>I tell ya — Sports and more sports…CMU v. NIU Football
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Redshirt freshman running back Zurlon Tipton scrambles to pick up a fumbled ball by quarterback Ryan Radcliff while sophomore offensive tackle Eric Fisher blocks Northern Illinois senior defensive tackle D.J. Pirkle during the second quarter Saturday at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb, Ill. Tipton had 11 rushes for 31 yards on the day.
Square Crop. Ugh.
Northern Illinois redshirt junior quarterback Chandler Harnish is swarmed by the CMU defense during the fourth quarter Saturday at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb, Ill. Harnish went 12-for-19, throwing for 138 yards as well as rushing for 69 yards on the day.
>Log Bupdate: Three football images
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Junior running back Paris Cotton is comforted by Miami (Ohio) defensive lineman Jordain Brown following CMU’s 27-20 loss Saturday afternoon at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Central dropped to 1-3 in the Mid-American Conference and have lost the last four games, including two at home. “It’s very disappointing,” said head coach Dan Enos after the game, “They made plays when they needed to, and we didn’t. …The guys are frustrated, I’ll tell you that.”
Sophomore defensive back Jahleel Addae careens into Miami freshman quarterback Robert Partridge during the second quarter following a fourth down attempt by the Red Hawks in Central’s red zone Saturday afternoon at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Partridge fell short of the first down and was taken out of the game with an injured knee. Addae recorded eight tackles on the day.
Ball State sophomore running back Eric Williams is swarmed by the Central Michigan defensive line during the second quarter Saturday afternoon at Kelly/Shorts Stadium.
Why so flat, last image?
>Lazy Blog Update Redux Part II
>Football v. Northwestern
Junior running back Paris Cotton runs upfield during the first half of play Saturday afternoon against Northwestern.
Sophomore quarterback Ryan Radcliff winds back to deliver the ball to sophomore wide receiver Jerry Harris during the second half of Saturday’s game against Northwestern at Ryan Field. Radcliff went 29-for-43, throwing for 347 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions.
Coach Dan Enos yells his objections at the referee’s after sophomore quarterback Ryan Radcliff was sacked during the failed two-point conversion attempt during the fourth quarter Saturday afternoon against Northwestern. “He was in the neutral zone,” Enos said to the officials about a Northwestern player.
>Lazy Blog Update Redux Part I
>Football vs. Eastern Michigan
Junior running back Paris Cotton is thrown to the ground by Eastern Michigan’s senior linebacker Neal Howey and defensive back Brandon Pratt during the first half of play at Rynearson Stadium.
Sophomore wide receiver Cody Wilson dances down the sideline as Eastern Michigan sophomore defensive lineman Devon Davis leaps after him Saturday afternoon during the first half of play at Rynearson Stadium. Wilson had three catches for 100 yards and one touchdown.
Redshirt freshman running back Zurlon Tipton is wrapped up by Eastern Michigan senior defensive back Brandon Pratt Saturday evening during the second half of play. Tipton, who played in his first game following a two game suspension for a violation of specified team rules had 11 carries for a total of 54 yards and one touchdown.
The joys of shooting football with only a 200. Cropcropcropcrop. Oh!
>Football Spring Practice: Take III
>Yet again, I had 20 minutes to shoot the Football team spring practice. The annual spring game is on Saturday (which I get to shoot), so they’re gearing up for that. This time I wasn’t really told to focus on anyone, but I had to go straight from practice to a board meeting–shooting football with a button up shirt is weird.
Sophomore wide receiver Reggie Brown, left, stretches with fellow sophomore wide receiver Jerry Harris Thursday, April 15, during spring practice at Kelly/Shorts Stadium.
Injured senior wide receiver Kito Poblah strengthens his upper body during spring practice on Thursday morning, April 15, at Kelly/Shorts Stadium.
I really just like the colors in that one.
>Spring Practice Take II
>Jake and I shot Football Spring Practice again last week. Didn’t get quite the cinematic still this time, instead I focused on the running backs. Here’s what I got.
Sophomore running back Tim Philips goes through drills during Spring Practice on Tuesday, March 29 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Philips played in six games last year, scoring one touchdown.
And I shot this real quick as we were leaving. I wish he was facing me, but mostly I wish the damn department Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 didn’t have such ridiculous purple fringing/CA. Ugh.
>Maxine Tanner
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81-year-old Mount Pleasant resident Maxine Tanner sits on the porch of her S. Lansing St. house on Wednesday afternoon, March 17, at the advice of her horoscope. “It told me to go outside and enjoy the weather,” she said. Tanner retired as the Central Michigan University Football team seamstress four years ago after 25 years. “I have lived life for 80 years,” Tanner said. “We’re all working to be people.”
Maxine Tanner sits in her chair situated in the corner of her living room across from her television. “This is what I do most of the time now. I can’t drive any more.” Tanner said.
Maxine Tanner goes through documents regarding her time in the Air Force. The papers were held in a black envelope titled “Portfolio of Important Documents.” Tanner briefly served in the Air Force as a radio technician for two months and 21 days, where she met her future husband. “When you were married, you had to get out,” Tanner explained.
Maxine Tanner hits her forehead with her palm as she tries to remember a name of someone in her past. At the age of 51, Tanner started a sewing shop, and later would become the Central Michigan University athletics seamstress for 25 years.
>CMU Football Spring Practice
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Sophomore quarterback Ryan Radcliff practices Tuesday during the CMU football team’s spring football sessions at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. CMU coach Dan Enos said Radcliff has a slight edge to replace former quarterback Dan LeFevour because of the experience he picked up while playing extensively in two games last season.
I’m considering photoshopping a burning/exploding building to the right of Radcliff. Anyone have an awesome photo of one?
>Football Slideshow
>http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=71649
So I finally got around to editing all the football photos from the Central Michigan University vs Northern Illinois University football game on Nov. 27th. It was the last home game of the semester, and the last home game for Seniors such as Dan LeFevour. The photo directly below this post is included in the slideshow and was published on page 2B of the sports section.
Also, check out Jake May’s blog for his slideshow. All photos shot for CM-Life.
sean proctor | photojournalist 