http://superbowlrosefiesta.blogsome.com Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 08 May 2006 23:14:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As reported in Wikipedia: The creation of Fiesta Bowl grew out of the frustration of the Western Athletic Conference in trying to obtain suitable bowl invitiations for its champions. In 1968 and 1969, respectively, champions Wyoming and Arizona State failed to obtain any invitation, while in 1970, undefeated Arizona State was ... http://superbowlrosefiesta.blogsome.com/2006/05/08/history-of-fiesta-bowl/ Shaun Alexander came back from last week’s concussion to rush for a team playoff-record 132 yards and two touchdowns Sunday, and Seattle pressured Carolina stars Jake Delhomme and Steve Smith into oblivion in a 34-14 rout for the NFC championship. The Seahawks picked off three passes in winning their 12th straight ... http://superbowlrosefiesta.blogsome.com/2006/01/23/seattle-advances-to-us-football-championship-for-first-time/ The most famous road trip since “Animal House” rocks on. Big Ben, The Bus and all those Terrible Towels will make the next stop on their wildly successful road trip at the Super Bowl in Detroit, thanks to a 34-17 dismantling of the Denver Broncos yesterday ... http://superbowlrosefiesta.blogsome.com/2006/01/23/road%e2%80%99s-made-of-steel-pittsburgh-heads-to-super-bowl/ While Champs Sports Bowl officials consider Florida State playing a bowl game in Orlando, UCF ponders the possibility of a long plane flight for its first bowl trip — to Hawaii. “We would love to have Central Florida. UCF would work well for us,” Hawaii Bowl Executive Director Jim Donovan said. ... http://superbowlrosefiesta.blogsome.com/2005/11/30/ucf-is-on-the-radar-for-trio-of-bowl-games/ A UA student was crowned the 2006 Fiesta Bowl queen last week, a change from last year when an ASU student was chosen. Jeanine Zelik, a social studies senior, said it is a “huge honor” to represent the UA as queen of the Fiesta Bowl. “I feel very privileged and ... http://superbowlrosefiesta.blogsome.com/2005/11/07/fiesta-bowl-queen-represents-ua/ When the clock hits 0:00 on January 2, 2006, it will mark the 35th and final Fiesta Bowl game to be played at Sun Devil Stadium, leaving breathless plays, historic games, Heisman Trophy winners and legendary coaches, among the countless memories. Frank Kush led Arizona State to victory in the first ... http://superbowlrosefiesta.blogsome.com/2005/09/30/turning-a-dream-into-reality/ Immediately following a Super Bowl victory, NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue presents the winning team with the Vince Lombardi Trophy. “Sometimes it is slightly damaged during the celebration,” says Ed Wawryneck, vice president of Tiffany & Co., the trophy’s manufacturer. “We always have an extra in case a catastrophe occurs, but ... http://superbowlrosefiesta.blogsome.com/2005/09/30/super-bowl-trophy-rings-by-the-numbers/ On January 4, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. (PST) the Rose Bowl Game will host the BCS National Championship, once again showcasing the best of collegiate football in “The Granddaddy of All Bowl Games”. The Rose Bowl will be broadcast exclusively on ABC and on ESPN radio. http://superbowlrosefiesta.blogsome.com/2005/09/30/rose-bowl-news/