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    Chuck Liddy - cliddy@newsobserver.com
    Duke running back Josh Snead (9) looks for running room as the Cincinnati defense collapses on him at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. Thursday Dec. 27, 2012.
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    Chuck Liddy - cliddy@newsobserver.com
    Duke wide receiver Jamison Crowder (3) reels in a first half pass over Cincinnati defensive back Camerron Cheatham (21) at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. Thursday Dec. 27, 2012.
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    Chuck Liddy - cliddy@newsobserver.com
    Duke cornerback Tony Foster (31) blocks a ount by Cincinnati punter Pat O'Donnell (34) at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. Thursday Dec. 27, 2012. Foster scored on the play after recovering the ball.
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    Chuck Liddy - cliddy@newsobserver.com
    Duke wide receiver Conner Vernon (2) breaks past Cincinnati defenders to get a first half first down at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. Thursday Dec. 27, 2012.
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    Chuck Liddy - cliddy@newsobserver.com
    Duke cornerback Tony Foster (31) is congratulated by teammates after blocking a pint by Cincinnati punter Pat O'Donnell (34) and recovering it for a touchdown at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. Thursday Dec. 27, 2012.
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    Chuck Liddy - cliddy@newsobserver.com
    Duke quarterback Brandon Connette (18) reacts towards teammate Conner Vernon after scoring in the first quarter of play at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. Thursday Dec. 27, 2012.
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    Chuck Liddy - cliddy@newsobserver.com
    Duke running back Jela Duncan (25) fumbels on the one yard line before scoring at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. Thursday Dec. 27, 2012.
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    Chuck Liddy - cliddy@newsobserver.com
    Duke quarterback Anthony Boone (7) and Sean Renfree lead the team out on the field for pre-game warm up at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. Thursday Dec. 27, 2012.
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    Chuck Liddy - cliddy@newsobserver.com
    Duke head coach David Cutcliffe encurages his team on the sidelines in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. Thursday Dec. 27, 2012.
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    Chuck Liddy - cliddy@newsobserver.com
    Greg Metts, 9, of Burlington,N.C. screams at game officials after a call against the Blue Devils in the first half of play at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. Thursday Dec. 27, 2012.
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    Chuck Liddy - cliddy@newsobserver.com
    Cincinnati Bearcat fans react as their team pulls ahead of the Blue Devils in the second quarter of play at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. Thursday Dec. 27, 2012.
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    Chuck Liddy - cliddy@newsobserver.com
    Cincinnati running back George Winn (32) heads for a first down run against the Blue Devil defense at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. Thursday Dec. 27, 2012.
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    Chuck Liddy - cliddy@newsobserver.com
    Duke head coach David Cutcliffe argues with a game official after a 53 yard field goal is nullified by a foul against the Bearcats at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. Thursday Dec. 27, 2012.
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    Chuck Burton - AP
    Duke's Tony Foster (31) blocks a kick by Cincinnati's Pat O'Donnell (34) during the first half of the Belk Bowl NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012. Foster recovered the ball in the end zone for a touchdown. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
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    Chuck Burton - AP
    Duke's Tony Foster (31) recovers a blocked punt in the end zone for a touchdown as Cincinnati's Pat O'Donnell (34) looks on during the first half of the NCAA college football Belk Bow in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
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    Chuck Burton - AP
    Duke's Sean Renfree (19) throws a pass against Cincinnati during the first half of the NCAA college football Belk Bowl in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
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    Chuck Burton - AP
    Cincinnati's Pat O'Donnell (34) runs past Duke's Jamal Bruce (91) and Jonathan Woodruff (34) during the first half of the Belk Bowl NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
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    Chuck Burton - AP
    Duke's Ross Martin (35) fumbles the ball short of the end zone as Cincinnati's Arryn Chenault (25) defends during the first half of the Belk Bowl NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
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    Chuck Burton - AP
    Cincinnati's Brendon Kay (11) looks to pass against Duke during the first half of the Belk Bowl NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
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    Chuck Burton - AP
    Cincinnati's Anthony McClung (6) reacts with Eric Lefeld (71) after his touchdown against Duke during the first half of the Belk Bowl NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
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    Chuck Burton - AP
    Cincinnati fans cheer during the first half of the Belk Bowl NCAA college football game against Duke in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
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    Chuck Burton - AP
    Cincinnati's Anthony McClung (6) dives into the end zone for a touchdown as Duke's Anthony Young-Wiseman (21) defends during the first half of the Belk Bowl NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
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    Chuck Burton - AP
    Cincinnati's Brendon Kay (11) scrambles as Duke's Kenny Anunike (84) pursues during the first half of the Belk Bowl NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
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    Chuck Burton - AP
    Duke's Brandon Connette (18) celebrates his touchdown run against Cincinnati as Conner Vernon (2) watches during the first half of the Belk Bowl NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
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    Chuck Burton - AP
    Duke's Conner Vernon (2) runs after a catch as Cincinnati's Drew Frey (26), Deven Drane (11) and Nick Temple (43) pursue during the first half of the Belk Bowl NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
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    Chuck Burton - AP
    Duke's Josh Snead (9) runs as Cincinnati's Drew Frey (26) and Camaron Beard (90) chase during the first half of the Belk Bowl NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
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    Chuck Burton - AP
