10 college stadiums where the scenery’s as good as the football

Occasionally the most memorable portion of a soccer game doesn't have anything to do with all the actions on the area. College stadiums tend to be attractions themselves, states ESPN announcer Adam Amin, who has seen hundreds of campuses throughout his profession, and articles the finest on Instagram. "There is so much history and tradition at those areas. After the scene is especially impressive, we surely have a little time to enjoy it." With college bowl season in full swing, he shares a few travel-worthy places for second year with Larry Bleiberg for USA TODAY.

Wasatch Mountain peaks lord within this gridiron, which opened in 1964. "To have that as a background is really impressive at a soccer stadium. It is a totally stunning view," Amin says. byucougars.com

A soccer field named Death Valley may not seem tempting, but Amin said it is especially beautiful at sunset. "It is an intimidating place, but by the air booth, there was a second once the sun went down, and there was a rainbow, so I figure I am biased." The massive area, which holds over 100,000 spectators, has been known as the loudest in college soccer. 

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This California coliseum on the National Register of Historic Places gains from its place, tucked in the Berkeley hills overlooking San Francisco. "it is a very cool combination of greenery and houses in a sort of a coastal valley," Amin says. Really, some audiences sit out the gates and see games at no cost on what is called "Tightwad Hill." calbears.com

Amin worked a Tar Heels match over Thanksgiving weekend at 2016, and has been amazed with the pine trees and campus buildings enclosing the stands. "There is so much leaves and greenery, and also we had the best day to be there. The lushness of the campus comes through even in the stadium itself." goheels.com

While best known because of its artificial grass that is blue, Amin states that the Mountain West Conference area is equally as memorable because of its place in Idaho's capital city. 

"The pure splendor of Boise itself is on screen just right out. The entire valley is coastal, and also the scene is right in the center. It is a really underrated city." broncosports.com

University of Texas in El Paso

This stadium is indeed near the southern boundary that Amin remembers grabbing a match on Mexican Independence Day and watching fireworks on the opposite side of the Rio Grande. "It is right on the edge. In the booth, you are able to head from the back and watch Mexico. The stadium was home to lots of fantastic football." utepathletics.com

A town famous for neon glitz is not the first that comes to mind for panoramic beauty. However, Amin recalls the stadium glowing in sunset with desert lighting. "It place perfectly within the end zone and created a very wonderful picture." But if you would like the experience, then go shortly. The area is going to be replaced shortly when the Rebels start playing at a new domed coliseum it will discuss with all the NFL's Raiders, that are moving from Oakland. unlvrebels.com

Faurot Field

University of Missouri, Columbia

Many soccer stadiums do not actually have a sense of location, Amin states, however, Mizzou is a exception. "There is a whole lot of heritage at Missouri. There is blue sky and trees, and it is basically in the center of the campus." Additionally, there is the story of this stone "M" at the northern end zone, constructed in 1927 by freshmen with substances leftover in the stadium's structure. mutigers.com

Folsom Field

University of Colorado, Boulder

Amin states the slick, newly enlarged stadium contrasts with the rocky views of the Rockies. "It is sort of a cool juxtaposition. There is a school soccer arms race to assemble all these amenities, but there is still some gorgeous, amazing scenery." cubuffs.com

Neyland Stadium

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

For Amin, the house of the Volunteers has a particular place in his or her heart. "The first major game I predicted in my profession was at Tennessee." Even though it's situated close to the Tennessee River, he states that the most notable stadium perspective is of the lovers themselves, that occasionally make an homage to the college colours by forming a orange and white checkerboard pattern from the stands. utsports.com