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Three Misconceptions Heading into the Rose Bowl

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Just because the media keeps saying these things over and over again doesn't make them true.

In this edition of Cardinal CounTree, Matt Vassar discusses three misconceptions in Rose Bowl analysis that are circulating the media right now. He provides smarter commentary as he discusses the key matchups in the Rose Bowl, and finishes the show explaining what the real keys to this game are.

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