What if the Hokey Pokey IS what it's all About???

Sports and cameras

While watching the INCREDIBLY EXCITING Rose Bowl/National Title match tonight between USC and UT, I wondered for about the one-millionth time why it's necessary for SO many photographers to spill over near the end zone.

While Vince Young rolled in for yet another thrilling touch down, I'm embarassed to admit that I found my gaze shift to focus on the throng of 2-foot long lenses carving his path like clunky giraffes in high heels!

Why can't all the news outlets just pay 5 or 6 extraordinarily awesome camera-people for their images? They all end up looking the same, anyway, right?

On a different note, it's often disturbing how the players often are barraged by cameras before they can truly share the moment with their coaches and teams. You might call me a hypocrite, but I would argue that i would get the same enjoyment if the camera were further away and i was watching the lead players celebrate with each other rather than cheezing it up with ESPN!

Of course, to play devil's advocate with myself, one could argue that the media can heighten one's excitement. I suppose it depends on the person. At any rate, I was majorly impressed by the poise of UT-Austin Offensive MVP Vince Young. His posture and interaction with the presenter were so loose and comfortable, and he seemed to genuinely be enjoying himself. That kind of composure is so refreshing to see!

WHAT AN AMAZING GAME!

Now, if only our country got this excited about soccer games... | posted by Cheryl, 1/04/2006 09:51:00 PM