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Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael Roberson: Cal-Cardinal kick off for the axe Saturday in Berkeley; Stanford coming off big win over Louisville

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Stanford kicker Emmet Kenny (right) jumps into the arms of punter Connor Wesleman (15) after booting a 52 yard game winning field goal in the fourth quarter at Stanford Stadium to defeat the Louisville Cardinals on Sat Nov 16, 2024 (Stanford Cardinal photo)

Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael Roberson:

#1 Michael, how important was this win for the Cardinal to defeat the Louisville Cardinals last Saturday on Senior day at Stanford Stadium?

#2 How big is Stanford kicker Emmet Kenny who booted a 52 yard field goal with time expiring to defeat 38-35. The Cardinal in winning snapped a six game losing streak beating a No.22 ranked team Louisville.

#3 The Cardinal worked hard to just get this win and after six straight loses head coach Troy Taylor has to be more than relieved, saying that he gives credit to his seniors and that this the last time a lot of them will be playing at Stanford Stadium and breathing it in and making the moment memorable.

#4 Michael talk about the job that quarterback Ashton Daniels did under center he kept it close all game long throwing for 298 yards, for three touchdowns. Wide receiver Emmet Mosely V caught two of those touchdown passes for 168 yards.

#5 The Big Game at Berkeley is next you’ll be on hand at Cal Memorial to cover this thriller talk about what this game means for Stanford and what a tradition this is playing for the axe?

Michael Roberson covers the Stanford Cardinal for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Stanford Cardinal game wrap: Cardinal Remains Perfect, after Fighting off Spartans 70-63, Wednesday Night inside Maples

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Stanford Cardinal forward Maxime Raynaud (42) and forward Chism Okpara (10) try and stop the Norfolk State Spartans guard Christian Ings (0) from taking a shot at Maple Pavilion in Palo Alto on Wed Nov 20, 2024 (Stanford MBB X photo)

By Michael Roberson

STANFORD, Calif. — The Stanford Cardinal (5-0, 0-0 ACC) kept their untarnished 2024-25 season record alive (5-0), after defending the Farm from the charging Norfolk State Spartans (4-2, 0-0 MEAC), 70-63.

Norfolk State made the first basket of the game less than :40 after tip off. That would be the largest lead they were able to accomplish in the first 20 minutes, as Stanford went on a 14-0 run of their own. Although they were down by double-digits immediately, they still fought back.

The Cardinal had a lead as high as 15 points, but with the help of a 6-0 run, the Spartans kept the deficit within single digits for a large portion of the first half. Five points was Stanford’s lead at recess; 38-33 Cardinal at the half.

Maxime Raynaud was the lone Stanford player with at least 10 points. He scored 12 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. Graduate senior guard Brian Moore Jr. paced the Spartans with 10 points.

The second half began with Stanford junior forward Chisom Okpara splitting a pair of free throws, giving his team a six point advantage. However, Norfolk State responded with a 7-0 run to overtake the Cardinal with their first lead (40-39) since early in the first half. They actually increased the margin to two points, which equaled their biggest lead overall.

After two lead changes and two more ties, Stanford eventually took over the game, late in the game. Junior Guard Oziyah Sellers was very instrumental in Stanford staving off the Spartans, as he scored 9 of his 15 points in the second half. This included a huge 3-pointer and crucial free throws down the stretch.

When the final whistle sounded, after 40 minutes of competition, Stanford was the victor, by seven points (70-63). This win happened despite shooting a ptiful 34% from the floor, and 24% from beyond the arc. Two other Cardinal hoopers joined Sellers in the double-digit club.

Maxime Raynaud continued his great play, by contributing another double-double (20 points and 10 rebounds), and he blocked two shots and had two steals. A great performance for the USBWA National Player of the Week. Jaylen Blakes also chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. He too had two steals added to his tally.

Norfolk State had three players with at least 10 points on the scoring sheet. Brian Moore Jr. (24), Christian Ings (17), and Jalen Myers (10), all led the way for their tenacious cross-country battle with Stanford.

