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Central Michigan men no match for Kentucky

by The Associated Press

Monday December 29, 2008, 9:30 PM

AP PhotoKentucky's DeAndre Liggins loses the ball as he is fouled by Central Michigan's Robbie Harman.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky looks ready for its annual showdown with archrival Louisville.

Jodie Meeks scored 23 points and Patrick Patterson added 15 points and nine rebounds as the Wildcats rolled by Central Michigan 84-52 on Monday for their sixth straight win to setup a showdown with the No. 18 Cardinals on Sunday.

Freshman walk-on Landon Slone starred off the bench for the second straight game, scoring eight points to bring the Wildcats (11-3) to life after a dismal start.

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CMU falls to Florida Atlantic in Motor City Bowl

by MLive.com Staff

Saturday December 27, 2008, 12:30 AM

AP PhotoFlorida Atlantic's DiIvory Edgecomb (32) dives over Central Michigan defensive back Kirkston Edwards (31) for a touchdown in the first quarter of the Motor City Bowl on Friday night in Detroit. Florida Atlantic won, 24-21.

STORIES
• CMU's season ends with third straight loss

COLUMNS
• Beardsley: Go figure, defenses showed up at Motor City Bowl

MULTIMEDIA & MORE
• CMU's Jones: 'Very disappointed' in offense's performance

• CMU's LeFevour: I wasn't happy with how I played

• CMU's Williams: We couldn't stop the run

• Photos: Florida Atlantic 24, Central Michigan 21

• Boxscore

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CMU's season ends with Motor City Bowl loss

by Jeff Chaney | The Grand Rapids Press

Saturday December 27, 2008, 12:00 AM

AP PhotoCentral Michigan wide receiver Kito Poblah, right, makes a 5-yard touchdown catch in front of Florida Atlantic defensive back Corey Small.

DETROIT -- It has been five years since Central Michigan's football team ended a season on such a sour note.

The Chippewas lost their third consecutive game, falling 24-21 to Florida Atlantic in the 12th annual Motor City Bowl in front of 41,399 fans Friday night at Ford Field.

It's the first time Central Michigan (8-5) lost three games to end a season since a dismal 3-9 season in 2003 under coach Mike DeBord.

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Go figure, defenses show up at Motor City Bowl

by Howie Beardsley | The Grand Rapids Press

Saturday December 27, 2008, 12:00 AM

DETROIT -- A most peculiar thing happened Friday night in downtown Detroit, when Central Michigan and Florida Atlantic showed up to stage what was supposed to be another good ol' fashion shootout at the Motor City Bowl.

An abundance of points has been scored in the 12-year history of this unique cold-weather postseason game at Ford Field, where the most common event are Detroit Lions losses.

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CMU's Jones: 'Very disappointed' in offense

by Mike Mulholland | The Grand Rapids Press

Friday December 26, 2008, 11:45 PM

DETROIT -- Central Michigan coach Butch Jones was upset with his team's offensive performance in a 24-21 loss to Florida Atlantic in the Motor City Bowl.

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CMU's LeFevour: I wasn't happy with how I played

by Mike Mulholland | The Grand Rapids Press

Friday December 26, 2008, 11:45 PM

DETROIT -- Central Michigan quarterback Dan LeFevour credited the Florida Atlantic defense, but was upset with how he performed in the Chippewas' 24-21 loss to Florida Atlantic in the Motor City Bowl.

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CMU's Williams: We didn't stop the run

by Mike Mulholland | The Grand Rapids Press

Friday December 26, 2008, 11:45 PM

DETROIT -- Central Michigan defensive end Sam Williams said the Chippewas were prepared to face Florida Atlantic quarterback Rusty Smith, but struggled in the second half when they couldn't stop the run.

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Photos: Florida Atlantic 24, Central Michigan 21

by MLive.com Staff

Friday December 26, 2008, 11:30 PM

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