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Fans arriveat Lucas Oil Stadium for the Big Ten Conference championship NCAA college football game between Wisconsin and Nebraska, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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Fans pose for photos outside of Lucas Oil Stadium before the Big Ten Conference championship NCAA college football game between Wisconsin and Nebraska, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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Nebraska quarterback Taylor Martinez warms up for the Big Ten Conference championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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A Nebraska fan waits for the Big Ten Conference championship NCAA college football game between Nebraska and Wisconsin on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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Wisconsin quarterback Curt Phillips warms up for the Big Ten Conference championship NCAA college football game against Nebraska on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon runs 56 yards for a touchdown, past Nebraska cornerback Ciante Evans during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema waits to take the field with his team before the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Nebraska on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon (25) celebrates with Ray Ball (71) after Gordon ran 56 yards for a touchdown during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Nebraska, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon (25) runs out of the tackle attempt by Nebraska safety P.J. Smith (13) for a 56-yard touchdown run during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Nebraska coach Bo Pelini encourages his team during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Wisconsin defensive back Marcus Cromartie (14) celebrates as he returns an interception for a touchdown during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Nebraska on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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Wisconsin defensive back Marcus Cromartie (14) celebrates with his teammates after scoring on an interception during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Nebraska on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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Nebraska quarterback Taylor Martinez (3) runs past Wisconsin defensive back Dezmen Southward (12) for a 76-yard touchdown during the first half of the Big Ten Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Nebraska quarterback Taylor Martinez (3) celebrates with Ben Cotton after Martinez ran 76 yards for a touchdown during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Wisconsin defensive back Marcus Cromartie runs back in interception for a touchdown during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Nebraska on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Nebraska running back Rex Burkhead protects the ball against Wisconsin defensive back Dezmen Southward (12) during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Wisconsin running back Montee Ball (28) is tackled by Nebraska safety P.J. Smith (13) during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Wisconsin running back James White (20) runs 9 yards for a touchdown, in front of Nebraska safety Daimion Stafford during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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Nebraska quarterback Taylor Martinez (3) runs between Wisconsin's Dezmen Southward (12) and Shelton Johnson (24) during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema watches from the sideline during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Nebraska on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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Wisconsin quarterback Curt Phillips (10) throws a pass to Derek Watt during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Nebraska on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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Wisconsin quarterback Curt Phillips (10) looks to throw a pass during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Nebraska on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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Wisconsin quarterback Curt Phillips calls a play at the line of scrimmage during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Nebraska on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Wisconsin quarterback Curt Phillips (10) is tackled by Nebraska cornerback Andrew Green after making a catch during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Wisconsin running back Montee Ball runs next to Nebraska linebacker Sean Fisher (42) during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema talks to his team during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Nebraska on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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Wisconsin running back Montee Ball dives into the end zone for a touchdown against Nebraska linebacker Alonzo Whaley (45) during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Wisconsin running back James White (20) runs out of the tackle attempt by Nebraska linebacker David Santos (41) during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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Nebraska coach Bo Pelini watches from the sideline during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon (25) is tackled by Nebraska cornerback Ciante Evans (17) and other defenders during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Nebraska quarterback Taylor Martinez pushes off Wisconsin defensive lineman Tyler Dippel during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Wisconsin tight end Sam Arneson (49) celebrates with Travis Frederick (72) after Arneson caught a 3-yard touchdown pass during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Nebraska, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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Wisconsin running back Montee Ball (28) runs out of the tackle attempt by Nebraska cornerback Ciante Evans (17) on a 9-yard touchdown run during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Wisconsin quarterback Curt Phillips (10) is tackled by Nebraska cornerback Andrew Green (11) following a reception during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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Nebraska fans watch the second half of the Big Ten Conference championship NCAA college football game between Nebraska and Wisconsin on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Wisconsin running back James White (20) celebrates with Brian Wozniak after White ran 68 yards for a touchdown during the second half of the Big Ten Conference championship NCAA college football game against Nebraska Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Wisconsin running back James White (20) runs out of the reach of Nebraska cornerback Josh Mitchell on a 68-yard touchdown during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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Nebraska safety P.J. Smith sits on the bench during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema shouts instructions during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Nebraska on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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Wisconsin