January 1, 1947 Illinois 45 UCLA 14
January 1, 1952 Illinois 40 Stanford 7
January 1, 1964 Illinois 17 Washington 7
January 2, 1984 UCLA 45 Illinois 9
January 1, 2008 Illinois vs. Southern California
Game MVPs:
1947 Claude "Buddy" Young, Illinois (HB), Julius Rykovich, Illinois (HB)
1952 William Tate, Illinois (HB)
1964 Jim Grabowski, Illinois (FB)
There are three logical conclusions from this data: (1) Illinois always wins the Rose Bowl when it plays an opponent that it has not previously played in the Rose Bowl. Illinois has never before played USC in the Rose Bowl. Thus, Illinois will beat USC in the Rose Bowl. (2) Illinois never loses the Rose Bowl when it is played on New Year's Day. The 2008 Rose Bowl will be played on New Year's Day. Thus, Illinois will win the 2008 Rose Bowl. (3) Illinois running backs always win the Rose Bowl MVP award when Illinois wins the Rose Bowl. Rashard Mendenhall is a running back. Thus, Rashard Mendenhall will win the Rose Bowl MVP award when Illinois beats USC in the 2008 Rose Bowl.
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