While Andrew Luck and David DeCastro might have stolen the headlines as the first two Stanford players selected in the NFL draft, ten other Cardinal players officially made the leap from the Farm to the NFL over the weekend as well.
After leaving the NFL to join the Stanford football coaching staff in 2010, co-defensive coordinator Jason Tarver is headed back to the NFL—this time, as the defensive coordinator for the Oakland Raiders
He pulled off the greatest statistical upset in college football history over four years ago, became a significant contributor to the turnaround of the Stanford program and has already spent a full season as a volunteer assistant for the squad. But believe it or not, Tavita Pritchard still has a lot to learn about football.
Jan. 3 was a great day for Stanford Football. It was an even better day for the Cardinal front seven.
The Cardinal promoted Pep Hamilton from wide receivers coach to offensive coordinator. He will also coach quarterbacks. Derek Mason, who coached defensive backs last season and will retain that responsibility, was promoted to associate head coach and co-defensive coordinator.