The 4th-ranked Stanford Cardinal won their first bowl game in 14 years, defeating the Virginia Tech Hokies, 40-12, in the Orange Bowl, on Monday night. The Associated Press, courtesy of espn.com, has the story, below.

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Orange Bowl MVP Andrew Luck of the Stanford Cardinal celebrates with fans after Stanford won 40-14 against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the 2011 Discover Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium on January 3, 2011 in Miami, Florida.

Courtesy---AP/espn.com

John Elway flashed his familiar grin and Jim Harbaugh gave a jubilant shout from the sideline as Andrew Luck sprinted up the field to join a celebration in the end zone.

Nearly a quarter remained in the Orange Bowl, but the Stanford Cardinal (No. 4 BCS, No. 5 AP) were on the way to their first bowl victory in 14 years. And it was a blowout.

Now, the biggest question that remains about the Cardinal is whether their star quarterback and coach are coming back.

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