#7 - Rolaids Moments

Some of us will do our jobs well and some will not, but we will be judged by only one thing -- the result. - Vince Lombardi

Most baby boomers growing up in Wisconsin knew Autumn's arrival by sound rather than sight. Forget about the pretty colored leaves, it was the blaring Sunday broadcast from thousands of transistor radios heard around the state of Green Bay Packers' football that signaled the real start of the new season. As a result, even now, in this age of high-definition and on-demand sports television, I still prefer listening to audio coverage of the games.


One of my favorite features from the radio broadcasts is the Rolaids Moment, or the turning point of the game, the one play that sends the coach begging for an antacid. For the newsphotographer this instant can be gold, as one clear and simple image will convey the outcome of the contest.

When covering sporting events, keep an eye on the head coach -- you never know when a Rolaids Moment might occur and your work for the game will be complete.






Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence. - Vince Lombardi