"'Ralphie' the mascot of the Colorado Buffaloes leads the team onto the field before a game against the Oregon Ducks at Folsom Field on October 22, 2011 in Boulder, Colorado."
"Running back De'Anthony Thomas #6 of the Oregon Ducks celebrates a touchdown with tight end David Paulson #42 during the first quarter against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field on October 22, 2011 in Boulder, Colorado."
Tight end David Paulson #42 of the Oregon Ducks catches a 31 yard touchdown pass during the first quarter against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field on October 22, 2011 in Boulder, Colorado.
"Wide receiver Lavasier Tuinei #80 of the Oregon Ducks makes a catch for a first down in front of defensive back Greg Henderson #20 of the Colorado Buffaloes during the third quarter at Folsom Field on October 22, 2011 in Boulder, Colorado. Oregon defeated Colorado 45-2."
"Tight end Ryan Deehan #34 of the Colorado Buffaloes is tackled by defensive back Erick Dargan #4 of the Oregon Ducks after making a catch during the third quarter at Folsom Field on October 22, 2011 in Boulder, Colorado. Oregon defeated Colorado 45-2."
"Wide receiver Logan Gray #2 of the Colorado Buffaloes makes a diving catch for a first down in front of cornerback Dior Mathis #3 of the Oregon Ducks during the fourth quarter at Folsom Field on October 22, 2011 in Boulder, Colorado. Oregon defeated Colorado 45-2."
"Members of the Colorado Buffaloes cheerleaders perform for the crowd during the fourth quarter against the Oregon Ducks at Folsom Field on October 22, 2011 in Boulder, Colorado. Oregon defeated Colorado 45-2."
"Head Coach Jon Embree of the Colorado Buffaloes paces the sideline during the fourth quarter against the Oregon Ducks at Folsom Field on October 22, 2011 in Boulder, Colorado. Oregon defeated Colorado 45-2."
Oregon definitely drank their Red Bull before this one.
Without their household name starting quarterback or running back, Oregon handed the ball off to the second string who proceeded to put up 35 unanswered points in the first half alone. It probably goes without saying that I stayed on Oregon's side of the ball the majority of the time, mostly because of what their offense was capable of and somewhat because you have to go into the stands in order to change end zones at Folsom Field.
Since college football doesn't have the client demand that say the NFL does, this was my first D1 football game in three years and my first ever at Folsom. After my experience today, it's quite clear that I'm spoiled with relatively empty sidelines, friendly people, tons of editing workspace at the NFL level. I had a few hurdles I had to get past today but that comes with the territory.
I will say that the light during the second half was fantastic. I went upstairs to work the shadows during the third quarter and really pushed things trying to come away with something really nice since the game was a blowout. I made a few nice frames here and there but nothing that exceeded my expectations.
It was good to get acclimated with Folsom under little deadline pressure and I think the logistical issues will be easier to overcome when USC comes to town on Nov 4th.
More images from the game at Getty.
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