ESPN: Bobby Bowden is clearly a huge part of Seminole football, but “Bobby Bowden Field” was named after him through an act of state legislation. That’s a pretty “official” recognition.
ESPN: The first BCS game to go to OT was played here in 2000. Tom Brady led Michigan down the field for 7. Bama answered with a TD, but Ryan Pflugner shanked the PAT to crown UM as Orange Bowl champs.
ESPN: Make sure you visit the Doug Flutie Statue. The BC legend’s famous Hail Mary pass against Miami is immortalized in bronze outside Gate D. It’ll give you flashbacks.