If I had to name the handful of athletes I've seen at Stanford who gave me a thrill every time they touched a ball, I'd say Darrin Nelson, John Elway, Todd Lichti, Chiney Ogwumike, Christian McCaffrey, and Caterina Macario.
Macario may be as good at what she does as any of those others, too. But regardless of her effectiveness or importance to her team--she absolutely radiates the thrill factor whenever she has the ball remotely near the goal. What a privilege to be able to watch her, and any non soccer fans here might well become converts if they tune in this year and keep their eyes on her.
Maybe "thrill" is not quite the right word. Watching those athletes was/is almost like watching a really good ballet. There is a rhythm to their movement, a virtuosity that is obviously more than just being good--they all are poetry in motion. None more so than Macario.
Macario may be as good at what she does as any of those others, too. But regardless of her effectiveness or importance to her team--she absolutely radiates the thrill factor whenever she has the ball remotely near the goal. What a privilege to be able to watch her, and any non soccer fans here might well become converts if they tune in this year and keep their eyes on her.
Maybe "thrill" is not quite the right word. Watching those athletes was/is almost like watching a really good ballet. There is a rhythm to their movement, a virtuosity that is obviously more than just being good--they all are poetry in motion. None more so than Macario.