Photos: Independence Bowl – Ohio vs Louisiana-Monroe
December 28, 2012
Ohio's Tremayne Scott (90), Keith Moore (38) and Brandon Purdum (95) sack Louisiana-Monroe quarterback Kolton Browning (15) during the fourth quarter of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. Ohio won 45-14. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Ohio's Corey Hasting carries the American Flag as Ohio takes the field for the the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game against Louisiana-Monroe, Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, in Shreveport, La. (AP Photo/The Shreveport Times, Douglas Collier)
Ohio players celebrate their 45-14 win over Louisiana-Monroe in the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Ohio's Chase Cochran salutes after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against Louisiana-Monroe during the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, in Shreveport, La. (AP Photo/The Shreveport Times, Douglas Collier)
Ohio's Keith Moore hits Louisiana-Monroe's Brent Leonard during the first quarter of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, in Shreveport, La. (AP Photo/The Shreveport Times, Douglas Collier)
Ohio running back Beau Blankenship (22) follows the block by teammate wide receiver Tyler Futrell (81) against Louisiana-Monroe in the fourth quarter of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. Blankenship ran for four scores, and Ohio cruised to a 45-14 victory. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Louisiana-Monroe fans brave the cold winds to cheer for their team against Ohio in the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. Ohio won 45-14. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Louisiana-Monroe quarterback Kolton Browning (15) runs up field into a group of Ohio defenders including linebacker Keith Moore (38) and lineman Tony Davis (98) during the first quarter of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
The Ohio University Band performs during the pre-game show of show at the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game between Louisiana-Monroe and Ohio in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles A. Smith)
Chelsey Burley of Vidalia, La. smiles after getting a kiss from V100 Man while tailgating at the 2012 Advocare V100 Independence Bowl Friday, Dec. 28, 2012 in Shreveport, La. (AP Photo/The Shreveport Times, Douglas Collier)
Ohio quarterback Tyler Tettleton (4) throws a short pass against Louisiana-Monroe during the first quarter of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Ohio defensive lineman Tremayne Scott (90) reaches for Louisiana Monroe quarterback Kolton Browning (15) as he sacks him during the second quarter of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Ohio wide receiver Chase Cochran (8) dodges a tackle by Louisiana-Monroe safety Mitch Lane (38) en route to a 68-yard touchdown reception during the first quarter of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Lousiana-Monroe receiver Tavarese Maye attempts to turn up field as Ohio defenders close in on him during the second quarter of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles A. Smith)
Louisiana-Monroe quarterback Kolton Browning (15) throws a short pass against Ohio during the first quarter of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Louisiana-Monroe wide receiver Tavarese Maye (8) and Ohio safety Nathan Carpenter (35) watch an incomplete during in second quarter of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Ohio head coach Frank Solich, right, takes issue with an official on what he considered a bad call during in the second quarter of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game against Louisiana-Monroe in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles A. Smith)
Ohio receiver Bakari Bussey loses control of a pass as Louisana-Monroe cornerback Rob'Donovan Lewis defends during the first quarter of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles A. Smith)
Ohio wide receiver Chase Cochran (8) catches a 68-yard touchdown pass in front of Louisiana-Monroe safety Mitch Lane (38) during the first quarter of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Louisiana-Monroe quarterback Kolton Briwning scrambles out of the pocket against Ohio during the second quarter of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, in Shreveport, La. (AP Photo/The Shreveport Times, Douglas Collier)
Ohio tight end Derek Robak, center, is unable to make the catch as Louisiana-Monroe defensive backs Isaiah Newsome, left, and Otis Peterson, right, defend in the first half of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles A. Smith)
Louisiana-Monroe coach Todd Berry, left, congratulates Ohio coach Frank Solich after their 45-14 win in the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Ohio's Jordan Thompson (88) Gersald Moore carry the trophy down field after their 45-14 win over Louisiana-Monroe in the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/The Shreveport Times, Douglas Collier)
Louisiana-Monroe's Rashon Ceaser powers into the end zone for a second quarter touchdown against Ohio during the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, in Shreveport, La. (AP Photo/The Shreveport Times, Douglas Collier)
Louisiana-Monroe fancs, from left, Jeff Justus, Kevin Nolton, Garrett Tiller, Kyle Deemer and Mark Lafdahl enjoy a warm fire and food while while tailgating before the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game between Louisiana-Monroe and Ohio in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/The Shreveport Times, Douglas Collier)
Brad Byrd catches a football while tailgating before the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game between Louisiana-Monroe and Ohio in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/The Shreveport Times, Henrietta Wildsmith)
An official working the chains braces for the cold wind that passes during the first quarter of the Independence Boall NCAA college football game between Louisiana-Monroe and Ohio in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
A Louisiana-Monroe fan uses his smartphone to take a photograph of their band marching during the pregame show at the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game featuring Ohio and Louisiana-Monroe in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Louisiana-Monroe fans Tucker Brown, left, and Tyson Brown play a game of corn hole while tailgating before the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game between Louisiana-Monroe and Ohio in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/The Shreveport Times, Douglas Collier)
Peyton Brookshire throws the ball while tailgating before the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game between Louisiana-Monroe and Ohio in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/The Shreveport Times, Henrietta Wildsmith)
Football fans bundle themselves in layers of blankets and winter wear in order to watch the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game featuring Ohio and Louisiana-Monroe in Shreveport, La., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)