2008 NCAA Bowl Games(24 images)

USC's Brian Cushing (10) deflects a pass by Illinois' Juice Williams (7) in the first quarter of the 94th Rose Bowl game in Pasadena, California on January 1, 2008. (UPI Photo/ Jon SooHoo) | License Photo

USC's Fred Davis (83) is stopped by Illinois' Justin Harrison (32) in the second quarter of the 94th Rose Bowl game in Pasadena, California on January 1, 2008. (UPI Photo/ Jon SooHoo) | License Photo

Georgia defenders Marcus Howard (38) and Dannell Ellerbe (33) celebrate a first quarter sack of Hawaii quarterback Colt Brennan during the Allstate Sugar Bowl at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans on January 1, 2008. (UPI Photo/A.J. Sisco) | License Photo

Georgia receiver Tripp Chandler (86) takes a Matthew Stafford pass up the field for 12-yards during first quarter action against Hawaii during the Allstate Sugar Bowl at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans on January 1, 2008. Defending on the play are Hawaii Blaze Soares (53) and Solomon Elimimian (17). (UPI Photo/A.J. Sisco) | License Photo

USC Trojans MVP's John David Booty (R) and teammate Rey Mauluga (L) hold up the Rose Bowl Trophy as head coach Pete Carroll looks on between them after victory over the University of Illinois at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2008 in Pasadena, California. (UPI Photo/Jon SooHoo) | License Photo

USC Trojans nose tackle Sedrick Ellis and Pete Carroll (R) look in the crowd post game after victory over the University of Illinois at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2008 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The Trojans defeated the Illini 49-17. (UPI Photo/Jon SooHoo) | License Photo

USC Trojans seniors Sedrick Ellis (49) and Desmond Reed (22) hug post game after victory over the University of Illinois at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2008 in Pasadena, California. The Trojans defeated the Illini 49-17. (UPI Photo/Jon SooHoo) | License Photo

University of Southern Californias Trojans' Desmond Reed celebrates after they defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 49-17 during the 94th Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on January 1, 2008. (UPI Photo/Jim Ruymen) | License Photo

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Mark Richt lifts the Sugar Bowl trophy after defeating the Hawaii Warriors 41-10, in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans on January 1, 2008. (UPI Photo/Dave Fornell) | License Photo

University of Southern Californias Trojans' Desmond Reed (22) hoists the Rose Bowl Trophy as Chauncey Washington looks on after they defeated the Illinois Fighting Illini 49-17, during the 94th Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on January 1, 2008. (UPI Photo/Jim Ruymen) | License Photo

University of Southern California Trojans' Stafon Johnson (13) ouruns Illinois Fighting illini defenders for long yardage in the fourth quarter. The Trojans defeated the Fighting Illini 49-17, during the 94th Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on January 1, 2008. (UPI Photo/Jim Ruymen) | License Photo

Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford warms up before the start of the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl against West Virginia at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona January 2, 2008. (UPI Photo/Art Foxall) | License Photo

West Virginia's Quinton Andrews and Antonio Lewis celebrate Andrews' interception in the end zone against Oklahoma during the first quarter of the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona January 2, 2008. (UPI Photo/Art Foxall) | License Photo

West Virginia interim head coach Bill Stewart points to his players with the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Trophy in his hand after the Mountaineers defeated the Oklahoma Sooners 48-28 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona January 2,2008. (UPI Photo/Art Foxall) | License Photo

West Virginia wide receiver Tito Gonzales (L) beaks away from Oklahoma defender Markus Walker (24) for a 79 yard touchdown during the fourth quarter of the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona January 2,2008. West Virginia defeated Oklahoma 48-28. (UPI Photo/Art Foxall) | License Photo

Oklahoma wide receiver Jauquin Iglesias (9)fights for a pass with West Virginia safety Ryan Mundy during the second half of the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona January 2,2008. Mundy broke up the pass as West Virginia defeated Oklahoma 48-28. (UPI Photo/Art Foxall) | License Photo

Kansas Jayhawks fans cheer their team prior to the 74th annual FedEx Orange Bowl at Dolphin Stadium in Miami on January 3, 2008. (UPI Photo/Martin Fried) | License Photo

Billy Gibbons with ZZ Top performs at halftime during the 74th annual FedEx Orange Bowl game at Dolphin Stadium in Miami on January 3, 2008. (UPI Photo/Martin Fried) | License Photo

Virginia Tech Hokies defensive back Kam Chancellor (17) breaks up this pass to Kansas Jayhawks tight end Derek Fine (85) in second half action at the 74th annual FedEx Orange Bowl game at Dolphin Stadium in Miami on January 3, 2008. The Jayhawks defeated the Hokies 24-21. (UPI Photo/Martin Fried) | License Photo

Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Sean Glennon (7) throws downfield with heavy pressure from Kansas Jayhawks defensive end Russell Brorsen in second half action at the 74th annual FedEx Orange Bowl game at Dolphin Stadium in Miami on January 3, 2008. (UPI Photo/Michael Bush) | License Photo

Kansas Jayhawks head coach Mark Mangino celebrates a 24-21 win over the Virginia Tech Hokies at the 74th annual FedEx Orange Bowl game at Dolphin Stadium in Miami on January 3, 2008. (UPI Photo/Michael Bush) | License Photo

Kansas Jayhawks defensive tackle James McClinton (93) celebrates a 24-21 win over the Virginia Tech Hokies at the 74th annual FedEx Orange Bowl game at Dolphin Stadium in Miami on January 3, 2008. (UPI Photo/Martin Fried) | License Photo

Kansas Jayhawks head coach Mark Mangino (R) celebrates a 24-21 win over the Virginia Tech Hokies at the 74th annual FedEx Orange Bowl game at Dolphin Stadium in Miami on January 3, 2008. (UPI Photo/Martin Fried) | License Photo

Kansas Jayhawks receiver Dexton Fields (88) catches this pass over Virginia Tech Hokies safety D.J.Parker (25) in second half action at the 74th annual FedEx Orange Bowl game at Dolphin Stadium in Miami on January 3, 2008. The Jayhawks defeated the Hokies 24-21. (UPI Photo/Michael Bush) | License Photo