TCU Accepts Invitation to San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl

TCU has won six games in a row to tie for the nation's 8th-longest current win streak.

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Nov. 27, 2006

The TCU Horned Frogs have accepted an invitation to play in the second annual San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl where they will face Northern Illinois, 2006 chairman Rudy Castruita announced. The game will be played on Tuesday, December 19 at 5 p.m. (PST) at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California.

"The entire Poinsettia Bowl family looks forward to welcoming the Horned Frogs and their loyal fans to San Diego next month," said Castruita. "Their exciting brand of football surely will make for what will prove to be a very memorable performance for football fans all around the country."

TCU currently has a 9-2 record, with one regular season game remaining. The Horned Frogs host Air Force on December 2nd.

"We are excited to receive the invitation to play in the Poinsettia Bowl," TCU football coach Gary Patterson said. "We look forward to going to San Diego. This is a great destination trip for our fans and alumni."

TCU has won six games in a row to tie for the nation's 8th-longest current win streak. Dating back to the 2005 season, the Horned Frogs have wins in 20 of their last 23 contests. This year's TCU squad features a defense that's ranked in the top-10 nationally in run defense, scoring defense and total defense. The Frogs are also among the Mountain West Conference leaders in several offensive categories.

The Horned Frogs appearance in the Poinsettia Bowl marks their 23rd bowl game and eighth in the last nine seasons. Most recently they defeated Iowa State 27-24 in the EV1.net Houston Bowl.

TCU's opponent will be an at-large team to be named later.

The 2005 San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl featured a 51-30 Navy victory over Colorado State.

Tickets for the 2006 San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl can be purchased by calling TicketMaster at 619-220-TIXS (8497), or by visiting www.poinsettiabowl.net.