1931 Rose Bowl
| 1931 Rose Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 17th Rose Bowl Game | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Date | January 1, 1931 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Season | 1930 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Stadium | Rose Bowl | ||||||||||||||||||
| Location | Pasadena, California | ||||||||||||||||||
| MVP | John Campbell (QB) – Alabama | ||||||||||||||||||
| Favorite | Alabama, 2 to 1 odds[1] | ||||||||||||||||||
| Referee | Bob Evans[2] | ||||||||||||||||||
| Attendance | 60,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
The 1931 Rose Bowl was the 17th Rose Bowl game, an American post-season college football game that was played on New Year's Day in Pasadena, California. It featured two undefeated teams, Alabama and Washington State.[3][4][5]
Alabama scored three touchdowns in the second quarter and shut out the Cougars, 24–0.[3][6]
Game notes
For a psychological stunt, the WSC Cougars dressed all in red (helmets, jerseys, pants, socks, and shoes),[3][7] according to the Pasadena Tournament of Roses.
References
- ^ Kirksey, George (December 31, 1930). "Crimson Tide rules 2-1 favorites over Cougars". Pittsburgh Press. United Press. p. 10.
- ^ "Alabama, Cougars meet today". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Associated Press. January 1, 1931. p. 21.
- ^ a b c "Second period drive gives Alabama 24 to 0 victory over Washington State in grid game". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. January 2, 1931. p. 12.
- ^ 2009 Kickoff Luncheon and Rose Bowl Hall of Fame Induction program
- ^ Rose Bowl Game Timeline Archived May 20, 2008, at the Wayback Machine, Pasadena Tournament of Roses
- ^ Kirksey, George (January 2, 1931). "Crimson Tide impressive as Cougars lose Rose game". Pittsburgh Press. United Press. p. 34.
- ^ "Alabama defeats Washington State, 24-0". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. United News. January 2, 1931. p. 12.
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