Pasadena, CA (Sports Network) - Usua Amanam's interception with over two
minutes remaining helped seal Stanford's first Rose Bowl victory since 1972,
when it was known as the Indians.
Stepfan Taylor carried the ball 21 times for 89 yards a score to lift the
eighth-ranked Cardinal over the Wisconsin Badgers, 20-14, on Tuesday.
Kelsey Young recorded a 16-yard TD run for Stanford (12-2), which appeared in
the Rose Bowl for the first time since 2000, when they lost to Wisconsin.
Kevin Hogan completed 12-of-19 passes for 123 yards for the Cardinal, who
played in a bowl game for a fourth straight year.
Montee Ball carried the ball 24 times for 100 yards and a score for the
Badgers (8-6), who played the game under the direction of athletic director
Barry Alvarez because former skipper Bret Bielema left for Arkansas in early
December.
Curt Phillips connected on 10-of-16 passes for 83 yards, one touchdown and an
interception for Wisconsin, which played in the Rose Bowl for a third straight
year.
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