Dec. 27--El Paso, Texas

Below: Missouri head coach Gary Pinkel, center, had breakfast with troops at Fort Bliss, site of the United States Army Air Defense, in El Paso, Texas, on Wednesday. Players and coaches from Missouri and Oregon State attended the meal.

Below: Mizzou wide receiver Greg Bracey smiles after making a catch in the endzone at the conclusion of their final practice on Wednesday at Socorro Athletic Complex in El Paso, Texas.

Below: Oregon State running back and Pac-10 All-Conference first team selectee, Yvenson Bernard, carries the ball during practice on Wednesday at Canutillo Athletic Complex in El Paso, Texas. Bernard has 273 carries for 1210 yards this season and ranks second in the Pac-10 for rushing yards per game averaging 100.2 yards.

Below: Bill and Vickie Daniel attended the final practice for their son, Chase, on Wednesday at Socorro Athletic Complex in El Paso, Texas.

Below: Jesus Flores, University of Texas-El Paso student athletic trainer, left; Ricky Van, UTEP football player, center; and Carlos Puertas, former UTEP student; paints the endzones at The Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Texas on Wednesday. The stadium lies within the Franklin Mountains and students paint the field every year.