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November 29, 2007
His heel is an issue

ALAMEDA – Derrick Burgess was at practice and when Lane Kiffin speaks, it’s unlikely he’ll shed much light on Burgess’ Achilles injury.

Burgess was listed on the injury report yesterday as being limited in practice after Kiffin declared the team pretty much healthy.

Burgess doesn’t discuss injuries and for the most part, hasn’t been very talkative this season.

Kiffin is often vague in talking about injuries, too. He never acknowledged what was wrong with Burgess’ calf when he missed two games this season.

If Burgess Achilles is hurting him, it’s a major concern. He missed the entire 2003 season because of a torn Achilles tendon.

With the exception of Jarrod Cooper, who is out for the season with a knee injury, every other Raider was at practice.

That includes Kiffin, who wasn’t wearing any Arkansas gear.

--Jason Jones


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