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Updated: 3:48 PM Jan 3, 2009
Kentucky Defeats East Carolina In The Liberty Bowl
The Wildcats outscored the Pirates 22-3 in the second half to earn their third straight bowl victory. Posted: 5:45 PM Dec 27, 2008 |
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Ventrell Jenkins scooped up a fumble and
barreled his 285-pound frame 56 yards for the go-ahead touchdown,
helping Kentucky win a program-best third straight bowl game with a
25-19 victory over East Carolina on Friday in the Liberty Bowl.
Kentucky (7-6) never led until Myron Pryor forced a fumble with
under 5 minutes left while East Carolina (9-5) was driving. In the
mad scramble for the loose ball, Jenkins came up with it and
rumbled down the right sideline untouched.
Now, coach Rich Brooks has accomplished something even the
legendary Bear Bryant couldn't at Kentucky: end three straight
postseasons with a win. The Wildcats won the last two Music City
Bowls behind former quarterback Andre Woodson.
East Carolina failed in its attempt to win a third game this
season against a BCS conference team. It had already defeated West
Virginia and Virginia Tech.
50th Annual Liberty Bowl:
East Carolina 19
Kentucky 25
Final
1st Quarter Summary:
ECU - Ben Hartman 22 yard field goal
2nd Quarter Summary:
ECU - Brandon Simmons 28 yard touchdown run
KEN - Lones Seiber 21 yard field goal
ECU - Darryl Freeney 80 yard touchdown reception
3rd Quarter Summary:
KEN - David Jones 99 Yard kick return
KEN - Kyrus Lanxter 19 yard touchdown reception
ECU - Ben Hartman 43 field goal
4th Quarter Summary:
KEN - Lones Seiber 34 yard field goal
KEN - Ventrell Jenkins 56 yard fumble return
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"I also disagree with your Johnson VS Smelly assessment taking an unproven HS recruit VS an established SEC QB"....deadfish, the only thing he has proven is that he can throw more interceptions than td passes (see 2008 season). and for his career he has 23 td's and 22 int's. if that is your definition of a good qb, then you have pretty low standards. again i ask you, what makes you think he is a very good qb? as for spurrier, he is living off of his past glory. what has he done since florida? lets see...bad nfl coach and south carolina hasnt done anything special in the sec. and the reason they are winning any games is because of defense. when you rank 96th in the nation in points per game and 97th in yards, you're not exactly an offensive guru.
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joepirate:READ:IT IS VERY CLEAR:I unequivocally stated:"I hope he turns out to be better than the Crying Juvenile", IT FINITO. Excuse me Sir I forgot to put a coma after juvenile. Of course I was referring to Giavanni Ruffin. Barry, Sir: Ironically believe it or NOT Scout rates higher than Rivals. Rivals lists Vasalia, CA his home town. He also went to school(Sequoias JC) in CA. I don't agree with The Pirate Lady, you and your maternal and paternal instincts respectively, both your choices... I can't and will NOT give him a pass for his loud hot dog arrogant and unsportsmanlike conduct. I also disagree with your Johnson VS Smelly assessment taking an unproven HS recruit VS an established SEC QB. For you to wonder or question Spurrier's coaching is definitely out of line, unsportsmanlike? Mr. Spurrier is one of the most respected offensive CFB minds NOT to mention that he is also regarded one of the best QB gurus. For the sake of a statement Mr. Spurrier won the Heisman trophy in 1966.
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I saw that Ruffin committed deadfish, thanks. Rivals has him as a three star, although you know I find all this "star treatment" somewhat dubious. This one was not a huge surprise as his roots are just up the road in Va. Beach. Chris Johnson is a young man, rookie, that has just had money and fame hit him quickly. I have met Chris off the field a couple times and know a couple of his Greenville crowd. He has a good heart. With respect, allow Chris to mature some before drawing conclusions. We witnessed how much he meant to the Titans yesterday in the 2nd half! I think I'll pass on Smelley too along with joe ; ECU has a Ga. recruit named Rio Johnson that is talented and flown under the radar. His upside is far better IMHO than a 22.5 year old, junior year Smelley. Smelley has apparently decided baseball is his future, although it makes you wonder what is going on down in SC with Spurrier. Happy Sunday all.
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