Ben Gardner

Redshirt junior defensive end Ben Gardner played a vital role in Stanford's stingy run defense that allowed less than 85 yard per game on the ground, good enough for fourth in the nation. (JOHN TODD/Stanfordphoto.com)

Stanford, Ca – Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011: Ben Gardener celebrates after a sack during Stanford’s 28-14 victory over Notre Dame.

About George Chen

George Chen is a senior staff writer at The Stanford Daily who writes football, football and more football. Previously he worked at The Daily as the President and Editor in Chief, Executive Editor, Managing Editor of Sports, the football beat reporter and a sports desk editor. George also co-authored The Daily's recent book documenting the rise of Stanford football, "Rags to Roses." He is a senior from Painted Post, NY majoring in Biology. To contact him, please email at gchen15@stanford.edu.