Ryan Broyles breaks OU receiving record
OU's Ryan Broyles catches an 81-yard touchdown pass in front of Colorado's Jonathan Hawkins during the college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the University of Colorado Buffaloes at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, October 30, 2010. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
On Saturday during the win against Colorado, Ryan Broyles broke the OU record for receiving yards in a game. Broyles 208 yards passed the previous record of 206 yards by Manny Johnson against TCU in 2008. Here are some photos of Broyles from the game.
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OU's Ryan Broyles (85) gets past Ray Polk (26) of Colorado after a catch in the first quarter during the college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the University of Colorado Buffaloes at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, October 30, 2010. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman
OU's Ryan Broyles completes an 81-yard touchdown pass play during the first half of the college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the University of Colorado Buffaloes at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, October 30, 2010. Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman
OU's Ryan Broyles scores on a 16-yard touchdown pass during the college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the University of Colorado Buffaloes at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, October 30, 2010. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
OU's Ryan Broyles (85) takes a catch in for a touchdown past Ray Polk (26) of Colorado in the third quarter during the college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the University of Colorado Buffaloes at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, October 30, 2010. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman
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-Nate Billings
The Cowboys and Sooners fall
Oklahoma's Landry Jones (12) reacts as he walks off the field after a Mossis Madu fumble in the red zone during the first half of the college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the University of Missouri Tigers (MU) on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, in Columbia, Mo. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman
Oklahoman photographers were busy this weekend covering football games. Chris Landsberger covered the Sooners’ loss to the Tigers in Missouri, while Nate Billings, Sarah Phipps and Bryan Terry covered the Cowboys’ loss to the Huskers in Stillwater, Okla. Larry the Cable Guy was also in Stillwater to watch the Huskers.
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OSU's Brandon Weeden walks off the field after OSU's 51-41 loos in the college football game between the Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU) and the Nebraska Huskers (NU) at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Oklahoma's James Hanna (82) catches the ball for a touchdown during the second half of the college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the University of Missouri Tigers (MU) on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, in Columbia, Mo. Oklahoma lost the game 36-27. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman
OSU's Justin Blackmon (81) makes a catch next to Prince Amukamara (21) of Nebraska on the way to an 80-yard touchdown in the second quarter during the college football game between the Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU) and the Nebraska Huskers (NU) at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman ORG XMIT: KOD
Nebraska fan and comedian Larry the Cable Guy waves to fans during the college football game between the Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU) and the Nebraska Huskers (NU) at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman
Nebraska's Niles Paul slips past OSU's Quinn Sharp as he returns a kickoff for touchdown during the college football game between the Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU) and the Nebraska Huskers (NU) at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
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— Sarah Phipps
October sports highlights
Aaron Williams (4) of Texas tries to make an interception but cannot hold on to a pass intended for OU's Ryan Broyles (85) in the second quarter of the Red River Rivalry college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the University of Texas Longhorns (UT) at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, in Dallas, Texas. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman
I’ve been meaning to put some sports pictures up for a few days. With staff photographers covering football, volleyball, softball, and now Thunder basketball, we’ve had some remarkable pictures to look at in Merlin. Here are some of my favorites from the last few weeks. Most of these you may not have seen because they weren’t published in the newspaper. After the games that we cover, we always post a gallery full of images, you can see all the photo galleries by clicking here.
Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant (35) is introduced before the preseason NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and CSKA Moscow in Oklahoma City, Thursday, October 14, 2010. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Micha Hancock gets a hug from assistant principal Carrie Higdon afyer receiving her championship medal during the 6A Volleyball state championship game between Edmond Memorial and Edmond Santa Fe at Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman
OSU's Dan Bailey makes the game-winning field goal during the college football game between Texas A&M University and Oklahoma State University (OSU) at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
OU's Jonathan Nelson (3) reacts after the Red River Rivalry college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the University of Texas Longhorns (UT) at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, in Dallas, Texas. OU won, 28-20. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman
OSU's Josh Cooper (25) tries to get past Cody Davis (16) of Texas Tech in the second quarter during the college football game between the Oklahoma State University Cowboys and Texas Tech University Red Raiders at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, October 16, 2010. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman
Yukon's Kendall Smith, center, celebrates Yukon's win over Jenks during the Class 6A fast-pitch softball championship at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, in Oklahoma City. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
-John Clanton
Honoring Kody Turner
Chickasha players raise their helmets during the opening kickoff of the football game between Chickasha and Capitol Hill at Chickasha High School, Friday, Oct. 1, 2010. It was the first home game since the death of player Kody Turner. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
The Chickasha players silently raised their helmets adorned with the No. 74 during the opening kickoff against Capitol Hill last week at Chickasha High School.
It was the first home game for the Chicks since lineman Kody Turner died on Sept. 17.
The crowd stood silently as they watched the ball sail through the air into the arms of the Chicks’ return man.
Then on the first play of the game, the team honored their fallen teammate.
