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| Running back | Junior |
| Major: General Studies | |
| Date of birth: November 9, 1990 | |
| Place of birth: Beaumont, Texas | |
| Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | Weight: 213 lb (97 kg; 15 st 3 lb) |
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| High school: West Brook Senior High School, Beaumont, Texas |
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| Stats at CBSSports.com | |
Christine Michael is an American football running back for the Texas A&M Aggies. He was named the Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year in 2009.
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A native of Beaumont, Texas, Michael attended West Brook Senior High School, where he rushed for 3927 yards on 501 carries. He was also named the District 21-5A Offensive MVP as a junior in 2007. Michael won the 2009 Walter Payton Trophy for the best high school football athlete, and was a finalist for the 2008 Hall Trophy for the best player in the nation.[1]
Considered a five-star recruit by Rivals.com, Michael was listed the No. 3 running back prospect in the nation (behind Hall Trophy winner Bryce Brown and Alabama's Trent Richardson).[2]
In 2009, after posting 844 total rushing yards on 166 carries, Michael received Offensive Freshman of the Year honors from the Big 12.[3]
Michael underwent season-ending surgery during the 2010 season due to a cracked right tibia. He compiled 631 total yards for four touchdowns.[4]
| Preceded by Mike Goodson |
Texas A&M Starting Running Backs 2009–2010 |
Succeeded by Cyrus Gray |
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