The moment you find out you’re a finalist.
— Stanford Athletics (@GoStanford)
Stanford’s Christian McCaffrey holds a U.S. flag during player introductions before an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame on Nov. 28, 2015, in Stanford, Calif. (Marcio Jose Sanchez, The Associated Press)
Stanford sophomore sensation Christian McCaffrey was named one of three Heisman Trophy finalists Monday — along with Alabama’s Derrick Henry and Clemson’s Deshaun Watson — and the school captured the moment on video.
Sitting in front of a television surrounded by his teammates, McCaffrey sat silently, hands folded, waiting with bated breath for the announcement. Former Heisman winner Ricky Williams, on ESPN, named the three finalists.
“In alphabetical order,” Williams says, “No. 1, from the University of Alabama, the big back Derrick Henry.”
McCaffrey and his teammates sit motionless, waiting.
“Two,” Williams says, pausing, “from Stanford.”
Without waiting for Williams to finish, McCaffrey’s head falls into his hands as his teammates jump up in celebration.
So thankful for all the support! Can’t wait to head up to NYC.
— Christian McCaffrey (@CMccaffrey5)
