Cal edges Miami for Emerald Bowl win

With 3:28 left in the game, Zack Follett forced a fumble by Miami quarterback, Jacory Harris. Moments later, Anthony Miller found himself on the receiving end of his first ever reception—and the freshman tight end made it count. Miller, playing only his third snap of the ball game, caught the game winning touchdown and sealed a Cal victory for the 2008 Emerald Bowl.

Cal running back Jahvid Best turned in bowl record performance rushing for 186 yards and two touchdowns. His 229 all-purpose yards moved him past J.J. Arrington for a new Cal record with 2,247 total all-purpose yards.

Quarterback Nate Longshore was average at best, but the game-winning touchdown to Miller superseded his average play.

Game Recap

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 Pac-10 Links: Cal’s Nate Longshore gets starting nod, USC defense the best ever?

Cal head coach Jeff Tedford had decided to give the starting job to quarterback Nate Longshore for today’s Emerald Bowl against the Miami Hurricane’s. Longshore has had an up-and-down career at Cal, but will end it as the starter in his final game.

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Arizona State’s best get from the 2008 basketball class will be transferring to Kansas next semester. Once head coach Lute Olsen retired, Jeff Withey requested the release from his scholarship. He has not played at all this season.

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Jacquizz Rodgers is ever the optomist! On Friday he told a local El Paso reporter there is still a chance for him to play in the Sun Bowl against Pitt. Hmmm… Hey Quizz, isn’t your arm still in a sling with a broken scapula?

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Michael Lev of the OC Register makes his case for why the Trojans’ defense should be considered the best ever. The only problem is he might be the only one who thinks that.

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