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DETROIT- Marshall University's Brian Anderson (12) gets a pass off under pressure from Ohio's Lee Renfro (32) during the 2009 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit, MI, Saturday, December 26, 2009. (Jeffrey Sauger/Special to Herald-Dispatch)
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DETROIT- Marshall University's Albert McClellan (96) battles with Ohio Universtity's Chris Rodgers (57) during the first quarter of the 2009 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit, MI, Saturday, December 26, 2009. (Jeffrey Sauger/Special to Herald-Dispatch)
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DETROIT- Marshall University's Martin Ward (29) breaks a tackle by Ohio University's Thad Turner (12) on his way to a touchdown during the first quarter of the 2009 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit, MI, Saturday, December 26, 2009. (Jeffrey Sauger/Special to Herald-Dispatch)
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DETROIT- Marshall University's Tyler Shick (25) is tackled by Ohio University's Gerald Moore (13) during the second quarter of the 2009 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit, MI, Saturday, December 26, 2009. (Jeffrey Sauger/Special to Herald-Dispatch)
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DETROIT- Marshall's cheerleaders celebrate the Thundering Herd's third touchdown of the first half during the 2009 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit, MI, Saturday, December 26, 2009. (Jeffrey Sauger/Special to Herald-Dispatch)
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DETROIT- Morgan Jameson cheers for Marshall before the start of the 2009 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit, MI, Saturday, December 26, 2009. (Jeffrey Sauger/Special to Herald-Dispatch)
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DETROIT- Marshall University fans during the first half of the 2009 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit, MI, Saturday, December 26, 2009. (Jeffrey Sauger/Special to Herald-Dispatch)
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DETROIT- Marshall University's Vinny Curry (99) is cradled by team personnel during the second quarter of the 2009 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit, MI, Saturday, December 26, 2009. (Jeffrey Sauger/Special to Herald-Dispatch)
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DETROIT- Marshall University's Andrew Booker (38) scores a touchdown on a punt return during first quarter of the 2009 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit, MI, Saturday, December 26, 2009. Teammate Devin Arrington (25) follows up the play. (Jeffrey Sauger/Special to Herald-Dispatch)
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DETROIT- Marshall University interim head coach Rick Minter celebrates with players after clinching the 2009 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit, MI, Saturday, December 26, 2009. Marshall defeated Ohio University 21-17. (Jeffrey Sauger/Special to Herald-Dispatch)
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DETROIT- during the 2009 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit, MI, Saturday, December 26, 2009. (Jeffrey Sauger/Special to Herald-Dispatch)
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DETROIT- Marshall University's John Jacobs (46) climbed into the stands to celebrate with his girlfriend Dorothy Smith after clinching the 2009 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit, MI, Saturday, December 26, 2009. Marshall defeated Ohio University 21-17. (Jeffrey Sauger/Special to Herald-Dispatch)
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DETROIT- Marshall University players celebrate with the Champion trophy after clinching the 2009 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit, MI, Saturday, December 26, 2009. Marshall defeated Ohio University 21-17. (Jeffrey Sauger/Special to Herald-Dispatch)
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DETROIT- Fans celebrate with Marshall players after clinching the 2009 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit, MI, Saturday, December 26, 2009. Marshall defeated Ohio University 21-17. (Jeffrey Sauger/Special to Herald-Dispatch)
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DETROIT- Marshall University players celebrate with the Champion trophy after clinching the 2009 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit, MI, Saturday, December 26, 2009. Marshall defeated Ohio University 21-17. (Jeffrey Sauger/Special to Herald-Dispatch)
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DETROIT- Marshall University's marching band plays after clinching the 2009 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit, MI, Saturday, December 26, 2009. Marshall defeated Ohio University 21-17. (Jeffrey Sauger/Special to Herald-Dispatch)
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DETROIT- Marshall fans celebrate after clinching the 2009 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit, MI, Saturday, December 26, 2009. Marshall defeated Ohio University 21-17. (Jeffrey Sauger/Special to Herald-Dispatch)
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DETROIT- Lloyd Carr, president of Little Caesars Pizza Bowl board of directors, left, congratulates Marshall University interim head coach Rick Minter, right, as he celebrates with players after clinching the 2009 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit, MI, Saturday, December 26, 2009. Marshall defeated Ohio University 21-17. (Jeffrey Sauger/Special to Herald-Dispatch)
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DETROIT- Lloyd Carr, president of Little Caesars Pizza Bowl board of directors, left, looks on as Marshall University Martin Wood (29) hoists the Most Valuable Player trophy after clinching the 2009 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit, MI, Saturday, December 26, 2009. Marshall defeated Ohio University 21-17. (Jeffrey Sauger/Special to Herald-Dispatch)
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DETROIT- Marshall University interim head coach Rick Minter celebrates with players after clinching the 2009 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit, MI, Saturday, December 26, 2009. Marshall defeated Ohio University 21-17. (Jeffrey Sauger/Special to Herald-Dispatch)
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DETROIT- Photographers photograph as Marshall University interim head coach Rick Minter celebrates with players after clinching the 2009 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit, MI, Saturday, December 26, 2009. Marshall defeated Ohio University 21-17. (Jeffrey Sauger/Special to Herald-Dispatch)
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DETROIT- Marshall University interim head coach Rick Minter celebrates with players after clinching the 2009 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit, MI, Saturday, December 26, 2009. Marshall defeated Ohio University 21-17. (Jeffrey Sauger/Special to Herald-Dispatch)
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DETROIT- Buckets of Gatorade are dumped on Marshall coaches in the final second of the fourth quarter of the 2009 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit, MI, Saturday, December 26, 2009. (Jeffrey Sauger/Special to Herald-Dispatch)
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DETROIT- Marshall coaches are overcome with emotion after clinching the 2009 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit, MI, Saturday, December 26, 2009. (Jeffrey Sauger/Special to Herald-Dispatch)
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DETROIT- Marshall players celebrate after clinching the 2009 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit, MI, Saturday, December 26, 2009. (Jeffrey Sauger/Special to Herald-Dispatch)
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DETROIT- Marshall University interim head coach Rick Minter celebrates with players after clinching the 2009 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit, MI, Saturday, December 26, 2009. Marshall defeated Ohio University 21-17. (Jeffrey Sauger/Special to Herald-Dispatch)
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DETROIT- Marshall University's Martin Ward (29) is brought down during the fourth quarter of the 2009 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit, MI, Saturday, December 26, 2009. (Jeffrey Sauger/Special to Herald-Dispatch)
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DETROIT- DeQuan Bembry (17) just misses intercepting a pass intended for Ohio University's Terrence McCrae (11) during the fourth quarter of the 2009 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit, MI, Saturday, December 26, 2009. (Jeffrey Sauger/Special to Herald-Dispatch)