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Jesus, Other Fans and Behind The Scenes Photos
I was scrolling through photos I’ve taken covering the Pittsburgh Steelers in the last two years. I’ve been covering them going back to my first game in 2011, but I was just looking at this year and last year. While I was looking at these, it occurred to me that I don’t share any photos other then an occasional player, a live action shot and sometimes a coach. But I take a bunch of the fans, who are sometimes more interesting than what’s happening on the field. I also take a bunch of photos of objects (helmets, footballs, etc..) and other non-players (past players, other photographers, celebrities, etc..) on the sidelines, which normally don’t see the light of day.
So, I’m going to share some of my favorite photos from the last two years with you today. Happy New Year and good luck in 2019.
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Jesus is a Steelers’ Fan.
Football Is Finally Here!!!
MJ and I had a great trip
to Michigan this weekend to visit our families. It was a wonderful trip and we enjoyed visiting with
everyone. We drove back tonight
for two reasons.
1. To get some things done around our house on Monday before the holiday weekend is complete
2. So I could get ready for the Monday night University of Pittsburgh vs. Florida State University football game.
I have a list of games I plan to photograph this year, both college and NFL. This is the first assignment on the list. Pitt is launching its entry into the ACC by opening their season on national television (ESPN) against a great FSU football team. I doubt Pitt can win this, but I’ll cheer for them away. Regardless of the outcome, I plan to have a great time shooting the game from the sideline. My goals for shooting the game:
1. Don’t get hurt….I’ll be dodging players and the football
2. Have fun!!
3. Get some great photos
Preparing for tomorrow’s game, I looked back through some of the football pictures I took last season. I came across this photo and thought I would share it with you. This is of Cameron Saddler, who was a senior wide receiver for Pitt last year (his home town is Monroeville PA…which is right outside Pittsburgh). I took this picture of him during the 2012 Pitt vs. Temple game last season. Look for me as I run for my life tomorrow night.
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Syracuse vs. Pitt
In honor of the NCAA National Championship Men’s Basketball game tonight, I am posting one of my college basketball shots from earlier this season. This is from the Syracuse vs. Pitt game at the Peterson Center in the Oakland area of Pittsburgh. Pitt won this game, even though it appeared as if Syracuse was the better team that day.
Both teams made the NCAA Tournament, with much different results. Pitt lost in the first round, while the Orange Men lost in the Semi-Final game to my home state Wolverines.
Neither team had the season ending they wanted, but both had what I would consider successful seasons. So regardless of who you want to win, remember they are all winners and cheer for the Maize and Blue.
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