2009 Rose - Profiles, History & More

Player profiles, team history, the breakout players, the best bowl moments and more for the 2009 Rose Bowl Game.

2009 Rose Bowl Profile & History

USC (11-1) vs. Penn State (11-1)
 
Jan. 1, 5:00 p.m. ET, ABC

Rose Bowl History
2008	USC 49, Illinois 17
2007	USC 32, Michigan 18
2006	Texas 41, USC 38
2005	Texas 38, Michigan 37
2004	USC 28, Michigan 14
2003	Oklahoma 34, Washington St 14
2002	Miami 37, Nebraska 14
2001	Washington 34, Purdue 24
2000	Wisconsin 17, Stanford 9
1999	Wisconsin 38, UCLA 31
1998	Michigan 21, Washington St 16
1997	Ohio State 20, Arizona State 17
1996	USC 41, Northwestern 32
1995	Penn State 38, Oregon 20
1994	Wisconsin 21, UCLA 16
1993	Michigan 38, Washington 31
1992	Washington 34, Michigan 14
1991	Washington 46, Iowa 34
1990	USC 17, Michigan 10
1989	Michigan 22, USC 14
1988	Michigan State 20, USC 17
1987	Arizona State 22, Michigan 15
1986	UCLA 45, Iowa 28
1985	USC 20, Ohio State 17
1984	UCLA 45, Illinois 9
1983	UCLA 24, Michigan 14
1982	Washington 28, Iowa 0
1981	Michigan 23, Washington 6
1980	USC 17, Ohio State 16
1979	USC 17, Michigan 10
1978	Washington 27, Michigan 20
1977	USC 14, Michigan 6
1976	UCLA 23, Ohio State 10
1975	USC 18, Ohio State 17
1974	Ohio State 42, USC 21
1973	USC 42, Ohio State 17
1972	Stanford 13, Michigan 12
1971	Stanford 27, Ohio State 17
1970	USC 10, Michigan 3
1969	Ohio State 27, USC 16
1968	USC 14, Indiana 3
1967	Purdue 14, USC 13
1966	UCLA 14, Michigan State 12
1965	Michigan 34, Oregon State 7
1964	Illinois 17, Washington 7
1963	USC 42, Wisconsin 37
1962	Minnesota 21, UCLA 3
1961	Washington 17, Minnesota 7
1960	Washington 44, Wisconsin 8
1959	Iowa 38, California 12
1958	Ohio State 10, Oregon 7
1957	Iowa 35, Oregon State 19
1956	Michigan State 17, UCLA 14
1955	Ohio State 20, USC 7
1954	Michigan State 28, UCLA 20
1953	USC 7, Wisconsin 0
1952	Illinois 40, Stanford 7
1951	Michigan 14, California 6
1950	Ohio State 17, California 14
1949	Northwestern 20, California 14
1948	Michigan 49, USC 0
1947	Illinois 45, UCLA 14
1946	Alabama 34, USC 14
1945	USC 25, Tennessee 0
1944	USC 29, Washington 0
1943	Georgia 9, UCLA 0
1942	Oregon State 20, Duke 16 (at Durham, N.C.)
1941	Stanford 21, Nebraska 13
1940	USC 14, Tennessee 0
1939	USC 7, Duke 3
1938	California 13, Alabama 0
1937	Pittsburgh 21, Washington 0
1936	Stanford 7, SMU 0
1935	Alabama 29, Stanford 13
1934	Columbia 7, Stanford 0
1933	USC 35, Pittsburgh 0
1932	USC 21, Tulane 12
1931	Alabama 24, Washington St 0
1930	USC 47, Pittsburgh 14
1929	Georgia Tech 8, California 7
1928	Stanford 7, Pittsburgh 6
1927	Alabama 7, Stanford 7
1926	Alabama 20, Washington 19
1925	Notre Dame 27, Stanford 10
1924	Navy 14, Washington 14
1923	USC 14, Penn State 3
1922	California 0, Washington & Jefferson 0
1921	California 28, Ohio State 0
1920	Harvard 7, Oregon 6
1919	Great Lakes 17, Mare Island 0
1918	Mare Island 19, Camp Lewis 7
1917	Oregon 14, Pennsylvania 0
1916	Washington State 14, Brown 0
1902	Michigan 49, Stanford 0

- 2009 CFN Rose Bowl Preview

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Best Trojan Bowl Moment: There have been a ton of memorable Rose Bowl wins in USC’s storied past; however, the 2005 Orange Bowl was the site of the program’s most impressive moment, a 55-19 demolition of unbeaten Oklahoma to win a second straight national championship. Matt Leinart set an Orange Bowl record with five touchdown passes, while the mighty Trojans raised debates whether they were a modern-day dynasty. 
 
Best Nittany Lion Bowl Moment: In one of the most memorable bowl games of all-time, Penn State shocked Miami in the 1987 Fiesta Bowl to earn its second national championship in four years. With a record-breaking 70 million viewers watching, the Lions intercepted Heisman winner Vinny Testaverde five times, the last one by Pete Giftopoulos at the Penn State one-yard line to seal an unexpected and heart-stopping 14-10 win.

