Throwback: NCAA Football – Rutgers University vs. Norfolk State University
While i’m cleaning up my image library, I noticed I had quite a few images that were never posted anywhere after their uses (newspapers and so on), so here’s a bit of 2010 era goodness… The game took place in Piscataway, NJ at Rutgers Stadium.
Video: Howard Homecoming Game Highlights
This one is pretty self explanatory: highlights from the game!
Norfolk State vs FAMU (Homecoming 2010)
This year’s Homecoming for the Norfolk State University Spartans marked the 75th anniversary of my alma mater. There was plenty of food, fun, drink and excitement to accompany such a huge milestone for what was once known as “Little State”, in reference to NSU’s beginnings as a subsidiary of Virginia State University. Norfolk played host…
Interview with ESPN New York’s Leon Carter
Reporter Dan Adu-Gyamfi interviewed ESPNNewYork.com Executive Editor Leon Carter about his path to success. Mr. Carter is a former Sports Editor for the Spartan Echo, Norfolk State professor, and Sports Editor of the New York Daily News. He also founded the Sports Journalism Institute, a multi-week program designed to provide minority students with real world…
Video Interview with New 2nd District Rep Scott Rigell
I had the pleasure of shooting an interview with the new representative from the 2nd District before the elections this past Tuesday, and reporter Quame Hamlin got some very important answers. Thanks to Mr. Rigell for taking the time out of his schedule to speak with the Spartan Echo and spend a little time on…
Video Interview with Former Congressional Rep Glenn Nye
I had the pleasure of shooting an interview with then Incumbent Glenn Nye before the elections this past Tuesday, and was impressed. Thanks to Mr. Nye for taking the time out of his schedule to speak with the Spartan Echo and spend a little time on our campus during Homecoming week!
Trip To The Past – 2010 MEAC Tournament (Part 2)
I promised you part two, and here it is… This set is the second half of the Quarterfinal match-up between the Norfolk State University Spartans and the Hampton University Pirates. The tension was high and the lead changed hands multiple times, but the Pirates were able to grind it out in the last two minutes…
Trip To The Past – 2010 MEAC Tournament (Part 1)
This set of images comes from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. I was asked to cover the MEAC Tournament, and since I had never done it before I couldn’t say no. I ended up cutting my vacation in Atlanta short in order to get to the Coliseum on time! A little bit of info, I shot the…
MCJR 35th Anniversary
Amongst the hustle and bustle of celebrating 75 years of service by Norfolk State University, the College of Liberal Arts is celebrating the birthday of one of their own schools. The School of Mass Communications and Journalism, MCJR for short, celebrated its 35th anniversary during “MCJR Week”, a yearly event. With multiple panel discussions, luncheons,…
Spartan Softball Must Hit Mid-Season Stride
After their season opening victory against North Carolina Central University, wins have come far and in between for the Spartan softball team. The good news is that conference play is just getting underway, giving the Spartans an opportunity to make the months of April and May theirs. MEAC play culminates in the MEAC tournament, May…
Savannah State University Joins the MEAC
As Winston Salem State University is leaving, another university has just been granted provisional membership as a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. Beginning July, 1, 2010, the Savannah State University Tigers, located in Savannah, GA, will be scheduling their first games against fellow MEAC opponents. However, the move didn’t come without a lengthy wait…
No. 5 Pirates hold off furious second half rally to sink No. 4 seeded Spartans
The Spartans entered their quarter-final matchup with the No. 5 seeded Hampton Pirates as a heavy favorite, dominating HU in both regular season match-ups by double digits. However, as with most rivalries, you can never look at the past to determine the future. This is especially true on a grand stage like the MEAC Tournament,…
Spartans Sign Vital Offensive Lineman Recruit
When asked to describe Churchland High School senior offensive lineman Ali Scott, head coach Cedric Cradle made it blatantly obvious that Scott was the heart and soul of his team. Cradle, a former Spartan himself, had nothing but praise for the 6’4″ 330 pound Scott. ”He’s one of those diamonds in the rough.” This was…
Return To Sparta
Homecoming 2009 is upon us, and NSU did NOT disappoint. For the past 3 seasons, the Spartans had left fans with a foul taste in their mouths with this whole losing the Homecoming game thing. This year was a huge step in the right direction, as NSU added to the Bison’s season-long losing streak, this…
Battle Of The Bay..
Round Two: I took the 5D to the Battle of the Bay this past weekend and put it through its paces in an outdoor sports setting.. I hear a lot of people complain that the 5D Mark II isn’t suited for high speed sport shooting, but I’m a firm believer that timing is the key…
