Stanford thriving behind line that blends physicality and innovation

When Bloomgren peers through his Google Glass into the future, he sees Jumbos and Ogres mixed with advanced run schemes. That's fitting for Stanford, where
Stanford thriving behind line that blends physicality and innovation
Stanford thriving behind line that blends physicality and innovation /

David Yankey (54) and Stanford's line anchor an offense that averages 210.9 rushing yards per game.
David Yankey (54) and Stanford's line anchor an offense that averages 210.9 rushing yards per game :: David Madison/Getty Images

When Bloomgren peers through his Google Glass into the future, he sees Jumbos and Ogres mixed with advanced run schemes. That's fitting for Stanford, where innovation thrives at football's most seemingly primitive position.


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Pete Thamel
PETE THAMEL

Senior writer Pete Thamel covers college football and basketball. Prior to joining SI in 2012, he was a national college sports writer for The New York Times.