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Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael Roberson: Stanford gets convincing win against Virginia Tech; Cardinal tips off against Virginia Saturday

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Stanford Cardinal guard Jaylen Blakes(21) had 17 points scored against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Maples Pavilion in Palo Alto on Wed Jan 8, 2025 (Stanford Cardinal X photo)

On the Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael Roberson:

#1 Michael, the Stanford Cardinal (10-5) played a solid game Wednesday night against the Virginia Tech Hokies (6-9). Stanford started out behind the Hokies in the first half 30-25 but caught on later with a 45-29 second half.

#2 The Cardinal forward Maxime Raynaud and guard Oziyah Sellers both wound up with 19 points and when you get a tandem like that your going to win some ball games.

#3 Michael, in that first half was it a matter of Stanford just getting out of the gate a little slow on offense.

#4 Jaylen Blakes provided some offense as well finishing with 17 points he was a key distributor for Stanford getting some good looks.

#5 Stanford hosts the Virginia Cavaliers who just got done playing the Cal Bears on Wednesday night. Virginia is 12th in the Atlantic Coast. The Hokies are just above .500. This game is at Maples Pavilion this Sat Jan 11 and Stanford is coming off that win against Virginia Tech how do you see this match up?

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

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

Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael Roberson: Is there a quarterback controversy before Stanford’s opener Friday?

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Stanford Cardinal quarterback Ashton Daniels seen here dropping back to pass in practice on Tue Jul 30, 2024 is also competing for the starter job with quarterbacks Justin Lamson and Elijah Brown (Bay Area News Group photo)

On the Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael Roberson:

#1 Stanford Cardinal quarterback Ashton Daniels doesn’t have a lock as starting quarterback. Stanford head coach Troy Taylor has not announced a starter for this Friday night’s opener against TCU.

#2 Daniels knows about the imminent quarterback controversy and that’s a good thing all three quarterbacks trying to make starter have had good camps.

#3 Daniels said having a team first and positive attitude have helped during this competitive practices and what could seen as a tryout to make first string.

#4 This is no different than last season as Daniels had to compete for the first string job this season he’s competing with Justin Lamson and Elijah Brown. This might be a decision that goes right down to practice the day before the game.

#5 Coach Taylor is also considering using multiple quarterbacks like what he did last season. He used multiple quarterbacks in 11 different games last season.

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

Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael Roberson: Coach Taylor says adapt to ACC or you won’t be relevant

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Stanford Cardinal head coach Troy Taylor disputes a play with an official against the USC Trojans on Sat Sep 9, 2023. Coach Taylor is getting the Cardinal ready for the adjustment to the ACC for the 2024 season. (AP News file photo)

On the Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael Roberson:

#1 Stanford Cardinal head coach Troy Taylor said they need to adapt to the ACC or the Cardinal won’t be relevant. The first game is not until Aug 30th against TCU so that gives them some time to psych themselves up for the change.

#2 At the time of learning about the break up of the Pac 12 a long storied league and how it’s history and what it once was is now gone.

#3 After the breakup of the Pac 12 the ACC was a landing spot for the Cardinal along with Big Game rival the Cal Bears. That was a important part of this change keeping them in the same division.

#4 Coach Taylor said any conference would love to have the Cardinal, that long history, the tradition, playing at Stanford Stadium in Palo Alto.

#5 Coach Taylor said that the Cardinal had a successful program ten years ago. Taylor added the Cardinal need to build their program because the Cardinal will be in another position to be realigned again and having a strong program is important to attract other conferences when that time comes.

Michael Roberson is a Stanford Cardinal beat writer for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NCAA Tournament/Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael Roberson: Cardinal open tournament against Norfolk State Friday at Maples Pavilion

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Stanford Cardinal Women tip off against the Norfolk State Spartans for the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Maples Pavilion in Palo Alto on Fri Mar 23, 2024 (photo by Erin Chang isiphotos.com)

On the Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael Roberson:

#1 The No.2 Stanford Cardinal (28-6) Women open the NCAA Tournament first round against the No.15 Norfolk State Spartans (27-5) at Maple Pavilion in Palo Alto. Talk about some of the expectations that Stanford has going into the NCAA Tournament.

