Article posted: 1/4/2013 5:29 AM

SEC loses ground in college bowl season

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Louisville head coach Charlie Strong of the Big East celebrates following a 33-23 win over No. 3 Florida of the SEC in the Sugar Bowl Wednesday. The SEC is 3-3 in bowl games so far this season.

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The Southeastern Conference has had a disappointing college football bowl season, and Mike North doesn't like the excuses he's hearing from the SEC. The Louisville Cardinals beat the Florida Gators in the Sugar Bowl, and the Cardinals deserve some credit, North says. And he warns Bears fans not to expect a big name from the team's head coach search.