Injury Forces WR Peyton To Stay Home

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - University of South Florida sophomore WR Johnny Peyton did not make the trip to Charlotte and will not participate in the Meineke Car Care Bowl.

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Thu, December 29th, 2005

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