1093:: Many teams, even visiting teams, will have a set time where they will arrive at the stadium; usually several hours before the game. Home teams often have a traditional time and place (some are elaborate traditions); visiting teams will often let the public know a time/place as well (fan message boards are often a good place to find out). Depending on the set-up, the players may walk through throngs of fans; this is a great opportunity to place yourself on the route and snap numerous photos of players and coaches on their way to the stadium. Some players will be trying to shut-out distractions (eyes forward, headphones on, all the way to the locker room); others will be gregarious and high-fiving people on the way in. Just keep in mind, these can get crowded so place yourself strategically.
1116:: A number of teams, particularly visiting teams, will meet outside of the stadium after everyone's showered and changed to get back on the team buses. They also use this time to meet up with family and friends who've come to see them play. You might spot this gathering (or find out about it) and get an opportunity to take a photo if you ask nicely. If you feel awkward asking a player to stand alone for a photo, you may want to ask to have someone take your photo with the palyer and simply crop yourself out for uploading it to Knowledge (XXG).
1099:: If the team traditionally celebrates next to the band immediately after a victory (as home or visitor), there may be an opportunity. As players leave the field, particularly after a victory, many will look to the stands as they exit --there should be opportunities, though the players often keep walking (and sometimes quite fast) so plan accordingly. Don't hesitate to shout encouragement (or, if you can remember/identify, a player's name) to get them to look and hopefully pose for a photo ("Great job, _____! Photo?")
1048:: The most common thought is during the game, while players are on the field; however many fans are not close to the sidelines, and players in action on the field are not easily photographed in any detail. Still, in-game photos can capture pivotal moments that make good season or game article photos as well as player article photos for their college years.
93:
1025:"Garbage time" can be your friend: if your seats aren't great, or you want a new angle, the mass departure of fans towards the end of a decided game can open up entirely new sections of the stadium (often quite close) for you to go in and snap photos of both on-field action as well as people on the sideline (who are often the top players being rested).
34:
70:
1078:
A few stadiums, like
Nebraska's Memorial Stadium, allow people to walk right behind the bench (separated by nothing more than a short fence). If you're at a stadium like this, you will have a golden opportunity to snap numerous sideline photos on eye-level. However, it is not a good idea to start
1070:
the action on the field with their backs to the crowd. However, moments to occur and even visiting teams do look back to see how the home crowd is reacting. If you're within vocal distance you can always ask for them to turn for a photo --but many players are good at shutting out the crowd noise,
1055:
In-action photos often require a photographer to predict a completed pass or successful run and snap at photo at a key moment in the hope that it actually happens (the ability to delete digital photos off the camera helps a lot!). It can be distracting to remember to move the camera while you pay
1010:
Use the highest resolution setting, that way if you capture something interesting in a portion of the photo, the cropped version will still be in good shape. This is especially true when taking photos of a sideline (and hoping to catch players looking in your direction). You may not realize what
802:
One of the many controversial uses of images in the world of the college football project concerns the use of copyrighted logos. Many common images (such as team logos, the NCAA logo, the NAIA logo, conference logos, bowl game logos, television logos, etc.) are copyrighted logos and should be
1056:
attention to the game (and who wants to watch a live game through a camera's view screen?); with practice you can watch the game with your eyes but move the camera to keep things in frame naturally (if you have a larger view screen, I recommend keeping it in the peripheral field of vision).
1272:
901:
earned infamy for having been tried for murder in 1994, but photos are maintained to show the positive side of his college football career. This rule is not always possible for "crossover articles" where other editors may be more enthusiastic about showing a more negative image.
667:
662:
976:
When possible, photos and images should be not over-used. Encountering the same photo on many pages can actually weaken the image of the college football project. Seek to include new photos when possible and re-use only when it is necessary.
504:
363:
182:
394:
943:. The Colgate team is a posed photo that has managed to find its way into the public domain, where the Texas team photos are taken by fans who have voluntarily selected either GNU, Public Domain, or provided another fair use rationale.
