Arizona State University is unlikely to be playing in the Rose Bowl this year, but the Grand Canyon State will still be represented with former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords named as grand marshal for the Rose Parade and doing the coin toss for the bowl game.
PASADENA - ColoradoBoulevard.net: Gabby’s remarkable recovery from traumatic injuries epitomizes the 2023 theme, “Turning the Corner.” The announcement was a celebratory event on the front steps of Tournament House in Pasadena, 80 days before the Rose Bowl