The Cardinal will next be in action Saturday, November 23 at Santa Clara University to take on the Broncos at 6:00 PM PDT on ESPN+. Norfolk State travels to Arizona on Friday, November 22, to take on the Grand Canyon University Lopes at 6:00 PM local time.

Cardinal Remain Undefeated after Wild Ride with Aggies, 79-65; Raynaud had Career Game

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Maxime Raynaud would not be denied leading the Stanford Cardinal in scoring with 33 points to help defeat the UC Davis Aggies at Maple Pavilion Sun Nov 17, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Michael Roberson

STANFORD, Calif. — Maxime Raynaud scored a career high 33 points and tied his career high five three pointers, while helping his Stanford Cardinal (4-0, 0-0 ACC) stay unbeaten, while taming the University of California – Davis Aggies (2-2, 0-0 Big West) 79-65, in a Northern California Battle.

“I think it started yesterday. I think our football team had an awesome win against a top ranked opponent. Everyone rushed the field, and I told the guys we’re going to keep that going, keep rolling.” Raynaud on his inspirational performance.

The Aggies actually scored first to start the game. There were three lead changes and one tie, in the early moments of the game, The Cardinal would have an answer for that mini run by their opponent.

Stanford would eventually go on a 9-0 run and lead by as many as 18 points by halftime. Despite the poor shooting (36%) by the home team, they were still able to pull away from Davis with contributions from Raynaud (17 points & 8 rebounds), Jaylen Blakes (12) and Benny Gealer (8), Raynaud also launched three successful three pointers.

UC Davis had no player score at least 10 points, and their shooting was worse (31%) than Stanford’s percentile. They were also outrebounded by more than double their amount.

After 20 minutes of action, Stanford led by 18 points, 41-28.

In the second half, Stanford scored the first points on a three by Oziyah Sellers, placing their lead at its highest plateau, 21 points. Davis was not going to go down without a fight. They actually had an 8-0 run in them during the second 20-minute stanza.

Stanford’s 12-0 run was a carryover from the end of the first half and the opening minutes of the second. The Cardinal’s shooting improved slightly in the second half, but did not prevent the racing Aggies from getting the game within single-digit(s). Davis, on the other hand, shot a blistering 59% from the floor. This assisted greatly on their comeback attempt, and their top scorer was much better in the second half.

Davis closed the gap to the smallest deficit of six points, midway through the second half; however, Stanford, still feeding off the football team’s momentum, turned up the heat inside Maples and widened the gap again.

When the final whistle sounded, after 40 minutes of regulation time, the mighty Tree (stanford) was still standing, and still Undefeated. The Cardinal won their fourth game in a row to start the season, by a 14 point victory, 79-65.

Maxime Raynaud led all players with a career high 33 points and 14 rebounds. His five 3s tied his career best too. Despite fouling ouy, Jaylen Blakes chipped in 17 points and handed out 4 assists, Ryan Agarwal did not reach double-figures in scoring (5), but he did in rebounds (11).

Davis was led by Ty Johnson’s 26 points, Pablo Tamba’s 13 points (also fouled out), and Leo DeBruhl (11).

Stanford will next be in action, Wednesday, November 20. They will host the Norfolk State Spartans at 7:00 PM PDT on the ACC Network, Davis heads to Arizona to take on the Grand Canyon Lopes, also on the 20th at 7:00 PM MST on ESPN+.

Cardinal Knocked Down Nesting Cardinals 38-35 on Senior Day Home Finale Thriller on the Farm; Kenney GWFG!

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Stanford Cardinal kicker Emmett Kenny (13) watches his game winning field goal in the fourth quarter against the Louisville Cardinals at Stanford Stadium in Palo Alto at Sat Nov 16, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Michael Roberson

STANFORD, Calif. — The Stanford Cardinal (3-7, 2-5 ACC) won their final home game of their inaugural season in the Atlantic Coast Conference, 38-35 over the Louisville Cardinals (6-4, 4-3 ACC), on a cool afternoon in Palo Alto.

Despite winning the coin flip and possessing the ball first to start the game, Stanford was unable to hold on to their early 10-0 lead. Louisville was able to spread their wings, and fly away–as so eloquently sung by the R&B group, Troop–for most of the game, but it was a 60-minute contest.

