Posted on: Monday, December 31, 2007
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HAWAI'I TIES
Defensive end Ikaika Alama-Francis of Detroit, a Kalaheo High and University of Hawai'i alum, had three tackles, including one solo, in a 34-13 loss to the Packers.
Kicker Jason Elam of Denver, a UH alum, kicked two extra points and two field goals, including a 30-yarder in overtime to beat the Vikings, 22-19.
Safety Aaron Francisco of Arizona, a Kahuku High alum, had three solo tackles in a 48-19 win over the Rams.
Defensive tackle Ma'ake Kemoeatu of Carolina, a Kahuku High alum, had four solo tackles in a 31-23 victory over the Buccaneers.
Defensive end Travis LaBoy of Tennessee, a UH alum, had one tackle in a 16-10 victory over the Colts.
Punter Mat McBriar of Dallas, a UH alum, had seven punts, including a long of 54, for a 47.4 average in a 27-6 loss to the Redskins.
Kick returner Chad Owens of Jacksonville, a Roosevelt High and UH alum, returned five kickoffs for 94 yards (18.8 average), including a long of 31, in a 42-28 loss to the Texans. He also made two solo tackles and lost a fumble trying to field a punt.
Defensive tackle Isa'ako Sopoaga of San Francisco, a UH alum, had one solo tackle in a 20-7 loss to the Browns.
Linebacker Jeff Ulbrich of San Francisco, a UH alum, had eight tackles, including six solo, in a 20-7 loss to the Browns.
Defensive tackle Kimo von Oelhoffen of Philadelphia, a Moloka'i High alum, had one solo tackle in a 17-9 win over the Bills.
SIDELINED
Browns quarterback Derek Anderson injured a finger on his throwing hand, but returned after sitting out just one series.. ... Packers running back Ryan Grant left with a stinger and cornerback/punt returner Will Blackmon was carted to the locker room with a foot injury. ... Saints receiver Marques Colston hurt his left wrist when he hit it on a helmet and it swelled up so badly he couldn't move it. ... Eagles offensive lineman Jon Runyan was knocked out with a concussion.
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