Valdosta State running back Cedric O'Neal (7) scores a first half touchdown as Winston Salem State's Darryl Pulliam, left, and Lakevious Battle, right, defend in an NCAA Div II national championship college football game at Braly Municipal Stadium in Florence, Ala., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Winston Salem State receiver Jamal Williams is taken down by Valdosta State defenders Jeremy Grable (35), Matt Pierce (left) and Lance Holder, rear, in the first half of an NCAA Div II national championship college football game at Braly Municipal Stadium in Florence, Ala., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Valdosta State's Matt Pierce (26) returns the opening kick for a touchdown as Winston Salem State defenders James Hickman, left, and Lakevious Battle, right, pursue in the first half of an NCAA Div II national championship college football game at Braly Municipal Stadium in Florence, Ala., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Winston Salem State quarterback Kameron Smith (6) reacts on the sidelines in the first half after throwing an interception against Valdosta State in an NCAA Div II national championship college football game at Braly Municipal Stadium in Florence, Ala., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Valdosta State coach David Dean reacts after his team scored on the opening kickoff against Winston Salem State in the first half of an NCAA Div II national championship college football game at Braly Municipal Stadium in Florence, Ala., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Winston Salem State receiver Jameze Massey (82) hauls in a pass as Valdosta State's Matt Pierce (26) defends in the first half of an NCAA Div II national championship college football game at Braly Municipal Stadium in Florence, Ala., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Valdosta State running back Cedric O'Neal (7) is stopped short of the goal by Winston Salem State defender Malcolm Rowe (13) in the first half of an NCAA Div II national championship college football game at Braly Municipal Stadium in Florence, Ala., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Valdosta State running back Cedric O'Neal (7) reacts with teammate Ryan Schraeder after scoring against Winston Salem State in the first half of an NCAA Div II national championship college football game at Braly Municipal Stadium in Florence, Ala., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Valdosta State quarterback Cayden Cochran (11) is pursued by Winston Salem State's Mareece Harris (55) as he throws a pass in the first half of an NCAA Div II national championship college football game at Braly Municipal Stadium in Florence, Ala., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Valdosta State's Matt Pierce (26) celebrates his touchdown on the opening kickoff with teammates Chas Matthews, right, Chris Anderson (80) and Eric Scott (29) in the first half an NCAA Div II national championship college football game against Winston Salem State at Braly Municipal Stadium in Florence, Ala., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Valdosta State coach David Dean reacts after his team scored on the opening kickoff against Winston Salem State in the first half of an NCAA Div II national championship college football game at Braly Municipal Stadium in Florence, Ala., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Valdosta State coach David Dean gets dunked near the end of an NCAA Div II national championship college football game against Winston Salem State at Braly Municipal Stadium in Florence, Ala., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012. Valdosta State beat Winston-Salem State 35-7. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Valdosta State coach David Dean holds up the NCAA Div II national championship trophy following a win over Winston Salem State in a college football game at Braly Municipal Stadium in Florence, Ala., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012. Valdosta State beat Winston-Salem State 35-7. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Valdosta State's Edmund Kugbila (7) reacts near the end of an NCAA Div II national championship college football game against Winston Salem State at Braly Municipal Stadium in Florence, Ala., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012. Valdosta State beat Winston-Salem State 35-7. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Valdosta State coach David Dean holds up the NCAA Div II national championship trophy following a win over Winston Salem State in a college football game at Braly Municipal Stadium in Florence, Ala., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012. Valdosta State beat Winston-Salem State 35-7. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Valdosta State coach David Dean reacts with Tyler Josey, left, near the end of a win over Winston Salem State in an NCAA Div II national championship college football game at Braly Municipal Stadium in Florence, Ala., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012. Valdosta State beat Winston-Salem State 35-7. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Valdosta State quarterback Cayden Cochran, right, celebrates with teammate Cam Short (62) near the end of a win over Winston Salem State in an NCAA Div II national championship college football game at Braly Municipal Stadium in Florence, Ala., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012. Valdosta State beat Winston-Salem State 35-7. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Winston Salem State player Landen Thayer is consoled following a loss to Valdosta State in an NCAA Div II national championship college football game at Braly Municipal Stadium in Florence, Ala., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012. Valdosta State beat Winston-Salem State 35-7. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Winston Salem State player Tehvyn Brantley reacts near the end of a loss to Valdosta State in an NCAA Div II national championship college football game at Braly Municipal Stadium in Florence, Ala., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012. Valdosta State beat Winston-Salem State 35-7. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Valdosta State coach David Dean gets dunked near the end their 35-7 win over Winston-Salem State in the NCAA Division II national championship college football game at Braly Municipal Stadium in Florence, Ala., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Valdosta State quarterback Cayden Cochran, left, and coach David Dean react following a win over Winston Salem State in an NCAA Div II national championship college football game at Braly Municipal Stadium in Florence, Ala., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012. Valdosta State beat Winston-Salem State 35-7. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Winston Salem State coach Connell Maynor talks with quarterback Kameron Smith after Smith fumbled a ball on the goal line near the end of a loss to Valdosta State in an NCAA Div II national championship college football game at Braly Municipal Stadium in Florence, Ala., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012. Valdosta State beat Winston-Salem State 35-7. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Winston Salem State receiver Jameze Massey reacts in the second half of an NCAA Div II national championship college football game against Valdosta State at Braly Municipal Stadium in Florence, Ala., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012. Valdosta State beat Winston-Salem State 35-7. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)