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Michael Peterson

Michael Peterson

Michael Peterson is a senior staff writer at The Stanford Daily. He has served as a beat reporter for football, baseball and men’s soccer and also does play-by-play broadcasting of football and baseball for KZSU. Michael is a senior from Rancho Santa Margarita, California majoring in computer science. To contact him, please email him at mrpeters ‘at’ stanford.edu.
Though having had little opportunity to prove himself in game situations, senior Ryan Burns will get the chance to show what he has learned in the shadow of Kevin Hogan. (SANTOSH MURUGAN/The Stanford Daily)

Roundtable: Analysis, takeaways and thoughts on Spring Game

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April 11, 2016
Football
Rising sophomore running back Bryce Love (above) recorded 476 yards from scrimmage in his freshman campaign. This season, the Love-McCaffrey duo looks to dominate opposing defenses. (SAM GIRVIN/The Stanford Daily)

Quarterback battle to highlight Spring Game

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April 7, 2016
Sports
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Peterson: Looking to gain national respect, Stanford poised for title run next two years

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Jan. 4, 2016
Iowa defensive back Desmond King (left) blocks a pass meant for North Texas wide receiver Thaddeous Thompson during the Iowa-North Texas game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mean Green, 62-16. (Margaret Kispert/The Daily Iowan)

Road to the Roses: Iowa

Michael Peterson
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Dec. 30, 2015
Corvallis, Or - Saturday October 26, 2013: The Stanford football team plays the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium.

Road to the Roses: Stanford

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Dec. 30, 2015
Sports
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Peterson: Stanford football, you made this college student’s decision the right one

Michael Peterson
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Dec. 30, 2015
Christian McCaffrey (above) is Stanford's fifth-ever Heisman finalist, the others being Jim Plunkett, John Elway, Toby Gerhart and Andrew Luck. He is one of three finalists for this year, alongside Clemson's Deshaun Watson and Alabama's Derrick Henry. (ROGER CHEN/The Stanford Daily)

Christian McCaffrey’s top 10 plays of the 2015 season

Michael Peterson
  •  
Dec. 10, 2015
After a 35-22 win over Cal this past Saturday, Stanford rose from No. 11 to No. 9 in the College Football Playoff rankings, giving fans hope that if enough chaos in other conferences happens, the Cardinal, despite being a two-loss team, can secure one of the four coveted spots in the Playoff. (KEVIN HSU/The Stanford Daily)

Wednesday roundtable: How realistic are Cardinal’s Playoff chances?

Michael Peterson
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Nov. 25, 2015
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The hero Stanford deserves: Ronnie Harris carries Stanford with energy, leadership

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Nov. 5, 2015
(CRAIG MITCHELLDYER/stanfordphoto.com)

With Oregon State looming, Stanford looks past emotional USC victory

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Sept. 24, 2015
Sports
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Peterson: OSU could be perfect trap game for Cardinal

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Sept. 23, 2015
Christian McCaffrey (above) finished second place for the Heisman Trophy.

Football podcast: Stanford at OSU preview

Michael Peterson
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Sept. 23, 2015
Fifth-year senior quarterback Kevin Hogan (above) beat USC even with a sprained ankle, which occurred on a sack by linebacker Anthony Barao. Whether or not he can play will be a gametime decision for Friday's game against Oregon State. (SAM GIRVIN/The Stanford Daily)

Hogan misses practice Monday, may be game-time decision for OSU

Michael Peterson
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Sept. 22, 2015
Before leading the Indianapolis Colts to three-straight playoff appearances, Andrew Luck '12 (above) brought Stanford football back to national relevance and was a two-time Heisman Trophy runner up. (MICHAEL LIU/The Stanford Daily)

Stanford in the NFL: Catching up with Andrew Luck

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Sept. 17, 2015
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Peterson: David Shaw faces immense coaching test over the next two weeks

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Sept. 9, 2015
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Peterson: Was Stanford football a playoff-worthy team from 2010-14?

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Sept. 3, 2015
STANFORD, CA - OCTOBER 6, 2012 - Zach Ertz scores the first touchdown for the Cardinal during the first half against the Arizona Wildcats at Stanford Stadium.

Stanford in the NFL: 2015 by the numbers

Michael Peterson
  •  
Aug. 11, 2015
Many pointed fingers at Stanford's offensive line for the Cardinal's offensive inconsistency last season. With four of five starters returning, though, the group may be poised to turn the corner and again become the unit known around the nation for its physical dominance of its opponents. (ROBIN ALAM/isiphotos.com)

Stanford football preview: Offense roundtable

Michael Peterson
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Aug. 5, 2015
Junior tight end Austin Hooper (top) gave a refreshing rejuvenation to Stanford's tight end position after a combination of Davis Dudchock, Charlie Hopkins, Luke Kaumatule and Eddie Plantaric gave Stanford essentially no production from the position in 2013. Hooper now spearheads an electric position group that's poised to be among Stanford's most talented ever. (DAVID BERNAL/isiphotos.com)

Football podcast: 2015 offense preview

Michael Peterson
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Aug. 5, 2015
Sophomore Christian McCaffrey (left) collected 796 all-purpose yards in 2014 and is expected to be a highlight of the Cardinal's offense this fall. (DAVID BERNAL/isiphotos.com)

Stanford shares high expectations for 2015 at Media Day

Michael Peterson
  •  
July 30, 2015
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