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November 30, 2005

Record Setting Form

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FIU cornerback Lionell Singleton returns an interception 51 yards for a touchdown against the FAU Owls in the Shula Bowl. Singleton's interception of a Sean Clayton pass was one of five interceptions (setting a school record for FIU), and the Golden Panther's defense tied an NCAA I-A single game record with four interceptions returned for touchdowns.

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November 29, 2005

Intensity

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With an intense look, FIU running back Ben West breaks a tackle on his way to the end zone in the second quarter of the Shula Bowl against FAU. West ran for 140 yards and three touchdowns, and broke the hundred yard mark for the second time this season.

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November 28, 2005

Diving For Glory

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FIU linebacker Keyvonis Bouie dives for the end-zone at the end of a 36-yard interception return for a touchdown against FAU in the Shula Bowl. Bouie's interception of a Sean Clayton pass was one of five interceptions (setting a school record), and the Golden Panther's defense tied an NCAA I-A single game record with four interceptions returned for touchdowns. FIU published this image in connection with their coverage of the game.

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November 27, 2005

Sacktime

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FIU defensive end Antwan Barnes sacks FAU quarterback Sean Clayton, one of three sacks FIU recorded in the Shula Bowl.

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Over The Top

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FIU running back Ben West attempts to go up and over the goal-line for a touchdown in the second quarter of the Shula Bowl. The FAU Owls defense managed to stop West, but on the very next play, West broke through the line for a touchdown as the Golden Panthers cruised to a 52-6 victory over the Owls Saturday night.

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November 25, 2005

Direction?

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FIU running back Ben West seemingly suggests his intended direction to Western Kentucky defenders as he runs for another Golden Panther first down. West ran nine times for 58 yards in Saturday night's 38-35 victory over the Hilltoppers.

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November 24, 2005

Bob And Weave

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FIU freshman running back A'mod Ned bobs and weaves his way to some extra yardage in the Golden Panther's game against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. Ned rushed for 79 yards and a touchdown in the Golden Panther's 38-35 victory over the Hilltoppers.

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November 23, 2005

Dead End

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FIU strong safety Chris Smith and the rest of the Golden Panther defense stop Western Kentucky running back Lerron Moore on a short-yardage play, preventing the Hilltoppers from converting a fourth down Saturday night.

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November 22, 2005

Form In Motion

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FIU Golden Panther Julius Eppinger after finding daylight amid Western Kentucky defenders on a long return in Saturday night's game.

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November 21, 2005

Giving It All You've Got!

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FIU junior wide receiver Chandler Williams stretches out in an effort to pick up another Golden Panther first down in Saturday night's game against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.

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November 20, 2005

Celebration

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FIU Golden Panther defensive lineman Roland Clarke celebrates with his teammates after recovering a fumble in Saturday night's game against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.

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November 17, 2005

Catching The Ball (On The Racquet)

While there are a number of challenges when it comes to photographing tennis, two of challenges I've always enjoyed have been catching the players' expressions and timing the shots so as to catch the ball at the point of impact with the racquet. Here are a few "catching the ball" shots from a tournament last weekend.

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FIU's Shilla D'Armas during her match with Iowa's Jacqueline Lee on Saturday at the Miami Classic Tennis Tournament in Coral Gables, Florida. Lee defeated D’Armas in straight sets, 6-3, 6-1.

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FIU's Desanka Jovanovic during her match with Iowa's Krissy Dowlin on Saturday at the Miami Classic Tennis Tournament in Coral Gables, Florida. Jovanovic went on to defeat Dowlin in straight sets, 6-0, 6-0.

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FIU's Desanka Jovanovic during her match with Miami's Caren Seenauth on Sunday at the Miami Classic Tennis Tournament in Coral Gables, Florida. Seenauth defeated Jovanovic, 6-3, 7-6 (4).

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FIU's Marijana Cutuk during her match with Miami's Ana Rupic on Sunday at the Miami Classic Tennis Tournament in Coral Gables, Florida. Cutuk cruised to an easy victory over Rupic, 6-2, 6-1.

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November 16, 2005

The Sweet Spot

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Details: ISO: 200 | Exposure: 1/1600 at f/4 | Focal Length: 300mm

FIU's Paula Zabala (ranked #42) seemingly catches the ball on the sweet spot of her racquet when returning a shot during her match with Iowa's Meg Racette (ranked #88) at the Miami Classic Tennis Tournament in Coral Gables, Florida. Racette battled back from a first set loss to upset the higher ranked Zabala in a long, hard-fought match, 3-6, 6-2, 6-4.

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November 15, 2005

Saturday Afternoon Tennis

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FIU's Desanka Jovanovic returns a shot during her match with Iowa's Krissy Dowlin at the Miami Classic Tennis Tournament in Coral Gables, Florida. Jovanovic went on to defeat Dowlin in straight sets, 6-0, 6-0.

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November 14, 2005

Concentration (Take 2)

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Details: ISO: 200 | Exposure: 1/1250 at f/5.6 | Focal Length: 300mm

FIU's Marijana Cutuk shows intense concentration, even keeping her eye on the ball through the strings of her racquet when following-through with her swing, during her match with Iowa's Kayla Berry on Saturday at the Miami Classic Tennis Tournament in Coral Gables, Florida. Cutuk easily defeated Berry in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2.

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November 13, 2005

Concentration

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Details: ISO: 200 | Exposure: 1/1000 at f/4 | Focal Length: 450mm

FIU's Shilla D'Armas demonstrates intense concentration, even watching the ball through the strings of her racquet after returning a shot during her match with Iowa's Jacqueline Lee during the Miami Classic Tennis Tournament in Coral Gables, Florida. Lee defeated D’Armas in straight sets, 6-3, 6-1.

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November 10, 2005

Bookends

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Details: ISO: 200 | Exposure: 1/500 at f/32 | Focal Length: 90mm

Looking like bookends, a pair of Monarch Caterpillars in the process of consuming a milkweed plant.

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November 9, 2005

Bad Day?

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Think about this the next time you think you're having a bad day...

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November 8, 2005

All Creatures Great And Small (Take Three)

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Details: ISO: 200 | Exposure: 1/500 at f/32 | Focal Length: 90mm

A Monarch Butterfly Caterpillar approaches the flowers of a milkweed plant. The flowers, which are very small, put the caterpillar in perspective.

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November 7, 2005

War Face

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Details: ISO: 1250 | Exposure: 1/500 at f/2.8 | Focal Length: 600mm

FIU Golden Panther sophomore cornerback Lionell Singleton prepares to tackle North Texas Mean Green junior wide receiver Zach Muzzy.

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November 5, 2005

Monarch Caterpillar Snacktime

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Details: ISO: 200 | Exposure: 1/500 at f/32 | Focal Length: 90mm

A Monarch Butterfly caterpillar in the process of devouring a leave on a milkweed plant. Snacktime for Monarch Caterpillars is any time they find a milkweed plant that still has leaves.

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November 4, 2005

Direction?

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Details: ISO: 640 | Exposure: 1/500 at f/2.8 | Focal Length: 600mm

FIU senior wide receiver Julius Eppinger looks for running room after breaking a tackle in the FIU Golden Panther's football game against North Texas.

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