Marshall defeats FIU 20 - 10.

Marshall WR Aaron Dobson was selected as the Herd's MVP of the game.

FIU WR T.Y. Hilton earned the Panthers MVP honors.

Vince Papale (middle) handled the Coin Toss duties for the 2011 Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl St. Petersburg.

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Marshall & FIU had a full day of activity on Sunday. Both teams started the day with its first full practice at Tropicana Field and then in the afternoon headed to St. Pete Beach for the Beach Bash hosted by the TradeWinds Island Resorts.

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Marshall & FIU Arrived in St. Petersburg on Saturday afternoon with energetic welcomes from alums and fans.

FIU Head Coach Mario Cristobal (left) and Marshall Head Coach Doc Holliday (right) at the 2011 Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl St. Petersburg Contract Signing Press Conference

Marshall Thundering Herd Accept Bid to 2011 Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl. Fans can go to the www.HERDZONE.com to get the best seats in St. Petersburg!!!

FIU accepts bid to 2011 Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl. Panther fans can go to www.FIUSports.com to get the best seats in St Petersburg!

Former Philadelphia Eagle legend Vince Papale to give key note speech at Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl Kick Off Luncheon

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