I had the great opportunity to shoot the University of Miami game versus the NC State Wolfpack. I never really shot any type of college or pro sports before. I basically went there with my D300, 70-200 and 24-70. I will admit seeing the 400 or 500mm lenses had me a bit envious.
Way to loose on the crops. #1 the backs of people do nothing for me. #2 the mascot is getting lost without separation in the photo, #3a way to loose on crop, 3b again get tighter and expose for under the helmet. #4 nothing exciting, and # 5 way too loose.
I might be going against the grain here, but for whatever reason, these crops are working for me. I think the reason is because they are consistently done.
That said, I'd still be interested in seeing what these look cropped tight.