A parade of Rose Bowl events and information

Wisconsin is back in Pasadena for the second year in a row, Oregon for the second time in three. Neither was a winner in its previous trip. So while it figures to be all business for the Badgers (11-2) and Ducks (11-2), there are still plenty of opportunities for fun — for players and fans. Staff writer Gary Klein takes a look at some of the events and issues of the week.

Divide the Pot

Wisconsin and Oregon each will earn approximately $22.3 million for their Jan. 2 appearance in the 98th Rose Bowl.

Not that they’ll see a large percentage of it.

Both the Pac-12 and Big Ten conferences distribute bowl revenues equally among member schools, though Colorado and Utah in the Pac-12 and Nebraska in the Big Ten won’t enjoy the same profit as they go through an integration period as new conference members.

Still, it will be a pretty nice payday for schools such as bowl-ineligible USC and non-bowl qualifiers Arizona, Washington State, Oregon State and Colorado.

Parting gifts

The swag quotient does not approach that surrounding L.A. award shows for the movie, television or recording industries.

Rose Bowl participants, however, already had picked from a variety of free gifts before they arrived Monday.

Rose Bowl representatives went to Wisconsin on Dec. 11 and to Oregon on Dec. 13 to set up a suite with a variety of gifts to choose from. Players chose either one item or a combination of items that, with shipping costs factored in, capped at a $500 value.

Among the choices: A 26-inch HD television, an eight-inch tablet, an acoustic guitar, an arcade-style basketball game, a leather recliner and varying styles of headphones and other electronics.

All players got a backpack, watch and cap upon arrival.

Stargazing

Wisconsin has taken up residence at the JW Marriott at L.A. Live, 900 W. Olympic Blvd.

Oregon is at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel, 2025 Avenue of the Stars.

No visitors //

Neither team opens its practices to media, let alone fans.

But that doesn’t mean die-hards can’t perhaps catch a glimpse of teams coming and going.

All practices except Sunday’s are at the Home Depot Center in Carson.

Did we mention they’re closed?

Tues. — Oregon, 11:05 a.m.-12:45 p.m.; Wisconsin, 11:15 a.m.-12:20 p.m.

Wed. — Oregon, 11:05 a.m.-1:05 p.m.; Wisconsin, 12:30-2:05 p.m.

Thurs. — Oregon, 11:05 a.m.-1:05 p.m.; Wisconsin, 1-2:35 p.m.

Fri. — Oregon, 11:20 a.m.-1:15 p.m.; Wisconsin 1:45-3:20 p.m.

Sat. — Oregon 11:05 a.m.-1:05 p.m.; Wisconsin 1:15-2:40 p.m.

Sun. — Oregon 10 a.m.-11 a.m. at Beverly Hills High School; Wisconsin 4:45-5:45 p.m. at Coliseum.

What they’re doing

Tuesday: Players from both teams will be milling with the masses at Disneyland. Oregon Coach Chip Kelly, Wisconsin Coach Bret Bielema and five players from each team will participate in a news conference.

Wednesday: Oregon is first up for the Lawry’s Beef Bowl at Lawry’s the Prime Rib.

Event organizers issue a disclaimer saying they do not encourage an eating competition.

But it’s worth noting that the traveling party that consumed the most servings has won the Rose Bowl 39 times in the last 55 years, according to Beef Bowl officials. So it should come as no surprise that after losing to Ohio State at the dinner table two years ago, Oregon also lost on the field.

Purdue set the event record by downing 734 pounds of prime rib before the 2001 Rose Bowl.

Thursday: Wisconsin goes to the Beef Bowl. The Badgers lost to Texas Christian at both venues last year.

Fan friendly

Wednesday and Thursday: Fans can have their picture taken with the Rose Bowl Trophy (and perhaps pick out an engagement ring for a New Year’s Eve proposal?) on Dec. 28 and Dec. 29 at Tiffany & Co. in Pasadena.

The store is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and a photographer will be taking shots from 1 to 4 p.m.

The store is located at 68 W. Colorado Blvd., which should not be overrun yet with parade-goers marking territory.

Thursday-Sunday: Rose Parade float decorating. Thurs.-Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets $10. Information: (626) 795-4171 or sharpseating.com.

Friday: Bandfest, featuring bands of the 2012 Rose Parade, Pasadena City College football stadium, 1570 E. Colorado Blvd. (stadium is off Del Mar Avenue). $15 adults, children 5 and under free. 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Information: (626) 795-4171 or sharpseating.com.

Saturday: Rose Bowl Hall of Fame induction ceremony (sold out). Noon to 1:30 p.m. at Pasadena Convention Center. Former Wisconsin star Ron Dayne, broadcaster Dick Enberg and former Washington star George Fleming will be honored.

Wisconsin’s Party at the Pier at 3 p.m. The Wisconsin Band and spirit squad will be at the Santa Monica Pier and Bielema and players also are scheduled to appear.

Bandfest, featuring bands of the 2012 Rose Parade, Pasadena City College football stadium, 1570 E. Colorado Blvd. (stadium is off Del Mar Avenue). $15 adults, children 5 and under free. 9 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Information: (626) 795-4171 or sharpseating.com.

Sunday: Rose Bowl kickoff luncheon. Pavilion Tent, Lot K, noon. Coaches and three players from each team will attend along with bands and spirit squads. Tickets are $90, available through ticketmaster.com.

The UW band and spirit squad will perform at L.A. Live from 1 to 5 p.m.

Oregon’s Rose Bowl Pep Rally at Santa Monica Pier, 3 p.m., featuring Oregon band and cheer squad.

Monday: Rose Parade: Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, 8 a.m. Grandstand tickets: $55-$90. Curbside viewing free. Information: (626) 795-4171 or sharpseating.com.

Oregon tailgate: Brookside Golf Club, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., $90. Information: uoalumni.com

Badger Blast/Huddle: Brookside Golf Course, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., $75 (Tickets are usually sold out, $100 if available on game day). Information: uw.badgers.com or (608) 262-7717.

Rose Bowl game, 2:10 p.m.

OREGON; Category; WISCONSIN

46.2; scoring offense; 44.6

23.6; scoring defense; 17.0

219.5; pass offense; 229.5

295.7; rush offense; 237.4

515.2; total offense; 466.9

243.5; pass defense; 155.0

137.5; rush defense; 138.0

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