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Old Fri Jan 07, 2011, 01:27pm
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Had a GV game last night where the visiting coach complained about a photographer using flash photography under his goal. He was stationed against the wall behind the visitor's basket. I couldn't cite any rule against this except possible concern for the players safety. There was plenty of room between the endline and the wall (12 to 15 ft), so a collision was not likely. At a break I went and spoke with the photographer and told him what was going on. He politely said he'd stop shooting. As I was leaving he said, "Couldn't have anything to do with him being down 20 would it?"

I am uncomfortable with anybody but officials along the endline. If you think that a photographer poses a problem politely instruct him to move. If he does not want to move, have game managemnt move him. The safety of the players trump the First Amendment rights of the photographer.

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Old Fri Jan 07, 2011, 01:33pm
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Am I nuts for recalling most sports photogs going flash-less when shooting indoors? I could see how you might need one for a night football game if the lights are poor. But in a gym? Get a new freakin' camera!
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