MLB > COLLEGE FOOTBALL: DEC 05 C-USA Championship Game - Southern Miss at Western Kentucky

Western Kentucky running back Blair Vaughn (41) and Western Kentucky defensive lineman Devante Terrell (98) roll out onto the filed at the C-USA Championship Ga...

Southern Miss quarterback Nick Mullens (9) hands off to Southern Miss running back Jalen Richard (30) during first half action at the C-USA Championship Game be...

Western Kentucky cornerback Wonderful Terry (5) and Western Kentucky safety Branden Leston (31) celebrate after an interception touchdown during first half acti...

Western Kentucky wide receiver Nicholas Norris (15), linebacker Daeshawn Bertram (54), running back D'Andre Ferby (32) and running back Anthony Wales (20) celeb...

Western Kentucky head coach Jeff Brohm celebrates after beating Southern Miss at the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and Western Kentucky. Wester...

Western Kentucky wins the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and Western Kentucky. Western Kentucky wins the championship 45-28 over Southern Miss....

Western Kentucky head coach Jeff Brohm is mobbed after winning the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and Western Kentucky. Western Kentucky wins th...

Western Kentucky quarterback Brandon Doughty (12) is interviewed by ESPN at the end of the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and Western Kentucky. ...

Western Kentucky left tackle Forrest Lamp (76) smiles as he holds the Championship Trophy at the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and Western Kentu...

WKU Athletic Director, Todd Stewart, stares down at the C-USA Championship trophy after winning the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and Western Ke...

Western Kentucky left tackle Forrest Lamp (76) shows that WKU is number one at the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and Western Kentucky. Western ...

The C-USA Championship Trophy on the table after being awarded to the WKU Hilltoppers at the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and Western Kentucky....

Southern Miss right cornerback Kalan Reed (11) snatches an interception and goes for a touchdown during first half action at the C-USA Championship Game between...

Seymour the Golden Eagle taunts Big Red after a Southern Miss touchdown during first half action at the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and Wester...

Southern Miss place kicker/punter Stephen Brauchle (28) prepares a point after attempt while punter Tyler Sarrazin (82) holds during first half action at the C-...

Southern Miss quarterback Nick Mullens (9) gets ready to dump off a pass during second half action at the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and West...

Southern Miss quarterback Nick Mullens (9) fires off a pass to wide receiver D.J. Thompson (5) during second half action at the C-USA Championship Game between ...

Southern Miss wide receiver D.J. Thompson (5) gets taken down by two Hilltoppers defenders during second half action at the C-USA Championship Game between Sout...

Western Kentucky running back Anthony Wales (20) gets crushed by several Golden Eagles defenders during second half action at the C-USA Championship Game betwee...

Southern Miss middle backer Brian Anderson (18) zeros in on Western Kentucky running back Anthony Wales (20) during second half action at the C-USA Championship...

Southern Miss defensive lineman Xavier Thigpen (32) and strongside backer Elijah Parker (16) try to wrap up Western Kentucky running back Anthony Wales (20) dur...

The WKU Hilltoppers cheerleaders try and get the crowd going during second half action at the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and Western Kentucky...

Western Kentucky kicker Garrett Schwettman (56) boots the extra point during second half action at the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and Western...

Southern Miss wide receiver Casey Martin (83) gets wrapped up by Western Kentucky linebacker Dejon Brown (17) during second half action at the C-USA Championshi...

Western Kentucky tight end Tim Gorski (86) riles up the crowd in the closing seconds of the second half at the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and...

WKU storms the field after winning the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and Western Kentucky. Western Kentucky wins the championship 45-28 over So...

Southern Miss linebacker C.J. Perry (40) comforts middle backer Brian Anderson (18) as the walk off the field after losing to Western Kentucky at the C-USA Cham...

Western Kentucky offensive lineman R.J. Scaife (71) has his chrome helmet shining above after winning the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and West...

Western Kentucky quarterback Brandon Doughty (12) holds up the championship trophy after winning the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and Western K...

Western Kentucky running back Anthony Wales (20) and linebacker Daeshawn Bertram (54) celebrate after winning the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss ...

Western Kentucky wide receiver Nicholas Norris (15) and running back Anthony Wales (20) celebrate with friends after winning the C-USA Championship Game between...

The C-USA Championship Game Most Valuable Player award goes to Western Kentucky quarterback Brandon Doughty (12) at the C-USA Championship Game between Southern...

Western Kentucky Athletic Director Todd Stewart gives the trophy a kiss after his team just won the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and Western Ke...

WKU Hilltoppers fans put up signs for their favorite player during first half action at the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and Western Kentucky. ...

The WKU Hilltoppers gather before the start of the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and Western Kentucky. (Photo by Mat Gdowski/Icon Sportswire)...

Western Kentucky quarterback Brandon Doughty (12) sets the offense on their own one yard line during first half action at the C-USA Championship Game between So...

Western Kentucky running back D'Andre Ferby (32) tries to work around the Southern Miss defense during first half action at the C-USA Championship Game between ...

Western Kentucky running back D'Andre Ferby (32) is taken down by the Southern Miss Golden Eagles defense during first half action at the C-USA Championship Gam...

Western Kentucky quarterback Brandon Doughty (12) gives a perfect handoff to running back D'Andre Ferby (32) during first half action at the C-USA Championship ...

