The GOAT

I’ve never posted on my blog twice on the same day and I’ve been operating the blog for almost a decade.  But today after my post, the greatest NFL football player of all time announced his retirement.  I’ve been a fan going back to his time at Michigan (in spite of my wife’s wishes).  I’ve had a few wonderful opportunities to photograph him over the years.  It was an honor to experience that and do my best to capture him in the best possible way.  Tom Brady is the best ever!!

Here are a few photos I’ve taken of the GOAT.

Governor's Visit

I never post anything about work, but we held a special event this week.  We had the honor of hosting PA Governor Tom Wolf at our COVID Vaccine clinic this week.  Following the tour, there was a press conference where Governor Wolf, PA State Representative Tim O’Neil and I all spoke. 

 

Prior to the event, I awarded the first ever WHS Presidential Achievement coins to 18 WHS Team Members for their outstanding performance throughout the pandemic.  Not only did the Governor mention and congratulate each of them by name in his remarks, but he was very gracious with his time.  After the press conference, we went over and thanked each of them and posed for photos.  It was a great day for the Washington Health System.

PA Governor Tom Wolf and I

PA Governor Tom Wolf and I

L to R: PA State Rep Tim O’Neil, Governor Wolf, WHS Presidential Achievement Coin award winners, and I

L to R: PA State Rep Tim O’Neil, Governor Wolf, WHS Presidential Achievement Coin award winners, and I

Me mid speech

Me mid speech

L to R: Governor Wolf, me, and PA State Rep Tim O’Neil

L to R: Governor Wolf, me, and PA State Rep Tim O’Neil

Governor Wolf

Governor Wolf

My Super Bowl Selection

As you’ve probably noticed on my blog before, I’m a Tom Brady fan from his days at the University of Michigan.  Plus, my Detroit Lions never win, so I have always needed a back up team.  When Brady was in New England, I’d cheer from them.  Now I’m cheering for Tampa Bay in tonight’s Super Bowl.  I’m assuming the Chiefs will win, but I’ll still cheer for the GOAT quarterback to win….

I took this photo of him back in 2016, when the Patriots were at Heinz Field.

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NFC Super Bowl Selection

Yesterday I posted who I wanted from the AFC to make it to the Super Bowl.  Today I’m going to share who I’d like to see, but not most likely to make it (it pains me to say the most likely NFC Super Bowl team will probably be the Packers).  The team I’d like to see come out of the NFC and play in the Super Bowl against the Bills (assuming I get my way) would be the Buccaneers. 

Why would I select the Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

 

·      I’ve cheered for Tom Brady ever since he played at the University of Michigan.  Yes, I cheered for the Patriots when he played there.  I even have a New England Tom Brady jersey in my closet and let’s face it my Detroit Lions are never going to play in a Super Bowl.  So, the Patriots became my back up team with Brady over the years.

·      Let’s face it, Brady is THE one and only GOAT (Greatest Of All Time)

·      I’d like Tom to win a Super Bowl without Bill Belichick.

·      It seems like most Steelers’ fans dislike the Buccaneers coach (Bruce Arians) from his time in Pittsburgh.  Therefore, I have to wish good things for him.

·      Lastly, I just don’t want to see the Packers, Rams or Saints to win….  No reason why, just an emotional response. 

 

I don’t have a photo of Tom in Buccaneers gear, so you’re getting a photo of Brady that I took of him in New England Patriots clothing….

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Super Bowl LIII

Today’s the day!!!  Rams vs. Pats.  I suggest we all sit back, enjoy the game and don’t take it to serious.  After all, it is just a game.  So if the Rams win, good for them and their fans.  And let’s all have the same approach if the Pats win.  I want it to be competitive and fun to watch.  Have a great Super Bowl Sunday.

 

Today’s photos is one I took when the Patriots were in town playing the Steelers.  I enjoyed capturing Brady and the Pats.

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Super Bowl Week

There will be a ton of hype this week, most of which I’ll ignore.  I’ll just watch the game and enjoy it regardless of who wins.  But I am leaning towards one team over the other.  So, I’m curious who you’ll be cheering for during the big game.  Unless you’re from the Boston area, I’m guessing you’ll be pulling for the Rams.  The Patriots have become the team everyone loves to hate.  I get it, they’ve won a ton and it is easy to hate a consistent winner.  That said, I’ll be cheering for the Patriots for a few reasons:

 

·  Tom Brady is from the University of Michigan and I’m root for anyone from UofM or Michigan State.

·  Tom is just a good guy (family man, honest, etc..), regardless of how people want to paint him otherwise…. Sour grapes if you ask me.

· I want to see another team with 6 Super Bowl wins along with the Steelers.  Frankly, I’d like to see someone tie and pass the Steelers in this category.

 

If the Rams win, I won’t be upset.  But I’d prefer to see the Patriots tie the Steelers with Super Bowl wins.  I’ll be posting Patriots photos all week to high light my pick.

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Brady

There are two kinds of NFL fans in the world.   A small number of Patriots’ fans (thus they love Tom Brady) and then there is everyone else.  My guess it is 10/90 (love/hate).  I’m not from the New England area, but I fall in the 10%.  As you know, I’m a Lions fan.  But outside of the Lions, I’ll cheer for Patriots…only because of Tom.  He’s a University of Michigan guy and because he is just great…. So, I’ll cheer him!! 

Btw, I took this photo of Brady last October while the Patriots were in Pittsburgh.

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TB12

Tonight’s photo is from last Sunday, when the Patriots were in town.  When Tom Brady is in the stadium, all eyes are on him.  For example, I can’t remember ever seeing photographers huddling around the visitor’s tunnel waiting for past quarterbacks to come out.  But when Brady’s in town, there are 20 of them sitting there forever just to capture that moment.  Say what you want about Brady, but he is just The Man!!!   The best quarterback to ever play the game. 

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Don’t forget to check out my photo galleries.  I update and add to them often.

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My Pick To Win The Super Bowl

Since my Detroit Lions will never win a Super Bowl, I have to celebrate through other teams and with their fans.  This year, I’d like to see the New England Patriots win the big game for a few reasons:

1.     Tom Brady is from the University of Michigan

2.     I want to see Tom go down in history as “the” best quarterback…which I think he is already

3.     He’s not a cheater…. Just saying

And that’s it.  I have nothing against the Falcon’s and if they win, I’ll be happy for their fans.  But I’m going with Tom.   Before are a few photos from the Steelers vs. Patriots game last fall that I photographed for the Observer-Reporter newspaper.  What a fun little gig that it.

Have a great Super Bowl weekend, regardless of whom you’re cheering for!

Which One Is The Coach?

Tonight’s post is from the Steelers vs. Patriots game at Heinz Field back in October.  I liked this photo of Tom Brady talking with his coach (New England’s Offensive Coordinator Josh McDaniels).  The real question is, which one is really the one with authority.  My guess is that Tom has more authority then Josh, which would really make him the player, coach and decision maker.  What do you think?

Tom Brady and Josh McDaniels

Tom Brady and Josh McDaniels