[bears9]

vs.

This year in the Rose Bowl we have the 9-3 Illinois Fighting Illini and the 10-2 USC Trojans in Pasadena.

January 1st, 2008. 4:30 Eastern on ABC

[vincesanity82]

Illinois all the way in this one..

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by vincesanity82

Illinois all the way in this one..

Think so huh? Not sold on USC with Booty and a backfield run by committee and a leading receiver who is a tight end?...

[vincesanity82]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

Think so huh? Not sold on USC with Booty and a backfield run by committee and a leading receiver who is a tight end?...

absolutely not sold on USC at all, Illinois will bring shock and awe..

[Lefty Noob]

USC's a good team, but Illinois can be equally as explosive offensively with Juice Williams. Still, though, I think Southern Cal eeks this one out.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

USC's a good team, but Illinois can be equally as explosive offensively with Juice Williams. Still, though, I think Southern Cal eeks this one out.

Home state advantage plays a factor?

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

Home state advantage plays a factor?

Yeah, and they are the better team. I like Illinois, but Zook doesn't quite have this team where they need to be yet. Soon, though.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Yeah, and they are the better team. I like Illinois, but Zook doesn't quite have this team where they need to be yet. Soon, though.

I agree Illinois is not there yet. But Booty and company have had some lapses this year. A pick or two here and there and we have us a different ball game.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

I agree Illinois is not there yet. But Booty and company have had some lapses this year. A pick or two here and there and we have us a different ball game.

Yep, that's why they play the game. As many people as there are ripping the Rose Bowl for picking the Illini, I'd love to see them win this one!

[bears9]

I would love to see Illinois win, but USC has enough speed on defense to control Juice, and will probably win.

[Lefty Noob]

Wow, way to represent out there, Illinois. That 49-17 loss wasn't TOO embarrassing.

Still, nice season for Illini and the Zooker. Wish it would've ended on a high note.

NCAA Football - Illinois Fighting Illini/USC Trojans Recap Tuesday January 1, 2008 - Yahoo! Sports