A Second Chance, and a Big Test ; After Receiving an at-Large Bid to the Ncaa Playoffs, Umaine Looks for an Upset Against Northern Iowa.

Portland Press Herald › November 25, 2008

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They were the surprise entry of the 16-team NCAA Football Championship Subdivision playoff field.

But time for celebrating ended Monday as members of the University of Maine football team began hunkering down to prepare for Saturday's first-round game at third-seeded Northern Iowa (10- 2).

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A Second Chance, and a Big Test ; After Receiving an at-Large Bid to the Ncaa Playoffs, Umaine Looks for an Upset Against Northern Iowa.

"This is not just an opportunity," said Maine Coach Jack Cosgrove. "It's an opportunity to win. Why not us? We've got to convince our players this isn't just a nice little bowl trip. This is a great privilege tha...

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