2005 Stanford football tickets will treat fans to a live look at a new era in the Cardinal's storied history - the Walt Harris Era. After cashing the Pittsburgh Panthers' tickets to five bowl games in six seasons, including last year's Fiesta Bowl, Harris arrives at Stanford with a sense of confidence that has PAC 10 fans scrambling to get their hands on Stanford Cardinal football tickets. With 50 letterman returning from last year's 4-7 squad, Harris and his staff have plenty to work with and have their eyes set on returning Stanford to the top of the PAC 10. So jump on the Cardinal bandwagon now by picking up your Stanford football tickets early.

To the delight of Stanford ticket holders, the Cardinal returns its leading passer, rusher and receiver in 2005. Quarterback Trent Edwards completed more than 50 percent of his passes in 2004. He threw for more than 1,700 yards and eight touchdowns. But Edwards will have to fight off three other talented signal callers in T.C. Ostrander, Kyle Matter and Garrett Moore if he wants to be at the controls of Harris' offense come September.

Tailback J.R. Lemon will be looking to embellish on his strong finish to the 2004 season. In the Cardinal's 27-13 victory over PAC 10 rival, the Washington Huskies, Lemon thrilled the Cardinal faithful by rushing for a career-best 162 yards on 19 carries and three touchdowns last season. He also had a big game against the BCS National Champion USC Trojans, pulling away from the Trojan defense on an 82-yard touchdown burst, the sixth longest touchdown run in Stanford history.

Whoever wins the quarterback battle will have the privilege of utilizing an explosive receiving corps, which returns its top three weapons from last year. At 6-foot-7, 235-pounds, Evan Moore is a big target that hauled in a team-high six touchdowns and averaged more than 15 yards per catch in 2004. Flanking Moore is the versatile Mark Bradford. The 6-foot-2, 200-pounder from Los Angeles has started 19 of the team's last 22 games. Bradford averaged more than 14 yards per reception last year. Stanford football ticket holders should also keep their eye out on Justin McCullum, who had 115 receiving yards on just three catches in the Cardinal's season opening victory over San Jose State in 2004.

With Harris at the controls of this strong nucleus of returning offensive talent, PAC 10 fans lucky enough to get their hands on Stanford Cardinal football tickets should be in line for an offensive showcase in newly renovated Stanford Stadium. So don't get lost in the shuffle. Get your Stanford football tickets now.