Reggie Bush, Mark Dantonio and LaMichael James (Photo – rosebowlgame.com)
The Tournament of Roses announced that Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush, former Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio and All-American LaMichael James will be inducted into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame as the Class of 2024.
By News Desk
This year’s Rose Bowl Hall of Fame inductees will be honored in the 136th Rose Parade and on the field of the Rose Bowl during the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal on January 1, 2025. The inductees will also be recognized in a private ceremony held by the Pasadena Tournament of Roses on December 31.
The Rose Bowl Hall of Fame was established in 1989 to pay tribute to individuals who have contributed to the history and excitement of the Rose Bowl Game, and those who embody the highest level of passion, strength, tradition, and honor associated with The Granddaddy of Them All.
Reggie Bush
Reggie Bush was a player for the University of Southern California, helping the Trojans to a 37-2 record across three seasons, which included two trips to The Granddaddy of Them All. In the 2004 Rose Bowl Game, Bush led the Trojans in rushing and totaled 83 yards in a 28-14 win over Michigan. In the 2006 game, Bush had 177 total yards and a 26-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. A three-time All-American, a 2003 Freshman All-American, 2004 consensus and 2005 unanimous First Team All-American, Bush won the Doak Walker Award, as well as the Walter Camp, AP and Sporting News Player of the Year awards in 2005. After finishing fifth in Heisman voting in 2004, Bush won the award in 2005. He went on to a 11-year career in the NFL. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2023.
Mark Dantonio
Mark Dantonio finished his career as the winningest coach in Michigan State history and retired as one of just seven Big Ten coaches to have at least six 10-win seasons on their resume. During the 2013 season, Dantonio led the Spartans to Pasadena for the 100th edition of The Granddaddy of Them All. The Spartans defeated Stanford in the game, 24-20. Mark went on to lead Michigan State to the College Football Playoff in 2015. He led the Spartans to three Big Ten titles and was named Big Ten Coach of the Year twice. Dantonio ranks No. 11 in Big Ten history in both overall wins as a head coach with 114 and Big Ten Conference wins with 69. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2024.
LaMichael James
LaMichael James was an electrifying running back for Oregon from 2009-2011, leading the Ducks to a 34-6 record, as well as a BCS National Championship and 2012 Rose Bowl Game appearance. James was the bell-cow for Oregon in a thrilling 45-38 win over Wisconsin in Pasadena, running for 159 yards and touchdown on 25 carries. After winning the Doak Walker Award in 2010, James was a finalist for the award again in 2011, as well as a First Team All-American both seasons. He still holds six school rushing records, rushing yards with 5,082 yards and rushing touchdowns with 53. James played in the NFL for four seasons and currently owns and operates restaurants in Oregon. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2023.
With the addition of this year’s class, the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame includes 146 inductees over its 35-year history. Each inductee is honored with a permanent plaque at The Court of Champions at the Rose Bowl Stadium, forever cementing their legacy with that of The Granddaddy of Them All.
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