Let me be honest. I’m not exactly Sporty Spice. I’ve been trying to pay attention to UK men’s basketball for the last several years, but I just couldn’t get into it. This season however? Haven’t missed watching a game. It’s a perfect storm of positive energy. The talent, the coaching, the fanfare, the story—it’s hard not to stare.
UK’s PR department asked me to come out and document in my own style the events surrounding the record-breaking live broadcast of ESPN’s College GameDay. I knew it was going to be a cool gig, but I had no idea what I was in for.
Completely ovewhelming. Electric. For 4 hours, I raced around trying my best to capture the spirit of the events. I hope you’ll love looking at these images, but trust me—You just had to be there. Thanks, Kelley B!
When Coach Cal talks, everybody listens. Love that guy!
Awhhh, yeah! Who’s that guy?! Thanks to Paul Hooper for grabbing this crazy shot of me.
February 19th, 2010 at 4:49 pm
LOVE them!!! Thanks again for the PR Gal photo with Jodie!!!
February 19th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
Nothing compares to the spirit of the Big Blue Nation! These photos make me sad that I had to miss it:(
February 19th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
Love it! I’m so excited we made it on your blog!
February 19th, 2010 at 6:04 pm
Oh, I LOVE it!!! Great captures and lucky you!!
February 19th, 2010 at 6:11 pm
I love these pictures! This day was one of the best days EVER! Your pictures capture the energy so well!
February 19th, 2010 at 9:05 pm
Great pictures! You will remember that day for the rest of your life.
February 19th, 2010 at 9:16 pm
Love it! Shaun – glad to see the sport bug bite! I knew it was in you, bro!!! Great shots – as always – and it is indeed an electric year!
February 20th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
LOVE THESE! I was so excited when I saw you on the court that day; I knew something amazing was about to happen! Man, I was right. I love the Shaun take on UK basketball. You have managed to take, like, a zillion years of history and give it a fresh spin. YOU ROCK!
February 21st, 2010 at 9:04 pm
Very cool shots, Mr. Ring. Looks like you embraced the openness of the assignment. Found my way to your site through John Rice and enjoy your stuff.
February 22nd, 2010 at 10:53 am
How can I get one of these? I am in the 4th one!
February 22nd, 2010 at 12:44 pm
Love, love these pics! Great job!
February 22nd, 2010 at 11:16 pm
Too cool! You’re one lucky guy. I feel like I was there.
February 23rd, 2010 at 4:08 pm
That is awesome! You really captured the event. I got chills again just looking through your photos. Love the one of Cal talking and holding the ESPN guy in rapt attention.
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:41 pm
Love these!
February 26th, 2010 at 3:56 pm
hey shaun i just found your website your pics are great!!! i really love the game day pics!! great job