2008 Rose Bowl (14 images)

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)

USC Trojans running back Joe McKnight (4) waves to the crowd after scoring on a six yard touchdown run against the University of Illinois in third quarter action at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2008 in Pasadena,California.The Trojans defeated the Illini 49-17.(UPI / Jon SooHoo)

Illinois' quarterback Juice Williams (7) is sacked by USC's Rey Maualuga (58) during the second quarter of the 94th Rose Bowl game in Pasadena, California on January 1, 2008. (UPI Photo/ Jim Ruymen)

Illinois' Justin Harrison (32) heads down field during play against USC in the first quarter of the 94th Rose Bowl game in Pasadena, California on January 1, 2008. (UPI Photo/ jim Ruymen)