1177:
If a school has an athletic hall of fame or other public trophy case, you may be able to capture a good photo of a rivalry trophy; historic championship (or bowl championship) trophy; as well as personal trophies (Heismans, Nagurskis,
1021:
Unless you have a top camera, movement is not your friend: try to take photos of stationary people and objects. However, the further you are from the action, the easier it will be to photograph with any camera (of course, you lose
499:
358:
150:
389:
760:
1309:
1256:
480:
339:
516:
475:
334:
1028:
If you're sporting team colors, don't be surprised if opposing players ignore you; they have no idea why you're taking a photo. Neither will your own team's players, however your clothing will work in your
980:
One exception to the "over-use" guideline is the image "Image:NCAAFootball.jpg" which can be used on banners for the college football project and helps to build the "brand" of the project among
Wikipedians.
954:
Project team members and other
Knowledge (XXG) editors are enocuraged to take their own photographs during games and (when legally allowed) place them into the public domain and/or GNU fair use licensing.
511:
492:
406:
382:
461:
449:
315:
303:
291:
143:
848:
This image is a work of a U.S. Army soldier or employee, taken or made during the course of the person's official duties. As a work of the U.S. federal government, the image is in the public domain.
1066:: Another technique is to take photos of the sidelines, since many players take off their helmets. This can be difficult if your seats are far from the sideline; another factor is many players are
437:
425:
968:
The best quality images should be used whenever possible. If there is a dispute about the quality of an image, the subject can be discussed on the article TALK page until a consensus is reached.
351:
212:
1164:
There are more opportunities than just the game: you can take photos of the stadium; the marching bands; any pre-game tradition --do a bit of research before you go and see what might be needed.
487:
401:
377:
327:
456:
444:
310:
298:
1246:
286:
243:
200:
138:
1212:
420:
279:
224:
188:
1277:
346:
255:
207:
322:
1251:
267:
238:
195:
1241:
274:
219:
178:
250:
886:
Images of people are often used to enhance articles about people related to college football. Oftentimes, a simple photo is contained in the infobox of an article (see
1011:
you have until you go and look on a computer screen later. Along this same line, you can sometimes get two different cropped photos out of a larger resolution one.
583:
559:
946:
Modern-day teams tend to have copyrighted photos only for posed group pictures. This can make obtaining a team photograph a bit more challenging for
Wikipedians.
119:
1205:
1083:
to players during a game, other than maybe a brief "can I get your photo?" or "Knowledge (XXG)!" if they look at you with a "what the hell are you doing?" look.
571:
535:
864:
807:
752:
607:
619:
1293:
686:
595:
578:
554:
164:
547:
1142:: For some schools they're very well attended, others not so much. In certain cases fans can get much closer to the players than they normally would.
1222:
114:
96:
17:
1198:
626:
566:
530:
602:
1129:
If practices are closed, you may be able to catch players, coaches and staff on their way to or leaving the field. (Try not to get in the way)
614:
1335:
681:
590:
432:
159:
542:
49:
It contains the advice or opinions of one or more
Knowledge (XXG) contributors. This page is not an encyclopedia article, nor is it one of
50:
1132:
Always remember to use common sense. Be courteous, if you create a problem you may cause a team to have a stricter policy for practices.
893:
As a general rule, photos in the
College Football Project should be selected to show the subject in its best light. As an example, 1968
827:
728:
989:
Non-photo images such as plots, graphs, scale images of football plays, and other items can be a welcome addition to project pages.
940:
631:
1106:
Remember that big players and key gamebreakers will often be the last to leave as the on-field press will mob them after the game.
700:
1003:
You can do a surprising amount with a simple pocket, point-and-shoot camera if you know how to take advantage of its features.
1148:: If players attend a rally, it can be a good opportunity to snap photos if you can get close enough before, during or after.
643:
723:
1154:: Some teams have public events involving players and coaches; if you have the opportunity to attend one, bring a camera.
853:
740:
131:
1330:
910:
Editor's note: I'm not happy with the wording on this particular section because I want to make sure that we maintain
840:
694:
655:
650:
638:
914:, but I'm not sure if we would be violating non-point-of-view by only showwing "best light" photos... anyone?--
735:
126:
806:
Team logos may or may not be copyrighted. If a logo is copyrighted, it may be used provided its use meets
923:
919:
1181:
Is there a tradition closely tied to the program? Take a picture. Some may not even be on campus, i.e.
54:
1190:
936:
784:
78:
This page sets guidelines and makes suggestions for images (photos, maps, logos, etc.) related to
42:
1167:
While you're going to an event, considering taking some extra time to visit other related areas:
835:
Text in a general typeface is not copyrighted. Simple geometric shapes are also not protected.
