Nehlen Faces End of WVU Bowl Drought in Music City
West Virginia coach Don Nehlen, retiring after the Music City Bowl vs Mississippi, reflects on a 1980s bowl losing streak tied to Michigan heritage. WVU seeks a win to honor Nehlen, who has 201 career victories and a plan with new coach Rich Rodriguez taking over. The Mountaineers aim to end an eight-game bowl skid, dating back to 1984 Bluebonnet.
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Gray Squad edges Blue 40 37 in Blue Gray Classic
Richmond Flowers III starred with 12 receptions for 169 yards and two touchdowns as the Gray squad overcame deficits to beat the Blue 40 37 in Montgomery Alabama. McKinley led a clutch 71 yard march in the final minute completing all five passes for 259 yards and two TDs. The North vs South seniors played under a 10 point rule driving extra possessions and 613 total yards.
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Boston College Eagles defeat Arizona State in Aloha Bowl
Boston College beat Arizona State 31-17 in the Aloha Bowl as Tim Hasselbeck threw two long second-half TD passes and Cedric Washington added an 11-yard TD run. EW: O'Brien tied to Virginia coaching spot. Arizona State fires Bruce Snyder. Dirk Koetter set to replace him. Washington LT led BC with 109 yards on 22 carries amid half-time 10-10 tie.
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Leftwich Takes Marshall Opportunity in Bowl Bid
Marshall quarterback Byron Leftwich, after backing up Chad Pennington in two Motor City Bowls, is set to start against Cincinnati in Pontiac, Michigan. Coach Bob Pruett notes Leftwich’s maturity and stronger arm, highlighting his record start and potential to rival Pennington.
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Donnan’s Georgia bowls past Cavaliers in Welsh finale
Georgia beat Virginia 37-14 as Terrence Edwards starred with 97 rushing yards and 79 receiving yards while the Bulldogs claimed a school record fourth straight bowl victory. Coach Donnan coached his final game amid staff changes and the Cavaliers’ long-time coach Welsh retired after 19 years. Virginia QB Dan Ellis left early after a hard hit.
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