Football

Bears-Jets NFL football

December 26, 2010

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) reacts as he tries to avoid a sack from Chicago Bears defensive tackle Israel Idonije (71) during the second half of a game on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Chicago. Chicago won 38-34.

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) runs the ball in for a touchdown in front of New York Jets linebacker Bryan Thomas (58) during the first half of a game on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Chicago.

Darth Winkler football player of the year portrait

December 6, 2010

Lewistown High School's Darth Winkler is the 2010 Small School Football Player of the Year for the Peoria Journal Star.

Indiana fires football coach Bill Lynch

November 29, 2010

With Indiana firing football coach Bill Lynch on Sunday, I thought I’d leave you with a shot of the coach from last season. This is a frame I took at a school pep rally last year as Lynch addressed a crowd of incoming freshmen. It’s one of those “alone in the spotlight” kind of images that I tend to make from time to time. I have to admit I have quite a few Lynch shots. The coach has been on the hot seat for a few years now. When I was the photo editor at last year. He led the tour and held doors open for us as we went in and out of the new offices and rooms. Jim Tressel and Bret Bielema wouldn’t hold a door open for you.

Indiana football coach Bill Lynch speaks to a group of freshmen during the Traditions and Spirit of IU pep rally on Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, at Assembly Hall.

Bears-Eagles NFL football

November 28, 2010

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick (7) fumbles the ball as he's sacked by Chicago Bears defensive end Julius Peppers (90) during the first half of a game on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010, at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Philadelphia Eagles running back LeSean McCoy (25) prepares to stiff arm Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman (33) during a game on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010, at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Metamora-Pontiac football

November 13, 2010