915:
935:
Team photos are encouraged. Some team photos are placed with the head coach's page, such as
911:
878:
The image "Image:NCAAFootball.jpg" can be used on banners for the college football project.
775:
774:
aim to define what does and does not constitute desirable and usable images in the world of
79:
894:
1324:
1182:
898:
57:. Some essays represent widespread norms; others only represent minority viewpoints.
1122:: when open to the public, offer an opportunity to get very close to the players.
1014:
Stadiums are often well lit, so lighting is not always an issue on the field.
887:
890:. Other inline photos may be used to improve the quality of the article.
92:
87:
905:
The "best light" guideline may be broken when the article calls for it.
939:
and others can be found on the specific team's season page, such as
707:
1194:
64:
28:
756:
1041:
There are many opportunities to photograph players.
1302:
1286:
1265:
1229:
1185:(which, incidentally, could use a better photo).
865:Knowledge (XXG):Non-free use rationale guideline
808:Knowledge (XXG):Non-free use rationale guideline
103:
772:WikiProject College Football Images guidelines
1206:
8:
1223:Knowledge (XXG):WikiProject College football
783:For further information on this topic, read
18:Knowledge (XXG):WikiProject College football
1174:Some university articles need campus photos
1213:
1199:
1191:
751:
812:
51:Knowledge (XXG)'s policies or guidelines
1273:Please refrain from spamming deletions
7:
1120:Spring, fall and in-season practices
1071:especially in hostile environments.
828:Notre Dame Fighting Irish football
55:thoroughly vetted by the community
24:
1037:Where to find players and coaches
941:2007 Texas Longhorn football team
359:Major vs small college compendium
91:
68:
32:
26:Essay on editing Knowledge (XXG)
1294:WP:ATHLETE is not exclusionary
1:
1257:Write a football game summary
1336:WikiProject College football
854:Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
750:
97:WikiProject College football
841:Army Black Knights football
803:avoided whenever possible.
414:Lists of pages needing help
1352:
663:Current article checklists
924:13:44, 23 July 2008 (UTC)
715:
673:
522:
500:CFHOF article improvement
467:
412:
369:
230:
170:
106:
695:subst:CFBwelcome-project
567:2024 NCAA D-I FCS season
531:2024 NCAA D-I FBS season
476:Season articles campaign
335:Yearly team pages format
232:Style and content guides
76:This page in a nutshell:
1091:Arriving at the stadium
524:Current season articles
512:Coach articles campaign
127:College football Portal
1331:Knowledge (XXG) essays
785:Knowledge (XXG):Images
615:2024 NCAA D-III season
1152:Other football events
591:2024 NCAA D-II season
53:, as it has not been
1310:College Football HOF
1032:Always be courteous.
1159:Other opportunities
937:Samuel Colgate, Jr.
627:2024 D-III rankings
959:Other image issues
778:related topics.
651:2024 NAIA rankings
603:2024 D-II rankings
543:2024–25 bowl games
488:The Perfect Season
402:Media guide errors
378:Archived yearbooks
371:External resources
1318:
1317:
1114:After the Game II
993:Photo taking tips
871:
870:
767:
766:
763:
746:
745:
708:Photos on Commons
579:2024 FCS rankings
555:2024 FBS rankings
457:Unreferenced BLPs
311:Master team table
299:Vacated victories
