Mack Brown didn't want to go out like this, and No. 10 Oregon didn't want its season to end here. That makes the Alamo Bowl on Monday night a finale for two programs making the best of disappointment: Texas (8-4) wanting a fond farewell for Brown after the tension surrounding his resignation, and the Ducks (10-2) denied a BCS bowl for the first time in five years. Speaking publicly for just the second time since announcing this month that he would leave Texas after 16 seasons, Brown sidestep questions about the circumstances surrounding his exit and whether he will coach again. The Ducks' chances of playing for a national title after four consecutive BCS bowl appearances were dashed in November after losing to Stanford. More...