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10 things to know about Christine Michael, including a connection between his name and Johnny Cash

Here are 10 things you might not know about Dallas Cowboys running back Christine Michael.

1. His name

In an interview with the San Antonio Express, Michael said that he when he was younger “kin of took it hard” when he realized his name was “unusual.” He told the site that his mom referenced Johnny Cash to help comfort him.

“She told me about a ‘Boy Named Sue,’” Michael told the site. “She said I was like that boy named Sue. He didn’t care, so I shouldn’t care.’”

2. Von Miller had an interesting comparison of him

Michael, who was a five-star recruit to play at Texas A&M, drew an unusual comparison from then-teammate Von Miller.