Coming off a closely matched first half, Oregon is tied with Wisconsin 28 – 28 in a record-making first half of the 2012 Rose Bowl. Oregon running back De’Anthony Thomas’ 91 yard touchdown was the longest run in Rose Bowl history and Wisconsin touchback Montee Ball tied Barry Sanders’ single-season touchdown record with his second touchdown of the game, not to mention the fact that both teams contributed to the highest scoring first half of any Rose Bowl game. Here are some pictures from the first half and be sure to check back for photos after the game.
Oregon wide receiver Josh Huff misses a pass before sustaining a major hit by Wisconsin free safety Aaron Henry. Huff was out of the game for the rest of the first half but is said to be fine for the rest of the game. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon running back De’Anthony Thomas takes off on his Rose Bowl record-breaking 91 yard touchdown run. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson looks downfield for a receiver as Oregon defensive tackle Ricky Heimuli crashes into the pocket. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
The Oregon defense takes down Wisconsin wide receiver Nick Toon in the 2012 Rose Bowl game Monday, Jan. 2. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon quarterback Darron Thomas has thrown for 161 yards in the first half of the 2012 Rose Bowl game. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
