Monday, October 3, 2011

Trinity Football Extends the Record



The Trinity football team won its 40th game in a row at its home field in Hartford on Saturday.  Ten years without losing a game at home!  That is the longest home winning streak in the country.  They beat Williams on Saturday, 21 - 13.  The last time the Bantams lost in Hartford was 2001, and it was Williams who beat them.  
I have had the fun of watching major conference football in a stadium of 106,000 screaming fans, but it is also fun watching a football game at a Division 3 school along with 3,800 of the athletes' friends, families, alumni and classmates.  The players at Trinity and Williams know that they will not go on to play professional football . . . they just play because they like playing football.



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27 comments:

  1. Stefan JanssonOctober 3, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Go Trinity!

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  2. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comOctober 3, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    That is a remarkable record. It looks like other teams have reason to fear the chicken

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  3. brattcatOctober 3, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    I particularly like the shots of the fans. What a novel idea...to play a sport for the simple pleasure of playing.

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  4. Cezar and LéiaOctober 3, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    I like a lot the "action"in these pictures!Very nice to see people enjoying the game! :)
    Léia

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  5. SRQOctober 3, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Fun post (and an amazing record!) Love that second shot -- looks like the player was almost doing a handstand. You captured a great atmosphere in your pics.

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  6. KateOctober 3, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Love the enthusiasm of the young woman in the third shot. With fans like that, of course they're winning. It's a remarkable record!

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  7. KarlOctober 3, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    I know nothing about football, but the 2nd picture is amazing, Jack!
    No wonder, that the fans are so enthusiastic!

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  8. LynetteOctober 3, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Yesterday's and today's series of photos are just plain wonderful, Jack. You and Jim and Brian, both at Terrell, Texas, are able to take fantastic sports photos. Hooray for Trinity teams!

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  9. Luis GomezOctober 3, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Great pictures Jack!

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  10. SharonOctober 3, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    I love these shots of the fans. They look like they are having a great time.

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  11. Valladolid Daily PhotoOctober 3, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Such a fantastic action shot the 2nd one! Congratulations!!

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  12. LowellOctober 3, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    I enjoy the photos of the people in the stands...they're priceless!

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  13. Bruce ClarkOctober 3, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Another set of great sports shots, Jack.

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  14. ChoppographyOctober 3, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    2nd photo looks like it's really gonna hurt! Great anticipation and timing. Love fall football.

    Chip
    http://throughmyeyes-choppography.blogspot.com/

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  15. PerthDailyPhotoOctober 3, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Oooof! what a tackle in that second shot Jack, fantastic catch! Looks like a tough game, great home team winning record, let's hope it continues, although sometimes I think a loss now and again is good for the soul!! Love the candid crowd scenes.

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  16. Sylvia KOctober 3, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    What terrific captures! Love the crowd shots and the expressions on the faces! And the action shots are wonderful - next best thing to being there. And that is the best reason for doing anything -- because we like it! Hope your week is off to a great start, Jack! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  17. jooOctober 3, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Probably will never understand what's going on in this game, but your action photos are great:)

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  18. VPOctober 3, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Great action pictures! I like the spirit you described, these guys deserve a lot of spectators...

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  19. MalyssOctober 3, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Maybe the best way to play: just because you love it!great pictures here, with a lot of great faces and movements!

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  20. RedPatOctober 3, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Local games are great fun!

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  21. DawnOctober 3, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Looks like a great game....and your fan shots are super. I can feel excitement!
    (The building in front of which they play looks pretty fancy.)

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  22. CildemerOctober 3, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Would rather go to see a game like that than seing a professional game rotten by money!
    Thanks for sharing your wonderful shots, Jack. Love the building in the background of the first shot;o)

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    Have a nice and happy week****

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  23. HalcyonOctober 3, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Looks like everyone is having fun! It's always great to get out and see a game in person.

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  24. jennyfrecklesOctober 3, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    That's a great record. Our local football (soccer) team, Bradford City, also have the nickname 'the Bantams'. Sadly they are nowhere near that record of home wins.

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  25. Regina KOctober 3, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    These games prove to be as exciting as the big games.

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  26. sheila lynchOctober 3, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    You have strange birds in your neck of the woods, some of them are purple and white, some of them are blue, and some fly upside down;)

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  27. Leif HagenOctober 3, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Lots of fun, lots of action!
    Go, fight, win!

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