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Article: Hokies handle ECU ; Last-second FG extends Temple win streak to 7; College football roundup
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- The Boston Globe (Boston, MA)
- Article date:
- November 6, 2009
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Freshman Ryan Williams ran for a season-high 179 yards and No. 22
Virginia Tech avoided its first three-game losing streak in six
years, holding off East Carolina last night, 16-3, in Greenville,
N.C.
Tyrod Taylor had a 13-yard touchdown run, Matt Waldron kicked
three field goals, and Williams atoned for his critical miscue last
week against North Carolina by cracking the 1,000-yard mark for the
Hokies (6-3).
They held a 379-277 advantage in total yardage, forced three
turnovers, and made just enough plays to bounce back from losses to
No. 10 Georgia Tech and the Tar Heels. They also avenged last year's
loss.
Patrick Pinkney was 16-of-33 passing for 167 yards for East
Carolina (5-4).
Temple ...