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Zack Chibane kisses the Pinstripe Bowl trophy after the game.

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Siriki Diabate holds up the Pinstipe Bowl trophy to the fans.

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The Syracuse football team poses with Chancellor Nancy Cantor in a ceremony after the game.

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Doug Marrone holds up the Pinstripe Bowl trophy in a ceremony after the game.

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Defensive tackle Davon Walls raises his arms in celebration after the game.

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Syracuse celebrates after the game.

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Syracuse head coach Doug Marrone walks towards the end zone after his victory over West Virginia.

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Cameron Lynch (38) and Syracuse celebrate their victory after the game.

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Syracuse Chancellor Nancy Cantor gives quarterback Ryan Nassib a hug after the game.

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Defensive tackle Davon Walls celebrates as the fourth quarter ends.

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Safety Shamarko Thomas raises his helmet to the sky in celebration on the sideline toward the end of the fourth quarter.

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Syracuse wide receiver Alec Lemon #15 is tripped up in the first half. Syracuse takes on West Virginia in the 2012 Pinstripe Bowl at a snowy Yankee Stadium on Saturday, December 29, 2012 in New York, New York.

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Trevon Austin #1, wide receiver for West Virginia, runs the ball up the field. Syracuse takes on West Virginia in the 2012 Pinstripe Bowl at a snowy Yankee Stadium on Saturday, December 29, 2012 in New York, New York.

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Deon Goggins #13, a tackle for Syracuse, makes a tackle behind the line of scrimmage. Syracuse takes on West Virginia in the 2012 Pinstripe Bowl at a snowy Yankee Stadium on Saturday, December 29, 2012 in New York, New York.

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Deon Goggins #13, a tackle for Syracuse, celebrates after a tackle behind the line of scrimmage. Syracuse takes on West Virginia in the 2012 Pinstripe Bowl at a snowy Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 in New York, New York.

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Darwin Cook, a safety for West Virginia, looks at the ball he almost intercepted. Syracuse takes on West Virginia in the 2012 Pinstripe Bowl at a snowy Yankee Stadium on Saturday, December 29, 2012 in New York, New York.

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Prince-Tyson Gulley #23, a running back for Syracuse, runs for a touchdown. Syracuse takes on West Virginia in the 2012 Pinstripe Bowl at a snowy Yankee Stadium on Saturday, December 29, 2012 in New York, New York.

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Prince-Tyson Gulley Syracuse, takes a hand off.

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Workers blow snow off the lines on the field in the fourth quarter.

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Prince-Tyson Gulley takes a hand off. Syracuse takes on West Virginia in the 2012 Pinstripe Bowl at a snowy Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 in New York, New York.

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Geno Smith quarterback for West Virginia, has words for the referee after being taken down in the end zone for a safety.

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Geno Smith is tripped up inn the end zone for a safety in the third quarter. Syracuse recorded two safeties in its win.

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Ryan Nassib throws the ball in the second half of Syracuse's 38-14 win.

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Linebacker Siriki Diabate celebrates after a Syracuse safety in the Pinstripe Bowl.

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Linebacker Terrence Garvin just misses making an interception for WVU.

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Jerome Smith walks off of the field after being stopped on fourth-and-goal in the second quarter.

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Linebacker Siriki Diabate points in celebration after a Syracuse safety gave the Orange a 5-0 lead in the second quarter.

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Running back Jerome Smith attempts to hurdle out of a tackle.

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Syracuse safeties Durell Eskridge and Jeremi Wilkes make a tackle in the first half.

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Prince-Tyson Gulley takes a carry into the WVU defense in the first half.

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Doug Marrone puts his arm around Prince-Tyson Gulley as the running back comes off the field.

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West Virginia receiver Stedman Bailey looks for room to run in the first half.

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Snow begins to mix with rain, and seats remain empty about an hour before kickoff. Syracuse takes on West Virginia in the 2012 Pinstripe Bowl at a snowy Yankee Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, in New York City.

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Syracuse freshman kicker Ryan Norton (49) warms up. Syracuse takes on West Virginia in the 2012 Pinstripe Bowl at a snowy Yankee Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, in New York.

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Ryan Nassib passes the ball in blustery conditions on the field before the game.

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Ryan Nassib warms up before the game. The weather brought snow to Yankee Stadium on Saturday before the Pinstripe Bowl between Syracuse and West Virginia.

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The Syracuse University Marching Band practices in the snow before the game. Forecasts call for 1-3 inches for game day. Syracuse takes on West Virginia in the 2012 Pinstripe Bowl at a snowy Yankee Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, in New York City.

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West Virginia fans wait outside in the snow for Yankee Stadium to open to the public. Syracuse takes on West Virginia in the 2012 Pinstripe Bowl at a snowy Yankee Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, in New York City.

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Syracuse fans wait outside in the snow for Yankee Stadium to open to the public. Syracuse takes on West Virginia in the 2012 Pinstripe Bowl at a snowy Yankee Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, in New York City.

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A Syracuse fan is greeted by a disapproving West Virginia fan outside Gate 4 at Yankee Stadium before it opens to the public. Syracuse takes on West Virginia in the 2012 Pinstripe Bowl at a snowy Yankee Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, in New York City.

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Yankee Stadium staff blows snow from the field. Syracuse takes on West Virginia in the 2012 Pinstripe Bowl at a snowy Yankee Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, in New York City.

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Syracuse defensive end Robert Welsh (94) warms up before the game. Syracuse takes on West Virginia in the 2012 Pinstripe Bowl at a snowy Yankee Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, in New York City.

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Syracuse long snapper Sam Rodgers (47) throws a football in the snow before the game. Syracuse takes on West Virginia in the 2012 Pinstripe Bowl at a snowy Yankee Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, in New York City.

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Syracuse warms up before the game. The team takes on West Virginia in the 2012 Pinstripe Bowl at a snowy Yankee Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, in New York City.