The 2011 Rose Bowl will kick off the new year in a game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the Wisconsin Badgers. While the game may lack the traditional Big 10 versus Pac 10 rivalry, it offers a different intrigue because the Horned Frogs are undefeated.

Wisconsin, however, is no slouch winning their last seven games en route to a 11-1 record and a share of the Big Ten title. Wisconsin is led by their terrific quarterback Scott Tolzien who is ranked fourth in quarterback rating in the country.

With or without the exciting matchup, the Rose Bowl promises every year to be the best game out of all the BCS games. Here are seven reasons why...

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