Can I use jQuery easing with existing CSS mouseovers that use background-position?

Question

I have a series of image mouseover links that change background-position when hovered. Is it possible to use jquery easing with these links without changing my CSS3? If so does anyone have any examples?

here is my code:

  <div id="bbnav">
  <a class="bbnav1" href="#"></a>
  <a class="bbnav2" href="#"></a>
  <a class="bbnav3" href="#"></a>
  <a class="bbnav4" href="#"></a>
  <a class="bbnav5" href="#"></a>
  <a class="bbnav6" href="#"></a>
  <a class="bbnav7" href="#"></a>
  </div>

  .bbnav1:hover {background-position:     0px  -64px; cursor::pointer}
  .bbnav2:hover {background-position:  -159px  -64px; cursor::pointer}
  .bbnav3:hover {background-position:  -273px  -64px; cursor::pointer}
  .bbnav4:hover {background-position:  -422px  -64px; cursor::pointer}
  .bbnav5:hover {background-position:  -580px  -64px; cursor::pointer}
  .bbnav6:hover {background-position:  -658px  -64px; cursor::pointer}
  .bbnav7:hover {background-position:  -808px  -64px; cursor::pointer}

Answer 1

I've never seen a scenario that mixed JavaScript easing with the CSS :hover pseudo-class.

The CSS3 specification outlines transitions. These could be a solution to your problem. However, they are not yet universally supported.