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Football preview 2012

Redshirt sophomore placekicker Jordan Williamson has matured mentally since missing the game-winning field goal for the Cardinal in last season's Fiesta Bowl, where Stanford eventually lost to Oklahoma State 41-38. The kicker credits the team for helping him his regain confidence, "If I didn’t have the supportive teammates and coaches like I did, it would’ve been really difficult to come back. Stanford students as well, they were just phenomenal and showed great support." (JIM SHORIN/Stanfordphoto.com)

Football preview: Kicker Williamson returns with a mature mindset; Montgomery, Terrell poised to dazzle in return game

George Chen
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Aug. 29, 2012
Redshirt junior cornerback Terrence Brown is one of several defensive backs that was lying in wait as the Cardinal's experienced group of seniors led the secondary in 2011. Now it's his turn to take the reins. (BOB DREBIN/StanfordPhoto.com)

Football preview: Young defensive backs look to revitalize Stanford secondary

Joseph Beyda
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Aug. 29, 2012
Then-juniors Shayne Skov (center) and Jarek Lancaster (right) celebrate after a 57-3 win over San Jose State on Sept. 3, 2011. Just two weeks later, when Skov injured his ACL and MCL, Lancaster was forced to fill in for the Cardinal's star linebacker, and the rest is history. Lancaster would lead the team with 70 tackles last season. (JIM SHORIN/StanfordPhoto.com)

Football preview: Stars Skov and Thomas lead linebackers, but others’ experience makes Card unstoppable

Joseph Beyda
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Aug. 28, 2012
Redshirt junior defensive end Ben Gardner played a vital role in Stanford's stingy run defense that allowed less than 85 yard per game on the ground, good enough for fourth in the nation. (JOHN TODD/Stanfordphoto.com)

Football preview: With depth on defensive line, Cardinal looks to emulate last season’s stingy run defense

George Chen
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Aug. 26, 2012
Captain running back Stepfan Taylor, a strong preseason candidate for the Doak Walker Award, enters his senior year with back-to-back 1000-yard rushing seasons under his belt. Needing 1,264 yards to become the all-time Stanford rushing leader, Taylor has worked on his flexibility and ability to read defenses prior to the snap during the off-season. (DON FERIA/Stanfordphoto.com)

Football preview: Taylor, Wilkerson ready to lead Stanford’s high-powered running game

George Chen
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Aug. 24, 2012
Redshirt junior quarterback Josh Nunes will take charge of the Stanford offense this season after beating out redshirt sophomore Brett Nottingham and redshirt freshman Kevin Hogan for the job. "In all the empirical evidence that we’ve collected, Josh has been the most consistent," explained head coach David Shaw while announcing the decision Tuesday. (CASEY VALENTINE/Stanfordphoto.com)

Football preview: With Nunes at the helm, Stanford passing game reloads for another big season

Joseph Beyda
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Aug. 23, 2012
The Cardinal offensive line

Football preview: Powerful offensive line anchored by freshman talent and veteran leadership

George Chen
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Aug. 22, 2012
Redshirt sophomore Brett Nottingham (above)

Football preview: Nottingham, Nunes front-runners in tightly contested quarterback race

George Chen
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Aug. 16, 2012
Redshirt junior

Football preview: Workload only increasing for versatile fullback Ryan Hewitt

Joseph Beyda
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Aug. 16, 2012
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Football camp update: secondary shaping up; Sanders fights for a spot in backfield, on special teams

Joseph Beyda
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Aug. 14, 2012
Redshirt freshman outside linebacker Kevin Anderson (above) played for three quarters at the Cardinal & White Spring game.

Football preview: For outside linebacker Kevin Anderson, reward for hard work is finally in sight

George Chen
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Aug. 2, 2012
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Football: Coach Shaw, Stanford players speak at Pac-12 football media day

George Chen
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July 26, 2012
The Stanford Daily

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