Cardinal CounTree with Matt Vassar

over 3 years ago | November 18, 2025 10:34 am

Is Big Game the Biggest Bay Area Rivalry?

There’s something iconic about the Bay Area’s oldest rivalry...

over 3 years ago | November 4, 2025 8:41 am

Has Keller Chryst Proven Himself?

And is he a better QB than Ryan Burns?

over 3 years ago | October 21, 2025 10:49 am

Can Stanford Win as a Defensive Team?

Stanford proved that it could win a championship (the 2013 Rose Bowl) led by its defense; however, this year's offense is also the worst of the Shawbaugh era...

over 3 years ago | October 14, 2025 9:17 am

Interview with Frank Buncom IV Following His Pick Six

Matt Vassar talks with Frank Buncom about the sheer exuberance of making a big play in his first start.

over 3 years ago | October 7, 2025 8:34 am

Loss to Washington Not the End for Stanford

We survived the tough part of our schedule 3-1. That's something.

over 3 years ago | September 30, 2025 9:28 am

Stanford Ready to Make a Statement Against Washington

Who will prevail in this top ten match up?

over 3 years ago | September 7, 2025 6:32 am

Week 1 Shows Why Stanford Is the Team to Beat in the Pac-12

The way Matt Vassar sees it, it's a two-horse race in the North, and one team stands alone in the South...

over 3 years ago | August 15, 2025 12:26 pm

Stanford Swimmers Own the Pool

This Stanford women's Olympic swimming team is the most dominant ever...

over 3 years ago | August 12, 2025 10:22 am

Simone Manuel Continues Stanford's Swimming Domination

In a David vs. Goliath struggle, Simone Manuel defies the odds and wins the gold.

over 3 years ago | August 10, 2025 7:46 am

Could Christian McCaffrey Be Better in 2016?

And just how dominant is Katie Ledecky in swimming?

over 3 years ago | August 5, 2025 9:44 am

Will Stanford Be the Choice for Osiris St. Brown?

He'll choose today between Stanford and Notre Dame, and the implications are huge.

over 3 years ago | July 29, 2025 8:31 am

Michael Rector Happy to be Back at Stanford

Plus, an exclusive interview with Chuck Ludlam, one of the architects of the 1964 theft of the Cal Victory Cannon.

over 3 years ago | July 27, 2025 6:26 am

Would You Take David Shaw Over Jim Harbaugh?

Khakis or Stone face?

over 3 years ago | July 26, 2025 7:28 am

A Tribute to the Late, Great Denny Green

Has anybody had a more lasting legacy on Stanford football?

over 3 years ago | July 22, 2025 8:23 am

Pac-12 Media Days Kick Off a Great Stanford Season

Plus, the Stanford Band is at it again...

over 3 years ago | July 15, 2025 8:00 am

Media Predicts Stanford as Overwhelming Favorite in the Pac-12

For the first time in the 56-year history of the Pac-12, the media has selected... Stanford?!

over 3 years ago | July 14, 2025 4:42 pm

Stanford Steals a Blue Chip Recruit from Alabama

Meanwhile, Nick Saban is tired of losing recruiting battles to Stanford.

over 3 years ago | June 23, 2025 9:31 am

Why Stanford's Tree Stands Alone

We're #1! We're #1! We're #1!

over 3 years ago | June 22, 2025 9:09 am

Stanford Athletes Find Success Beyond the Playing Field

How Stanford DL Harrison Phillips made the world a better place while he was injured...

over 3 years ago | June 21, 2025 7:44 am

Why Christian McCaffrey Won't Repeat His 2015 Performance

After last season's unprecedented run, how could he?

almost 4 years ago | June 17, 2025 9:00 am

Christian McCaffrey Creating a Runningback Renaissance

We are right now living a runningback revolution, and it's thanks to Christian McCaffrey

almost 4 years ago | June 10, 2025 7:50 am

Why Campus Sexual Assaults Have Become an Epidemic

Brock Turner is not an isolated incident; why is campus sexual assault happening all over the country?

almost 4 years ago | June 9, 2025 5:27 am

Stanford Community Rocked by Brock Turner Case

Six months?

almost 4 years ago | May 27, 2025 9:25 am

Three Unexpected Takeaways from David Shaw's Fireside Chat

David Shaw is among the most candid and introspective coaches in college football; come hear what he said last week.

almost 4 years ago | May 24, 2025 10:10 am

Has Christian McCaffrey Experienced Discrimination?