Southern Miss' nose tackle Andrew Bolton (95), defensive end Dylan Bradley (94) and defensive tackle Draper Riley (9) create a wall for Western Kentucky running...

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles cheerleaders get set as their band is on the field at the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and Western Kentucky. ...

Southern Miss wide receiver Mike Thomas (88) gets taken down by Western Kentucky cornerback Wonderful Terry (5) during first half action at the C-USA Championsh...

Southern Miss wide receiver Mike Thomas (88) gets taken down by Western Kentucky cornerback Wonderful Terry (5) after a beautiful catch during first half action...

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles banner girls proudly display their flags at the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and Western Kentucky. (Photo by ...

Southern Miss running back Jalen Richard (30) tries to avoid the Western Kentucky defenders during first half action at the C-USA Championship Game between Sout...

Southern Miss right guard Devin Farrior (78) tries to push Western Kentucky defensive tackle Bryan Shorter (94) out of the way during first half action at the C...

Southern Miss wide receiver Mike Thomas (88) celebrates after his second quarter touchdown during first half action at the C-USA Championship Game between South...

Southern Miss place kicker/punter Stephen Brauchle (28) boots the extra point during first half action at the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and ...

Western Kentucky wide receiver Kylen Towner (81) prepares to return a kickoff during first half action at the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and ...

Western Kentucky wide receiver Kylen Towner (81) gets crushed by Southern Miss strongside backer Evan Osborne (34) during first half action at the C-USA Champio...

Western Kentucky quarterback Brandon Doughty (12) prepares a fake handoff to wide receiver Nicholas Norris (15) during first half action at the C-USA Championsh...

Western Kentucky running back Anthony Wales (20) almost makes Southern Miss left cornerback Cornell Armstrong (3) miss the tackle as the flag comes out during f...

WKU Hilltoppers mascot, Big Red, shows he is board with a Southern Miss touchdown during first half action at the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss ...

Western Kentucky quarterback Brandon Doughty (12) changes the play during first half action at the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and Western Ken...

Western Kentucky quarterback Brandon Doughty (12) during first half action at the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and Western Kentucky. (Photo b...

Southern Miss safety Picasso Nelson Jr. (13) just can't quite reach Western Kentucky running back Anthony Wales (20) during first half action at the C-USA Champ...

Western Kentucky running back Anthony Wales (20) couldn't quite make it to the goal line as Southern Miss safety Picasso Nelson Jr. (13) gets there during first...

Western Kentucky quarterback Brandon Doughty (12) gets his offense ready to go during first half action at the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and...

Western Kentucky wide receiver Antwane Grant (3) brings down the touchdown grab against Southern Miss safety Devonta Foster (15) during first half action at the...

Western Kentucky wide receiver Antwane Grant (3) celebrates his touchdown while Southern Miss left cornerback Cornell Armstrong (3) looks on during first half a...

WKU fans are ecstatic after a home team touchdown during first half action at the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and Western Kentucky. (Photo b...

The Hilltoppers proudly display their W flag during first half action at the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and Western Kentucky. (Photo by Mat...

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers band during first half action at the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and Western Kentucky. (Photo by Mat Gdowsk...

Southern Miss quarterback Nick Mullens (9) hands off to running back Ito Smith (25) during first half action at the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Mis...

Southern Miss running back Jalen Richard (30) tries to back up after hitting a wall of Hilltoppers during first half action at the C-USA Championship Game betwe...

Western Kentucky quarterback Brandon Doughty (12) airs one out during first half action at the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and Western Kentuck...

Western Kentucky wide receiver Nicholas Norris (15) catches one as he falls during first half action at the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and We...

Western Kentucky quarterback Brandon Doughty (12) throws a deep pass during first half action at the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and Western K...

Western Kentucky defensive end Tanner Reeves (11) during first half action at the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and Western Kentucky. (Photo b...

Southern Miss running back Ito Smith (25) gets stopped by Western Kentucky defensive tackle Omarius Bryant (9) during first half action at the C-USA Championshi...

A WKU Hilltoppers cheerleader works the crowd during first half action at the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and Western Kentucky. (Photo by Ma...

Western Kentucky defensive tackle Omarius Bryant (9) and defensive end Tanner Reeves (11) celebrate after an interception during first half action at the C-USA ...

The Conference USA banner at the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and Western Kentucky. (Photo by Mat Gdowski/Icon Sportswire)...

The Southern Miss band starting off the festivities at the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and Western Kentucky. (Photo by Mat Gdowski/Icon Spor...

The WKU banner ladies performing during "My Old Kentucky Home" at the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and Western Kentucky. (Photo by Mat Gdowsk...

The WKU exit tunnel at the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and Western Kentucky. (Photo by Mat Gdowski/Icon Sportswire)...

The WKU cheerleaders line up to welcome their team at the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and Western Kentucky. (Photo by Mat Gdowski/Icon Sport...

Western Kentucky defensive end Devante Duclos (24) exits the tunnel and onto the field at the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and Western Kentucky...

Western Kentucky defensive end Tanner Reeves (11) gets pumped up as he comes out of the tunnel at the C-USA Championship Game between Southern Miss and Western ...

Western Kentucky cornerback Wonderful Terry (5), defensive back AJ Jackson (18), and safety Branden Leston (31) celebrate after a big defensive stop during firs...

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