CHESTNUT HILL, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: Members of the Boston College Eagles walk through the tunnel before a game against the Texas State Bobcats at Alumni Stadium on September 26, 2020 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: Hunter Long #80 of the Boston College Eagles warms up before a game against the Texas State Bobcats at Alumni Stadium on September 26, 2020 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Hunter Long
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: Members of the Texas State Bobcats huddle before a game against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium on September 26, 2020 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: Elijah Jones #20 of the Boston College Eagles wears a mask as he looks on before a game against the Texas State Bobcats at Alumni Stadium on September 26, 2020 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Elijah Jones
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: Members of the Boston College Eagles exit the tunnel as they are introduced before a game against the Texas State Bobcats at Alumni Stadium on September 26, 2020 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: Phil Jurkovec #5 of the Boston College Eagles looks to throw during the first half of a game against the Texas State Bobcats at Alumni Stadium on September 26, 2020 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Phil Jurkovec
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: A general view during a game between the Boston College Eagles and the Texas State Bobcats at Alumni Stadium on September 26, 2020 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: Phil Jurkovec #5 of the Boston College Eagles throws during the second half of a game against the Texas State Bobcats at Alumni Stadium on September 26, 2020 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Phil Jurkovec
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: Phil Jurkovec #5 of the Boston College Eagles throws during the second half of a game against the Texas State Bobcats at Alumni Stadium on September 26, 2020 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Phil Jurkovec
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: Brock Sturges #5 of the Texas State Bobcats carries the ball during the second half of a game against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium on September 26, 2020 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brock Sturges
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: Spencer Witter #81 of the Boston College Eagles runs onto the field as he celebrates a victory against the Texas State Bobcats at Alumni Stadium on September 26, 2020 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Spencer Witter
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: Cardboard cutout fans are displayed during a game between the Boston College Eagles and the Texas State Bobcats at Alumni Stadium on September 26, 2020 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: Aaron Boumehri #41 of the Boston College Eagles kicks the game winning field goal during the second half of a game against the Texas State Bobcats at Alumni Stadium on September 26, 2020 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Aaron Boumehri
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: Aaron Boumehri #41 of the Boston College Eagles celebrates with teammates after kicking the game winning field goal during the second half of a game against the Texas State Bobcats at Alumni Stadium on September 26, 2020 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Aaron Boumehri
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: Phil Jurkovec #5 of the Boston College Eagles runs onto the field as he celebrates a victory against the Texas State Bobcats at Alumni Stadium on September 26, 2020 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Phil Jurkovec
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: John Lamot #28 of the Boston College Eagles runs onto the field as he celebrates a victory against the Texas State Bobcats at Alumni Stadium on September 26, 2020 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Lamot
The Boston College Eagles opened up their 2020 season at home tonight with a game played in an empty Alumni Stadium against Texas State. Given mass gatherings are still shut down here in Massachusetts, there were no fans in the stadium, and as a result, no field access for photographers. Now I know how all the other photographers felt at Fenway all season!
Still, it was a fun challenge to think differently about how to cover it. Here is my take of the Eagles win on a late field goal, shot for Getty Images.
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – NOVEMBER 05: Myles Willis #23 of Boston College breaks through a flag as the team is introduced before a game against Louisville at Alumni Stadium on November 5, 2016 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Myles Willis
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – NOVEMBER 05: A helmet of Louisville is shown during a game against Boston College at Alumni Stadium on November 5, 2016 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – NOVEMBER 05: Drew Barksdale #80 Boston College looks on before a game against Louisville at Alumni Stadium on November 5, 2016 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Drew Barksdale
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – NOVEMBER 05: Members of Boston College run onto the field before a game against Louisville at Alumni Stadium on November 5, 2016 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – NOVEMBER 05: Lamar Jackson #8 of Louisville throws during the second quarter of a game against Boston College at Alumni Stadium on November 5, 2016 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Lamar Jackson
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – NOVEMBER 05: Chris Williams #44 of Louisville sacks Patrick Towles #8 of Boston College during the third quarter of a game at Alumni Stadium on November 5, 2016 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Williams; Patrick Towles
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – NOVEMBER 05: Lamar Jackson #8 of Louisville reacts during the second quarter of a game against Boston College at Alumni Stadium on November 5, 2016 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Lamar Jackson
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – NOVEMBER 05: Jaylen Smith #9 of Louisville catches a touchdown pass as Isaac Yiadom #20 of Boston College defends during the first quarter of a game at Alumni Stadium on November 5, 2016 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jaylen Smith; Isaac Yiadom