    Duke's Tony Foster (31) blocks a kick by Cincinnati's Pat O'Donnell (34) during the first half of the Belk Bowl NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012. Foster recovered the ball in the end zone for a touchdown. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
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    Chuck Burton - AP
    Duke's Sean Renfree (19) scrambles as Cincinnati's Brandon Mills (58) pursues during the first half of the Belk Bowl NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
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    CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 27: Greg Blair #51 of the Cincinnati Bearcats tackles Juwan Thompson #23 of the Duke Blue Devils during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 27, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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    CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 27: Interim head coach Steve Stripling of the Cincinnati Bearcats watches on during their game against the Duke Blue Devils at Bank of America Stadium on December 27, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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    CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 27: Britton Grier #22 of the Duke Blue Devils prepares to run onto the field before their game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Bank of America Stadium on December 27, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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    CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 27: Camerron Cheatham #21 of the Cincinnati Bearcats tries to stop Jamison Crowder #3 of the Duke Blue Devils during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 27, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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    CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 27: Greg Blair #51 of the Cincinnati Bearcats tries to stop Issac Blakeney #17 of the Duke Blue Devils as he jumps into the air during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 27, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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    CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 27: Brendon Kay #11 of the Cincinnati Bearcats drops back to pass against the Duke Blue Devils during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 27, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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    CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 27: Drew Frey #26 of the Cincinnati Bearcats dives to tackle Conner Vernon #2 of the Duke Blue Devils during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 27, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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    CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 27: John Williams #95 of the Cincinnati Bearcats tries to stop Sean Renfree #19 of the Duke Blue Devils as he runs with the ball during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 27, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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    CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 27: Brendon Kay #11 of the Cincinnati Bearcats throws a pass over Walt Canty #4 of the Duke Blue Devils during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 27, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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    CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 27: Pat O'Donnell #34 of the Cincinnati Bearcats has his punt blocked by Tony Foster #31 of the Duke Blue Devils during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 27, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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    CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 27: Anthony McClung #6 of the Cincinnati Bearcats dives for a touchdown as Anthony Young-Wiseman #21 of the Duke Blue Devils tries to make a stop on the goal ine during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 27, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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    CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 27: Anthony McClung #6 of the Cincinnati Bearcats celebrates with teammates after catching a touchdown during their game against the Duke Blue Devils at Bank of America Stadium on December 27, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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    CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 27: Greg Blair #51 of the Cincinnati Bearcats celebrates after defeating the Duke Blue Devils 48-34 after their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 27, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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    Chuck Liddy - cliddy@newsobserver.com
    Duke running back Jela Duncan (25) fumbles on the one yard line before scoring and turns the ball over to the Bearcats.
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    CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 27: George Winn #32 of the Cincinnati Bearcats celebrates with teammates after running for a touchdown against the Duke Blue Devils during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 27, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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    CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 27: Travis Kelce #18 of the Cincinnati Bearcats reacts after scoring the game winning touchdown against the Duke Blue Devils during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 27, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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    Chuck Liddy - cliddy@newsobserver.com
    Cincinnati players celebrate with their fans after the Bearcats beat the Blue Devils 48-34 in the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. Thursday Dec. 27, 2012.
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    Chuck Burton - AP
    Cincinnati head coach Steve Stripling, center, gets doused by players in the closing seconds of the Belk Bowl NCAA college football game against Duke in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012. Cincinnati won 48-34. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
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    Chuck Burton - AP
    Cincinnati's Travis Kelce (18) kisses the trophy after defeating Duke in the Belk Bowl NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012. Cincinnati won 48-34. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
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    Chuck Burton - AP
    Duke's Conner Vernon (2) walks off the field after losing to Cincinnati in the Belk Bowl NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012. Cincinnati won 48-34. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
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    Chuck Burton - AP
    Cincinnati's George Winn (32) celebrates his touchdown run against Duke with teammates during the second half of the Belk Bowl NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012. Cincinnati won 48-34. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
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