Rich Fields’ Weekend In The UF President’s Box
During a weekend in Gainesville, Rich Fields had the honor of taking in…
I spent the weekend at my alma mater, the University of Florida up in Gainesville. Wow! It was fantastic!
On Friday, the students from the College of Journalism & Communications taped an interview with me about my life and career (before and after UF) for a talk-show they produce called, Knight Talks.
The Dean of the College of Journalism & Communications (Diane McFarlin) was gracious enough to invite Christine and I to watch the Gator vs. Tennessee football game in the University President's box at Florida Field. It was quite the honor.
I have been in stadium suites before... but nothing as massive and well-catered as the President of the University of Florida's box. Below is a photo journal of my weekend.
Go Gators!
Photo by: Christine FieldsThis is Matt and I on their interview set getting ready for taping.
Photo by: Christine FieldsThis is the whole production crew for Knight Talks. Completely produced by students of the College of Journalism & Communications. I was very proud of these folks.
Photo by: Christine FieldsThis is Alex, who oversees the student projects. She even got me a UF goodie bag!
Photo by: Rich FieldsAfter the interview I walked over to WUFT-TV... a completely student-run television station in Gainesville. This is where I did my very first weather segment back in 1979.
Photo by: Rich FieldsWe happened to walk in when the 5:00 news was on the air. It brought back fond memories.
Photo by: Christine FieldsOn Saturday Christine and I made our way to Florida Field and the President's box.
Photo by: Rich FieldsLoads of fans... and Gainesville PD had the whole place buttoned up nicely.
Photo by: Rich FieldsEven the Alachua County Sheriff's Department was on-hand for extra security.
Photo by: Rich FieldsAs you exit the elevator on the sixth level of Florida Field, this HUGE Gator is there to greet you.
Photo by: Rich FieldsThis is the first thing you see when entering the President's box. The great seal of the state of Florida... on an alligator-skin wall covering. Pretty cool!
Photo by: Rich FieldsWe arrived early, so a lot of these photos were taken before the place filled up.
Photo by: Rich FieldsBeautiful seating areas to just lounge about.
Photo by: Rich FieldsAnd LOTS of food.
Photo Courtesy of: Rich FieldsChristine and I enjoying a refreshing beverage.
Photo by: Rich FieldsA view of the field from the box.
Photo by: Rich FieldsEvery home-game the caterers create a Gator/opponent cake. Since we were playing Tennessee... this cake was created.
Photo by: Rich FieldsWow! More food.
Photo by: Rich FieldsCups and napkins are all festooned with Gator emblems.
Photo by: Rich FieldsGator ice sculpture... and more food.
Photo by: Rich FieldsLong before game-time... a shot of the huge big screen.
Photo by: Rich FieldsThis is the cobbler, ice cream and candy section of the box.
Photo by: Rich FieldsBecause the Gators were playing Tennessee... nobody was taking any of the orange M&M's.
Photo by: Rich FieldsA closer shot of that Gator/Tennessee cake. It was orange flavored cake inside. Very yummy.
Photo by: Rich FieldsGators... about to score again.
Photo by: Rich FieldsThis is a pic of the box seats before the game.
Photo by: Rich FieldsThis is a photo of the box seats DURING the game.
Photo by: Rich FieldsYou can go lounge anywhere and any time... and still watch the game on big screen TV's.
Photo by: Rich FieldsThis is quite the hang-out during a UF football game.
Photo by: Rich FieldsBye-bye to the huge Gator as we left after the game. What a pleasant weekend. Thank you President Fuchs and Dean McFarlin!