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – NOVEMBER 05: Sean McCormick #15 of Louisville tackles Davon Jones #16 of Boston College during the second quarter of a game at Alumni Stadium on November 5, 2016 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Sean McCormick; Davon Jones
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – NOVEMBER 05: Stacy Thomas #32 of Louisville tackles Michael Walker #3 of Boston College during the second quarter of a game at Alumni Stadium on November 5, 2016 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Stacy Thomas; Michael Walker
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – NOVEMBER 05: Jaylen Smith #9 of Louisville reacts with Kamrin Moore #5 after catching a touchdown pass during the first quarter of a game against Boston College at Alumni Stadium on November 5, 2016 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jaylen Smith; Kamrin Moore
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – NOVEMBER 05: Jaylen Smith #9 of Louisville reacts after catching a touchdown pass during the first quarter of a game against Boston College at Alumni Stadium on November 5, 2016 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jaylen Smith
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – NOVEMBER 05: Lamar Jackson #8 of Louisville reacts after carrying the ball for a touchdown during the third quarter of a game against Boston College at Alumni Stadium on November 5, 2016 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Lamar Jackson
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – NOVEMBER 05: DeAngelo Brown #97 of Louisville reacts after making a tackle during the first quarter of a game against Boston College at Alumni Stadium on November 5, 2016 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** DeAngelo Brown
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – NOVEMBER 05: Lamar Jackson #8 of Louisville carries the ball for a touchdown during the third quarter of a game against Boston College at Alumni Stadium on November 5, 2016 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Lamar Jackson
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – NOVEMBER 05: Head coach Steve Addazio of Boston College argues with the officials during the first quarter of game against Louisville at Alumni Stadium on November 5, 2016 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Steve Addazio
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – NOVEMBER 05: Lamar Jackson #8 of Louisville reacts with Brandon Radcliff #23 after throwing a touchdown pass during the second quarter of a game against Boston College at Alumni Stadium on November 5, 2016 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Lamar Jackson; Brandon Radcliff
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – NOVEMBER 05: Lamar Jackson #8 of Louisville reacts following a game against Boston College at Alumni Stadium on November 5, 2016 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Lamar Jackson
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – NOVEMBER 05: Lamar Jackson #8 of Louisville reacts following a game against Boston College at Alumni Stadium on November 5, 2016 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Lamar Jackson
Here is my set of images from Boston College vs. Louisville yesterday at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. I covered the game for Getty Images.
This was a tough one for BC, who lost 52-7 to Louisville. It was the Lamar Jackson show. The Louisville quarterback threw four touchdown passes and ran for three, putting up 416 total yards. From a photo standpoint, he was the subject of nearly all of them.
It took me a bit to get my football timing back. I was a bit frustrated at first, and maybe a little tired from a red eye flight the night before, but settled in and did alright the rest of the way.
“Florida State Seminoles quarterback Jameis Winston throws a pass during the third quarter of a game against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Saturday, September 28, 2013.”“Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin leaps over defensive back Bryce Jones during the third quarter of a game against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Saturday, September 28, 2013.”“Florida State Seminoles fullback Chad Abram slips along the sideline after a carry during the third quarter of a game against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Saturday, September 28, 2013.”“Florida State Seminoles runningback Devonta Freeman is tackled by Manuel Asprilla during the third quarter of a game against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Saturday, September 28, 2013.”“Florida State Seminoles fullback Chad Abrams secures the ball as he scores a touchdown during the third quarter of a game against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Saturday, September 28, 2013.”“Florida State Seminoles tight end Nick O’Leary attempts to catch a pass over linebacker Josh Keyes during the fourth quarter of a game against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Saturday, September 28, 2013.”“Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Rashad Greene celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter of a game against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Saturday, September 28, 2013.”“Alumni Stadium iis shown during a football game between Boston College and Florida State University in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Saturday, September 28, 2013.”“Florida State fans lead a cheer during a game between the Florida State Seminoles and the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Saturday, September 28, 2013.”“Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Rashad Greene dives as he catches a pass and scores a touchdown during the third quarter of a game against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Saturday, September 28, 2013.”
I spent my Saturday this weekend out in Chestnut Hill at Boston College to shoot a game between the Eagles and the Florida State Seminoles.
I was able to finish the corporate/sponsorship signage work that I was hired to shoot by the end of the first half, so I stuck around to shoot game action for myself during the second half. I haven’t shot a football game in awhile, so it was a nice change of pace during a break from baseball.
These are a few that I liked. Looking through these images again, I’m realizing I shot mostly FSU action. That’s just how the game was going by the time I started shooting in the second half. Enjoy!
