Sports

Notre Dame defeats USC earning berth in BCS title game

November 26, 2012

I had the opportunity to travel to Los Angeles this weekend to photograph Notre Dame’s win against USC at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. It was an interesting night for me working and transmitting in the stadium. The game started after 8 p.m. EDT meaning I had to submit at the half and immediately after the game to hit our paper’s midnight deadline. Unfortunately for me the stadium’s media WiFi was slower than most 56k connections and my 3G air card was jammed as cell reception in the stadium was terrible meaning I could only send back a handful of shots to our sports guys. It was one of those nights where nothing seemed to be going right – at least for me. Luckily, I was able to send about 25 shots back before deadline.

Notre Dame players celebrate with the Irish fan section after a 22-13 win against USC on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame running back Theo Riddick (6) jukes USC linebacker Tony Burnett (34) after a reception during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame blows out Wake Forest to stay undefeated

November 17, 2012

Notre Dame cornerback Bennett Jackson (2) celebrates a 38-0 win against Wake Forest on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Wake Forest cornerback Kevin Johnson (9) tries to tackle Notre Dame wide receiver TJ Jones after a reception during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame pep rally before Wake Forest

November 17, 2012

Students from Notre Dame's Siegfried Hall cheer during the pep rally on Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at the Purcell Pavilion at Notre Dame. Notre Dame looks to stay undefeated at home for the first time since 1998 on Saturday when they face off against Wake Forest. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune) — Students from Notre Dame’s Siegfried Hall cheer during the pep rally on Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at the Purcell Pavilion at Notre Dame. Notre Dame looks to stay undefeated at home for the first time since 1998 on Saturday when they face off against Wake Forest. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Before addressing the crowd, defensive end and team captain Kapron Lewis-Moore busts a quick dance move during the pep rally on Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at the Purcell Pavilion at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

South Bend Career Academy adds basketball programs

November 9, 2012

Earlier this week, I got the chance to hang out at South Bend Career Academy with Tribune columnist Al Lesar to see practices by the school’s newly-formed girl’s and boy’s basketball teams. The academy, a charter school, is in the first year of competition. You can read Al’s column here.

Abdullah Karim huddles up with his girl's basketball team after an informal practice on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, at the South Bend Career Academy. The academy recently added girl's and boy's basketball. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune) — Abdullah Karim huddles up with his girl’s basketball team after an informal practice on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, at the South Bend Career Academy. The academy recently added girl’s and boy’s basketball. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame narrowly avoids upset, beats Pittsburgh in third overtime

November 4, 2012