Miami Dolphins press box a great place to watch a football game
By Brian Miller
A thick pane of glass separates the media from the fans in the stands below but when the stadium gets loud, you can clearly hear the voluminous roar of the fans. And it can get really loud.
Inside however it’s quiet. After an interview session with Miami Dolphins Vice Chairman Matt Higgins about his Shark Tank appearance my nerves had settled down. Thanks in part to Dave Hyde of the Sun-Sentinel. Dave recognized me from Jason Taylor’s Hall of Fame party and we chatted a bit before the Lions game. The conversation made me feel comfortable and I realized that I did actually belong in this section of the stadium.
Chatter could be heard leading up to kick-off but once the game was on underway it got silent with only intermittent chatter. To the right of me out of sight a voice would call out a player’s name that I believe was relayed to the broadcasting team. For the most part it was the only non-canned voice in the room.
Overhead on the PA a monotone voice would call out the down and distance and announce that replays were on the television screens in front of us. The plays were delayed for one full play allowing the media to watch the play on the field and then watch the replay of that on the tv’s.
An occasional mutter would find its way into the air as a whispered comment was made from someone in the room. But it’s quiet up there for the most part. As the game progressed I found it intriguing at how easy it was to write and take notes that normally are hard to do while watching the game at home or in the stands. There isn’t much to miss and if you do, you simply lean over and ask someone, “Did you get the name or number of who made that play?”.