Record Book

Longest pass in Poinsettia Bowl history: 65 yards
Kellen Moore, BSU - 2008

2006 Bowl Recap

Offensive MVP
Jeff Ballard, TCU
19-29, 258 yards, 1 TD, 3 rushing TD's

Defensive MVP
Tommy Blake, TCU
3 tackles, 2 sacks

Attendance
29,709

Payout per Team
$750,000

Northern Illinois Head Coach
Joe Novak

TCU Head Coach
Gary Patterson

Bowl History

THE 2008 POINSETTIA BOWL
TCU 17 - Boise St. 16

Offensive MVP
Andy Dalton, TCU

Defensive MVP
Stephen Hodge, TCU
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2006 San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl

2006 Poinsettia Bowl

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NORTHERN ILLINOIS (7-6)
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TCU (11-2)6
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2006 Poinsettia BowlThe TCU Horned Frogs used a balanced offensive attack and stifling defense to defeat the Northern Illinois Huskies 37-7 in the second annual San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl. The Northern Illinois offense couldn't get on track as the NCAA's leading rusher, Garrett Wolfe, was held to 28 yards rushing. The TCU defense held the Huskies to -20 yards rushing and 60 yards of total offense for the game.

TCU quarterback Jeff Ballard was named the game's Offensive MVP. Ballard rushed for 3 touchdowns and threw for another. The Horned Frogs' defensive end Tommy Blake finished with two sacks on the night and took home the Defensive MVP trophy.

Download the final game stats (PDF).