UCLA was able to beat Stanford in 2008 because the Cardinal wasn't sure it could make one yard, even with tough-running Toby Gerhart in the backfield.
Stanford's settling for a field goal with 2 minutes 31 seconds left allowed the Bruins enough time to drive for the game-winning touchdown.
So UCLA's last victory over the Cardinal was made possible because Coach Jim Harbaugh had no faith in his running game.
It has been that long.
Stanford's, and Harbaugh's, identity took hold the following season and, since then, the Cardinal has won 62 of 79 games.