Hampton QB Herbert Bynes was named Most Outstanding Player as the Pirates converted a pair of second half turnovers into touchdowns to rally past Jackson State 17-13 in the fourth annual MEAC/SWAC Challenge.
The BIG EAST and C-USA are loaded with stars (see: LeSean McCoy). On Dec. 20, the inaugural St. Petersburg Bowl settles the conference supremacy debate (at least for ’08).
Donovan Porterie threw for a career-high 354 yards to help New Mexico blank Nevada 23-0, ending the Lobos’ (9-4) 46-year skid without a postseason victory.
Ben Hartman’s 34-yard field goal as time expired gave East Carolina a 41-38 victory over Boise State to give the Pirates their first postseason win since 2000.
Terrence Oglesby's 16 points and a strong defensive effort helped Clemson defeat Temple 76-72 to win the inaugural Charleston Classic. Clemson led by as many as 14 points in the second half, but the Owls rallied to cut the lead to two with 38 seconds to play.
James Dews scored nine of his 17 points in the second half to lead Miami to a 64-58 win over Providence to win the championship to win the Puerto Rico Tip-Off.
It was close early, but ended in a route. O.J. Mayo led USC past a gutsy Southern Illinois team to win the championship. A great time by all, especially the coaches.
We’re not ones to look too far ahead (well, maybe a little), but the ’07 champs (N.C. State) have been crowned, and it’s time to look to 2008. It’s never too early to plan, folks!