With a stillness in the air, Chickasha hiked the ball minus a left guard, Turner’s position. Then they took a knee.
The silence continued as quarterback Chase Rodgers handed the ball to head coach Rick VanCleave who then presented the ball to Turner’s mother, Crystal Coleman.
A somber crowd stood still as Coleman was also presented with Turner’s jersey.
The quiet continued as coach and mom embraced on the 50-yard line with the game ball in hand.
Then an emotional Coleman turned to the crowd and raised the ball in the air. The stadium erupted in a roar.
Kody Turner's mom, Crystal Coleman, shows the crowd the game ball before the football game between Chickasha and Capitol Hill at Chickasha High School, Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, in Chickasha, Okla. It was the first home game since the death of player Kody Turner. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
Chickasha lines up without a left guard on the first play of the football game between Chickasha and Capitol Hill at Chickasha High School, Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, in Chickasha, Okla. It was the first home game since the death of player Kody Turner. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
Chickasha head coach Rick VanCleave leads the team in prayer before the football game between Chickasha and Capitol Hill at Chickasha High School, Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, in Chickasha, Okla. It was the first home game since the death of player Kody Turner. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
TJ Filer touches a poster honoring Kody Turner before running onto the field at the football game between Chickasha and Capitol Hill at Chickasha High School, Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, in Chickasha, Okla. It was the first home game since the death of player Kody Turner. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
See an audio slideshow of the game here.
Read more about the game from Oklahoman reporter Bob Prybylo here.
– Sarah Phipps
Deja Vu
“Barry Sanders scores his third touchdown” is something I have not put in a photo caption for quite awhile, but I did last night. Not THE Barry Sanders from OSU and the NFL Hall of Famer, but his son, Barry Sanders, Jr., a running back at Heritage Hall. Heritage Hall played last night against NOAH, a school from Tulsa, and it was Senior Night. During the first half while I was there, Barry Sanders, Jr. scored four touchdowns on runs of 73, 72, 62 and 31. He added one more TD in the second half and finished with 313 total yards. Deja Vu!
Teammates congratulate Barry Sanders, Jr. after his 3rd touchdown during the high school football game between Heritage Hall and NOAH in Oklahoma City, Friday, Oct. 1, 2010. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman.
Barry Sanders, Jr. puts his helmet back on after his third touchdown as he goes on defense during the high school football game between Heritage Hall and NOAH in Oklahoma City, Friday, Oct. 1, 2010. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman.
Barry Sanders, Jr. pushes away Justus McGuire to get to the end zone for a 4th time in the first half during the high school football game between Heritage Hall and NOAH in Oklahoma City, Friday, Oct. 1, 2010. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman.
Barry Sanders, Jr. tosses back a water bottle as he goes back on the field to play defense after his 3rd TD during the high school football game between Heritage Hall and NOAH in Oklahoma City, Friday, Oct. 1, 2010. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman.
One of the fun things about my long career at The Oklahoman (33 years) is photographing the children of the people I’ve photographed over the years. In the 80′s it was Barry Sanders at OSU and now it’s Barry Sanders, Jr. at Heritage Hall. Who knows, maybe I’ll be around long enough to photograph his children!
-Doug Hoke
Scott Myers Living for Friday Night
Moore head football coach Scott Myers talks with quarterback Vova Razryvin before a game at Norman High School in Norman, Oklahoma, on Friday, Sept. 10, 2010. Photo by John Clanton, The Oklahoman
Here’s a story worth checking out. Moore head football coach Scott Myers is continuing to coach the Lions as he battles renal kidney cancer. John Clanton worked with Jenni Carlson on an nDepth piece about Myers. Click here to watch John’s audio slideshow and read Jenni’s story.
Moore head football coach Scott Myers watches a ball fly downfield as his kickers warm up before a game at Norman High School in Norman on Friday, Sept. 10, 2010. Photo by John Clanton, The Oklahoman
Moore head football coach Scott Myers celebrates a touchdown against Norman High School on Friday, Sept. 10, 2010. Photo by John Clanton, The Oklahoman
-Nate Billings
More football action
OSU's Justin Blackmon (81) stiff arms Donnell Golden (40) of Troy in the first quarter during the college football game between the Oklahoma State University Cowboys (OSU) and the Troy University Trojans at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman
Staff Photographers from The Oklahoman covered home football games in Stillwater and in Norman. To see more pictures from the OSU game, click here. For more pictures from the OU game, click here.
Oklahoma quarterback Landry Jones is sacked by the Florida State defense during the first half of the college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Florida State University Seminoles (FSU) on Sat., Sept. 11, 2010, in Norman, Okla. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman
OU's Jonathan Nelson knocks down a pass intended for Florida State's Taiwan Easterling during the second half of the college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and Florida State University Seminoles (FSU) at the Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010, in Norman, Okla. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
DeMarco Murray (7) is tackled by Greg Reid (5) as Christian Jones (7) leaps over them during the first half of the college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and Florida State University Seminoles (FSU) at the Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 11 2010, in Norman, Okla. Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman
Donnell Golden (40) of Troy intercepts a tipped pass by OSU's Brandon Weeden (not pictured) in front of OSU's Bryant Ward (37), Troy's Jonathan Massaquoi (94) and Xavier Lamb (25) in the third quarter during the college football game between the Oklahoma State University Cowboys (OSU) and the Troy University Trojans at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010. OSU won, 41-38.
