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- ↑ Jon Solomon, 2009-10 Bowl TV Ratings, The Birmingham News, January 13, 2010
- ↑ "Bowden makes it official, announces retirement". December 2009.
- ↑ Giglio, J.P. Tar Heels lose most in bowl shuffle. The News & Observer, November 3, 2009.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-12-03. Retrieved 2009-12-02.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "West Virginia vs. Florida State - Game Recap - January 1, 2010 - ESPN".
