Friday, September 29, 2006

Oregonian: Dr. Tailback and Mr. Hide

When Cal's Marshawn Lynch is on the field, he commands attention.

KEN GOE

BERKELEY, Calif. -- Marshawn Lynch might be the most bashful Heisman Trophy candidate in the history of the award. California's junior tailback has tackle-breaking power at the point of attack and breakaway speed when he reaches the secondary.  But he enjoys an interview about as much as a trip to the dentist. Lynch averages 7.2 yards per carry, which is considerably higher than his average words per response.  “He's a real shy dude," said Cal wide receiver Robert Jordan, one of Lynch's cousins.   Lynch hasn't always shown up for the regular weekly interview the Cal media relations staff arranged this season to promote his Heisman candidacy. He declined to enter the interview room after the Golden Bears' victories this season over Minnesota and Arizona State.

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