Christensen was the main reason for the back to back Big XII North champs for MU. He was the X's & O's, Pinkel was the recruiter.
Yes, I'm well aware, but it was Daniels that ran the offense so well because it was the same offense he ran in high school.
Point being, you didn't see anyone thinking the guy was some sort of offensive genius until Daniels, Maclin, Temple, and co. got to campus.