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Illinois Fighting Illini: Bowl Game History Part 1/2: Minor Bowls

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Good morning college football and Illinois Fighting Illini fans. Just four more days until the Reliaquest Bowl kicks off in Tampa! This will be Illinois' 20th bowl appearance, and they are 8-11 in their previous 19 postseason games. We'll run all this down for you, in two parts, starting here with the minor bowls, which we defined as non-traditionally on New Year's Day … [Read more...] about Illinois Fighting Illini: Bowl Game History Part 1/2: Minor Bowls

Michigan State Rose Bowl flashback and history

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With Michigan State’s victory over Ohio State in the Big Ten championship game, the Spartans clinched a berth in the Rose Bowl for the first time since 1988; a game MSU won 20-17 over USC. For the Big Ten, it meant only it’s third Rose Bowl victory in the last 15 years; going 2-12 from 1974 to 1987. The years that followed, however, the Big Ten experienced a great amount of … [Read more...] about Michigan State Rose Bowl flashback and history

Can the Wisconsin Badgers pull off the ultimate upset in Pasadena?

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Story-lines run thick in the 99th installment of the Rose Bowl between the #8 Stanford Cardinal and Wisconsin Badgers. The Badgers are playing in their third straight Rose Bowl and look to hall-of-fame coach Barry Alvarez to improve upon his perfect 3-0 record in Pasasdena. Stanford enters the game on a three-game streak in BCS Bowls (Fiesta in 2011 and Orange in 2010) as … [Read more...] about Can the Wisconsin Badgers pull off the ultimate upset in Pasadena?

Does Wisconsin Stand a Chance vs. Stanford?

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With Wisconsin’s Big Ten Championship win over Nebraska, the loser to Stanford in the Rose Bowl has been determined. Okay, just a small joke touching on the weakness of the Big Ten conference this season, but, does Wisconsin stand a chance against Stanford in Pasadena on January 1st? If they play like the team that just completely obliterated Nebraska 70-31, you bet! Going … [Read more...] about Does Wisconsin Stand a Chance vs. Stanford?

New Under Armour Northwestern uniforms: is this “it?”

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Northwestern and Under Armour recently unveiled the new uniforms that the Wildcats will wear this season. Cutting their ties with Adidas after last season, Northwestern is the first Big Ten school to have Under Armour as their official apparel provider. Although what Under Armour created for Northwestern is kind of sharp looking, I am, for the most part, disappointed. … [Read more...] about New Under Armour Northwestern uniforms: is this “it?”

Rose Bowl Bread & Circuses just as Impressive as Football Game Itself

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It's hard not to have a very high opinion of oneself after covering the Rose Bowl. Because you and all the other journalists who cover the game are indeed treated like royalty all week. Granted I knew I was "kind of a big deal" before going to Pasadena, but all the superb hospitality and first-rate service made me feel like even more of a rock star. Now I'm ready to work on … [Read more...] about Rose Bowl Bread & Circuses just as Impressive as Football Game Itself

College Football’s Next Big Thing: Oregon’s De’Anthony Thomas

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He helped the Oregon Ducks get their first Rose Bowl win in 95 years. Before the big win yesterday, De'Anthony Thomas wasn't known to many college football fans outside the Pacific Northwest. Just a freshman, he's still rather obscure, but that will certainly change next year. Thomas name will be household on a national level, as he'll make tons of highlight reel plays next … [Read more...] about College Football’s Next Big Thing: Oregon’s De’Anthony Thomas

Offensive Explosion in 2012 Rose Bowl! Ducks 45, Badgers 38

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Records fell left and right. The 2012 Rose Bowl set a new record for most points scored in a quarter, half and entire game. The Wisconsin Badgers saw their tailback Montee Ball tie the college football record for most TDs in a season. The UW quarterback, Russell Wilson set a new season mark for passer rating. But it still wasn't enough as the Oregon Ducks won their first … [Read more...] about Offensive Explosion in 2012 Rose Bowl! Ducks 45, Badgers 38