Rule Of Tree · Jul 1, 2017
Stanford Football Preview: Offensive Line
Stanford Cardinal football is known for their powerful offensive line that plows through defenders and creates space for running backs. However last year, an inexperienced offensive line struggled, allowing defenders into the backfield and keeping running lanes jammed. This year, the offensive line needs to bounce back in order for Stanford to improve.
The Stanford line ranked 100th nationally in sacks allowed last year, and Ryan Burns was constantly under pressure in every loss. Similarly, Christian McCaffrey never found running room, and as a result, he got banged up and missed time. Offensive woes derived from the line last year, and this year, the offensive line can only get better.