1931 Rose Bowl

1931 Rose Bowl
1931 Rose Bowl
17th Rose Bowl Game
Alabama Crimson Tide	Washington State Cougars
(9–0)	(9–0)
SoCon	PCC
24	0
Head coach: ; Wallace Wade	Head coach: ; Babe Hollingbery
Date	January 1, 1931
Season	1930
Stadium	Rose Bowl
Location	Pasadena, California
MVP	John Campbell (QB) – Alabama
Favorite	Alabama, 2 to 1 odds
Referee	Bob Evans
Attendance	60,000
Rose Bowl
< 1930	1932 >

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[edit]

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[edit]

^ 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.

External links[edit]

Official game program

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[pptto-1] Kirksey, George (December 31, 1930). "Crimson Tide rules 2-1 favorites over Cougars". Pittsburgh Press. United Press. p. 10.

[acmtod-2] "Alabama, Cougars meet today". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Associated Press. January 1, 1931. p. 21.

[spdrv-3] "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.

[4] 2009 Kickoff Luncheon and Rose Bowl Hall of Fame Induction program

[5] Rose Bowl Game Timeline Archived May 20, 2008, at the Wayback Machine, Pasadena Tournament of Roses

[ctlrg-6] Kirksey, George (January 2, 1931). "Crimson Tide impressive as Cougars lose Rose game". Pittsburgh Press. United Press. p. 34.

[ppgunne-7] "Alabama defeats Washington State, 24-0". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. United News. January 2, 1931. p. 12.

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