Miami Loses Fullback

Miami fullback Najeh Davenport will miss the Rose Bowl against Nebraska because of a foot injury.

Davenport, a 6-foot-2, 248-pound senior starter, broke a bone in his right foot during practice Thursday and had season-ending surgery Friday morning. Freshman Willis McGahee will start at fullback against the Huskers on Jan. 3.

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