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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