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2016 Sun Bowl: UNC-Stanford preview with Go Mighty Card

By Zack Pearson

November 26, 2016; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal quarterback Keller Chryst (10) passes the football against Rice Owls defensive end Brian Womac (44) during the second quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
November 26, 2016; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal quarterback Keller Chryst (10) passes the football against Rice Owls defensive end Brian Womac (44) during the second quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 30, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Stanford Cardinal wide receiver Trenton Irwin (2) is pursed by Washington Huskies defensive back Darren Gardenhire (3) during the second quarter at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 30, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Stanford Cardinal wide receiver Trenton Irwin (2) is pursed by Washington Huskies defensive back Darren Gardenhire (3) during the second quarter at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /

KIH: Give me one offensive and one defensive player that is a game-changer for Stanford

GMC:  I’ve already written about Thomas, Meeks, and Love, so lets look elsewhere.

On offense, watch for sophomore wide receiver Trenton Irwin. His numbers are modest, but he’s been the Cardinal’s most consistent receiver, and I think he might be one of the primary beneficiaries of what should be a more balanced offensive attack.

Here’s a fun note on Irwin.

He was a four-star recruit coming out of high school, and when he went to the various all-star camps during the summers he earned the nickname “White Boy Boogie,” because none of the defensive backs could cover him.

On defense, let’s go with senior linebacker Peter Kalambayi. Stanford plays a 3-4 scheme, and Kalambayi is the linebacker most likely to be rushing the quarterback out of that look.

With that in mind, he could be a critical part of the Cardinal’s plan to get after Trubisky.

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