#2 Michael, lets talk about the Cardinal’s last game they battled a very tough road tested USC Trojans (27-5) losing Sun Mar 10th in Las Vegas at the Pac 12 Tournament 61-74.

#3 It was a full on effort by Stanford forward Cameron Brink who scored 19 points but found herself getting double teamed and the Trojans set up some good defenses against the Cardinal.

#4 That last Stanford game had some historical significance it was the final Pac 12 game for the Stanford Women and for head coach Tara VanDerveer she will miss the Pac 12 format but is ready for the next chapter in Stanford basketball in the ACC.

#5 Stanford gets set this Friday for a 7:00pm PDT tip with the Norfolk State Spartans. The Spartans are hot they’ve won 15 straight games going into the NCAA Tournament. They’re ranked 15th. The Cardinal are No.2 and have the home floor advantage. Do you see the Cardinal having their hands full or will they have a chance to control the Spartans in this first round game?

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

Stanford Cardinal/Pac 12 Tournament podcast with Michael Roberson: Stanford tips off against USC Sunday at the MGM Grand Arena

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Stanford Cardinal guard Hannah Jump (33) is fired up after hitting a three pointer in the first half against the Oregon State Beavers at the Pac 12 Tournament in the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas (AP News photo)

On the Stanford Cardinal Women’s basketball podcast with Michael:

#1 Michael, the Stanford Cardinal’s (28-4) Hannah Jump scored 20 points against the Oregon State Beavers (24-7) at the Pac 12 Tournament in Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena to help lead the Cardinal to a 66-57 win.

#2 The Cardinal who outscored the Beavers in the third quarter 23-8 put the stop on the Beavers offense eliminated the Beavers from the tournament.

#3 The Cardinal are a battling group and if they can go all the way they’ll pick up their 16th and final Pac 12 Tournament championship.

#4 Cameron Brink on Friday scored 16 second behind jump pulling down 12 rebounds this was her second consecutive double double in the tournament. Kiki Iriafen picked up 14 points and Brooke Dementre scored ten points against OSU.

#5 The Cardinal face the USC Trojans (25-5) on Sunday for a 2:00pm PDT tip at MGM Grand Garden Arena. The Trojans are ranked No.2. They defeated the UCLA Bruins (25-6) Friday in overtime 80-70. USC women have won four straight games and have won seven of their last ten games. How do you see this match up on Sunday afternoon in Vegas?

Michael Roberson is a Stanford Cardinal beat writer for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael Roberson: No.3 Cardinal Women face OSU Thursday; Stanford Men tip off against Utah Thursday

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Stanford Cardinal forward Cameron Brink (right) tries to dribble on Arizona State Sun Devils forward Sandra Magollico in the first half at Maples Pavilion in Palo Alto on Sun Feb 25, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael:

#1 Stanford women crush Arizona State Sun Devils on Sunday 81-67. Stanford Kiki Iriafen led with 22 points and 20 rebounds and Cameron Brink had 14 points.

#2 The Stanford women were coming off a tough loss to the Arizona Wildcats 68-61 on Fri Feb 23rd. You knew the Cardinal would be not too happy after that loss and fired up in preparing to face ASU.

#3 The Stanford women face the Oregon State Beavers on Thursday night for a 7:00pm PT tip at Oregon State. Oregon State is third in the Pac 12 at 22-5 and are 15-1 at home. Could this game be just as difficult for Stanford as it was at Arizona?

#4 Michael, times have been tough for the Stanford men they have lost four in row and their most recent loss came against the Oregon State Beavers at Maples Pavilion 85-73 last Saturday night. You covered this game what was the biggest let down for Stanford not getting enough offense or the Beavers just came and was lights out from beginning to end on offense.

#5 The Stanford men try it all over again and hope to snap their four game losing streak Thursday night in Utah against the Utes. Utah are eighth in the Pac 12 at 16-11. The Utes have a good home record at 12-2 do you see the Cardinal having their hands full in this one?

