Oklahoma defeats Louisiana-Monroe in opener

By MIKE SIMONS Staff Photographer on Sep 1, 2013, at 9:57 AM  Updated on 9/01 at 10:22 AM

Oklahoma's Trevor Knight runs the ball under pressure from Justin Backus of Louisiana-Monroe Aug. 31, 2013. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World

On Saturday night I photographed Oklahoma's win against Louisiana-Monroe. I tried something different as I shot some motor drive sequences and cut them together into a video. Often times video is shot at 24 frames per second. New cameras have motor drives that shoot 12 frames a second. The image sequences reveal a lot that still photos and video even might not. To me, watching Trevor Knight fight off a tackle in this sequence shows he is not your typical passing or running quarterback. As a regular sideline observer he seems much more willing to face a tackler head on then to try and get away.

Video: Watch as Trevor Knight fights off a tackle from Tulsa World on Vimeo.




When I pick a spot in the end-zone and shoot from my knees, I pretty much stay there for the half. Sidelines are crowded and moving is difficult. I was happy Brennan Clay's touchdown was right at me.

Video: Brennan Clay scores a touchdown against Louisiana Monroe from Tulsa World on Vimeo.



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