Originally published Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 10:23 PM
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Cal's Jahvid Best suffers concussion
California tailback Jahvid Best suffered a concussion and was carted off the field Saturday night and taken to the emergency room after he was flipped over an Oregon State defender.
BERKELEY, Calif. — California tailback Jahvid Best suffered a concussion and was carted off the field Saturday night and taken to the emergency room after he landed on the back of his head when he leapt more than 5 feet in the air and flipped over a defender to score a touchdown.
Best had movement in all of his extremities, Cal spokesman Herb Benenson said. Benenson also said a preliminary evaluation showed Best suffered a concussion, but more tests were being done before a final diagnosis would be announced by the school.
Best's helmet came off on impact. He vaulted into the air over Oregon State safety Cameron Collins on the 7-yard touchdown run. Best's jersey was removed and he was wearing an oxygen mask when carted out of the stadium. Best was taken to an emergency room for observation and examination.
The injury — with 6:07 before halftime — silenced Memorial Stadium, where fans chanted "Jahvid! Jahvid!" before everything went quiet. At least one family member was among those around the 20-year-old junior.
Best, one of the most dynamic running backs in the country and a preseason Heisman Trophy contender, has 16 touchdowns and 867 rushing yards this season.
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