Spartans victory comes with a cost
October, 10, 2009
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Adam Rittenberg | ESPN.com
Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg
Michigan State's victory against Illinois appears to have come with a hefty cost. Running backs Glenn Winston and Larry Caper and quarterback Keith Nichol all sustained injuries in the 24-14 win in Champaign.
After a strong start, Winston suffered a knee injury in the second quarter and did not return. The injury appears to be serious and possibly season-ending, but I'm waiting for confirmation from Michigan State. Nichol, who started in place of the injured Kirk Cousins, hurt his throwing shoulder in the fourth quarter. Caper also sustained a knee injury.
Winston and Caper are the team's top two rushers this season.
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