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By Zack Pearson

November 26, 2016; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal quarterback Keller Chryst (10) passes the football against Rice Owls defensive end Brian Womac (44) during the second quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
November 26, 2016; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal quarterback Keller Chryst (10) passes the football against Rice Owls defensive end Brian Womac (44) during the second quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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McCaffrey’s decision

Nov 19, 2016; Berkeley, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (5) on the sideline against the California Golden Bears during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Berkeley, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (5) on the sideline against the California Golden Bears during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

KIH: Were Stanford fans shocked McCaffrey decided not to play? What is the overall feeling towards the decision?

GMC: No one was surprised when he announced he’d be skipping his senior season, but I don’t think anyone — ANYONE — expected him to skip the bowl game.

It’s kind of unprecedented, especially at Stanford, and it led to some division in the fan base. Lots of fans felt betrayed and questioned his loyalty.

I think as fans we tend to see things with unrealistic idealism. We want the elite prospects to come to our school, but we don’t want them to move on to the NFL until we’re ready to let them go.

Some fans have even said that this decision — this one game — tarnishes his legacy. Personally, I’m disappointed that I don’t get to see him play one more game for the Cardinal but I completely understand and support his decision, and I wish only the best of luck in the NFL.

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