Florida International University's Sam Miller grabs the ankle of Marshall's Troy Evans on a run in the first quarter during the Beef 'O' Brady Bowl at Tropicana Field in Saint Petersburg, Florida, December 20, 2011. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Florida International University's Kendrick Rhodes breaks a tackle attempt by Marshall's Jermaine Holmes to help set up the Panthers' first touchdown in the first quarter during the Beef 'O' Brady Bowl at Tropicana Field in Saint Petersburg, Florida, December 20, 2011. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Florida International University plays Marshall's Thundering Herd in the Beef 'O' Brady Bowl at Tropicana Field in Saint Petersburg, Florida, December 20, 2011. Marshall fans cheer their team at half time. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Florida International University's T.Y. Hilton moves the ball closer to the endzone to help set up the Panthers' first touchdown as they play Marshall during the Beef 'O' Brady Bowl at Tropicana Field in Saint Petersburg, Florida, December 20, 2011. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Florida International University's T.Y. Hilton is tackled by Marshall's Devin Arrington who forced a fumble but the Panthers recovered in the first quarter during the Beef 'O' Brady Bowl at Tropicana Field in Saint Petersburg, Florida, December 20, 2011. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Florida International University's Richard Leonard returns a first quarter interception as Marshall's Eric Frohnapfel tackles him during the Beef 'O' Brady Bowl at Tropicana Field in Saint Petersburg, Florida, December 20, 2011. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Florida International University's Darriet Perry runs the ball as Marshall's Jeremiah Taylor loses his helmet as he attempts to tackle him in the first quarter during the Beef 'O' Brady Bowl at Tropicana Field in Saint Petersburg, Florida, December 20, 2011. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Florida International University's Sam Miller tackles Marshall's Troy Evans in the third quarter during the Beef 'O' Brady Bowl at Tropicana Field in Saint Petersburg, Florida, December 20, 2011. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Florida International University's Kendrick Rhodes breaks a tackle attempt by Marshall's Jermaine Holmes to help set up the Panthers' first touchdown in the first quarter during the Beef 'O' Brady Bowl at Tropicana Field in Saint Petersburg, Florida, December 20, 2011. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Florida International University student Freddy Gonzales cheers as the team prepares to play Marshall in the Beef 'O' Brady Bowl at Tropicana Field in Saint Petersburg, Florida, December 20, 2011. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Florida International University students Anthony Eareato, Alan DeLapaz and Maria Campo cheer as the Golden Panthers prepare to play Marshall in the Beef 'O' Brady Bowl at Tropicana Field in Saint Petersburg, Florida, December 20, 2011. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Florida International University's Sam Miller trips up Marshall's Travon Van in the third quarter during the Beef 'O' Brady Bowl at Tropicana Field in Saint Petersburg, Florida, December 20, 2011. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Florida International University was defeated by Marshall at the Beef 'O' Brady Bowl at Tropicana Field in Saint Petersburg, Florida, December 20, 2011. Marshall's Tyson Gale holds the trophy at the post game ceremony. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Florida International University's Aaron Nielsen (95) tries to black Marshall's field goal in the first quarter during the Beef 'O' Brady Bowl at Tropicana Field in Saint Petersburg, Florida, December 20, 2011. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Florida International University's T.Y. Hilton fumbles late in the fourth quarter as they play Marshall's during the Beef 'O' Brady Bowl at Tropicana Field in Saint Petersburg, Florida, December 20, 2011. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Florida International University's T.Y. Hilton scores a first qurter touchdown as they play Marshall during the Beef 'O' Brady Bowl at Tropicana Field in Saint Petersburg, Florida, December 20, 2011. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Head coach Mario Cristobal stands on the field in the second quarter during Florida International University Golden Panthers vs. Marshall Thundering Herd for the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
Florida International University's T.Y. Hilton breaks a tackle in the second quarter during Florida International University Golden Panthers vs. Marshall Thundering Herd for the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
David Hondal, Jordi Fernandez, and Jorge Pola cheer during Florida International University Golden Panthers vs. Marshall Thundering Herd for the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
Florida International University's quarterback Wesley Carroll throws a pass in the second quarter during Florida International University Golden Panthers vs. Marshall Thundering Herd for the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
Martha Boiardt and Henric Boiardt show cheer during Florida International University Golden Panthers vs. Marshall Thundering Herd for the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
Florida International University's Head Coach Mario Cristobal and defensive end Tourek Williams in the fourth quarter during Florida International University Golden Panthers vs. Marshall Thundering Herd for the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
A fan dons a Grinch costume during Florida International University Golden Panthers vs. Marshall Thundering Herd for the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
