PonySnob wrote:Has a JJ coached team ever beaten a team with a top 10 ranking?
Sunday, December 09, 2001
Hawaii 72, No. 9 BYU 45
So much for 13-0...
By JAYMES SONG
Associated Press Writer
Hawaii's Nick Rolovich threw eight touchdowns
(AP photo)
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HONOLULU — Nick Rolovich did his best to prove that bowl organizers made a mistake by passing up Hawaii.
Rolovich threw eight touchdown passes and Chad Owens scored on kickoff and punt returns as Hawaii ended No. 9 BYU's bid for a perfect season with a 72-45 victory Saturday.
“We can't do anything personally about bowls, except put on the show we did,†said Rolovich, who played his final game for Hawaii. “I think people want to see us in a bowl game, but what can we do?â€
BYU coach Gary Crowton agreed.
“It's a travesty these guys aren't in a bowl game at 9-3 because they're a very good football team,†Crowton said.
Hawaii ended BYU's winning streak at 14 with the highest point total ever against the Cougars (12-1), who will play Louisville in the Liberty Bowl.