Without actually mentioning the “China Three” (which I guess is now the China Two), the media began asking about the changing roles of G.G. and Alex while they are covering for two individuals who are going to be out for the year, especially now that they’re getting into league play. G.G. is a fourth year and Alex is shaking off the cobwebs from being off from a year, and both guys are becoming leaders along with Thomas Welsh and Aaron Holiday. They’re settling in and consequently getting more playing time.
Stanford’s win against Southern Cal didn’t necessarily reassure Alford that our loss against the Cardinal was any less disappointing—they’re getting healthy and we always knew they were a good team.