The Baylor Bears' hopes of ending a 15-year bowl drought this season suffered a devastating blow with Sunday's announcement that sophomore quarterback Robert Griffin will miss the remainder of the season due to a knee injury.
Griffin sustained an isolated tear to the ACL of his right knee during the first quarter of Saturday night's 68-13 win over Northwestern State. Griffin, one of the most exciting players in college football, had renewed hope that the Bears could turn it around after he put together an impressive season as a true freshman last year. He accounted for 28 touchdowns (15 passing, 13 rushing) last season.
During the first half of Saturday's game, Griffin completed 13-of-19 passes for 266 yards and three touchdowns before spending the second half on the sidelines on crutches.
The win was even more costly for Baylor (2-1) because kickoff returner/defensive back Mikail Baker was also lost for the season with an ACL injury to his knee. Backup quarterback Blake Szymanski also suffered a shoulder injury; the Baylor training staff has him listed as day-to-day.
Tailback Jay Finley, who sat out Saturday's game, is listed as probable for Saturday's final non-conference game against Kent State. The Bears begin Big 12 play Oct. 10 at Oklahoma.
