Rose Bowl

Charlie, my father-in-law, and I went to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena this year. We went with a good friend who is a Michigan season ticket holder. The seats were great and I want to thank her for her help.

As a Michigan fan, I was excited about going to the Rose Bowl between Michigan and USC, but it was a test of character for Charlie, the former Ohio State Buckeye. Michigan-Ohio is a storied rivalry, and Charlie and I are always exchanging friendly barbs on the topic. But I warned him that we would be sitting in the heart of the Michigan cheering session and he would be taking his life in his own hands if he denigrated Michigan. Charlie realized that discretion is the better part of valor and kept his opinions to himself.

In the end, the game was a disappointment for Michigan fans, as USC out-coached Michigan. But we had a great time, nonetheless.