NIU practice | Thu., Dec. 27, 2012

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  Northern Illinois coach Rod Carey during practice for the Orange Bowl at Barry University on Thursday Dec. 27, 2012. EMILY MICHOT / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

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  Giorgio Bowers, a running back for Northern Illinois, cools off during practice in the South Florida heat at Barry University on Thursday Dec. 27, 2012. EMILY MICHOT / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

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  Northern Illinois quarterback Jordan Lynch practices for the Orange Bowl at Barry University on Thursday Dec. 27, 2012. EMILY MICHOT / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

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  Northern Illinois quarterback, Jordan Lynch, practices for the Orange Bowl at Barry University on Thursday Dec. 27, 2012. EMILY MICHOT / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

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  The Northern Illinois Huskies practice for the Orange Bowl in the South Florida weather at Barry University on Thursday Dec. 27, 2012. EMILY MICHOT / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

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  Northern Illinois player #95, Sean Progar, warms up with the team during practice at Barry University on Thursday Dec. 27, 2012. EMILY MICHOT / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

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  Northern Illinois quarterback, Jordan Lynch, runs with the ball during a drill during practice at Barry Univerity on Thursday Dec. 27, 2012. EMILY MICHOT / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

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  Northern Illinois defensive tackle, Nabal Jefferson, during practice at Barry University on Thursday Dec. 27, 2012. EMILY MICHOT / MIAMI HERALD STAFF