I have lived in Los Angeles for over 60 yrs. and the Rose Bowl has always been played right after the Rose Parade, BUT, the last couple of years it was played a few days later. I see that this New Years Game is again right after the Parade. Does anyone know why for the past couple of years it was NOT played after the parade? Seems like it would be so very inconvenient for visitors having to spend 3-4 extra days here. Thank you.
2007-12-28 13:37:18 · 4 answers · asked by kingsley 6 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
The only time it is on a different day is when it is the national championship which rotates between the bcs bowls
2007-12-28 13:43:22 · answer #1 · answered by Vikingsron2 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not really sure about the days, but I know that it's not played on a Sunday (and neither is the Rose Parade) because when the Tournament of Roses first established the parade, they didn't want it to interfere with the churchgoers' times. And they have kept the tradition going since they started it 119 years ago.
2008-01-01 05:34:32 · answer #2 · answered by winwen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 4 major bowls rotate hosting the National Title game. The Rose Bowl game is a game in it's own. Like this year their is a Sugar Bowl game with Hawaii vs Georgia, and the BCS Title game with Ohio St. vs LSU. Besides it's good for the economy to have extra visitors for a few days.
2007-12-28 21:51:46 · answer #3 · answered by Kyle M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
only when they host the nc game and rose bowl***
2007-12-28 21:56:04 · answer #4 · answered by rebshel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