It’s a Toby Gerhart lovefest of Tim Tebow proportions
The Bay Area has three Division I football schools whose nicknames happen to form an apt acronym. Here’s how they did in Week 10.
BEARS: Oregon State 31, Cal 14
The Prophecy is dead, as are Cal’s hopes of earning a trip to big-time bowl, but the more important news following the Bears’ deflating loss to the Beavers is that running back Jahvid Best is alive and well, with movement in all extremities. The terrifying scene of Best frozen on the turf at Memorial Stadium after his defender-clearing hurdle into the end zone was one of the more sobering moments of the college football season. Best was diagnosed with a concussion, his second of the season, and will miss at least one game. That seems like a wise decision.
Up Next: Arizona
CARDINAL: Stanford 51, Oregon 42
Saturday’s undressing of the Ducks’ defense was by led by Toby Gerhart, who carried 38 times and finished with a Stanford single-game record 223 yards rushing and three touchdowns. If he hits triple digits in the Cardinal’s last three games, he should be expecting some mail from the Downtown Athletic Club. Gerhart’s numbers were only overshadowed by the number of Jeremiah Masoli supporters on hand at Stanford Stadium, many of whom sported yellow t-shirts with the Daly City native’s No. 8 on the back. The Cardinal is bowl eligible for the first time since 2001, but as Jon Wilner explains, they’re not guaranteed a postseason game just yet. Speaking of Wilner, he can hold his head high in the office this week after 8 of his 10 reasons Stanford would upset Oregon came true.
Up Next: at USC
SPARTANS: Nevada 62, San Jose State 7
Yuck. San Jose State tried to lure suckers to Spartan Stadium for a rare Sunday night game with a series of ads like the one above that preyed on every fan’s innate desire to appear, however briefly, on national TV. Next week, Dick Tomey might place an ad for players. Tackle a blow-up doll and get on the field! A sign we wish we’d seen: Every Spartan Pwned by Nevada.
Up Next: Utah State
BCS FILM SESSION
Stanford students hold an impromptu dance party on the field after the game. If you look carefully, you can spot Toby Gerhart.
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By Scott on Sunday, November 8th, 2009 at 9:58 pm.
Tags: BCS Football Roundup, Cal Golden Bears, San Jose State Spartans, Stanford Cardinal