Rose Bowl 2012: Oregon vs. Wisconsin

Oregon Coach Chip Kelly gives linebacker Kiko Alonso a hug after the Ducks defeated Wisconsin, 45-38, in the Rose Bowl on Monday.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Ducks Coach Chip Kelly gets a Gatorade drenching after Oregon defeated the Wisconsin Badgers, 45-38, in the Rose Bowl on Monday in Pasadena.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

A Ducks fan tries to console one of the dejected Badgers fans, who had to endure a confetti bath after Oregon defeated Wisconsin, 45-38, in the Rose Bowl on Monday in Pasadena.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Ducks receiver Lavasier Tuinei escapes a Stanford defender for a big gain in the fourth quarter Monday at the Rose Bowl.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Oregon defenders bring down Wisconsin running back Montee Ball in a swarm during the fourth quarter Monday at the Rose Bowl.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Ducks running back De’Anthony Thomas breaks down the sideline on a 64-yard touchdown run in the third quarter Monday at the Rose Bowl.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Wisconsin running back Montee Ball tries to hurdle Oregon safety John Boyett in the third quarter of the Rose Bowl game on Monday.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Ducks safety John Boyett makes the tackle with the help of teammate Terrance Mitchell against leaping Wisconsin running back Montee Ball in the Rose Bowl on Monday.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Ducks running back LaMichael James is tackled by Wisconsin’s Dezmen Southward in the third quarter of the Rose Bowl game on Monday.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Badgers quarterback Russell Wilson leaves behind Oregon’s Ryan Hagen during a scramble in the third quarter Monday at the Rose Bowl.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Wisconsin defensive back Aaron Henry is brought down after an 18-yard interception return against Oregon in the third quarter of the Rose Bowl game on Monday.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Oregon running back LaMichael James signals first down after a long run against Wisconsin on Monday at the Rose Bowl.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Ducks running back De’Anthony Thomas eludes Wisconsin’s Brendan Kelly on a run in the third quarter Monday at the Rose Bowl.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Ducks quarterback Darron Thomas evades Wisconsin defender Chris Borland on a scramble in the third quarter of the Rose Bowl game on Monday.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Ducks receiver Lavasier Tuinei scores a touchdown against Marcus Cromartie and Wisconsin to tie the score, 28-28, just before halftime Monday at the Rose Bowl.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Oregon quarterback Darron Thomas is sacked by Wisconsin’s Allen Beau in the second quarter Monday at the Rose Bowl.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Wisconsin running back Montee Ball takes an Oregon defender into the end zone on a three-yard touchdown run in the second quarter Monday at the Rose Bowl.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Oregon running back Kenjon Barner hauls in a pass and breaks free for a 54-yard touchdown against Wisconsin in the second quarter Monday at the Rose Bowl.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Teammates celebrate with running back Kenjon Barner after he scored on a 54-yard pass play against Wisconsin in the second quarter Monday at the Rose Bowl.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Badgers running back Montee Ball fights for yardage as he’s tackled by Oregon’s Terrance Mitchell in the second quarter of the Rose Bowl.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Wisconsin receiver Nick Toon bobbles the ball before making a reception next to Oregon safety John Boyett in the second quarter Monday at the Rose Bowl.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Oregon running back De’Anthony Thomas is brought down by Wisconsin’s Marcus Cromartie in the second quarter Monday at the Rose Bowl.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Badgers running back Montee Ball leaves an Oregon defender in his wake on a long run in the first half Monday at the Rose Bowl.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Ducks running back De’Anthony Thomas breaks past the line of scrimmage at the start of a 91-yard touchdown run against the Badgers in the first quarter Monday at the Rose Bowl.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Oregon receiver Lavasier Tuinei is brought down by Wisconsin’s Aaron Henry after a long pass play to set up a score in the first quarter Monday at the Rose Bowl.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Wisconsin defensive back Aaron Henry and Oregon running back LaMichael James do some hand-to-hand combat during James’ run in the second quarter Monday at the Rose Bowl.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Wisconsin’s Brendan Kelly celebrates with teammate Louis Nzegwu after his 33-yard fumble return for a touchdown agianst Oregon in the second quarter Monday at the Rose Bowl.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Wisconsin defensive lineman Louis Nzegwu (93) celebrates with injured teammate David Gilbert after returning a fumble for a touchdown against Oregon in the Rose Bowl on Monday.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Wisconsin running back Montee Ball (28) is brought down by Oregon linebacker Pat Muldoon in the second quarter Monday in the Rose Bowl.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson scores on a four-yard run against Oregon in the first quarter of the Rose Bowl on Monday afternoon in Pasadena.   (Stephen Dunn / Getty Images)

Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson gets off a pass before Oregon defensive lineman Ricky Heimuli can make the sack in the first half Monday at the Rose Bowl.  (Stephen Dunn / Getty Images)

Wisconsin lineman Travis Frederick lifts receiver Jared Abbrederis after he scored on a 38-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter of the Rose Bowl against Oregon on Monday afternoon.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Badgers quarterback Russell Wilson breaks through the Oregon line for a big gain in the first half Monday afternoon at the Rose Bowl.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Lance Hackbart of Madison, Wis., arrives at the Rose Bowl on Monday afternoon in Pasadena in Badgers gear.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Ducks fan Mario Hernandez from Eugene, Ore., makes his way to the Rose Bowl while cheering before the game on Monday afternoon.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Mary Houser and daughter Olivia, 5, of Eugene, Ore., are in full face paint as they arrive at the Rose Bowl for the game between the Oregon Ducks and Wisconsin Badgers on Monday afternoon.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Kookie and Joy Tanner, a daughter and mother who both attended Wisconsin as did other family members, arrive for the Rose Bowl on Monday afternoon in Pasadena.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)