Fall Leaves and Landscaping Dudes
Went out for a cup of coffee the other day. Ended up taking pictures of some leaves and maintenance guys. Needless to say, both me and my camera needed a shower after this one.
Mitch Poole is hired to clean up the leaves on North Washington Street in Ypsilanti on Wednesday. Poole has worked for the landscaping company for eight years. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Mitch Poole uses a leaf blower to consolidate leaves on North Washington Street in Ypsilanti on Wednesday. Poole has worked for the landscaping company for eight years. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
A brick of the sidewalk on North Washington Street in Ypsilanti on Wednesday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Gerardo Morales rakes together piles of leaves on North Washington Street in Ypsilanti on Wednesday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Gerardo Morales uses his hands to scoop leaves into a garbage bag on North Washington Street in Ypsilanti on Wednesday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
The base of a tree is covered by leaves in Ypsilanti on Wednesday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Gerardo Morales looks to cross the street with a bag of leaves in Ypsilanti on Wednesday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
The Brawl of the Town
Last Friday started off like any high school football night, then it took a wild left turn.
The Huron High School marching band prepares to walk to the field before the game against Pioneer on Friday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Kathy Coles organizes some pink balloons before the game between Huron and Pioneer on Friday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
The Huron football team takes the field with pink ballons for their “Real Rats Wear Pink” campaign which supports breast cancer. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
The majority of the game was very typical, although there was an uncommon number of penalties for game misconduct or unnecessary roughing. It wasn’t until the final minutes until it started to spiral out of control. Coaches were yelling across field in between and during plays. It was obvious Huron head coach Cory Gildersleeve was not pleased Pioneer continued to score points, even though they had a large lead. As tempers raised, I knew I would have to photograph either a not-so-friendly handshake or a confrontation following the game. As the two coach met on the 50-yard line words were exchanged and physical contact was made. A melee ensued. Both coaches and players were involved.
Pioneer junior backup quarterback Brandon Bertoia throws in the remaining minutes of the game against Huron on Friday. Huron head coach Cory Gildersleeve then began to angrily yell across field to stop throwing the ball and to take a knee. Pioneer won 35-6. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Huron head coach Cory Gildersleeve shows emotion in the remaining minutes of the game against Pioneer on Friday. Gildersleeve was upset the Pioneer team continue to score in the final minute of play. Pioneer won 35-6. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Huron High School Athletic Director Dottie Davis (center) steps in between head coaches Cory Gildersleeve (left) and Paul Test (right) as they argue following the conclusion of the game between Huron and Pioneer High Schools on Friday. A brawl erupted involving coaches and players. Pioneer won 35-6. AP Photo/AnnAbor.Com, Daniel Brenner
Players and coaches began fighting on the field following the conclusion of the game between Huron and Pioneer High Schools on Friday. Both coaches and players were involved. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
A crutch at midfield following the game between Huron and Pioneer High Schools on Friday. Witnesses saw someone using a crutch as a weapon and one person was sent to the hospital to get stitches. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
The dust has still not quite settled in Ann Arbor. The community continues to discuss the event and some are calling it a disgrace to the sport and the town. Officials are undergoing an investigation and have distributed punishments. Both head coaches have been suspended for two games and one assistant has been fired.
Michigan Trumps Illinois 45-0
The weather man was calling for a downpour rain right at kickoff of the homecoming game between the Wolverines and the Fighting Illini. Nobody hates soggy socks more than I do. So, I donned the proper attire and used the reliable Walmart bag and Gaffer tape technique to waterproof my gear.
Michigan won 45-0. It was a good game, my socks still got wet.