And can you experience discrimination when you're white, upper-middle-class, and from the Colorado suburbs?

almost 4 years ago | May 11, 2025 11:18 am

Was Rollins Stallworth Right to Speak Out Against the NCAA?

Stanford WR Rollins Stallworth opened a very important conversation.

almost 4 years ago | May 4, 2025 10:05 am

Is Stanford the New QBU?

John Elway, Andrew Luck, Kevin Hogan... who has it better?

almost 4 years ago | April 29, 2025 9:17 am

Was Joshua Garnett Worth Trading Up For?

The 49ers surprised many when they gave up three picks for Joshua Garnett. Here's why they did it.

almost 4 years ago | April 28, 2025 7:59 am

The NFL Draft Sets Up to be a Historic Night for Stanford

The NFL Draft begins today. Can Stanford break a record?

almost 4 years ago | April 26, 2025 10:11 am

2016 NFL Draft: How Many Stanford Prospects Will Be Selected?

The NFL Draft is coming up. Also, is Stanford hated by Reddit?

almost 4 years ago | April 19, 2025 2:20 pm

Discussing A.J. Tarpley's Decision to Retire Due to Concussions

AJ Tarpley retired from the NFL at just 23 years old. Does football create a moral dilemma for fans?

almost 4 years ago | April 12, 2025 10:03 am

What to Expect From Stanford in 2016

Spring Game brought some answers, but also more questions. What can we expect from this team after having seen Spring Game?

almost 4 years ago | April 8, 2025 12:39 pm

Questions Heading Into Stanford's Spring Game

With Kevin Hogan, Josh Garnett, and Kyle Murphy leaving, we discuss who to watch to fill the voids in this year's Spring Game.

almost 4 years ago | April 7, 2025 10:40 am

Big-Named Football Recruits Visiting the Stanford Campus

Stanford is going into the backyards of former dynasties USC and Oregon, and targeting some of their top prospects. Will Stanford get them?

almost 4 years ago | March 25, 2025 12:46 pm

Was Johnny Dawkins the Wrong Fit for Stanford basketball?

And, relatedly, is Jerod Haase the right fit?

about 4 years ago | March 2, 2025 8:20 am

Tara VanDerveer Named Pac-12 Coach of the Century

Is Tara VanDerveer the best coaching hire that Stanford has ever made?

about 4 years ago | February 26, 2025 9:22 am

Stanford Players Making Headlines at the NFL Combine

Stanford players are making headlines at the NFL Combine, and for reasons you might not expect...

about 4 years ago | February 22, 2025 5:49 am

Is the Best WR in the Country Coming to Stanford?

The Demetris Robertson saga sure has taken an interesting and unexpected turn...

about 4 years ago | February 16, 2025 8:40 am

Did the Oregon Win Save Johnny Dawkins' Job?

Somehow Dawkins keeps reviving his career with critical wins when it matters the most. But how long can he keep it up?

about 4 years ago | February 12, 2026 8:39 am

How Does Diron Reynolds Fit at Defensive Line Coach?

