Jahvid Best News

California star tailback Jahvid Best is resting at home following his frightening fall and concussion and the team has not talked about when he could possibly return to the football field.

One moment, Jahvid Best galloped seven yards and leaped into the end zone to the delight of the Memorial Stadium fans.A A An instant later, the crowd went from cheering to stunned silence.

In the end, they watched as the running back was carted off the field, with an oxygen mask over his face.

Jahvid Best was released from Oakland's Highland General Hospital on Sunday and given a clean bill of health after undergoing a battery of tests.

When an injury occurs to a player fans get curious to see just how brutal the injury actually was.

Oregon State's ability to establish Jacquizz Rodgers could be the key to today's game at Cal.

Best sustained his injury Saturday against Arizona State, though he wasn't diagnosed with a concussion until Monday.

When Oregon State last visited Berkeley two years ago, it resulted in quarterback Kevin Riley's most forgettable moment at Cal.

THURSDAY, in blissful southeast Portland: Cal running back Jahvid Best and OSU cornerback Tim Clark could compare notes this week.

The Bears looked to run away with this contest early, thanks to the sharp throwing of Kevin Riley, who connected on some nice deep balls and threw scores to Marvin Jones and Jahvid Best.

Last week, Cal linebacker Mike Mohamed said he would know better after the game against Arizona State "what are all about." Facing another team in the Pac-10 would reveal which was "the real Cal"-the team that scored six points in two losses or at least 35 in each of its five wins.

Cal tailback Jahvid Best insists that teammate Shane Vereen is a better passer than he is.

The California Golden Bears are coming to the desert, and it's hard to say which team will show up.

Over halfway through the 2009 season, a number of questions about the Cal football team have been answered, while a would-be standard one has not.

Jahvid Best and Shane Vereen , meet Arizona State's Sun Devils. They're waiting for you.

Coach of the half year Brian Kelly of Cincinnati. Player of the half year Boise State quarterback Kellen Moore.

Cal offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig may have to start looking over his shoulder.

Riley connected with Best, Marvin Jones and Shane Vereen as the Golden Bears scored 28 points on its first 11 offensive plays to break out to the early lead and cruise to the win.

The week's preparation is over for WSU. They'll get on their charter and head to Oakland tomorrow before going through one last workout in Berkeley.

There may not be a more aptly named college football player than the University of California's Jahvid Best.