OSU's Kendall Hunter (24) scores a touchdown as Troy's Donnell Golden (40) tries to tackle him during the college football game between the Oklahoma State University Cowboys (OSU) and the Troy University Trojans at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
-John Clanton
Limited Practice
SeeWorth Academy is in class 3A, so they’ll play teams like Jones and Millwood this year. Ten days before their first game, only five players showed up to practice. Two more players came in late, but that means they were still four players short of the absolute minimum by the time practice ended. The team practices on a tiny field that reminded me of the field where I played baseball and football with my brother in rural Sapulpa. Receivers run their routes at full speed just a few feet away from a storage shed and an old trailer, and footballs that go over the fence are lost forever.
Three players rest between drills during football practice at SeeWorth Academy in Oklahoma City on Wednesday, August 25, 2010. Photo by John Clanton, The Oklahoman
I thought the best approach to tell the visual side of the story was to just be there and document a practice. I kept an eye out for moments with the coaches and the players, but I also watched for how they related to the field and their environment. It was nice to spend an afternoon on a sports-related documentary assignment. Here’s a couple of pictures from the assignment, most of these weren’t used in the newspaper. To read all of Bob Przybylo’s story about SeeWorth Academy, click here.
Marcus Smith, runs passing drills past an equipment shed and other equipment during football practice at SeeWorth Academy in Oklahoma City on Wednesday, August 25, 2010. The team practices on a small yard on the southeast side of the Seeworth campus. Photo by John Clanton, The Oklahoman
Coach Robert Walker (left) leads his players, including David Johnson, Marcmichael Hall, and Rontrell McCoy (from left to right at center) in a team chant following football practice at SeeWorth Academy in Oklahoma City on Wednesday, August 25, 2010. With ten days before their first game, only seven players came to Wednesday's practice. Photo by John Clanton, The Oklahoman
Marcus Smith sits in the basketball gym to change into his cleats before football practice at SeeWorth Academy in Oklahoma City on Wednesday, August 25, 2010. Photo by John Clanton, The Oklahoman
-John Clanton
Media Days
There’s plenty of behind-the-scenes work that’s done on Media Day at our local Division 1 colleges, and, of course, there’s plenty of waiting.
Tulsa World Photographer Mike Simons (left) and The Oklahoman photographer John Clanton, both UCO graduates, pose with OSU helmets that fit to varying degrees. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
On Sunday local media outlets converged at Gallagher-Iba Arena on Oklahoma State University to photograph fans getting autographs, press conferences, practices and portraits of players. At some point in the hour and a half wait for the players to arrive for the player availability part of the day, the media relations team brought in helmets that we could use for portraits (above). Staff Photographer Bryan Terry got portraits at OSU, while a few days before, Chris Landsberger photographed players at the University of Oklahoma. Meanwhile, I photographed practices and fan appreciation events at OSU and Steve Sisney photographed Fan Appreciation day in Norman. You can see photo galleries from both events by clicking here. The portraits will run in the August 29 newspaper, and we’ll talk about them on Alternate Crop as well.
-John Clanton
Behind the Photo-Studio Photography
I mentioned yesterday that The Oklahoman Photography staff did well at this year’s Great Plains Journalism Awards. A contest that includes Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Missouri, Arkansas, North Dakota and Iowa. One of the categories that we don’t have in our local AP/ONE and SPJ contests is Studio Photography. Basically, the best picture taken in a Studio. This year, Our Director of Photography, Doug Hoke, was the Winner in this category. Here’s what he wrote about the winning photograph.
Tre Porter, of Carl Albert, for the cover of the high school football playoff special section themed, "Dark Horse" at OPUBCO studio Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman
The sports department chose the theme of “Dark Horses” for it’s high school football playoff section. A different way of approaching the playoffs. When the writer contacted me about the assignment, he described the idea and said he had a model, one of the local stars, and the eye-black patches. I wanted to keep the photo simple and one that worked either in color or black and white, since we didn’t know where the photo was to appear in the section. I decided to use an 85mm lens wide open at f 1.8 to limit the depth-of-field to draw the focus to the words “dark horse.” So, although I shot in the studio where we have over 4,000 watts of strobe power available, I just used the 250 watt modeling light in one head with a 8” reflector and a grid above the camera, to concentrate the light on the player’s face. I kept the player well away from the background so that it would drop to black. I then moved in as tight as the lens would focus, keeping the framing horizontal to add power to the face and let the sides drop to black.
Chris Landsberger was named as a finalist in this category.
-John Clanton
