Photographer takes hard hit in Georgia-Auburn game: Kneeling to get a shot, the university photographer took a knee to the head from a running back. She lost consciousness. The game...

SteveR Loc: Michigan

Kneeling to get a shot, the university photographer took a knee to the head from a running back. She lost consciousness. The game was stopped for several minutes while she was attended to before she was taken to the hospital. The video shows a rough hit.

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/georgia-photographer-knocked-unconscious-after-taking-an-accidental-hit-by-running-back-brian-herrien

linda lagace

SteveR wrote:

Kneeling to get a shot, the university photographer took a knee to the head from a running back. She lost consciousness. The game was stopped for several minutes while she was attended to before she was taken to the hospital. The video shows a rough hit.

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/georgia-photographer-knocked-unconscious-after-taking-an-accidental-hit-by-running-back-brian-herrien

Yikes

tomcat

I've learned over the years that whenever a player is making eye contact with me, it's time to duck and roll because the ball is coming my way. I sure hope this girl is ok. A knee is a lot worse than the ball.

SteveR Loc: Michigan

tomcat wrote:

I've learned over the years that whenever a player is making eye contact with me, it's time to duck and roll because the ball is coming my way. I sure hope this girl is ok. A knee is a lot worse than the ball.

I took a knee beneath the facemask my junior year. Made the tackle, but spent a lot of time at the dentist as a result. Next year I had a better face mask.

joehel2 Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ

Somebody should make a photographer’s sideline helmet for people on the field.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Someone should keep the photographers back out of harm’s way.

tomcat

jaymatt wrote:

Someone should keep the photographers back out of harm’s way.

true that. Today's lenses have plenty of reach. A lens can hurt if it hits the mouth

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

SteveR wrote:

Kneeling to get a shot, the university photographer took a knee to the head from a running back. She lost consciousness. The game was stopped for several minutes while she was attended to before she was taken to the hospital. The video shows a rough hit.

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/georgia-photographer-knocked-unconscious-after-taking-an-accidental-hit-by-running-back-brian-herrien

Ouch!!! That must have hurt! The referee acted as if it was a first down.
Mark

Toby

I never kneel at a game. Even though that tends to make a better photo a guy my age can't move fast enough to get out of the way. My biggest concern is not the runners but others that are running with the play but not in your view finder and may get knocked into you. At college games, that I attend, they vigorously enforce the sideline safe zone for everyone but the TV camermen. They are free to go anywhere and ignore the line of sight for those with still cameras.

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

jaymatt wrote:

Someone should keep the photographers back out of harm’s way.

I agree. Maybe the photographers themselves.

Dennis

David Kay Loc: Arlington Heights IL

jaymatt wrote:

Someone should keep the photographers back out of harm’s way.

She is ok and released from the hospital the next day.

Why should someone do this? Oh unless you are not capable of watching out for yourself I guess. Or maybe trying to not assume responsibility for your own actions.

Hamltnblue Loc: Springfield PA

Maybe they should make photographers wear helmets.
Wonder if she has an imprint of the camera on her face.

jerseymike

SteveR wrote:

Kneeling to get a shot, the university photographer took a knee to the head from a running back. She lost consciousness. The game was stopped for several minutes while she was attended to before she was taken to the hospital. The video shows a rough hit.

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/georgia-photographer-knocked-unconscious-after-taking-an-accidental-hit-by-running-back-brian-herrien

I watched that game yesterday.
I think there are far too many peripheral people on the sidelines.
I hope she is alright. That was a serious hit.

CPR Loc: Nature Coast of Florida

When you work a game or in any possibly dangerous area you need to learn to keep both eyes open and be aware of your surroundings. Not only for your safety but to see good shots you may be missing.

Picture Taker Loc: Michigan Thumb

Did he get the shot?