That Banks dude is awesome. No matter what Ohio State does, you guys are looking pretty good. If they lose to Michigan..you guys get the Big Ten title and a trip to Pasadena. The way I understand it...if OSU beats Michigan, they go onto the BCS and will play in the Fiesta Bowl for the National Championship and you guys still go to Pasadena.
I lived in LA for five years and was fortunate enough to go to three Rose Parades and two Rose Bowl games. I saw Michigan play Washington in 1993 and the Badgers beat UCLA in 1994.
New Years Day in Pasadena is one of those truly special events that you absolutely have to experience in person. Television just does not do it justice.
For you Hawkeye fans, or just football fans in general, if Iowa goes to the Rose Bowl, scrape up some cash and make the trip. And be sure to go to the parade. You'll never regret it because Pasadena on New Years Day is just one of those things everyone ought to do at least once in their lifetime.