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Stanford's McCaffrey will skip bowl game

December 20, 2016 at 5:22AM
FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2016, file photo, Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey (5) smiles after Stanford defeated Oregon State, 26-15, in an NCAA college football game, in Stanford, Calif. McCaffrey is done playing college football. Stanford’s star running back announced on Twitter on Monday, Dec. 19, 2016, that he will not play in the 16th-ranked Cardinal’s Sun Bowl game against North Carolina (8-4) on Dec. 30 in El Paso, Texas. “Very tough decision, but I have decided
Christian McCaffrey is passing on the bowl to get ready for the draft. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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Christian McCaffrey is done playing college football even though Stanford has one more game.

The star running back wants to prepare for the draft and said he will not play in the Sun Bowl. The No. 16 Cardinal (9-3) face North Carolina (8-4) on Dec. 30 in El Paso, Texas.

"Very tough decision, but I have decided not to play in the Sun Bowl so I can begin my draft prep immediately," McCaffrey said. He thanked his teammates for their support. "It means a lot to me. Go Cardinal!"

Stanford receiver Trenton Irwin posted on Twitter: "The whole team supports (at)CMccaffrey5 in everything and anything. Hes been a leader to this team through the easy times and tough times."

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