I have never seen anything like this brutal landing in today's Cal versus Oregon State NCAA football game. Jahvid Best is Cal's top running back and a Heisman candidate, today he had a real life Rod Tidwell moment when he landed akwardly after contacting the defender as he was five feet in the air.
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BERKELEY, Calif. – California tailback Jahvid Best sustained 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 that a preliminary evaluation showed Best sustained 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. Benenson said Best was taken to an emergency room for observation and examination.
I hope everything is alright, I've never seen anything like that. The anchor said when his arms straightened that's called posturing, where the brain loses contact with the body. Lets hope he's OK and gets a full and swift recovery.
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Crossposted to the Progressive Electorate
UPDATE: Good news on Best, From BOHICA in comments
Preliminary, Best has a concussion and movement in all his extremities. He has been taken to the emergency room for further evaluation. Cal will provide an update as soon as one becomes available
Also great news on HCR, we got the 218!! :) Just barely.