Independence Bowl: Louisiana-Monroe vs. Ohio

Ohio quarterback Tyler Tettleton (4) and running back Beau Blankenship (22) hoist trophy after their 45-14 win over Louisiana-Monroe in the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012.

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Ohio players celebrate their 45-14 win over Louisiana-Monroe in the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012.

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Louisiana-Monroe coach Todd Berry, left, congratulates Ohio coach Frank Solich after their 45-14 win in the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012.

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Louisiana-Monroe receiver Tavarese Maye attempts to turn up field as Ohio defenders close in on him during the second quarter of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012.

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Ohio defensive lineman Tremayne Scott (90) reaches for Louisiana Monroe quarterback Kolton Browning (15) as he sacks him during the second quarter of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012.

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Ohio head coach Frank Solich, right, takes issue with an official on what he considered a bad call during in the second quarter of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game against Louisiana-Monroe in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012.

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Ohio running back Beau Blankenship, left, finds a wide open lane to run through against Louisiana-Monroe during the second quarter of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. Blankenship ran for four scores, and Ohio cruised to a 45-14 victory.

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Louisiana-Monroe wide receiver Cortney Davis (22) runs for a first down in the second quarter against Ohio in the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. Ohio won 45-14.

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Louisiana-Monroe coach Todd Berry calls out to the officials during the second quarter against Ohio in the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. Ohio won 45-14.

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Ohio wide receiver Chase Cochran (8) dodges a tackle by Louisiana-Monroe safety Mitch Lane (38) en route to a 68-yard touchdown reception during the first quarter of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012.

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Ohio wide receiver Chase Cochran (8) catches a 68-yard touchdown pass in front of Louisiana-Monroe safety Mitch Lane (38) during the first quarter of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012.

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Ohio receiver Bakari Bussey loses control of a pass as Louisana-Monroe cornerback Rob'Donovan Lewis defends during the first quarter of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012.

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Louisiana-Monroe quarterback Kolton Browning (15) runs up field into a group of Ohio defenders including linebacker Keith Moore (38) and lineman Tony Davis (98) during the first quarter of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012.

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This fan tries to keep warm by blowing on her hands prior to the start of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game featuring Ohio and Louisiana-Monroe in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012.

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A Louisiana-Monroe fan uses his smartphone to take a photograph of their band marching during the pregame show at the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game featuring Ohio and Louisiana-Monroe in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012.

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Football fans bundle themselves in layers of blankets and winter wear in order to watch the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game featuring Ohio and Louisiana-Monroe in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012.

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The Ohio University Band performs during the pre-game show of show at the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game between Louisiana-Monroe and Ohio in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012.

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Louisiana-Monroe fancs, from left, Jeff Justus, Kevin Nolton, Garrett Tiller, Kyle Deemer and Mark Lafdahl enjoy a warm fire and food while while tailgating before the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game between Louisiana-Monroe and Ohio in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012.

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Louisiana-Monroe fans Tucker Brown, left, and Tyson Brown play a game of corn hole while tailgating before the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game between Louisiana-Monroe and Ohio in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012.

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