Limit Self-Inflicting Wounds
Last Saturday, the Beavers played well against a very good Washington State team, especially in the 1st half. However, penalties and mistakes plagued the Beavers, largely in the 2nd half. Historically, Stanford has been a disciplined team that will take advantage of their opponent’s mistakes. The Beavers have shot themselves in the foot all season in close games with mistakes including penalties, turnovers, and missed assignments. Mistakes are common with young teams, but the Beavers cannot afford to use that as an excuse when they play Stanford. The bottom line is, the Beavers can’t afford to make mistakes against a solid Stanford team, especially on the road.