Daren and Monica go to the Rose Bowl to watch the University of Illinois take on the University of Southern California!

After spending the night at the Las Vegas Airport, Monica and I were ready for some warm weather and a good time. There was even an appearance by some Chief Illiniwek look a likes.

Judging by their behavior they must have traded some fur skins for whiskey earlier in the day.

Illinois hung in the game for 2 and a half quarters before succombing to inexperience and turnovers. The final score does not show it but the game was actually a lot closer than it appears.

The Illini finished the season 9-4 which is remarkable considering they had 4 wins in the last two years combined. We are encouraged that the Illini will make more appearances in the Rose Bowl.

After the Rose Bowl Monica and I drove to Ontario, California for a day of shopping and relaxation before flying back to cold, wintry Chicago.

Overall it was a pretty good trip. I was able to watch the Illini play in another BCS Bowl Game. Hopefully the next one I go to we will be able to pull out a win.