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WACO, Texas -- Johnny Jefferson, one of Baylors two returning 1,000-yard rushers, has sore ribs from a car accident after already being out of practice because of a foot injury.Hell be out for a while, acting head coach Jim Grobe said after practice Monday.Jeffersons foot was stepped on early in preseason practice, and he was already sidelined before the car accident Thursday.Grobe said the foot injury is the bigger issue and that he isnt sure whether Jefferson will be ready for the Sept. 2 season opener against Northwestern State.Everybody handles pain differently, Grobe said. If the trainers and doctors feel like he can handle the pain and can go, were pretty apt to try to push him to get back on the field. With the running back, the problem is if your wheels are banged up. A big part of his ability is hes a physical runner and hes got great balance, but a big part of him being successful is his foot speed.The Bears should have back Shock Linwood, their other 1,000-yard rusher, who Grobe said has looked good in practice.Jefferson capped his season of exactly 1,000 yards with 299 yards and three touchdowns in Baylors 49-38 victory over North Carolina in the Russell Athletic Bowl, but Linwood (1,329 yards) missed the bowl game and spring practice because of a broken foot.Hes looked solid. He looked solid in our summer workouts and has really gotten to the point where he just wants to get in shape, Grobe said of Linwood, who is close to being the schools career rushing leader. Hes a guy who stays out extra on his own. He knows he may have to carry the football a few times. ... But I sense a guy thats on a mission.Jefferson and Linwood both missed Baylors first scrimmage Saturday. While Jefferson was hurt, Linwood was taking part in graduation ceremonies on campus.Linwood has had consecutive 1,000-yard seasons for the Bears. His 3,462 career yards are only 204 shy of breaking Walter Abercrombies school record that has stood since 1981.I didnt go at all this spring, so I was out since December. ... I was having to get myself back in football shape, but also work my mind mentally on recovering from the surgery and all that, Linwood said. So being able to bounce back and redirect myself was the most important part for me to do.Game notes Receiver KD Cannon, who underwent arthroscopic knee surgery in early July, practiced for the first time Monday. Were in pretty good shape as far as being a little less than three weeks away, Grobe said. That gives you plenty of time to gradually work your way back in. ... Senior defensive tackle Byron Bonds hasnt practiced during preseason camp because of a knee injury.Jason Kidd Jersey . 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The Cincinnati Reds remain perfect with their speedy rookie outfielder in the starting lineup.Celtic manager Ronny Deila is confident striker Leigh Griffiths will not have long to wait to break his short scoring drought.Griffiths has netted 35 goals this season, but has not found the net in the last three games in which Celtic are undefeated.The striker missed the last match against Motherwell but did play in the teams 1-0 victory at Fir Park, which was decided by a Nadir Ciftci goal. Prior to Tuesdays stalemate against Dundee at Dens Park, Tom Rogic netted with a superb strike in the last minute to earn a 1-0 victory at Kilmarnock and the Hoops then came from behind to beat Hearts 3-1 with a Gary Mackay-Steven goal and a double from fellow winger Patrick Roberts at Celtic Park last Saturday.But Deila has been pleased with the work-rate of Griffths in those games, and is certain the Scotland international will continue to trouble defences. Leigh Griffiths celebrates after opening the scoring against Hearts at Tynecastle Hes not tired thats for sure. Hes ready. He gets good chances all the time so thats the most important thing, Deila said.If he had been going into games and not getting opportunities then I would be more concerned. He is so vital for us. We know how good a finisher he is and he will be back on track again.We have others who can score. A week ago we had a winger scoring two and the other one scored one so were scoring a lot of goals this season. Partick Roberts struck twice against Hearts as Griffiths drew a blank But I know Leigh will continue scoring goals if he is at it and he will create chances for others as well so Im not concerned.dddddddddddd Its getting closer now but we are in a very good position. Were five points ahead with six games left so there are a lot of opportunities here.Speaking at the news briefing ahead of the Sky Live clash at Fir Park, Deila, who is locked in a head-to-head battle with Aberdeen for the Premiership title, was again asked about the prospects of facing newly-promoted Rangers next season. Gary Mackay-Steven on the mark against Morton in the Scottish Cup Celtic will play the Championship winners and Petrofac Training Cup finalists at Hampden in the Scottish Cup a week on Sunday - live on Sky Sports - and the Norwegian was canvassed for his opinions on their prospects after they booked their place in the top flight with a 1-0 win over Dumbarton on Tuesday.Well see, he said. Its too early to say something about other teams. Ive got a lot of other things to think about. This is something you can keep on thinking about in the media and I will answer next season.Also See:Motherwell v Celtic previewTierney: Its been a crazy year ' ' '