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Stanford Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:57:52 PDT

Stanford likes to blitz. Arizona, with its spread offense, is a team that is difficult to blitz.

Defensive coordinator Ron Lynn says he doesn't like the matchups.

It's true that the Stanford pass defense has had problems, including giving up 347 yards last week to Notre Dame's Jimmy Clausen, a sophomore who set a career high. Now comes Arizona's Willie Tuitama, who has thrown for 1,207 yards in five games, with 13 touchdowns and two interceptions.

While matching up to UA's passing game will be tough for Stanford (3-3 overall, 2-1 Pac-10), the Cardinal might have an edge in toughness. Stanford has been consistently physical, especially in the running game, even in losses.

"They are very talented and they...

Harbaugh reprimanded for criticizing officials (AP)

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:42:53 PDT

Stanford coach Jim Harbaugh was reprimanded by the Pac-10 for criticizing the conference's officials following last weekend's loss at Notre Dame. "Pac-10 rules prohibit comments by a coach about officiating other than to the conference office," commissioner Tom Hansen said in a statement. "Coach Harbaugh violated that rule by publicly criticizing the officials.

Clausen throws for 3 TDs to lead lrish (AP)

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 17:20:47 PDT

Jimmy Clausen completed a career-best 29 passes for Notre Dame against Stanford, and none pleased his coach more than a throw that went about 3 yards. "It's a miracle," Fighting Irish coach Charlie Weis said. That Armando Allen turned Clausen's dump-off into a 21-yard touchdown wasn't what had Weis rejoicing.

Marinelli issues apology and Harbaugh reaction (Rivals.com)

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:39:00 PDT

'Gold standard attitude' pays off for Whalen (Rivals.com)

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:06:00 PDT

Kimble leads Stanford past Washington 35-28 (AP)

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 23:34:00 PDT

A three-year starter at Stanford, Anthony Kimble accepted being relegated to a backup role with the emergence of Toby Gerhart. Given the opportunity to be the showcase back again Saturday night, Kimble took full advantage. Kimble ran for a career-high 157 yards, including an 83-yard dash early in the second half and Stanford took advantage of a costly injury to Washington star quarterback Jake...