Florida International University's head coach Mario Cristobal reacts in the second quarter during Florida International University Golden Panthers vs. Marshall Thundering Herd for the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
Florida International University's Quarterback Jake Medlock throws away the ball as he is tackled in the fourth quarter during Florida International University Golden Panthers vs. Marshall Thundering Herd for the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
Marshall's quarterback Rakeem Cato sets up to hand off in the second quarter during Florida International University Golden Panthers vs. Marshall Thundering Herd for the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
Florida International University's during Florida International University Golden Panthers vs Marshall Thundering Herd for the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
Florida International University's Head Coach Mario Cristobal reacts to a penalty in the fourth quarter during Florida International University Golden Panthers vs Marshall Thundering Herd for the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
Florida International University's Johnathan Cyprian celebrates on the shoulders of Marshall's Travon Van after tackling him in the second quarter during Florida International University Golden Panthers vs. Marshall Thundering Herd for the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
Marshall's quarterback Rakeem Cato sets up to pass in the first quarter during Florida International University Golden Panthers vs. Marshall Thundering Herd for the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
Florida International University's T.Y. Hilton fumbles in the first quarter during Florida International University Golden Panthers vs. Marshall Thundering Herd for the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
Florida International University's T.Y. Hilton scores a touchdown in the first quarter during Florida International University Golden Panthers vs. Marshall Thundering Herd for the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
Florida International University's wide receiver T.Y. Hilton fumbles the ball in the fourth qaurter during Florida International University Golden Panthers vs Marshall Thundering Herd for the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, December 21, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
Florida International University's head coach Mario Cristobal reacts in the second quarter during Florida International University Golden Panthers vs. Marshall Thundering Herd for the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
Florida International University's and Marshall players scuffle at end of game during Florida International University Golden Panthers vs. Marshall Thundering Herd for the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, December 21, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
Florida International University and Marshall players scuffle at the end of game during Florida International University Golden Panthers vs. Marshall Thundering Herd for the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, December 21, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
Florida International University and Marshall players scuffle at the end of the game during Florida International University Golden Panthers vs. Marshall Thundering Herd for the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, December 21, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
Florida International University and Marshall players scuffle at the end of the game during Florida International University Golden Panthers vs. Marshall Thundering Herd for the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, December 21, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
Florida International University's head coach Mario Cristobal reacts in the second quarter during Florida International University Golden Panthers vs. Marshall Thundering Herd for the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
Florida International University and Marshall players scuffle at the end of the game during Florida International University Golden Panthers vs. Marshall Thundering Herd for the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, December 21, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
David Hondal, Jordi Fernandez, and Jorge Pola show support during Florida International University Golden Panthers vs. Marshall Thundering Herd for the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
Florida International University's quarterback Wesley Carroll sets up to pass in the second quarter during Florida International University Golden Panthers vs. Marshall Thundering Herd for the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
Florida International University was defeated by Marshall in the Beef 'O' Brady Bowl at Tropicana Field in Saint Petersburg, Florida, December 20, 2011. Marshall's quarterback Rakeem Cato (12) is surrounded by happy teammates after he threw a touchdown late in the fourth quarter to seal the win for the bowl game. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Florida International University's wide receiver T.Y. Hilton fumbles the ball late in the fourth quarter during Florida International University Golden Panthers vs. Marshall Thundering Herd for the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, December 21, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
Florida International University's head coach Mario Cristobal and Marshall's head coach Doc Holliday meet at mid field after Florida International University Golden Panthers vs. Marshall Thundering Herd for the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, December 21, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
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