Michael Roberson is a Stanford Cardinal beat writer for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael Roberson: Cougars take out Cardinal 72-59; Wells and Jones leads WSU in scoring

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The Stanford Cardinal forward Isaac Jones was tied for first in scoring on Sat Feb 17, 2024 against the Washington State Cougars at Beasley Coliseum in Pullman (Stanford Cardinal file photo)

On the Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael Roberson:

#1 The Stanford Cardinal (12-13) lost their fourth out of their last six games today in Pullman against the Washington State Cougars (20-6) 72-59.

#2 The Cougars had two players tied for scoring at 15 points Jaylen Wells and Isaac Jones. The Cougars have relied on Jones and Wells for the bulk of their scoring and wins.

#3 The Cardinal high scorers forward Brandon Angel with 15 points and tied for second in scoring guards Kanaan Carlyle and Michael Jones both with 12 points.

#4 Michael, how surprised were you that the Cougars were able to hold the Cardinal’s guard Maxime Raynaud to just eight points. How crucial was that for the Cougars as Raynaud has had some lights out games this season?

#5 The Cardinal host the Oregon Ducks (16-8) Thu Feb 22nd at Maples Pavilion. The Ducks have been playing just below .500 in their last seven games, they are fourth in the Pac 12 and have lost four of their last seven games.

Michael Roberson is a Stanford Cardinal beat writer for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Stanford Cardinal Basketball podcast with Michael Roberson: VanDerveer “I’m overwhelmed” in becoming winningest NCAA coach

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Tara VanDerveer acknowledges the Maples Pavilion crowd after winning her 1,203rd game an NCAA record against the Oregon State Beavers on Sun Jan 21, 2024 at Maples Pavilion in Palo Alto (AP News photo)

On the Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael:

#1 You were there to see it Michael on Sunday as NCAA history was made by Tara VanDerveer becoming the winningest coach in NCAA history with her 1,203 win.

#2 VanDerveer pass coach K better known as Duke and Army coach Mike Krzyzewski for the record. That’s a storied career Krzyzewski held but VanDerveer had been working on this record for awhile and achieved it with a win over the Oregon State Beavers 65-56.

#3 Those in attendance admired VanDerveer’s class after the game thanking the fans, the marching band, and asked the band to stop playing and got on the PA and told the Maples Pavilion crowd that she was overwhelmed.

#4 In Men’s basketball after winning three of their last four games the Cardinal took a tough loss to the USC Trojans 93-79 on Jan 6th. The Cardinal high scorer was Michael Jones who finished with 23 points. Three Cardinal players finished in double figures.

#5 After some 20 days off from live action the Cardinal are back at it again facing the Cal Bears at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley on Fri Jan 26th. Cal has played some stunning games and won their last game against the Washington State Cougars 81-75 on Saturday. Cal has won three of their last six games. Do you see this Cardinal-Bears match up as a anyone could win game?

Michael Roberson does Stanford Cardinal podcasts for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Stanford Cardinal basketball podcast with Michael Roberson: Stanford battles San Diego State Tonight; Cardinal set sights for third win in a row

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Stanford Cardinal guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) won the Freshman of the week Award. Stojakovic led the Cardinal in scoring with 17 points against the Idaho Vandals Sun Dec 17, 2023 at Maples Pavilion in Palo Alto (Stanford Cardinal photo)

On the Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael R:

#1 Stanford Cardinal guard Andrej Stojakovic led the Cardinal with 17 points Sunday at Stanford and won the Freshman of the week Award quite an achievement for Stojakovic.

#2 Four other Cardinal ended up in double figures. Michael Jones had 14 points with seven rebounds and Maxime Raynaud got his second double double of the season with 12 points and 13 rebounds.

#3 Kanaan Carlyle had 11 points in his first game with the Cardinal and off the bench.

#4 The Cardinal shot 56.4 their highest percentage of the season and 43.5 for three pointers. It was the third time the Cardinal past the 40 percent mark this season.

#5 It’s off to San Diego State and the Aztecs Thu Dec 21st. The Aztecs won their last game edging UC Irvine 63-62 at San Diego State. Aztecs are good and ready with a 9-2 record. Stanford is 6-4 and are looking for a road win.

Michael Roberson is a Stanford Cardinal beat writer for http://www.sportsradioservice.com