The Last Time You'll See ...

Penn State: WR Deon Butler. As walk-ons go, Butler has set the bar for all future Lions. The kid from Virginia with the questionable size and the burning desire to play in Happy Valley would go on to be a four-year starter, making 175 catches for 2,674 yards and 22 touchdowns. His departure, along with Derrick Williams and Jordan Norwood, will leave Penn State hurting at the position heading into 2009.
 
USC: LB Rey Maualuga. Part linebacker and part You Tube sensation, few players can intimidate the opposition with his crushing hits like Maualuga. He returned to Troy for his senior season to win a national championship. While that won’t happen, he did enhance his legacy as one of the greatest linebackers to ever play at a school that’s been home to a slew of All-Americans at the position.
 
Breakout Player ...

USC: FB Stanley Havili. Is there a more versatile or athletic fullback anywhere in America? Havili doesn’t get many touches on a squad loaded with star tailbacks, but when he does, he usually makes it count. A tremendous lead blocker for those runners, he’s also a valuable outlet in the passing game, catching 62 passes for 596 yards and eight touchdowns in his first two seasons. At just about any other school, Havili would warrant a dozen or so carries a game.
 
Penn State: RB Stephfon Green. While Evan Royster got the majority of the touches this fall, Green did a nice job of laying a foundation for the future in his redshirt freshman season. The 5-11, 194-pound burner has turned 95 carries into 521 yards and four touchdowns, while catching 10 passes for 201 yards and another score. Royster will continue to be the starter, but Green has earned a place as the big-play option out of the backfield.
 
Best Non-Game Event
For players, the two events surrounding their bowl week experience special to the Rose Bowl are the Disneyland Welcome Press Conference and Lawry's Beef Bowl. Upon arrival to the Los Angeles area, the head coach and players from each team are welcomed at Disneyland with a press conference and then given the opportunity to roam throughout the parks (Disneyland and California). For the players involved in the press conference, typically around five per team, Disneyland escorts take them to the front of the line for VIP treatment. These players certainly are most popular on the team that day. The welcome experience concludes at ESPN Zone on Disney property for food and games. Lawry's Beef Bowl is annually hosted by Lawry's The Prime Rib in Beverly Hills, honoring the players and coaches of the Rose Bowl. Since its inception in 1957, teams are treated to a VIP experience and a friendly challenge of consuming as much meat at possible. Over the years, it has become known as one of college football's most enduring pre-bowl game traditions, inseparably linked to The Granddaddy of Them All.  

For fans, the Rose Parade would certainly be the most popular event surrounding the Rose Bowl Game.  Known as the premier parade in the world, spectators at the Rose Parade experience the beautiful pageantry and tradition of magnificent floral floats, high-stepping equestrians, and spirited marching bands.  This year will be the 120th Rose Parade.

Player Gift Package
Players from each team will receive a Sony DVD Camcorder, a commemorative Fossil watch, a commemorative OGIO Backpack, a commemorative New Era 59Fifty fitted hat, a commemorative plaque, a commemorative autographed football, and a one-year subscription to ESPN The Magazine.

Charitable Component
Established in 1983, the Tournament of Roses Foundation is a non-profit corporation that manages charitable contributions on behalf of the Tournament of Roses. Grants are awarded under the categories of performing and visual arts, sports and recreation. and volunteer motivation and leadership development.  The 2008 Tournament of Roses Foundation grant recipient’s awards range from $1,200 to $10,000. This year, 24 civic, educational and cultural organizations were funded.

Teams participating in the Rose Bowl also have the option to participate in a charity event during their stay in Los Angeles. The Rose Bowl Game works with each team to assist in arranging in a charity event. 

How Success is Measured
The Rose Bowl Game is proud of its partnership with the Big Ten and Pac-10 Conferences. As the oldest agreement between a bowl game and two major conferences, each year, the Rose Bowl Game focuses on several goals to help determine success based on results. A positive partnership impact, the economic impact, television ratings, and game played on the field serve as the measuring sticks.  In a non-national championship year, the estimated economic impact on the Pasadena community is $58.6 million. A New Year's Day game and outstanding tradition have afforded the Rose Bowl Game great television ratings and they prefer a minimum of 10.0. Ideally, anything between 12-14 is considered outstanding.

The game on the field is obviously the one key goal that is out of the committee’s hands.  The Rose Bowl wants a good match-up and one that the outcome is determined in the fourth quarter, with a final score within a seven-point margin.  The combination of these factors play into the success they achieve with their partner conferences.  At the end of each season they review these goals and measure the overall success of the game. 

MVP of the Bowl
There are a significant number of moving parts to staging a bowl game. To single out one person is difficult, as the elements involved in the operation and execution are extensive. The Rose Bowl works as a team in governance and management, with the TEAM being the most important element.

Impact to the Community
The Rose Bowl Game and Rose Parade have become staples of the holiday season in Pasadena, as the community showcases to the world the tradition and passion associated with both New Year's Day events.  Pasadena has put itself on the map nationally and internationally as hosts to the game and parade and the financial impact alone is extremely significant.

