The road to the Rose Bowl , , , is long and winding?

Rose Bowl Exit January 7, 2010, originally uploaded by Gary P. Smith.

This image was captured by my daughter's boyfriend, Jake Hubbell, at the BCS National Championship game on January 7, 2010, between Texas and Alabama.

The bronze bulls outside the china cabinet named Reliant might be a long way from Pamplona, , ,

Reliant Stadium Exterior Texas Bowl 2009, originally uploaded by Gary P. Smith.

, , , but inside, the Rodeo arrived early as the Navy Midshipmen ripped and snorted their way to 385 yards rushing against the hapless Missouri Tigers. Texas Bowl, 2009. By Gary P Smith.

Texas Bowl, Reliant Stadium, Navy v Missouri, December 31, 2009.

Texas Bowl 2009 Navy v Missouri, originally uploaded by Gary P. Smith.

The American Flag is unfurled in a pre-game ceremony featuring the Navy band. A foggy, December New Year's Eve is the backdrop for Ricky Dobbs and the Middies as they spank the Tigers. By Gary P Smith.

The World's Largest Video Screen, Arlington, Texas

Texas vs Nebraska Big 12 Championship Game Dec 5, 2009, originally uploaded by Gary P. Smith.

The giant HDTV screen in the new Dallas Cowboys Stadium spans a total of 11,200 square feet. Taken at the Big 12 Championship Game between Texas and Nebraska. December 5, 2009.

Dallas Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, Big 12 Championship Game, December 5, 2009

Cowboys Stadium, Big 12 Championship Game, originally uploaded by Gary P. Smith.

This image taken by Rebecca A Smith from the parking lot of the new football "palace" in Arlington, TX. December 5, 2009. Texas vs Nebraska.

Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio

Paul Brown Stadium from Ohio River, Cincy, originally uploaded by Gary P. Smith.

This unique view of Paul Brown Stadium, home of the Bengals, was taken from the banks of the Ohio River. By Gary P Smith, May, 2004.

Soldier Field, Chicago IL

Soldier Field, Chicago IL, originally uploaded by Gary P. Smith.

Front facade of Soldier Field, Chicago. This stadium sits at the edge of Lake Michigan. Taken from the car. Traffic was too bad to stop and jump out and back in. Circa 2002, by Gary P Smith.