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Warriors Get Sacked by Georgia

Mike Buss — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 04:30:54 CST

There was little drama in this year's Sugar Bowl matchup, as SEC power Georgia showed no regard for Hawaii's 12-0 record in a thorough dismantling of the WAC champs, 41-10. The Bulldogs, feeling slighted at not being chosen for the national championship game, recorded eight sacks, forced six turnovers and...

E. Carolina Wins Hawaii Bowl

Lev Weinstein — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 01:01:23 CST

Despite a late Boise State comeback in the final minutes of regulation, East Carolina and MVP Chris Johnson are Hawaii bowl champions, the AP reports. A field goal at the end of regulation gave the Pirates a 41-38 victory over the favorites 24th-ranked Boise State. The victory is East Carolina's...

Unbeaten Hawaii Nabs WAC Title

Katherine Thompson — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 05:34:23 CST

The 11-0 Hawaii Warriors followed Heisman-candidate Colt Brennan to a 39-27 victory last night, beating defending WAC champions Boise State to take the conference crown outright for the first time. Brennan broke records with his five touchdowns and 495 passing yards, as the Warriors proved that "giants do fall," reports...