Role of Volunteers
The role of volunteers with the Rose Bowl Game is two-fold.  First is the oversight of providing policy with relationship associated with the game and second is the capacity to serve as hosts to the visiting teams, conferences and media members. As a non-profit organization, the role of volunteers is essential and vital to the success of the Tournament of Roses.

- 2009 CFN Rose Bowl Preview

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USC Bowl History (24-10-2)

2008	Rose	USC 49, Illinois 17
2007	Rose	USC 32, Michigan 18
2006	Rose	Texas 41, USC 38
2005	Orange	USC 55, Oklahoma 19
2004	Rose	USC 28, Michigan 14
2003	Orange	USC 38, Iowa 17
2001	Las Vegas	Utah 10, USC 6
1998	Sun	TCU 28, USC 19
1995	Rose	USC 41, Northwestern 32
1994	Cotton	USC 55, Texas Tech 14
1993	Freedom	USC 28, Utah 21
1992	Freedom	Fresno State 24, USC 7
1990	John Hancock	Michigan St 17, USC 16
1989	Rose	USC 17, Michigan 10
1988	Rose	Michigan 22, USC 14
1987	Rose	Michigan St 20, USC 17
1986	Citrus	Auburn 16, USC 7
1985	Aloha	Alabama 24, USC 3
1984	Rose	USC 20, Ohio State 17
1981	Fiesta	Penn State 26, USC 10
1979	Rose	USC 17, Ohio State 16
1978	Rose	USC 17, Michigan 10
1977	Bluebonnet	USC 47, Texas A&M 28
1976	Rose	USC 14, Michigan 6
1975	Liberty	USC 20, Texas A&M 0
1974	Rose	USC 18, Ohio State 17
1973	Rose	Ohio State 42, USC 21
1972	Rose	USC 42, Ohio State 17
1969	Rose	USC 10, Michigan 3
1968	Rose	Ohio State 27, USC 16
1967	Rose	USC 14, Indiana 3
1966	Rose	Purdue 14, USC 13
1962	Rose	USC 42, Wisconsin 37
1954	Rose	Ohio State 20, USC 7
1952	Rose	USC 7, Wisconsin 0
1948	Rose	Michigan 49, USC 0
1945	Rose	Alabama 34, USC 14
1944	Rose	USC 25, Tennessee 0
1943	Rose	USC 29, Washington 0
1939	Rose	USC 14, Tennessee 0
1938	Rose	USC 7, Duke 3
1932	Rose	USC 35, Pittsburgh 0
1931	Rose	USC 21, Tulane 12
1929	Rose	USC 47, Pittsburgh 14
1924	Christmas Festival	USC 20, Missouri 7
1922	Rose	USC 14, Pittsburgh 3

Penn State Bowl History (26-12-2)

2007	Alamo	Penn State 24, Texas A&M 17
2007	Outback	Penn State 20, Tennessee 10
2006	Orange	Penn State 26, Florida State 23 (3 OT)
2002	Capital One	Auburn 13, Penn State 9
1999	Alamo	Penn State 24, Texas A&M 0
1998	Outback	Penn State 26, Kentucky 14
1997	Citrus	Florida 21, Penn State 6
1996	Fiesta	Penn State 38, Texas 15
1995	Outback	Penn State 43, Auburn 14
1994	Rose	Penn State 38, Oregon 20
1993	Citrus	Penn State 31, Tennessee 13
1992	Blockbuster	Stanford 24, Penn State 3
1991	Fiesta	Penn State 42, Tennessee 17
1990	Blockbuster	Florida State 24, Penn State 17
1989	Holiday	Penn State 50, BYU 39
1987	Citrus	Clemson 35, Penn State 10
1986	Fiesta	Penn State 14, Miami (Fla.) 10
1985	Orange	Oklahoma 25, Penn State 10
1983	Aloha	Penn State 13, Washington 10
1982	Sugar	Penn State 27, Georgia 23
1981	Fiesta	Penn State 26, USC 10
1980	Fiesta	Penn State 31, Ohio State 19
1979	Liberty	Penn State 9, Tulane 6
1978	Sugar	Alabama 14, Penn State 7
1977	Fiesta	Penn State 42, Arizona State 30
1976	Gator	Notre Dame 20, Penn State 9
1975	Sugar	Alabama 13, Penn State 6
1974	Cotton	Penn State 41, Baylor 20
1973	Orange	Penn State 16, LSU 9
1972	Sugar	Oklahoma 14, Penn State
1971	Cotton	Penn State 30, Texas 6
1969	Orange	Penn State 10, Missouri 3
1968	Orange	Penn State 15, Kansas 14
1967	Gator	Penn State 17, Florida State 17
1962	Gator	Florida 17, Penn State 7
1961	Gator	Penn State 30, Georgia Tech 15
1960	Liberty	Penn State 14, Oregon 12
1959	Liberty	Penn State 7, Alabama 0
1947	Cotton	Penn State 13, SMU 13
1922	Rose	USC 14, Penn State 3