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Michael Spelfogel

Michael Spelfogel is a staff writer in the sports section at The Stanford Daily. He can be contacted at mspel 'at' stanford.edu.
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Spelfogel: Is Stanford the best of the West?

Michael Spelfogel
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Oct. 17, 2017
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Spelfogel: No more #Pac12AfterDark

Michael Spelfogel
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Oct. 10, 2017
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Spelfogel: Cardinal need Heisman Love

Michael Spelfogel
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Oct. 3, 2017
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Spelfogel: KJ must play!

Michael Spelfogel
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Sept. 26, 2017
Stanford has shown glimmers of hope with players like Bryce Love, but the team must find consistency to truly be great. (DAVID BERNAL/isiphotos.com)

Spelfogel: Stanford football only a ‘regional’ powerhouse

Michael Spelfogel
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Sept. 11, 2017
Daniel Bakst helped the Cardinal slip past USC in their three-game series in Southern California. The freshman spurred Stanford offensively on Sunday, earning three RBI's as the Cardinal closed out the series with a 6-3 win. (MACIEK GUDRYMOWICZ/isiphotos.com)

Baseball continues Pac 12 campaign, takes series at USC

Michael Spelfogel
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April 10, 2017
Freshman pitcher Nikki Bauer has proven an important asset to the Stanford sqaud. So far, the freshman has recorded a 0.88 earned run average (ERA). She will be put to the test this weekend in a five-game tournament at the Mary Nutter Classic. (MIKE RASAY/isiphotos.com)

Women’s softball faces five-game weekend

Michael Spelfogel
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Feb. 23, 2017
Junior Forward Michael Humphrey scored 21 points in last night's game, helping the team achieve its third straight win. They will be preparing to take on Oregon next Saturday. (RAHIM ULLAH/The Stanford Daily)

Men’s basketball overcomes slow start to defeat Beavers

Michael Spelfogel
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Jan. 20, 2017
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Star running back Christian McCaffrey will lead a Stanford's potent running attack await next week's conference title action before knowing for their bowl future. (Photo by Ryan Jae/The Stanford Daily)

Spelfogel: Stanford’s bowl outlook

Michael Spelfogel
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Nov. 29, 2016
Sophomore running back Bryce Love was an important part of the Cardinal's dominant running game against Oregon State. Love managed 89 yards in 9 attempts and 1 touchdown. (OMAR CEJA JR./The Stanford Daily)

Spelfogel: Stanford football gains bowl eligibility, but postseason outlook remains murky

Michael Spelfogel
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Nov. 7, 2016
Junior quarterback Keller Chryst (center) had mixed results after starting against Arizona instead of senior Ryan Burns, going 14-for-30 with 104 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. (RAHIM ULLAH/The Stanford Daily)

Spelfogel: Fighting for a seat at the bowl

Michael Spelfogel
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Oct. 31, 2016
Senior quarterback Ryan Burns (center) takes a snap during Stanford's 10-5 loss to Colorado, in which the Cardinal had an anemic offensive performance. (RYAN JAE/The Stanford Daily)

Spelfogel: The joy of a touchdown

Michael Spelfogel
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Oct. 25, 2016
Fifth-year senior kicker Conrad Ukropina was the hero of last year's matchup against Notre Dame, but missed an opening drive field goal opportunity on Saturday by bouncing the football off the top of the upright. (DON FERIA/isiphotos.com)

Spelfogel: Keeping the petals on Stanford’s Rose Bowl hopes

Michael Spelfogel
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Oct. 17, 2016
Bryce Love #20 Stanford v Washington State University. 10/08/16 at Stanford. Photo by Rahim Ullah.

Spelfogel: The destruction of Stanford football

Michael Spelfogel
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Oct. 10, 2016
After a blowout loss to Washington, does Stanford still have a shot at the College Football Playoff? (DAVID BERNAL/isiphotos.com)

Spelfogel: Stanford football badly wounded, but not dead in its playoff push

Michael Spelfogel
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Oct. 3, 2016
Last year, Christian McCaffrey rushed for 300 all-purpose yards against Washington as the Cardinal won 31-14. This year, the teams will meet in a battle of the unbeaten to determine who is favored in the Pac-12 North. (RAGHAV MEHROTRA/The Stanford Daily)

Spelfogel: Next week will provide clarity to murky Playoff picture

Michael Spelfogel
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Sept. 27, 2016
Arizona defensive end Josh Mauro '13 (left) was a standout during his time on The Farm, posting 12.5 tackles for loss and 4 sacks as a fifth-year senior. Mauro had a tackle in the NFC Championship game before leaving with an injury. (JIM SHORIN/stanfordphoto.com)

Stanford in the NFL: Season comes to an end for Cardinal players on championship weekend

Michael Spelfogel
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Jan. 25, 2016
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Spelfogel: The new Big Game

Michael Spelfogel
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Nov. 30, 2015
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Stanford’s path to the Playoff: Week 13 edition

Michael Spelfogel
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Nov. 26, 2015
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Stanford in the NFL: Colts and Seahawks pick up wins, injuries plague Stanford grads

Michael Spelfogel
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Nov. 25, 2015
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