Quarterback Russell Wilson and Wisconsin get a shot at Oregon in the Rose Bowl one month after clinching a spot in the game with a 42-39 victory over Michigan State. (Andy Lyons / Getty Images / December 3, 2011)
Wisconsin spent the last week answering endless questions about Oregon's uniforms and team speed. Now the Badgers have the chance to prove or disprove the theory that time to prepare (and talent) can beat the Ducks. Staff writer Gary Klein examines the Rose Bowl's key issues and matchups:
Can't beat the buildup
It was a busy week for both teams but Oregon definitely had the edge in the thrill-a-minute department.
It started Dec. 26 when nine players were trapped for two hours in a hotel elevator.
The next day, running back LaMichael James became an Internet sensation not for a spectacular run but for a spectacularly hilarious photo taken on a thrill ride at Disneyland.
It continued Wednesday when offensive lineman Mark Asper assisted a choking man during the annual Beef Bowl.
"Not your average bowl week," James said. "Hopefully that can carry over to the bowl game and we can have a heroic moment there."
Historically speaking
Wisconsin is 3-4 in Rose Bowl games, the Badgers' last victory coming in 2000 against Stanford.
1953 USC 7, Wisconsin 0
1960 Washington 44, Wisconsin 8
1963 USC 42, Wisconsin 37
1994 Wisconsin 21, UCLA 16
1999 Wisconsin 38, UCLA 31
2000 Wisconsin 17, Stanford 9
2011 TCU 21, Wisconsin 19
Oregon is 1-4 and has not won since its first appearance in 1917.
1917 Oregon 14, Penn 0
1920 Harvard 7, Oregon 6
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