5 Questions for Stanford Football During 2015 Spring Practice

By Brian Kalchik

5 Questions for Stanford Football During 2015 Spring Practice

Stanford Cheerleaders — After a Rose Bowl loss to Michigan State in 2013, the 2014 Stanford Cardinal struggled, losing five games. There are a lot of questions for Stanford heading into 2015, and here are the five biggest.

5. Who Replaces Alex Carter?

Alex Carter Stanford

5. Who Replaces Alex Carter?

Alex Carter Stanford — Alex Carter is a first-round caliber corner who is off to the NFL Draft. For a defense that struggled last year, finding a replacement for Carter will be a difficult task.

4. Who Replaces Ty Montgomery?

Ty Montgomery Stanford

4. Who Replaces Ty Montgomery?

Ty Montgomery Stanford — Stanford lost their top offensive weapon when Ty Montgomery graduated. Montgomery will now be playing on Sundays. Outside of being a terrific all-purpose player, Montgomery was a great return specialist.

3. Who Replaces Andrus Peat?

Andrus Peat Stanford

3. Who Replaces Andrus Peat?

Andrus Peat Stanford — In the trenches, Stanford lost their top offensive lineman when Andrus Peat declared for the draft. Peat is a top-10 caliber player, and he will definitely be missed up front.

2. Will The Front Seven Improve?

A.J. Tarpley Stanford

2. Will The Front Seven Improve?

A.J. Tarpley Stanford — Stanford's defense wasn't as good as it normally is, and they lost several impact players. In the front seven, the Cardinal lost Henry Anderson, James Vaughters and A.J. Tarpley to graduation.

1. Can Kevin Hogan Take The Next Step?

Kevin Hogan Stanford

1. Can Kevin Hogan Take The Next Step?

Kevin Hogan Stanford — Kevin Hogan won't be as good as Andrew Luck, but he has underwhelmed in his short time at Stanford. In two seasons as a starter, Hogan hasn't thrown for over 3,000 yards in a season, and didn't throw for more than 300 yards in one game last year.

Brian Kalchik is a Houston Texans writer and featured writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter, like him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google+.

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