I’ll throw my hat in the ring and look at a number of topics and categories. In the process I’ll look to do everything from predicting next year’s 25 best teams, identify the games of the year, narrow down the Heisman field, identify those replacing 2012′s stars and ultimately make...
Via The Sports Headquarters Verified_ybn
9 days ago  |  Discuss

Stanford Takes Series from ASU

The Stanford Cardinal (26-16) were in Tempe to face off against the Arizona State Sun Devils (30-14-1). The weekend was nothing short of action-packed. Stanford took two of three from ASU and left Packard Stadium with the series win.
Via arizonastate.scout.com
12 days ago  |  Discuss

Highlight Wednesday: Stanford QB Josh Nunes

Stanford QB Josh Nunes never got any Highlight Monday love, mostly because he got hurt every 4 days and eventually lost his job to Kevin Hogan, but now that he's "retiring" after a career-ending weightlifting injury we felt like we had to give him some very gentle daps. Here's Nunes leading the Cardinal over USC last year in what everybody thought was an upset:...
Via Double Coverage Football Verified_ybn
17 days ago  |  Discuss

Stanford Football: Cardinal QB Josh Nunes retiring following injury

Stanford quarterback Josh Nunes has decided to do what no athlete ever wants to do before he’s ready—hang up the cleats. According to The Associated Press, Nunes has no other option after completely tearing his right chest muscle in February. He is set to medically retire. "The injury shouldn't have happened, and we're not sure why it happened," said Josh’s...
Via FanIQ Verified_ybn
18 days ago  |  Discuss

Stanford QB Josh Nunes forced to 'retire' after he completely ruptured his chest doing bench presses

This is why no one should be doing flat bench presses. Stanford QB Josh Nunes' college career is over after ripping his pectoralis major tendon completely off the bone. The AP’s Antonio Gonzalez... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com
Via Bob's Blitz Verified_ybn
19 days ago  |  Discuss

Freak Accident Ends Football Career For Stanford QB

Josh Nunes had a tough task ahead of him when he stepped in behind center for the Stanford Cardinal--that Andrew Luck guy left a pretty lasting impression. Little did he know that it would all come to an end for him not because he got laid out by a blitzing linebacker or pancaked by two defensive linemen. He suffered a career ending injury just lifting weights. Nunes...
Via FatManWriting Verified_ybn
19 days ago  |  Discuss
THAT HURTS

QB retires after weightlifting injury

Stanford quarterback Josh Nunes was forced to retire from football after suffering a freak injury while doing some weightlifting. 

Via Minus Twenty-Two Verified_ybn
19 days ago  |  Discuss

Stanford QB Josh Nunes medically retires

Stanford quarterback Josh Nunes is retiring from football after he injured his throwing arm in February and missed spring practice. Stanford also announced Monday that fullback Geoff Meinken was not going to return for a fifth year of eligibility because a knee injury. Nunes started nine games last season before being replaced by Kevin Hogan. He completed 52.8 percent of his passes...
Via AP on Fox
19 days ago  |  Discuss

Cardinals Select Stanford RB Stefan Taylor (Rd.5, No.140)

With the 140th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, the Cardinals select Stanford RB Stefan Taylor. The Cardinal’s running back proved this season that he was capable of maintaining his level of play even without Andrew Luck at QB. While he isn't exceptional in any one facet of the game, he is technically sound, and well rounded. Taylor is possibly the safest back in this class...
Via GridironFans.com Verified_ybn
21 days ago  |  Discuss

Falcons Select Tight End Levine Toilolo at Pick 133

How do the Falcons manage selecting players at this pace?  Just a few minutes after taking a new defensive end, Dimitroff picked up gigantic tight end Levine Toilolo out of Stanford.  Outside of Keith Zinger in the 7th round back in 2008, Dimitroff has never drafted a tight end.  I just checked and Toilolo is the tallest tight end in the draft at just over 6'8" while...
Via Grits Blitz Verified_ybn
21 days ago  |  Discuss

On Day Two, Eagles Select Zach Ertz And Bennie Logan

Categories: BREAKING NEWS Eagles NewsTags: Philadelphia EaglesZach Ertz   The NFL Draft continued on Friday evening, with the second and third rounds taking place. The Eagles owned the third overall pick in the second round, and the fifth pick of the third. With their second-round pick, the Eagles selected tight end Zach Ertz from Stanford. Ertz was considered a first-round...
Via GCobb.com Verified_ybn
22 days ago  |  Discuss

Hogan's new WRs emerge in Stanford's spring game

Kevin Hogan had plenty of reasons to smile despite a sloppy start in Stanford's spring game that ended with his first loss - albeit unofficial - as the starting quarterback. At least two of them, in fact: Ty Montgomery and Michael Rector. After losing his top tight ends and wide receivers, Hogan's new targets showed off a vertical passing game that has been sorely lacking...
Via Fox Sports
April 13, 2013  |  Discuss

Hogan Commits a Cardinal Sin

For any kid who grew up a sports fan, obtaining your favorite player’s autograph was always a lifetime dream.* For little Ray, who is a Stanford Cardinal fan by blood, his hero is Cardinal QB Kevin Hogan.  This idolization was cemented after Hogan led Stanford to a triumphant victory over Wisconsin in the 2013 Rose Bowl. Ray was filled with so much admiration that he wanted to...
Via TheMatadorSports Verified_ybn
January 16, 2013  |  Discuss
82 AND OUT

UConn women end Stanford's streak

UConn's women's basketball team returned the favor on Stanford by ending their 82-game home winning streak. Stanford had ended UConn's winning streak.

Via Sox and Dawgs Verified_ybn
December 29, 2012  |  Discuss
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