California running back Jahvid Best will miss at least one game with a dislocated left elbow. But the versatile speedster won’t require surgery.

Best was injured in the third quarter of the Golden Bears’ 42-7 victory over Colorado State last Saturday. The sophomore is third in the nation with 215.5 all-purpose yards per game, and third in the Pac-10 with 105.3 yards rushing.

Best, who fumbled two times while rushing for 85 yards against the Rams, was hurt while putting out his arm to cushion a fall. Freshman Shane Vereen has played well in the Bears’ first four games as Best’s backup or his replacement in the backfield when Best lines up as a receiver.

California (3-1, 1-0 Pac-10) hosts Arizona State (2-2, 1-0) on Saturday, followed by an off week. Best hopes to be available for the Bears’ trip to Arizona on Oct. 18.

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Cantwell, Long expected to play against Memphis.

Louisville Hunter Cantwell will be ready to go when the Cardinals play at Memphis on Oct. 10, coach Steve Kragthorpe said Monday.

Cantwell injured his left ankle in the third quarter of Louisville’s 26-21 loss to Connecticut last week when he was hit from behind while scrambling. Cantwell returned to the game but struggled the rest of the way and threw an interception with 2:45 remaining that UConn’s Lawrence Wilson returned for the go-ahead score.

Kragthorpe said during a teleconference Monday that he anticipates Cantwell will play against the Tigers and isn’t worried about the loss sticking with him going forward. Cantwell has thrown for 876 yards and five touchdowns this season for Louisville (2-2).

Cantwell could get some help next week. Kragthorpe said wide receiver Scott Long should make his season debut at Memphis after missing the first four games with a foot injury.

Posted on September 30th, 2008 by admin
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