Stanford Football: 5 takeaways from Cardinal in spring 2018

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 27: Cameron Scarlett of Stanford runs the ball during the College Football Sydney Cup match between Stanford University (Stanford Cardinal) and Rice University (Rice Owls) at Allianz Stadium on August 27, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) /

1. Cameron Scarlett should have bigger role

It’s safe to say that the college football world was shocked when Bryce Love announced he’d be back for his senior season in the backfield. He figured to be one of the top running backs in the 2018 NFL Draft, but passed up the opportunity to make big money in order to improve as a running back with a second year of full-time starting experience under his belt.

Love, however, didn’t participate in the Cardinal spring game, but his backup, senior Cameron Scarlett, stepped up and looked like he earned a larger role in the offense.

Scarlett racked up just 91 carries for 389 yards and eight touchdowns in 2017, but he looks like a guy who could push for 150 carries in 2018. This could be welcomed by Stanford, especially since Love may not want to put too much more wear and tear on his tires.

The senior running back finished the spring game with 112 yards and a touchdown.

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Two healthy running backs heading into the 2018 season is good news for the Cardinal and bad news for the rest of the Pac-12.

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