Rose Bowl Media Day 001
At Friday's media day for the Rose Bowl, fullback Dan Lawlor, #33, stated that the Rose Bowl game will be "a real dog fight."
Rose Bowl Media Day 002
Quarterback Daryll Clark #17 found himself surrounded by the media. According to Clark "This is such a great experence, to watch it (Rose Bowl) as a youngster and now having the chance to be in it."
Rose Bowl Media Day 003
From Millheim, PA, Josh Hull, linebacker #43, feels that the Rose Bowl is going to be a "great showdown."
Rose Bowl Media Day 004
The Lasch Football Complex lobby was filled with members of the media seeking Rose Bowl information. The bowl game, set for Jan. 1, 2009, will be the 95th Rose Bowl, starting at 5:10 p.m. EST.
Rose Bowl Media Day 005
Punter Jeremy Boone, #41, said, "You get to the point that bad habits are in the past at this point of the season...... I'm getting an education here and that's what counts first."
Rose Bowl Media Day 006
Lydell Sargent #10, cornerback, voiced an interesting view on the game: "It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience; it's like when other teams come to Beaver Stadium."
Rose Bowl Media Day 007
In the middle of the Lasch lobby sits the 2007 Alamo Bowl trophy, drawing little interest during the media frenzy.
Rose Bowl Media Day 008
When Head Coach Joe Paterno enters the room, the media automatically centers its attention on the coach.
Rose Bowl Media Day 009
Fielding questions about Penn State's second meeting with the University of Southern California, the coach talked about the first meeting in 1923 and the current one set for this January.
Rose Bowl Media Day 010
When asked about the USC football team, Coach Paterno stated, "They are great at defense and the kicking game. They don't let you get into a groove."
Rose Bowl Media Day 011
The media was invited to the first 20 minutes of practice at Holuba Hall after the interviews at the Lasch complex.
Rose Bowl Media Day 012
The entire team goes through stretching exercises before practice begins.
Rose Bowl Media Day 013
The defensive team runs through a catch and pitch run exercise in Holuba Hall.
Rose Bowl Media Day 014
While the drills continue, the intensity runs high at practice.
Friday, July 3, 2020
