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Game Recap
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Playing in their first January bowl game in 17 years as the culmination to an already memorable season was enough to make this one of East Carolina's best years in recent history. The decision by coach Skip Holtz to remain with the program gives the Pirates even more reason to be excited for the future. East Carolina takes on Kentucky in the Liberty Bowl in Memphis on Jan. 3, looking for its first 10-win season since 1991. Full story
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Kenny Colston, Kentucky Kernel: Three straight winning seasons, three straight bowls and three straight wins. Full story | UWIRE Bowl Coverage |
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Team Reports
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Kentucky: Heading into November, Kentucky had visions of playing in a New Year's Day bowl. The Wildcats were forced to settle for a berth in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl against East Carolina instead. Season-ending injuries to Kentucky's top receiver and top running back contributed to three-game losing streak to end the season. The Wildcats finished the season at 6-6 with only two SEC wins. More
East Carolina: After capturing its first C-USA championship with a 27-24 win at Tulsa, East Carolina makes its third appearance in the Liberty Bowl. The Pirates played in the 1994 game against Illinois and in 1995 against Stanford. More
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East Carolina's Brandon Simmons celebrates after scoring a TD. (AP) |
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Community Focus
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Gomexican
Way to go Wildcats!!! Great Game!! I knew they could win, I called it, and put my money where my mouth was. Thanks Guys! Very impressive play on both sides of the ball. Aside from the slow start and sucky calls, I loved it. Horrible officiating, there needs to be a review of those guys' performance. Hartline was awesome and the D was solid as a rock when they had to be! Post your thoughts!
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Quotable
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"I know it wasn't the Sugar Bowl or the Cotton Bowl like Bear Bryant, but it is significant. I'm very proud of these young men, the whole group of seniors. They accomplished something historic."
-- Kentucky coach Rich Brooks
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