Podcast:Split Zone Duo: College Football Podcast Published On: Wed Mar 26 2025 Description: This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comAndrew Luck fired Stanford coach Troy Taylor after off-field investigations of his conduct came to light. In this episode for SZD subscribers, Alex and Richard discuss the circumstances of Taylor’s firing and Stanford’s challenges:* An investigation timeline going back more than a year* Stanford’s decision to stand by Taylor until there was public heat* How this mirrors Northwestern’s firing of Pat Fitzgerald* Andrew Luck’s role as the key decision-maker for Stanford* Alex wonders if Stanford is even a good job anymore* Richard is very confident that it is NOT* Stanford’s unique challenges in a post-House settlement world* Recruits’ fading or nonexistent memories of the days when Stanford was one of the best programs in the country* Why the college sports industry will be watching Luck as GMThis episode is for paid subscribers, but everyone can hear a free preview. You can sign up for a weeklong free trial at https://www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe