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Louisiana Tech took a short trip and won its first bowl game in a long time. [1]
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs play close to home on Sunday night as they suit up against the Northern Illinois Huskies in the 33rd annual Independence Bowl in Shreveport. [2]
Phillip Livas returned a kickoff 97 yards, Daniel Porter rushed for 78 yards and a touchdown and the Bulldogs won the Independence Bowl by beating Northern Illinois 17-10 on Sunday. [1]
Coach Derek Dooley, who has led Tech back into the bowl picture, firmly denied he was about to leave Ruston for the Mississippi State, or any other, job. [3]
Two good things have happened to Louisiana Tech since the last time the Bulldogs played a football game. [1]
Dooley will be at the helm Dec. 28 when the Dawgs face Northern Illinois in the Independence Bowl, right down the road in Shreveport, just 64 miles from Ruston. [...] “Having an opportunity to play in a bowl game in the city that boasts our largest alumni base would provide a tremendous bowl week and game-day experience for both our players and our fans,” Dooley said. [3]
Balance on offense will be the key factor for Northern Illinois in its Independence Bowl matchup against Louisiana Tech. [2]
A win over Nevada in the regular season finale probably would have sent the Bulldogs out west for a WAC-affiliated bowl trip. [3]
Northern Illinois (6-6) completed one of the best turnarounds in college football this season under first-year coach Jerry Kill, after winning just two games in 2007. [2]
Having graduated a few years ago from LaTech, I would love to see them in this bowl game. [4]
Northern Illinois is 21st in total defense, 16th in scoring defense and 18th inside the red zone so this will be a tough team to score on. [...] Here’s the catch: NIU is very good against the pass, fifth in the country, to be exact, which tells you Tech may well put more emphasis on Daniel Porter and the running game. [...] WR/R Philip Livas — Yet another strong game for Livas against Nevada, as he had five catches for 70 yards and a touchdown, two rushes for 33 yards, four kick returns for 109 and three punt runbacks for 24; 236 total yards. [...] MATCHUP TO WATCH: Louisiana Tech quarterback Ross Jenkins and the offensive line against a stingy Northern Illinois pass defense. [3]
Sources:
[1] Louisiana Tech Bulldogs News, Scores, Schedule, Stats - Rivals.com
[2] ESPN - Louisiana Tech Football - Bulldogs News, Schedule, Players …
[3] Louisiana Tech Football - USA Today
[4] Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Football - CBS SportsLine.com