There's A Reason They Call the Rose Bowl the Grandfather of All Bowl Games

From the Dec. 29-Jan. 4, 2014, American Profile Magazine "Tournament of Roses" by Marti Attoun.

"Football became part of the Tournament of Roses in 1902 when the first post-season collegiate game ever was played on New Year's Day in Tournament Park in Pasadena. During that matchup, Michigan routed Stanford 49-0. (And Stanford is back again this year.)

In 1916, football became a permanent Tournament of Roses tradition. Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena hosted its first Rose Bowl game in 1923. 2014 marks the 100th Rose Bowl Game."

And, I always like it when the game matches the Best Pac 10 (or whatever number it is now) versus the Big Ten, 11, 12, 13 or 14, take your pick.

Go Green and White. --DaCoot