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Stanford QB Keller Chryst reportedly tore ACL during Sun Bowl

By Nick Stavrakis

Dec 30, 2016; El Paso, TX, USA; Stanford Cardinal quarterback Keller Chryst (10) is injured after running the ball against the North Carolina Tar Heels defense at Sun Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ivan Pierre Aguirre-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2016; El Paso, TX, USA; Stanford Cardinal quarterback Keller Chryst (10) is injured after running the ball against the North Carolina Tar Heels defense at Sun Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ivan Pierre Aguirre-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Stanford Cardinal got some tough news following their bowl victory over UNC yesterday.

To the surprise of few, sources are confirming that Stanford’s Keller Chryst indeed tore his ACL during the second quarter of the Sun Bowl. Chryst was on the run when he tried to dodge an incoming defender. Unfortunately, the quarterback’s right knee planted awkwardly and led to the injury.

CBS Sports commentator Gary Danielson, a former QB himself, knew right away what the situation was. Stanford head coach David Shaw could not confirm the diagnosis at halftime, but the injury certainly didn’t look promising for Chryst. Although the Cardinal hung on to win 25-23, this was an unlucky ending to the season for their signal caller.

Bruce Feldman from FOX Sports tweeted on Saturday morning that sources were reporting Chryst had suffered a torn ACL.

Chryst was not the initial starter for Stanford this season. That job belonged to Ryan Burns, who replaced Chryst on Friday. Burns got the call for the opening seven games of the season while Chryst had his sixth start yesterday. The Cardinal finished the year winners of their last six games, undefeated when Chryst had gotten the start. Before exiting, the QB was 3 for 6 with 68 yards and a touchdown. On the year, Chryst completed 57 percent of his passes and threw for 10 TDs with only two interceptions. The most significant stat of them all however has to be that his team had not lost a game under his guidance.

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Many were quick to criticize the actions of Chryst’s teammate Christian McCaffrey for skipping the Sun Bowl. As many already know, McCaffrey is an extraordinary talent with an NFL future ahead. While many will question player’s character and dedication for skipping a bowl game, one has to keep in mind how fast and quickly a serious injury can occur. Keller Chryst unfortunately served as an another example for that. Here is to wishing him a speedy recovery .

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