[winflop]

and Shaw's official comments

"We understand that this was a very difficult decision. For three years Christian has not only been a great player, but a great teammate as well," said David Shaw, Stanford's Bradford M. Freeman Director of Football. "We wish him great success at the next level, as we continue our preparation for the Sun Bowl."

http://www.gostanford.com/news/2016/12/1...-bowl.aspx

I largely agree with everything Shaw said, except for the part about him being a great teammate.  He was a great teammate for ALMOST three years.  There is no circumstance under which this decision can be construed as him being a great teammate.

[winflop]

and Shaw's official comments

"We understand that this was a very difficult decision. For three years Christian has not only been a great player, but a great teammate as well," said David Shaw, Stanford's Bradford M. Freeman Director of Football. "We wish him great success at the next level, as we continue our preparation for the Sun Bowl."

http://www.gostanford.com/news/2016/12/1...-bowl.aspx

I largely agree with everything Shaw said, except for the part about him being a great teammate.  He was a great teammate for ALMOST three years.  There is no circumstance under which this decision can be construed as him being a great teammate.