Detroit News: Article by Angelique Chengelis

U-M's Threet should be OK for Penn State

Quarterback did not practice Sunday because of bruised elbow, but Rodriguez is optimistic.

Angelique S. Chengelis / The Detroit News

ANN ARBOR -- Michigan quarterback Steven Threet did not practice Sunday, and still is nursing the bruised right elbow of his throwing arm.

Threet played the first half of last Saturday's 13-10 loss to Toledo but was unable to throw because of the injury and was replaced by Nick Sheridan.

The prognosis, however, looks good for Threet, as Michigan prepares to play at No. 3 Penn State on Saturday.

"We think he'll be available Saturday," coach Rich Rodriguez said Monday. "Just really a bruise, so you don't know how long those things will linger."

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