Wednesday, November 2, 2016 // The Statement
8B
V I S U A L S T A T E M E N T :
M U D B O W L
P H O T O S B Y R Y A N M C L O U G H L I N
Last weekend, I photographed Mud Bowl — a fundraiser for C.S. Mott
Children’s Hospital. The atmosphere was unlike any other sport I’ve
shot before; spectators ranged from tailgaters, to alumni to Greek life
members, all cheering on their favorite team. Being on the sidelines was
nothing short of chaotic, and I got mud splashed all over me as I tried
to capture the action, atmosphere and fights breaking out. It reminded
me that the spectators and atmosphere are just as important as the
athletes and telling the story of the game. That’s why Mudbowl easily
claims the spot as my favorite event I’ve shot on campus.
A player fixes his mouthguard in between plays.
A player gets ready to pass the ball to the quarterback.
A player looks on in between plays.
A fan drinks a beverage on the sidelines of the game.
A player smiles to fans during the game.
Teammates cheer each other on in between plays.