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And he is even doing that to some degree in the tight confines available when he runs power or into the line.  His patience to let blocks unfold and his sense of the pressures around him are almost eerie.

Yes, and not only does McCaffrey deserve the award, he has taught me a great deal about how to watch running backs.  Toby was fun to watch because he ran over people.  Christian is nearly the opposite of that.  The way he sees the field and the play developing--and times his reactions to the development of the play perfectly--that is the great beauty of his running.  As they say, "timing is everything."  Christian just seems to feel the rhythm of each play.

[81alum]

And he is even doing that to some degree in the tight confines available when he runs power or into the line.  His patience to let blocks unfold and his sense of the pressures around him are almost eerie.

Yes, and not only does McCaffrey deserve the award, he has taught me a great deal about how to watch running backs.  Toby was fun to watch because he ran over people.  Christian is nearly the opposite of that.  The way he sees the field and the play developing--and times his reactions to the development of the play perfectly--that is the great beauty of his running.  As they say, "timing is everything."  Christian just seems to feel the rhythm of each play.