Stanford might just have found the perfect replacement for legendary defensive line coach Randy Hart...

about 4 years ago | February 10, 2026 3:33 am

Kevin Hogan Wins Super Bowl Bet Over USC Defensive Back

What were Stanford players and alumni up to during the Super Bowl? Matt Vassar tells some amusing stories of Stanford players during the Super Bowl.

about 4 years ago | February 8, 2026 9:29 am

Total Guide to Stanford's 2016 Recruiting Class

Did you know that our recruiting class includes a QB who broke Carson Palmer's record? How about that we have a black belt in kung fu? Or the cousin of heavyweight champion Roy Jones Jr.? For all this and more, check out our recruiting guide!

about 4 years ago | February 4, 2026 9:21 am

Stanford football recruiting: Three Big Moves for Stanford on National Signing Day

National Signing Day went relatively calmly for Stanford, but there were three surprises that unfolded over the course of the day.

about 4 years ago | February 3, 2026 10:57 am

Top Five Controversial Performances by the Band

We take a quick break from recruiting news to talk about the one, the only, the truly incomparable Leland Stanford Junior University Marching Band!

about 4 years ago | February 2, 2026 1:54 pm

Can Stanford Land the Best Wide Receiver in the Country?

Demetris Robertson just retook the SAT and has vowed not to sign anywhere until after he finds out whether he got into Stanford. What does this mean for the Cardinal?

about 4 years ago | January 29, 2026 9:08 am

What Positions Need to Be Filled Before National Signing Day?

Stanford is having one of its best recruiting classes ever, but what's missing?

about 4 years ago | January 22, 2026 9:07 am

What Are Christian McCaffrey's Odds to Win the 2016 Heisman?

The odds are out from the betting markets, so where does McCaffrey stack up against the 2016 field?

about 4 years ago | January 15, 2026 9:41 am

How Significant Is Stanford Finishing No. 3 in the AP Poll?

Even after the football season has ended, Stanford football continues to make history.

about 4 years ago | January 8, 2026 12:07 pm

Christian McCaffrey Proves He Deserved the Heisman

A record-breaking Rose Bowl performance left little doubt in the minds of previous Derrick Henry voters.

about 4 years ago | January 1, 2026 8:44 am

Three Misconceptions Heading into the Rose Bowl

Just because the media keeps saying these things over and over again doesn't make them true.

about 4 years ago | December 29, 2025 10:47 am

Stanford Takes to the Happiest Place on Earth!

The Disneyland and Beef Bowl traditions go back further than almost every single bowl game in existence. Come and take a glimpse at what Stanford is doing with them!

about 4 years ago | December 23, 2025 6:39 am

2016 Stanford Football Preview

Will 2016 once again be the Year of the Cardinal?

about 4 years ago | December 21, 2025 8:42 am

What Is the Future of Stanford Football?

Three Pac-12 Championships in the past four years, but what will next year bring?

over 4 years ago | December 18, 2025 8:49 am

Did Race Play a Role in this Year's Heisman Result?

Solomon Hughes is the perfect embodiment of the scholar-athlete, having both played professional basketball and earned a Ph.D. He shares his insights on the intersection of race and athletics.

over 4 years ago | December 15, 2025 7:04 am

Is the Heisman Voting System Broken?

When McCaffrey puts up unprecedented numbers for the entire season, how is it possible that he could lose so badly when it came down to the voters?

over 4 years ago | December 12, 2025 1:47 am

2015 Heisman Trophy: Christian McCaffrey is more deserving but Derrick Henry will probably win

Christian McCaffrey might be the most deserving but that does not mean that he will win the Heisman Trophy over Alabama's Derrick Henry.

over 4 years ago | December 11, 2025 10:06 am

Why Isn't Christian McCaffrey the Heisman Favorite?

Derrick Henry is the prohibitive favorite to win the Heisman tomorrow night, especially after taking home both the Doak Walker Award and the Maxwell Award last night. But why isn't McCaffrey the favorite to win the Heisman when he had the best season in college football?

over 4 years ago | December 9, 2025 11:35 am

College Football Playoff: Analyzing Stanford's strength of schedule

Projecting how the College Football Playoff contenders would have finished with Stanford's strength of schedule

over 4 years ago | December 9, 2025 9:31 am

Did Stanford Have a Claim to the College Football Playoff?

Stanford's #6 ranking put it right on the cusp of the 4-team College Football Playoffs, and many agreed that Stanford did not deserve a spot in the top four. But maybe we shouldn't react so quickly because the answer just might be a bit more nuanced than we all realize...

over 4 years ago | December 4, 2025 10:08 am