running back James White (20) celebrates with his team after scoring on a 10-yard touchdown run during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Nebraska on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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Wisconsin running back James White (20) runs 10 yards for a touchdown during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Nebraska on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon (25) carries next to Nebraska cornerback Stanley Jean-Baptiste during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Nebraska quarterback Taylor Martinez is tackled by Wisconsin linebacker Chris Borland during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Wisconsin running back Montee Ball (28) dives into the end zone of a touchdown during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Nebraska on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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Nebraska coach Bo Pelini looks up at the scoreboard during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Wisconsin's Chase Hammond celebrates after Wisconsin defeated Nebraska 70-31 to win Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. Wisconsin is headed to the Rose Bowl. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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Wisconsin players celebrate after defeating Nebraska 70-31 to win the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. Wisconsin is heading to the Rose Bowl. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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Nebraska wide receiver Jamal Turner leaves the field after Wisconsin defeated Nebraska 70-31 in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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Wisconsin running back Montee Ball celebrates after Wisconsin defeated Nebraska 70-31 to win the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema, left, celebrates with athletic director Barry Alvarez after Wisconsin defeated Nebraska 70-31 to win the Big Ten dhampionship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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Wisconsin quarterback Curt Phillips (10) is congratulated by Chase Knox, left, after Wisconsin defeated Nebraska 70-31 to win the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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Nebraska coach Bo Pelini, left, congratulates Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema after Wisconsin defeated Nebraska 70-31 to win the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Wisconsin defensive lineman Konrad Zagzebski (74) and Beau Allen celebrate after Wisconsin defeated Nebraska 70-31 to win the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema holds up the trophy after Wisconsin defeated Nebraska 70-31 to win the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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Wisconsin running back Montee Ball holds up the trophy after Wisconsin defeated Nebraska 70-31 to win the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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Nebraska sit on the bench near the end of the game against Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. Wisconsin won 70-31. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Wisconsin defensive lineman Konrad Zagzebski (74) and Beau Allen celebrate after Wisconsin defeated Nebraska 70-31 to win the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. Wisconsin is headed to the Rose Bowl. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Nebraska quarterback Taylor Martinez (3) reacts on the sidelines with his teammates near the end of the Big Ten Conference championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. Wisconsin beat Nebraska 70-31. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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A Wisconsin player holds up the trophy after Wisconsin defeated Nebraska to win the Big Ten Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon celebrates after Wisconsin defeated Nebraska to win the Big Ten Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Wisconsin running back Montee Ball reacts after Wisconsin defeated Nebraska, 70-31, to win the Big Ten Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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Wisconsin running back Montee Ball and Jared Abbrederis (44) hold up the trophy after Wisconsin defeated Nebraska, 70-31, to win the Big Ten Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Wisconsin tight end Brian Wozniak (85) holds up the trophy for fans after Wisconsin defeated Nebraska to win the Big Ten Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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Wisconsin running back Montee Ball and Jared Abbrederis (44) hold the trophy after Wisconsin defeated Nebraska, 70-31, to win the Big Ten Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Wisconsin running back Montee Ball reacts after Wisconsin defeated Nebraska to win the Big Ten Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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Wisconsin head coach Bret Bielema reacts after Wisconsin defeated Nebraska to win the Big Ten Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Wisconsin running back Montee Ball holds a rose in his mouth after Wisconsin defeated Nebraska to win the Big Ten Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Nebraska quarterback Taylor Martinez goes in for a 11-yard touchdown run during the second half of the Big Ten Conference championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2012, file photo, Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema waits to take the field with his team before the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Nebraska in Indianapolis. A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, that Bielema has agreed to become the new coach at Arkansas. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
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FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2012, file photo, file photo, Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema watches from the sideline during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Nebraska in Indianapolis. . A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, that Bielema has agreed to become the new coach at Arkansas. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
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FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 file photo, Wisconsin players celebrate after defeating Nebraska 70-31 to win the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. Wisconsin is heading to the Rose Bowl to face Stanford, on New Year's Day. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
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FILE - This Dec. 1, 2012 file photo shows Nebraska quarterback Taylor Martinez (3) reacting on the sidelines with his teammates near the end of the Big Ten Conference championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in Indianapolis. Nebraska offensive coordinator Tim Beck warns if the Cornhuskers have an emotional hangover from their 39-point Big Ten championship game loss, “it’s going to get ugly” when they play sixth-ranked Georgia in the Capital One Bowl. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)









