The Cardinal did nothing with the opening drive of the game; however, they were able to spoil the Cardinals’ initial drive. Stanford forced a turnover by Louisville, when their QB, Tyler Shough attempted a pass to Mark Redman, it was deflected by defensive tackle Zach Rowell, and intercepted by senior linebacker Gaethan Bernadel.

Stanford parlayed that early gift into three points on the scoreboard. Senior kicker Emmet Kenny booted a 41-yard field goal to put his team up 3-0.They would add more in less than two minutes of game time play. They forced there fine feathered guest from the Bluegrass State to punt the ball.

Junior QB Ashton Daniels launched a 62-yard bomb to freshman WR Emmett Mosley V, , to give the home team a 10-point lead, 10-0. Things were looking good for the Cardinal, but the Cardinals record indicated that they had the propicity to tally some points themselves.

They did just that with a little more than a minute left in the quarter. Redshirt-junior running back Donald Chaney burst through the line for a one yard touchdown. The red birds were within three, 10-7. That also was the score after 15 minutes of combat, the Cardinal up by three going into the second quarter.

Midway through the quarter number two, Stanford improved on their lead, with another field goal (24) by Kenney. The Cardinal went up by six, 13-7, but that did not last long. Louisville responded less than three minutes later to finally take the lead.

Freshman running back Duke Watson rushed for a five yard touchdown, and with the extra point, the Cardinals went ahead by one, 14-13.They were able to add more before the half.

Junior wide receiver Chris caught a ten yard touchdown pass from Shough, with :49 before intermission, giving the Cardinals an eight-point advantage at that point, and eventually at halftime. 21-13, Louisville.

Early in the second half, Duke Watson was at it again. The first-year exploded for a 68-yard run to paydirt. That scoring drive gave Louisville their first double-digit lead 28-13, widening the margin to 15.

Stanford pride showed up, and the Cardinal was able to score with :07 in the third stanza. Daniels completed another TD pass ((13 yards), this time to Elic Ayomanor. The Cardinal pulled within seven, after a successful two point conversion, 28-21, U of L.

A little more than five minutes into the final quarter, the running Duke made another appearance in the endzone. Watson scampered five yards to the TD zone, to place them in front by two touchdowns, 35-21. The game seemed to be in the Cardinals’ wings, not the Cardinal tree.

Freshman sensation Emmett Mosley V had to have made his four predecessor namesakes proud with his historic performance in the game, Especially the fourth quarter, when he took over, Mosley caught two crucial touchdown passes, Daniels hit him for a four yarder, and Justin Lamson tossed his (25) with :45 left in regulation. At that juncture of the conference battle, it was tied at 35′

Louisville had the ball, hoping to end it, avoiding overtime. Instead, they failed to move the sticks on a 4th down play near midfield, not attempting the potential game-winning field goal either. Not only was that questionable on the behalf of Louisville, but they committed some egregious errors too.

With a few seconds left, and Stanford also near midfield, too far away for a makeable field goal, the Cardinals committed an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty with a second left.

That tagged on 15 yards to their trek downfield. Next, they jumped offsides on the field goal attempt. Five more yards, and the Cardinal were absolutely in FG range, with the 20-yards gift.

“It was the Penalties, you know, that gave us the opportunity. He [UL HC Jeff Brohm] didn’t expect to have two penalties to put us in that, but he is playing to win, you know.” Stated Stanford HC Troy Taylor.

Emmet Kenney stepped up and booted a 52-yard Game-Winner, and the crowd of 18, 685 were truly gleeful that Stanford won their second home game at the stadium, but first ACC home victory.

Stanford will next be in action Saturday, November 23 across the Bay versus Cal, in the first inaugural ACC Battle of the Axe, at 12:30 PM on the ACC Network. Louisville heads back to Kentucky to host Pitt, on the same date on ESPN2, game time: TBD.

Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael Roberson: Cardinal looking to snap 6 game skid against Louisville Saturday on the Farm

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The Stanford Cardinal quarterback Ashton Daniels (14) is trucking down field against the NC State Wolfpack in Raleigh NC Sat Nov 2, 2024 (Stanford Cardinal photo)

Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael Roberson:

#1 Stanford had a tough time shutting down NC State Wolfpack on Sat Nov 1st in Raleigh as NC State crushed the Cardinal 59-28. The Cardinal defense was left on the field for most of the game and just couldn’t stop the NC State offense who had a big day in scoring.

#2 Not only were the Cardinal steamrolled by NC State this last loss marks Stanford sixth straight loss in a row.

#3 The win for the Wolfpack ended their two game home losing streak. The Cardinal just couldn’t stop the Wolfpack run and in third quarter the Wolf Pack exploded for three touchdowns that pretty much put the game of reach for Stanford.

#4 For Cardinal quarterback Justin Lamson only 3-8, 103 yards passing, one touchdown, and one interception. From all intense and purposes Lamson didn’t get enough time because it was four and out in most of Stanford’s offensive series.

#5 Up next for the Cardinal the Louisville Cardinals (6-3) this Sat Nov 16th. The Cardinals have won three of their last five games. The Cardinals won in their last game 33-21 against Clemson on Sat Nov 2. It’s the Cardinals vs. the Cardinal at Stanford Stadium a 12:30pm PST.

Join Michael Roberson for the Stanford Cardinal podcasts each Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Cardinal Frustrated and Withstood the Lumberjacks 90-64, on a Tuesday Night inside Maples

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Maxime Raynaud forward (42) throws down against the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Maple Pavilion in Palo Alto on Tue Nov 12, 2024 (Stanford Cardinal photo)

By Michael Roberson

STANFORD, Calif. — Led by Maxime Raynaud’s double-double (22 points & 11 rebounds), the Stanford Cardinal (3-0, 0-0 ACC) broke the axes of the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (2-1, 0-0 Big Sky) 90-64, on a cool evening on the Farm.

The Lumberjacks opened the game by chopping a huge chunk of wood out of the Cardinal. NAU went on an 8-0 run before Stanford even knew what happened. They were held scoreless for slightly over three minutes of the first half. The visitors led by as much as nine points in the first 20 minutes.

The Cardinal finally got on the scoreboard at the 16:58 mark of the first block of the contest, when Jaylen Blakes converted two free throws. However, that was only the beginning of his squad’s scoring barrage. Stanford went on two double-digit runs (16-0 & 10-0).

Stanford led by as much as 24 points, performing a 32-point turnaround from their slow beginning of the battle with their figurative arch rival. They had to settle for a 2-point reduction in their lead at intermission, 48-26 Cardinal.

Senior forward Maxime Raynaud led everyone with 13 points, while adding eight rebounds. Junior guard Oziyah Sellers contributed 12 points, while fellow junior guard Benny Gealer dropped in 10 points. The Lumberjacks were led by senior guard Trent McLaughlin’s 12 points.

At the midway point, Stanford was leading comfortably and in total control. The only question was, could they hold on to the lead?

That became a concern at the beginning of the second half. As they did in the beginning of the game, the Lumberjacks wielded their axes to the tune of a 5-0 run, giving the impression they were going to make a dramatic comeback. That was short lived, as the Cardinal went on an 8-0 run themselves, and increased their halftime margin by seven more points. Their largest lead reached 29 points, and they led overall approximately 25 more minutes than their Copper State opponent.

The Cardinal had other players pitch in to stymie the Lumberjacks. Blakes scored 13 of his 15 points in the second half, and both Raynaud (22) and Ryan Agarwal (15) added 9 points to their first half tallies. Gealer (10) did not score in the second stanza, but did give two assists (5), while Sellers (17) scored five more points.

Northern Arizona had two teammates join McLaughlin (20) in the double-figure category. Junior guard Oakland Fort and redshirt-junior forward Carson Towt had 13 and 11 points to their respective totals.

With the latest victory, (90-64) Stanford had their first 3-0 start in five years (2019-2020).

The Cardinal will next be in action Sunday, November 17, hosting the UC Davis Aggies at 1:00 PM PDT on ACCNX. NAU stays in California and heads East to Stockton, Thursday, November 14, to take on the Pacific Tigers at 7:00 PM PDT.

Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael Roberson: Taylor said Wolfpack’s Bailey had time to run on the pass rush

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Stanford Cardinal Tobin Phillips (40) attempts to pass rush NC State Wolfpack quarterback CJ Bailey in the first half in Raleigh NC on Sat Nov 2, 2024 (AP News photo)

Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael Roberson:

#1 Michael in Stanford head coach Troy Taylor’s presser this week coach explained what happened as the NC State Wolfpack had a good first half as the Wolfpack scored two touchdowns in the first quarter and 17 points in the second quarter.

#2 Coach Taylor said that Wolfpack kept rolling until the fourth quarter when Stanford got an interception.

#3 Coach Taylor said that NC State quarterback CJ Bailey had time to throw the ball and that Bailey is “talented and a heck of a player” Bailey wound up throwing three touchdowns last Saturday.

#4 Coach said that if you don’t pressure the quarterback the Wolfpack didn’t make any mistakes. ” (Bailey) had a lot of time to throw and he did a great job when we had him covered down he would run for yards”

#5 The Cardinal (2-7) return home to host the Louisville Cardinals (6-3). Louisville beat the Clemson Tigers in their last game 33-21 at Clemson last Saturday. Louisville has won three of their last four games. What’s your take as it’s the Cardinals vs. the Cardinal this Sat Nov 16 at 12:30pm PST.

Join Michael Roberson for the weekly Stanford Cardinal podcast at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Cardinal Unsettle Pioneers 85-62, During Exploration on the Farm, Monday Afternoon

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Stanford Cardinal guard Oziyah Sellers (4) led the Cardinal in scoring on Mon Nov 4, 2024 against the Denver Pioneers at Maples Pavilion in Palo Alto (Stanford Cardinal photo)

By Michael Roberson

STANFORD, Calif. — The Staford Cardinal (1-0, 0-0 ACC) won their season opener with a 85-62 victory over the University of Denver Pioneers (0-1, 0-0 Summit League) on an Early Afternoon in Palo Alto.

Despite a nip and tuck beginning to the contest, Stanford eventually took charge and pulled away from the competition. The first half had five ties and seven lead changes, and was really competitive until late in the stanza.

“I was really pleased for our first home game; I thought we played well in a lot of stretches, and Denver played really hard.” Explained Stanford HC Kyle Smith.

Near the 7-minute mark of the first half, Stanford went on a 17-0 run, taking a great deal of fight from the Mile-High Explorers. During the initial 20 minutes, the Cardinal hit five threes, blocked 5 shots, swiped 9 steals, dished 8 assists, and forced 12 turnovers.

At the midway point of the game, Stanford led by 16 (38-22), although their largest advantage during the initial half was two points greater. Junior guard Benny Gealer led the home team with 12 points, on four made 3-pointers. Senior forward Maxime Raynaud was near a double-double, with nine points and eight rebounds. Sophomore guard DeAndre Craig topped the Pioneers with eight points and four rebounds..

The second half had even more contributions from the Cardinal hooper, including junior guard Oziyah Sellers and his 17 additional points to the teams’ tally. Sellers had a productive seven points in the first half, but exploded for more than double his early output. Raynaud also continued his consistent play with points, rebounds and assists,

Denver continued to fight; however, the Cardinal ‘s attack and defense was too strong, as they led by as much as 27 points late in the game. When the final horn sounded and the 40 minutes of regulation expired, the Cardinal had secured their first win of the 2024-25 season, 85-62.

The aforementioned Sellers led all scorers with his career high 24 points, and he grabbed 7 rebounds. Raynaud accomplished a double-double (16 points & 12 rebounds) and gave 6 assists, swiped two steals and blocked a shot.

Two other Cardinal hoopers were in double figures: Gealer (12) and graduate guard Jaylen Blakes (12), who also dropped 6 dimes himself for the squad.

The Pioneers had three players to eclipse the 10-point plateau. Craig (12), freshman guard Sebastian Akins (150 and senior forward Pedro Lopez-Sanvicente (10).

