While the charmed season continued last night for the Cincinnati Bearcats--they handled South Florida with ease--the victory did not come without a cost. Bearcats Quarterback and Heisman hopeful Tony Pike was injured after throwing two touchdown passes early in the game. Cincinnati's Zach Corrallos was more than capable in relief, including a spectacular 74-yard run, but even so, he's no Tony Pike.
Bearcats’ Pike Has Sprained Wrist, Will Miss Next Week’s Game
From the Associated Press:
Cincinnati will have to find a way to keep its high-octane offense going without Tony Pike for at least one more game.
The No. 8 Bearcats lost their starting quarterback to a sprained left wrist during Thursday night's 34-17 victory over No. 21 South Florida, and the severity of the injury will be determined by a specialist.
Coach Brian Kelly said Pike, who broke his left forearm last season and played with a plate and six screws that are still in place, will miss Cincinnati's next game, at home Oct. 24 against Louisville.
"The plate that's in there has shifted," Kelly said, adding that it has not been determined if the injury will require surgery. He expects to know more after Pike undergoes an examination on Friday.
We’ll have more as it emerges from Cincy.
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