86:
85:
63:
62:
1343:
1247:Reliable sources
1230:Article creation
1215:
1208:
1201:
1192:
1097:After the Game I
985:Non-photo images
813:
776:college football
639:2024 NAIA season
445:Deletion reviews
287:Reliable sources
160:Project category
104:
95:
88:
80:college football
72:
71:
65:
36:
35:
29:
1351:
1350:
1346:
1345:
1344:
1342:
1341:
1340:
1321:
1320:
1319:
1314:
1298:
1282:
1261:
1225:
1219:
1183:Toomer's Corner
1161:
1039:
1000:
995:
987:
974:
966:
961:
952:
933:
884:
876:
800:
795:
724:Project userbox
433:Cleanup listing
390:Official guides
69:
59:
58:
33:
27:
22:
21:
20:
12:
11:
5:
1349:
1347:
1339:
1338:
1333:
1323:
1322:
1316:
1315:
1313:
1312:
1306:
1304:
1300:
1299:
1297:
1296:
1290:
1288:
1287:Broader essays
1284:
1283:
1281:
1280:
1275:
1269:
1267:
1263:
1262:
1260:
1259:
1254:
1249:
1244:
1239:
1233:
1231:
1227:
1226:
1220:
1218:
1217:
1210:
1203:
1195:
1189:
1188:
1187:
1186:
1179:
1175:
1169:
1168:
1165:
1160:
1157:
1156:
1155:
1149:
1143:
1136:
1135:
1134:
1133:
1130:
1124:
1123:
1117:
1110:
1109:
1108:
1107:
1101:
1100:
1094:
1087:
1086:
1085:
1084:
1073:
1072:
1060:
1059:
1058:
1057:
1050:
1049:
1038:
1035:
1034:
1033:
1030:
1026:
1023:
1018:
1017:
1016:
1015:
1012:
1005:
1004:
999:
996:
994:
991:
986:
983:
973:
970:
965:
962:
960:
957:
951:
948:
932:
929:
928:
927:
895:Heisman Trophy
883:
880:
875:
872:
869:
868:
861:
856:
850:
849:
846:
843:
837:
836:
833:
830:
824:
823:
820:
817:
799:
796:
794:
791:
790:
789:
769:
765:
764:
748:
747:
744:
743:
738:
732:
731:
726:
720:
719:
713:
712:
710:
704:
703:
698:
690:
689:
684:
682:Project banner
678:
677:
671:
670:
665:
659:
658:
653:
647:
646:
641:
635:
634:
629:
623:
622:
617:
611:
610:
605:
599:
598:
593:
587:
586:
581:
575:
574:
569:
563:
562:
557:
551:
550:
545:
539:
538:
533:
527:
526:
520:
519:
514:
508:
507:
502:
496:
495:
490:
484:
483:
478:
472:
471:
465:
464:
459:
453:
452:
447:
441:
440:
435:
429:
428:
423:
417:
416:
410:
409:
404:
398:
397:
392:
386:
385:
380:
374:
373:
367:
366:
361:
355:
354:
349:
347:Coaching trees
343:
342:
337:
331:
330:
325:
319:
318:
313:
307:
306:
301:
295:
294:
289:
283:
282:
277:
271:
270:
265:
259:
258:
253:
247:
246:
241:
235:
234:
228:
227:
222:
216:
215:
210:
208:Article alerts
204:
203:
198:
192:
191:
186:
175:
174:
168:
167:
162:
156:
155:
153:
151:Active editors
147:
146:
141:
135:
134:
129:
123:
122:
117:
111:
110:
100:
99:
84:
83:
73:
61:
60:
48:
47:
39:
37:
25:
23:
15:
14:
13:
10:
9:
6:
4:
3:
2:
1348:
1337:
1334:
1332:
1329:
1328:
1326:
1311:
1308:
1307:
1305:
1301:
1295:
1292:
1291:
1289:
1285:
1279:
1278:West Incident
1276:
1274:
1271:
1270:
1268:
1264:
1258:
1255:
1253:
1250:
1248:
1245:
1243:
1240:
1238:
1235:
1234:
1232:
1228:
1224:
1216:
1211:
1209:
1204:
1202:
1197:
1196:
1193:
1184:
1180:
1176:
1173:
1172:
1171:
1170:
1166:
1163:
1162:
1158:
1153:
1150:
1147:
1144:
1141:
1138:
1137:
1131:
1128:
1127:
1126:
1125:
1121:
1118:
1115:
1112:
1111:
1105:
1104:
1103:
1102:
1098:
1095:
1092:
1089:
1088:
1082:
1077:
1076:
1075:
1074:
1069:
1065:
1062:
1061:
1054:
1053:
1052:
1051:
1047:
1044:
1043:
1042:
1036:
1031:
1027:
1024:
1020:
1019:
1013:
1009:
1008:
1007:
1006:
1002:
1001:
998:General Ideas
997:
992:
990:
984:
982:
978:
971:
969:
963:
958:
956:
949:
947:
944:
942:
938:
930:
926:
925:
921:
917:
916:Paul McDonald
913:
908:
907:
906:
903:
900:
899:O. J. Simpson
896:
891:
889:
881:
879:
873:
866:
862:
860:
857:
855:
852:
851:
847:
844:
842:
839:
838:
834:
831:
829:
826:
825:
821:
818:
815:
814:
811:
809:
804:
797:
792:
788:
786:
781:
780:
779:
777:
773:
762:
758:
754:
749:
742:
739:
737:
734:
733:
730:
727:
725:
722:
721:
718:
714:
711:
709:
706:
705:
702:
699:
696:
692:
691:
688:
685:
683:
680:
679:
676:
672:
669:
666:
664:
661:
660:
657:
654:
652:
649:
648:
645:
642:
640:
637:
636:
633:
630:
628:
625:
624:
621:
618:
616:
613:
612:
609:
606:
604:
601:
600:
597:
594:
592:
589:
588:
585:
582:
580:
577:
576:
573:
570:
568:
565:
564:
561:
558:
556:
553:
552:
549:
546:
544:
541:
540:
537:
534:
532:
529:
528:
525:
521:
518:
515:
513:
510:
509:
506:
503:
501:
498:
497:
494:
491:
489:
486:
485:
482:
479:
477:
474:
473:
470:
466:
463:
460:
458:
455:
454:
451:
448:
446:
443:
442:
439:
436:
434:
431:
430:
427:
424:
422:
419:
418:
415:
411:
408:
405:
403:
400:
399:
396:
393:
391:
388:
387:
384:
381:
379:
376:
375:
372:
368:
365:
362:
360:
357:
356:
353:
350:
348:
345:
344:
341:
338:
336:
333:
332:
329:
326:
324:
323:Team articles
321:
320:
317:
314:
312:
309:
308:
305:
302:
300:
297:
296:
293:
290:
288:
285:
284:
281:
278:
276:
273:
272:
269:
266:
264:
261:
260:
257:
254:
252:
249:
248:
245:
242:
240:
237:
236:
233:
229:
226:
223:
221:
218:
217:
214:
211:
209:
206:
205:
202:
199:
197:
194:
193:
190:
187:
184:
180:
177:
176:
173:
169:
166:
163:
161:
158:
157:
154:
152:
149:
148:
145:
142:
140:
137:
136:
133:
130:
128:
125:
124:
121:
118:
116:
113:
112:
109:
105:
102:
101:
98:
94:
90:
89:
81:
77:
74:
67:
66:
56:
52:
46:
44:
38:
31:
30:
19:
1236:
1221:Essays from
1151:
1145:
1139:
1119:
1113:
1096:
1090:
1080:
1067:
1063:
1045:
1040:
988:
979:
975:
967:
953:
945:
934:
909:
904:
892:
885:
877:
858:
805:
801:
782:
771:
768:
716:
674:
523:
468:
413:
370:
262:
231:
171:
139:Participants
115:Project page
107:
75:
40:
1252:Style guide
1140:Spring Game
819:Copyright?
239:Style guide
196:Peer review
172:Departments
41:This is an
1325:Categories
1303:Work pages
1242:Notability
863:Must meet
816:Team Page
736:NCAA teams
421:To do list
275:Notability
220:Newsletter
179:Assessment
1064:Sidelines
888:Tim Tebow
717:Userboxes
469:Campaigns
263:Image use
251:Templates
1068:watching
1022:detail).
972:Over-use
793:Subjects
108:Overview
1266:History
1146:Rallies
1081:talking
1046:In-game
964:Quality
912:WP:NPOV
897:winner
874:Banners
761:changes
1237:Images
1029:favor.
882:People
822:Notes
1178:etc).
950:Games
931:Teams
798:Logos
675:Tools
43:essay
16:<
920:talk
770:The
757:edit
753:view
741:talk
729:talk
701:talk
687:talk
668:talk
656:talk
644:talk
632:talk
620:talk
608:talk
596:talk
584:talk
572:talk
560:talk
548:talk
536:talk
517:talk
505:talk
493:talk
481:talk
462:talk
450:talk
438:talk
426:talk
407:talk
395:talk
383:talk
364:talk
352:talk
340:talk
328:talk
316:talk
304:talk
292:talk
280:talk
268:talk
256:talk
244:talk
225:talk
213:talk
201:talk
189:talk
165:talk
144:talk
132:talk
120:talk
859:YES
845:no
832:no
697:}}
183:log
1327::
922:)
867:.
810:.
759:·
755:·
693:{{
185:)
1214:e
1207:t
1200:v
918:(
787:.
181:(
82:.
45:.
Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Additional terms may apply.