Indianapolis resident Henry Cooper, three, runs with a football before the game between Michigan and Illinois on Saturday. This is Henry’s first football game. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Ken Mcnamee watches warmups using binoculars before the game between Michigan and Illinois on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan head coach Brady Hoke watches a kicked ball during warmups before the game against Illinois on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Fans use waterproof protection to stay dry during the homecoming game between Michigan and Illinois on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan defensive end Mario Ojemudia tackles Illinois running back Josh Ferguson in the homecoming game Saturday. Michigan won 45-0. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan wide receiver Roy Roundtree catches the ball in the first quarter against Illinois on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan defense tackles Illinois running back Donovonn Young in the second quarter on Saturday. Michigan leads 17-0 at halftime. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan senior quarterback Denard Robinson runs and loses his shoe in the second quarter against Illinois on Saturday. Michigan won 45-0. Robinson rushed for 128 yards and two touchdowns. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
A Michigan cheerleader holds a sign during a timeout on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan defense tackles Illinois running back Donovonn Young in the first half on Saturday. Michigan leads 17-0 at halftime. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan senior quarterback Denard Robinson is hurt trying gain extra yards against Illinois on Saturday. He would return to the game and finish with two rushing and two passing touchdowns. Head coach Brady Hoke says Robinson is not feeling any lingering pain from his “boo-boo”. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Illinois quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase on the sidelines after being injured in the game against Michigan. He would not return to the game. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan senior quarterback Denard Robinson throws in the first half of the game against Illinois on Saturday. Michigan won 45-0. Robinson threw for 159 yards and two passing touchdowns. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Illinois head coach Tim Beckman reacts to losing in the first half of the game against Michigan on Saturday. Michigan leads 17-0 at halftime. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan Alumni alto sax player Gerald Axelbaum watches the homecoming game between Michigan and Illinois on Saturday. Axelbaum has not been back to Michigan for more than 40 years. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan running back Justice Hayes stiff arms in the second half of the game against Illinois on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan quarterback Russell Bellomy throws in the second half of the game against Illinois on Saturday. Michigan won 45-0. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan head coach Brady Hoke embraces Illinois head coach Tim Beckman following the conclusion of the game. Michigan won 45-0. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan head coach Brady Hoke checks on the status of Illinois quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase following the conclusion of the game. Michigan won 45-0. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan senior quarterback Denard Robinson celebrates after defeating Illinois 45-0 on Saturday. After this game, Michigan is now 23rd in the AP poll. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Willow Run at Halftime
Saw this picture while shooting a photo story I’ve been working on.
Willow Run senior running back Devere Pipkins takes a minute to himself while losing at halftime in the homecoming game. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Vehicle Meth Lab Cleanup
Better keep an eye out for suspicious cars in residential neighborhoods, it could be a meth lab.
After hearing over the scanner a hazmat team was being called in to contain a situation, another shooter, Courtney Sacco, and I rushed to the scene. We waited about four hours until the response team showed. They dawned protective gear and began searching the vehicle. They found three “shake and bake” or “one pot” meth systems. After collected evidence and neutralizing all hazardous material, they were on their way.
A member of the Michigan State Police Meth Response Team collects evidence and neutralizes hazardous material removed from a Ford Mustang on Briarbrook Drive in Ypsilanti on Monday. They were alerted after a man was found making meth in the front seat of the car. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
A 32 ounce bottle used as a “Shake and Bake” meth system is removed from a vehicle in Ypsilanti Township on Monday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
A member of the Michigan State Police Meth Response Team inspects evidence found in a vehicle in a residential area in Ypsilanti on Monday. The team said there were three “shake and bake” or “one pot” bottles found in the car. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
A member of the Michigan State Police Meth Response Team collects evidence and neutralizes hazardous material removed from a vehicle on Briarbrook Drive in Ypsilanti on Monday. Today was the first day of the containment program. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
A Michigan State Police Meth Response Team member packages up tools and cleans the area after containing the situation in Ypsilanti on Monday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan Marching Band Director Scott Boerma
I was fortunate enough to have this story drop in my lap. Attending a Michigan Marching Band practice has been on my list of “things to shoot” for quite a while. The band is an essential aspect of the pageantry during the football games, and they take it very seriously. Director Scott Boerma has been in his position for five years and explains how the musicians impact the atmosphere of the game.
Michigan Marching Band Director Scott Boerma walks up the structure at Elbel Field to conduct practice on Thursday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan Marching Band Director Scott Boerma’s hand projects out from the structure at Elbel Field during practice on Tuesday. Boerma has been director since 2007. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan Marching Band Director Scott Boerma conducts practice from the structure at Elbel Field Tuesday. There are 380 members and they practice five days a week from 4:45 to 6:15. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan Marching Band Director Scott Boerma laughs during practice on Tuesday. “They are also creative, passionate, motivated, and have a great sense of humor,” Boerma says. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan Marching Band Director Scott Boerma conducts practice on Thursday. On back-to-back home game weeks, they only have five days to learn a new music program. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan Marching Band Director Scott Boerma at Elbel Field Tuesday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan Marching Band Director Scott Boerma critiques marching formation at Elbel Field Thursday. Boerma says one of the techniques the band uses is a “high step,” which requires precision and physical endurance. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan Marching Band Director Scott Boerma leads the Michigan fight song at the end of practice on Thursday. Boerma says it’s exciting to see how much the musicians can impact the fans and the game. “That’s why we are there – to enhance the experience for the fans, and to help them rally behind the team.” Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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