His Badgers may have lost an exciting shootout BCS game to the Oregon Ducks, but Wisconsin QB Russell Wilson literally just completed the best season of quarterbacking in college football history. He entered the 98th Rose Bowl game with a passer rating of 191.6. His performance today yielded a 193.9, giving him a 191.78 for the 2011 season. … [Read more...] about Badgers Russell Wilson Breaks Passer Rating Record
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De’Anthony Thomas Breaks Rose Bowl Record for Longest Run
Oregon Ducks freshman tailback De'Anthony Thomas is fast. Like Usain Bolt fast. The two guys ahead of him on the depth chart, juniors LaMichael James and Kenjon Barner are really fast too. But Thomas has "SEC speed" and he showed it on his 91 yard TD run in the first half; which is the longest run in Rose Bowl history. … [Read more...] about De’Anthony Thomas Breaks Rose Bowl Record for Longest Run
Ultimate Rose Bowl Preview Guide: Oregon vs. Wisconsin
Update: new links! The 98th Rose Bowl takes place at 2 pm PT. Should be a shootout, and as good a college football game as any you'll see this year. Lots of points- the over/under (again just for recreational purposes) is 72. And the passer rating record will likely fall in this game too. (More on that here) So here's everything you need to know about the "Grand Daddy … [Read more...] about Ultimate Rose Bowl Preview Guide: Oregon vs. Wisconsin
Five Most Memorable Rose Bowl Games of Recent Memory
Earning the right to play in the Rose Bowl is a dream for every football loving kid in both Pac-12 and Big Ten country. "The Granddaddy of them all," this game between the Wisconsin Badgers and Oregon Ducks will be the 98th edition. By far the oldest of all college football bowl games, the centennial year will also see Pasadena hosting the national title game in 2014. I have … [Read more...] about Five Most Memorable Rose Bowl Games of Recent Memory
Russell Wilson Should Break Passer Rating Record in Rose Bowl
Wisconsin QB Russell Wilson will enter the 98th Rose Bowl game with a passer rating of 191.6. I bring this up because Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III just finished the 2011 season (including the wild Alamo Bowl win) with a pass efficiency of 189.5, which broke the FBS (previously known as college football Division-1A) single season record formerly held by Hawaii's … [Read more...] about Russell Wilson Should Break Passer Rating Record in Rose Bowl
Rose Bowl Preview: Oregon Ducks Have Weapons to Win Shootout
Is the third time a charm for Chip Kelly and his Oregon Ducks? Will the 2012 Rose Bowl end differently than last year's national title game and the 2010 Rose Bowl? The knock on Kelly's Ducks is that if you get an entire month to prepare for them, then stopping the 3rd in the nation in total yards Quack Attack isn't so difficult. However, the Ducks are 6 point favorites in … [Read more...] about Rose Bowl Preview: Oregon Ducks Have Weapons to Win Shootout
Oregon’s 2nd and 3rd Ground Weapons: Kenjon Barner and Darron Thomas
The Quack Attack is largely built on short, fast guys who will beat anyone at setting the edge. Once they turn the corner against you, you're done. Chip Kelly has made the Oregon Ducks into an offensive juggernaut by recruiting and molding the perfect guys to fit his system. The focal point of the Oregon Ducks offense is tailback LaMichael James, last year's Doak Walker … [Read more...] about Oregon’s 2nd and 3rd Ground Weapons: Kenjon Barner and Darron Thomas
Nation’s Leading Rusher, Oregon’s LaMichael James Ready for Rose Bowl
Running back LaMichael James made some headlines this week. For what appeared to be his deathly fear of roller coasters. He's not afraid to go really fast on the college football field, as he is the focal point of Oregon Ducks offense. The Ducks go at a ridiculously fast pace; as they have scored 35 touchdowns on drives of 70 or more; each consuming less than three minutes. … [Read more...] about Nation’s Leading Rusher, Oregon’s LaMichael James Ready for Rose Bowl