BBM: Bama vs. USC

When I quit my staff job last February and moved back to my hometown I remember shooting my last Georgia basketball game and thinking it was possible I might never find my way back to the hardwoods to shoot another game. Last night that fear was dismissed as I began covering Alabama Basketball for US PRESSWIRE.
I felt like a rookie as I got accustomed to the coliseum I haven't shot in since my college days 6 years ago. I had an early crisis when I spent 40 minutes trying to get the wireless working in the media workroom, but luckily after advice from the SID I set up on the floor where there is much better reception. Once I could breath I took in the experience. I had fun chatting with some of the other photographers which made me feel like I was back in a photo community. I also felt the familiar prickle of stress as I rushed to get my images in as fast as possible during halftime and post-game. The 8pm start times this season are going to make it pretty rough and I've got to figure out some shortcuts to make the editing process faster. I'm look forward to the challenge and am just excited to be back in the game.


Alabama 57, South Carolina 47


Jan 12, 2011; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward Tony Mitchell (5) shoots 2 points over South Carolina Gamecock forward Sam Muldrow (44) during the first half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelly Lambert-US PRESSWIRE


Jan 12, 2011; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward JaMychal Green (1) shoots over South Carolina Gamecocks forward Malik Cooke (15) during the first half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelly Lambert-US PRESSWIRE


Jan 12, 2011; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Sam Muldrow (44) gets off a shot past Alabama Crimson Tide forward JaMychal Green (1) during the first half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelly Lambert-US PRESSWIRE


Jan 12, 2011; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide Guard Senario Hillman (21) outpaces South Carolina Gamecock defenders during the second half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelly Lambert-US PRESSWIRE


Jan 12, 2011; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Darrin Horn calls out to his players during the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelly Lambert-US PRESSWIRE


Jan 12, 2011; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Anthony Grant reacts on the sidelines during the second half of his team's 57-47 victory over the South Carolina Gamecocks at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelly Lambert-US PRESSWIRE



Jan 12, 2011; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward JaMychal Green (1) is fouled by South Carolina Gamecock forward Sam Muldrow (44) as South Carolina forward Malik Cooke (15) defends during the second half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelly Lambert-US PRESSWIRE


Jan 12, 2011; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; The Alabama Crimson Cabaret dances during a timeout of the Alabama Crimson Tide 57-47 victory over the South Carolina Gamecocks at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelly Lambert-US PRESSWIRE


Jan 12, 2011; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Eric Smith (5) drives down the court past Alabama Crimson Tide guard Ben Eblen (10) during the first half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelly Lambert-US PRESSWIRE


Jan 12, 2011; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward JaMychal Green (1) shoots past South Carolina Gamecocks forward Sam Muldrow (44) during the first half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelly Lambert-US PRESSWIRE


Jan 12, 2011; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Anthony Grant yells to his players during the first half of his team's 57-47 victory over the South Carolina Gamecocks at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelly Lambert-US PRESSWIRE


Jan 12, 2011; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Darrin Horn reacts on the sidelines during the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelly Lambert-US PRESSWIRE


Jan 12, 2011; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama guard Andrew Steele (22) dodges South Carolina guard Bruce Ellington (23) during the second half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelly Lambert-US PRESSWIRE


Jan 12, 2011; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Sam Muldrow (44) battles for a rebound with Alabama Crimson Tide guard Andrew Steele (22) during the first half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelly Lambert-US PRESSWIRE


Jan 12, 2011; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide mascot Big Al cheers during a time out in Alabama's 57-47 victory over the South Carolina Gamecocks at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelly Lambert-US PRESSWIRE


Jan 12, 2011; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Anthony Grant talks with guard Trevor Releford (12) during the second half of their 57-47 win over the South Carolina Gamecocks at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelly Lambert-US PRESSWIRE


Jan 12, 2011; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Trevor Releford (12) is surrounded by South Carolina Gamecocks defenders Eric Smith (5) and Ramdon Galloway (12) during the second half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelly Lambert-US PRESSWIRE


Jan 12, 2011; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward Tony Mitchell (5) celebrates after a 57-47 victory over the South Carolina Gamecocks at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelly Lambert-US PRESSWIRE