2008 Rose Bowl (14 images)

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)

University of Southern Californias Trojans' Desmond Reed (22) kisses the Rose Bowl Trophy as Lawence Jackson (96) and Terrell Thomas (28) look 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)

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)

USC Trojans senior nose tackle Sedrick Ellis leads the Trojans Marching Band in Conquest 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)