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E. Carolina Wins Hawaii Bowl

Posted Dec 24, 07 1:01 AM CST in Sports 

(Newser) – 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 first in the post season since 2000.

Chris Johnson had 223 rushing yards, 153 on special teams, and 32 receiving to set a bowl record with 408 all purpose yards. However, with little more than a minute left, his fumble led to the score being tied at 38. The 8-5 Panthers dominated the early stretches, limiting the Broncos to a mere three yards of offense in the first quarter.

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Boise State coach Chris Petersen watches from a sideline during the fourth quarter of the Hawaii Bowl football game at Aloha Stadium Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007, in Honolulu. East Carolina defeated Boise State...   (Associated Press)
East Carolina's Bret Hartman kicks the winning field goal as Joseph Sloan holds the ball, against Boise State at the end of the Hawaii Bowl football game at Aloha Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007, in...   (Associated Press)
East Carolina's Brandon Simmons, left, and Dwayne Harris celebrate after East Carolina defeated Boise State 41-38 to win the Hawaii Bowl football game at Aloha Stadium Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007, in Honolulu....   (Associated Press)
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