The Cardinal will next be in action Friday, November 8 at Maples hosting Fullerton at 1:00 PM PST on ACC Extra/ESPN+. Denver heads back to Colorado to host Western Colorado on the same date at 1:00 PM MST on Micro Sports Plus/Summit League Network.

Wolfpack hands Cardinal sixth straight defeat, wins ACC contest 59-28

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North Carolina State cornerback Brandon Cisse (2) nearly intercepts a pass intended for Stanford Cardinal wide receiver Ismeal Cisse (84) in second half action in Raleigh NC on Sat Nov 2, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Daniel Dullum

Saturday, November 2, 2024

Stanford suffered its sixth consecutive football defeat in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, as North Carolina State hammered the Cardinal 59-28 in Atlantic Coast Conference play while snapping a two-game home losing streak.

Hollywood Smothers and Jordan Waters each ran for two of the Wolfpack’s touchdowns, and quarterback CJ Bailey threw for three more. It was the first football meeting between NC State (5-4 overall, 2-3 ACC) and Stanford.

Waters rushed for 115 yards on five carries, and Smothers gained 100 yards on 15 attempts.

Bailey took over at quarterback for NC State after Grayson McCall was medically retired due to head injuries. He completed 18 of 20 passes for 234 yards.

Stanford (2-7 overall, 1-5 ACC) started strong, scoring on three of its first six possessions. Cardinal quarterback Ashton Daniels had touchdown runs of 67 and 48 yards while tying a single-game Stanford record for rushing by a quarterback with 129 yards on 11 carries.

NC State led 31-14 at halftime and finished the game with 527 total yards. Stanford lost despite racking up 398 yards in total offense.

Daniels was injured early in the third quarter on a hit by NC State’s Kemal Bonner that drew a roughing the passer penalty. Justin Lamson took over at quarterback for the Cardinal and ran for one touchdown and threw for another.

Largely because of Daniels’ efforts, the Cardinal rushed for 225 yards and three touchdowns on the ground. It was the first time Stanford accomplished that feat this season and the first time they’ve done it since 2022.

Cole Tabb made his college football debut and added 72 rushing yards, and Elic Avomanor caught four passes for 108 yards and a touchdown.

Defensively, Tevarua Tafiti made the first interception of his career in the fourth quarter. David Bailey added two sacks for the Cardinal.

After a bye week, Stanford plays its final home game of the season on Nov. 16, hosting Louisville.

Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael Roberson: Wolfpack just had their way with Stanford all day at NC State 59-28; Cardinal host Cardinals this Saturday at Farm

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The Stanford Cardinal wide receiver Eric Ayomanor (13) makes a reception in front of the NC State Wolfpack’s cornerback Aydan White (3) at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh Carolina on Sat Nov 2, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael Roberson:

#1 The NC State Wolfpack’s (5-4) Hollywood Smothers and Jordan Waters both carried for two touchdowns and quarterback CJ Bailey also contributed with three touchdowns of his own as the Wolfpack crushed the Stanford Cardinal (2-7) 59-28 Saturday at NC State.

#2 The Wolfpack were stoked as they snapped their two game home losing streak with a dominate first half and scoring three touchdowns in four plays and went through the Cardinal defense like butter.

#3 Waters 94 yard run against the Stanford defense was NC State’s second longest in school history. “Today things clicked and that’s what efficiency looks like,” N.C. State coach Dave Doeren said.

#4 The Cardinal on offense saw quarterback Ashton Daniels score two of the three touchdowns in the Stanford’s first six possessions. Daniels 129 yards rushing on 11 carries ties a single game record for a quarterback at Stanford.

#5 Next up for the Cardinal it’s back to Stanford for the Cardinals vs. the Cardinal. The Louisville Cardinal come calling this Sat Nov 16th at a time to be announced. Louisville are an above .500 team they have Georgia Tech, Virginia, and Boston College. The Cardinals are sixth in the ACC. The Cardinal are third from last from last in the ACC. Stanford going into Saturday’s game are on a six game losing streak and are still looking to get fire lit underneath them.

Michael Roberson does the Stanford Cardinal podcasts weekly on Thursdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com