Third BalconyCouldn’t make it to the draft? No problem. View the action from eight spots at New York’s Radio City Music Hall, site of the past three drafts. Todd Bennett for ESPN.com thirdMezzanineMiddleA number of activities are planned to commemorate Miami's last game in the Orange Bowl, including the appearance of former players. The former players in attendance will be brought down onto the field to form the tunnel when the team enters the field. Players and families of former coaches and administrators, representing the different eras of Hurricanes football at the Orange Bowl will be honored during a special halftime celebration. Todd Bennett for ESPN.com thirdMezzanineRightSaturday's game against Virginia will be the 468th game for the Hurricanes in the Orange Bowl. The Canes are 318-142-7 in the Orange Bowl for a winning percentage of .688. Canes went 52-6 at the OB in the '80s. Todd Bennett for ESPN.com secondMezzanineLeftThe largest crowd to witness any event in the Orange Bowl was in 1995 when 81,753 watched Nebraska defeat Miami, 24-17, in the Orange Bowl Classic. Temporary bleachers were added to the east end zone to accommodate the overflow. The largest crowd for a professional football game in the Orange Bowl was 80,187 on January 18, 1976, to see the Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Dallas Cowboys, 21-17, in Super Bowl X. Todd Bennett for ESPN.com Second BalconySecond and long: This view is supplemented by jumbo TV screens tuned to ESPN and NFL Network coverage. Todd Bennett for ESPN.com secondMezzanineRightThe Orange Bowl has played host to innumerable college football moments, including Miami's first national championship and the Flutie Hail. For a unique perspective on what the Orange Bowl means to college football, read Ivan Maisel's unique look at classic Orange Bowl moments. Todd Bennett for ESPN.com firstMezzanineLeftThe stadium was originally named Burdine Stadium after Roddy Burdine, a Miami department store magnate, before becoming Orange Bowl Stadium in 1959. The original stadium consisted of the two sideline lower decks. In the 1940s, seating was added in the end zones and by the end of the next decade, the stadium's sidelines were double-decked. Todd Bennett for ESPN.com First BalconyView to a thrill: Fans begin arriving several hours before the doors open at RCMH to check out this scene. Todd Bennett for ESPN.com firstMezzanineRightThe stadium was originally named Burdine Stadium after Roddy Burdine, a Miami department store magnate, before becoming Orange Bowl Stadium in 1959. The original stadium consisted of the two sideline lower decks. In the 1940s, seating was added in the end zones and by the end of the next decade, the stadium's sidelines were double-decked. Todd Bennett for ESPN.com ESPN Radio's SetRadio daze: You’re so close now you can almost hear John Clayton’s brain figuring salary cap numbers. Look, there’s Colin Cowherd! Todd Bennett for ESPN.com Center StagePrime real estate: Want to watch the draft from here? Sorry, you’re out of luck. Media and NFL types only get these privileged spots. Todd Bennett for ESPN.com Stage RightFloored: Hey, isn’t that Mike Tirico on ESPN’s side TV set? Todd Bennett for ESPN.com lobbyLeftThe stadium was originally named Burdine Stadium after Roddy Burdine, a Miami department store magnate, before becoming Orange Bowl Stadium in 1959. The original stadium consisted of the two sideline lower decks. In the 1940s, seating was added in the end zones and by the end of the next decade, the stadium's sidelines were double-decked. Todd Bennett for ESPN.com The First Overall PickCrowd pleaser: Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long, the first overall pick in the draft, checks in with the commish. Todd Bennett for ESPN.com ESPN's TV SetMiddle of the action: There’s Mel, Mort, Keyshawn, Steve Young and Chris Berman on ESPN’s TV set. Todd Bennett for ESPN.com |