You were a big part of the Badgers’ return to the Rose Bowl — wherever you were!

Congratulations to the Badgers for a terrific season and a good show at the 2012 Rose Bowl.

From airports to New Year's Eve to game day, alumni and fans everywhere showed their UW-Madison pride. See how fans in Pasadena and around the world rode the rollercoaster of emotions that was the 2012 Rose Bowl in these Badger Sightings:

From departure to game day, follow our photo travelogue from WAA's Official Badger Bowl Tour and the 2012 Rose Bowl!

*NEW* Photos just added, including the Badger Blast/Huddle, Rose Bowl game and more!
 
 
 
Plus, see how Badger fans from around the world cheered for their team in our Facebook Fan Photo Album, and share yours on Facebook, Twitter, or email us at bucky.badger@uwalumni.com.  
 

The rollercoaster of emotions that was the 2012 Rose Bowl from you — our spirited alumni and fans!
 

How one UW-Madison alum convinced his wife to to trade in her green for red. (Hint: the pregame tailgating helped!)

We all know what that infamous sea of red looks like as fans ... but how do members of the media see it from behind the lens? Find out from a trio of Wisconsin broadcasters covering the 2012 Rose Bowl and working to bring the experience of Camp Randall West to viewers back home.

Hear how four Los Angeles residents describe the massive invasion of Wisconsin fans for the 2012 Rose Bowl, and what makes Badger fans so special.

See how hundreds of UW-Madison alumni and friends rang in 2012 as part of the WAA Official Badger Bowl Tour in Los Angeles.

Members of the UW Marching Band and UW Spirit Squad tell us what it's like to be an integral part of the Badger bowl experience, after their performances at the Party on the Pier.

Get to know just a few of the Badgers heading to Southern California to cheer on the Wisconsin football team against Oregon in the 2012 Rose Bowl.

Though some things have changed since that first Badger Rose Bowl appearance in 1953, the excitement and anticipation of a trip to Pasadena has remained the same. We take a look at the many stops along Wisconsin's long road to the Rose Bowl.

The cardinal and white are again ready to invade Southern California, and they’ll get a warm welcome from fellow UW-Madison alumni Los Angeles area.

WAA: Los Angeles chapter vice president Jill Schlesinger ’91 describes what a Badger invasion of this size is like and shares travel tips for alumni and fans making the trip to Pasadena for the Rose Bowl.

What was the first bowl game that the Badgers won? What school has UW played more often in bowl games? In all football games, which school has Wisconsin defeated more than any other?

See how much you know about your alma mater in this special edition of our 150th anniversary Badger IQ Quiz!