The Orange Bowl - Miami, Florida
I grew up in Miami, so going to games at the Orange Bowl was indoctrination. In the late 1980's I saw Miami vs. Florida State, Miami vs. Florida (Vinny Testeverde's first college start), and a wild Miami vs. South Carolina game. Two great wide receivers went head to head in that game, Michael Irvin and Sterling Sharpe, and both put on a show. There was also a big brawl, that effectively ended that series between the two schools. I haven't been back in a long time, but I remember the Orange Bowl as the ultimate in atmosphere. So much history, so close to the field. It's uncomfortable, old and cramped, but it's still a great place to watch a game.

Florida FIeld - Gainesville, Florida
OK, maybe I'm biased, because I am a Florida grad, but I still say Florida Field is one of the top 5 stadiums in the country. It's the loudest place I've ever been to. Sweaty and obnoxious is a good way to describe the fans, but hey during my time in college, the Gators just didn't lose much at home. I covered some great Florida vs. Tennessee games there, and some Florida vs. Florida State battles. In 1993, FSU was #1. The Seminoles lead in the 4th quarter, but the Gators were coming back strong. After a spectacular bobbling touchdown catch by Jack Jackson, Charie Ward was backed up for a 3rd and long play. He was under all kinds of pressure, but dumped it off to Warrick Dunn, who ran 70-some yards for a touchdown. The stadium went from the loudest I ever heard to very quiet, you could only hear the heartbreak.

Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahasse, Florida
I saw two games there. Florida vs. FSU, and Miami-FSU. One of the great pre-game moments is when Chief Osceola throws the flaming spear into the turf.

Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, Tennessee.
This place is huge. The Vol Navy is very cool. That's all the people tailgating on boats along the Tennessee River. It's a very intimadating place for opposing teams. On Friday walk-thurs, I literally saw players from visiting teams looking around in awe.
I covered two great Tennesse-Florida games. The one in 1998 was incredible, that's when UT won in overtime, and after several years of frustration, the Tennessee fans stormed the field and torn the goal posts down. CBS's goal-post cameras were still attached and I think one ended up in the river.

Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California
I think it was 200 degrees when I covered the Tennessee-UCLA game in 1997. Peyton Manning vs. Cade Mcnown. UCLA almost came back to win, both quarterback's were great in college, one of them is still pretty good.

Carrier Dome, Syracuse, New York
Very cool atmosphere. Opening game of the 1998 season. Donovan McNabb against Tee Martin. Tennessee's final drive was kept alive with a controversial pass interference call. Then Jeff Hall kicked the winning field goal as time expired. It turned out to be the first win of the Vols undefeated National Championship season. If that penalty wasn't called, Tennessee wouldn't have won the title.

Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA
Best pre-game tailgating food hands down. LSU beat Tennessee in overtime. and they went crazy, storming the field and I think tearing the goal posts down. I did get to meet the real Tiger up close.

Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, South Carolina
Do they still play the theme to 2001: A Space Odessy before the game? I interviewed Bob Dole one year at the stadium. Good fans there. It's also the stadium they used for that movie, "The Program".

Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
I covered a Ohio State Purdue game there a few years ago. The Boilers gave it away. This giant-sized place reminded my of Neyland, just trade in the orange for the red.

Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, Alabama
This was right up there with Florida Field for loudest stadiums I've been to. And the war eagle flying around gets people crazy.

Bryant Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
What a great college town! I covered Tennessee's win over Bama in 1999. Beautiful campus.

Notre Dame Stadium
I covered a few games at Notre Dame. And even though I'm not a fan of the Fighting Irish, I do really appreciate the history of the stadium and campus. It's a spetacular place to visit in the fall.

Commonwealth Stadium, Lexington
I was very impressed with the fans in Lexington. Even as Florida was thrasing the 'Cats in '95, the fans stuck around well into the 2nd half. The tailgating was a blast too.

I've also covered games at Purdue, Arkansas, Indiana and probably other places I'm forgetting. I've also been to the Sugar and Fiesta Bowls. What will this year hold?

Looking forward to my first game at Papa John's Stadium! Talk to you soon.