Below, in no particular order, are my favorites.
Turkey Bowl III - Pregame tailgate
We were all so young and fresh faced. Mark looks about 12 years old (he was actually 17). Derek's face paint is impressive. And I'm a big fan of the perspective with the photo taken from inside the car.
We were all so young and fresh faced. Mark looks about 12 years old (he was actually 17). Derek's face paint is impressive. And I'm a big fan of the perspective with the photo taken from inside the car.
Turkey Bowl VI - Mid snap
Great moment captured here just as the ball is snapped and the action is about to kick off. Receivers coming off the line. Dbacks still set. Again, great perspective capturing every player on the field.
Great moment captured here just as the ball is snapped and the action is about to kick off. Receivers coming off the line. Dbacks still set. Again, great perspective capturing every player on the field.
Turkey Bowl VIII - The Stiff Arm
I swear I'm not breaking your balls, Trill. I'd pick this photo even if it was me getting stiff armed. I believe it was either Mr. Middleton or Mrs. Rayer who got this shot, but whoever it was their timing was perfect. The blurred background also adds to the effect.
I swear I'm not breaking your balls, Trill. I'd pick this photo even if it was me getting stiff armed. I believe it was either Mr. Middleton or Mrs. Rayer who got this shot, but whoever it was their timing was perfect. The blurred background also adds to the effect.
Turkey Bowl X - Post game shotguns
Turkey Bowl has always been about two things: football, and hanging out drinking beers. The latter of the two is captured perfectly here.
Turkey Bowl has always been about two things: football, and hanging out drinking beers. The latter of the two is captured perfectly here.
Turkey Bowl XI - Brother vs. Brother
The sibling rivalry has always been an underlying subplot of almost every Turkey Bowl. Here Mark and I are about to line up against each other for probably the millionth time.
The sibling rivalry has always been an underlying subplot of almost every Turkey Bowl. Here Mark and I are about to line up against each other for probably the millionth time.
Turkey Bowl XI - Doc "retires"
In the brief period of time when we were still going to play tackle, Tim "retired" in a post game ceremony following Turkey Bowl XI. The individual droplets of beer falling on his head is what I really enjoy about this photo.
In the brief period of time when we were still going to play tackle, Tim "retired" in a post game ceremony following Turkey Bowl XI. The individual droplets of beer falling on his head is what I really enjoy about this photo.
Turkey Bowl XI - Kickoff
Another great timing moment captured as Paul is about to launch the ball to get TBXI underway.
Another great timing moment captured as Paul is about to launch the ball to get TBXI underway.
Turkey Bowl X - Deep ball
Everyone's in mid-stride as Crooks and Trill both try and track this deep ball. I'm not 100% sure who's on offense and who's on defense.
Everyone's in mid-stride as Crooks and Trill both try and track this deep ball. I'm not 100% sure who's on offense and who's on defense.
Turkey Bowl VIII - Tim Doc, QB
This photo = autumn. Tim Doc, surveying the field, with a colorful palette of leaves in the background.
This photo = autumn. Tim Doc, surveying the field, with a colorful palette of leaves in the background.
Turkey Bowl XIII - Father and daughter
We were all either in high school or fresh out of high school when this game was first played. To see so many of our offspring at the field now really puts it into perspective how long we've been playing.
We were all either in high school or fresh out of high school when this game was first played. To see so many of our offspring at the field now really puts it into perspective how long we've been playing.
Turkey Bowl VI - Mid snap
Another pic taken at the angle down the line of scrimmage, with everyone just breaking into their routes.
Another pic taken at the angle down the line of scrimmage, with everyone just breaking into their routes.
Turkey Bowl XIII - Post game
I really just like the effect that the sun make son this picture, as we stand around and discuss who to give the MVP trophy to.
I really just like the effect that the sun make son this picture, as we stand around and discuss who to give the MVP trophy to.
Turkey Bowl V - Afro
Just look at that friggin hair.
Just look at that friggin hair.
Turkey Bowl IX - Pre snap
Great pic of the linemen in their stances while Rayer and I await the play.
Great pic of the linemen in their stances while Rayer and I await the play.
Turkey Bowl XI - Dickey
The hunk of wood, metal and plastic that we play for every year is hoisted into the autumn sky.
The hunk of wood, metal and plastic that we play for every year is hoisted into the autumn sky.