I don't disagree that we got beat up front, but I also don't believe it was talent related, or measurable related (which is really what we are talking about with recruting). See 3-4 D problems with some games and a gimpy QB thrown in.
You can't teach speed and elusiveness, or straight toughness.
You don't think Stanford has more talent than us? Seriously? Please tell me you're joking.