Cal Receiver Probably Will Miss Bowl Game

California standout receiver Geoff McArthur probably will miss Friday’s Insight Bowl against Virginia Tech in Phoenix because of a broken right forearm.

“I think it would be miraculous if he would be able to play,� Bear Coach Jeff Tedford said.

The injury occurred in practice Sunday. Tedford said Wednesday the arm was broken.

“It’s not completely out of the question that he will play,� Tedford said. “We’ll see how it responds in the next couple of days, but the chances are not good.�

The junior caught 85 passes for a school-record 1,504 yards and 10 touchdowns this season. His receiving yards rank third on the Pacific 10 Conference single-season list, only 16 shy of the conference record set by USC’s Johnnie Morton in 1993. Junior Chase Lyman will start in McArthur’s place, Tedford said.

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