Feb. 7, 2012

STANFORD, Calif. -- - For the third consecutive year, Stanford's Cardinal and White Spring Game will be played on Saturday, April 14 at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco.

Kickoff is set for 2:00 p.m.

The Cardinal will split its NCAA-alloted 15 spring practices into two sessions, with the first seven workouts scheduled between Feb. 27 and March 10. Following finals week and spring break, the Cardinal will resume workouts on Monday April 2, culminating with the Cardinal and White Game on April 14.

Last year's Cardinal and White Spring Game drew an estimated crowd on 6,800 fans to the historic grounds in Golden Gate Park.

Additional details of the 2012 Cardinal and White Spring Game will soon be available on GoStanford.com.

Cardinal Clips
Jason Tarver, who served as co-defensive coordinator and inside linebackers coach last season, has been appointed defensive coordinator of the Oakland Raiders...Tarver previously served on the coaching staff of the San Francisco 49ers for 10 seasons prior to his appointment at Stanford...Tarver's departure leaves two positions that need to be filled on the Stanford staff...Brian Polian, who served as special teams coordinator for the 2010-11 seasons, accepted a similiar position at Texas A&M in late January.