Liberty Bowl

Newton leads Kentucky past Eastern Kentucky 37-12

By JEFFREY McMURRAY| AP| Sports

… an even loftier goal of improving their postseason destination this year after winning two Music City Bowls and one Liberty Bowl the previous three seasons. Newton, who completed 20 of 29 passes for a career-high 187 yards and no interceptions …

Story|11/07/2009

Kentucky beats East Carolina to win Liberty Bowl

By JEFFREY McMURRAY| AP| SPORTS

… Kentucky beats East Carolina to win Liberty Bowl Friday, January 02, 2009 MEMPHIS ..... East Carolina on Friday in the Liberty Bowl . Kentucky (7-6) never led ..... took the second-half kickoff a Liberty Bowl -record 99 yards for a touchdown …

Story|01/02/2009

Unbeaten Broncos head to Poinsettia, ND to Hawaii

SPORTS

… a bowl for the first time since 1982, and the Commodores are going just down the road to the Music City Bowl. The Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Tenn., announced that Kentucky will face Conference USA champion East Carolina in the 50th game in the …

Story|12/08/2008

East Carolina beats Tulsa for C-USA title

By JEFF LATZKE| AP| SPORTS

… early this season with back-to-back upsets of Top 25 teams Virginia Tech and West Virginia, earned a berth in the Liberty Bowl . East Carolina used the league's best defense to create havoc for David Johnson, the nation's top-rated passer …

Story|12/06/2008

BCS can fall into place or fall apart

SPORTS

… straight against Cadets ... NAVY 30-21. East Carolina (plus 13) at Tulsa, C-USA Championship Winner goes to Liberty Bowl ... TULSA 55-28. ___ Last week: 10-2 (straight); 6-6 (vs. points). Season: 194-57 (straight …

Story|12/03/2008

Sylvester Croom resigns at Mississippi State

By CHRIS TALBOTT| AP| SPORTS

… room early in his tenure because of debilitating NCAA sanctions. But after winning 2007 SEC coach of the year and the Liberty Bowl during an 8-5 breakthrough season, boosters and fans were not willing to sit through another losing season and discontent …

Story|11/30/2008

Mississippi State upsets No. 13 Vanderbilt 17-14

By CHRIS TALBOTT| AP| SPORTS

… Bulldogs (2-4, 1-2) mined for a breakthrough eight-win season last year. That earned the Bulldogs a trip to the Liberty Bowl and Sylvester Croom SEC coach of the year honors. It was like 2007 all over again for the Bulldogs, who made a habit …

Story|10/12/2008

Leading Rusher Backpedals, Will Turn Pro

By TRAVIS REED| AP| SPORTS

… had nothing to do with records. He said he made the previous announcement to deflect attention leading up to UCF's Liberty Bowl matchup against Mississippi State. Smith also said the 10-3 loss in that game was no factor. "Me coming back had …

Story|01/06/2008