Tuesday, August 29, 2006

SF Chronicle: Longshore practices, responds 'pretty well'

Rusty Simmons, Chronicle Staff Writer

Sophomore quarterback Nate Longshore participated Monday in a full practice for the first time since missing Tuesday's scrimmage with a sore back.

"Nate looked fine. It was important for us to see him today and to see how he responded," coach Jeff Tedford said. "He responded pretty well, and we'll see how he feels tonight and tomorrow. We've got to see if there are any effects from practice, but he says he feels great."  Tedford said Longshore had a disk problem that inflamed a nerve, and after missing three days of practice, he was limited Saturday.  His return means a starting quarterback still hasn't been named for Saturday's opener at Tennessee. Tedford said "maybe" the decision will be announced today; Cal has a news conference scheduled at 11:30 a.m.

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