Recent Work (11.24.13)

I've been incredibly busy the last couple weeks with state football and state volleyball and a bunch of other stuff.

I've posted quite a few posts about some of the particular assignments I've had over the last couple of weeks, but I haven't shared any of the day-to-day stuff.

Here is a collection of some of the other day-to-day stuff that didn't make their own post.

I also threw in some of my latest sports assignments, including some of the state volleyball.

Judy Rolfson, an employee at J's Wild Casino, tosses a used match into an ash tray while taking a smoke break outside the casino in Sioux Falls on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013. Rolfson, who has worked in casinos for about nine or 10 years, said before the smoking ban she wouldn't have had to go outside for a smoke break. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Judy Rolfson, an employee at J's Wild Casino, stands outside the casino while taking a smoke break in Sioux Falls on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013. Rolfson, who has worked in casinos for about nine or 10 years, said before the smoking ban she wouldn't have had to go outside for a smoke break. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Jim McGuire smokes a cigarette outside the Stop Light Lounge in Sioux Falls on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Two deer in a field near Sioux Falls on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

A flag waves in the wind near the corner of Southeastern Avenue and Marson Drive in Sioux Falls on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Top, Ralph Brown, a professor emeritus at the University of South Dakota and part of Economic Analysts and Associates; middle, Deb Bowman, a senior adviser to Governor Dennis Daugaard; and bottom, Michael Morrisey, a professor of health economics and health insurance at the University of Alabama in Birmingham, all speak during the South Dakota Economic Outlook seminar at the Sioux Falls Convention Center in Sioux Falls on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Zumba instructor Hayley Bergraff leads a kids hip-hop class at the MariCar Community Center in Sioux Falls on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Nathen Preston, left, and Scott Preston, with Midwest Repair shovel fallen leaves mixed with snow after Tuesday's snow storm in Sioux Falls on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013. The two had been working since 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, and had only taken two breaks at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Scott said. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Michael Kull, of NewCastle Landscaping, shovels snow from the steps of a house on the 700 Block of Phillips Avenue South after Tuesday's snow storm in Sioux Falls on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Jess Boysen shovels snow in front of his house on the 1800 Block of Phillips Avenue South after Tuesday's snow storm in Sioux Falls on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Leaves and snow accumulate on parked cars at Phillips Avenue and 27th Street after Tuesday's snow storm in Sioux Falls on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Matthew Blow, who built a veterans memorial at the Pleasant View Cemetery for his Eagle Scout project, and his dad, Mark Blog adjust a flag that's part of the memorial at the cemetery in Harrisburg, S.D.,  on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

From left, Zach Sieff, Manny Guitierrez, Adam Sieff and Tamien Dysart, all members of the band Flame on Gospel (F.O.G.), pose for a portrait at Lyon Park in Sioux Falls on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Fallen leaves mix in with the snow at Lyon Park after Tuesday's snow storm in Sioux Falls on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

SDSU's #25 Chad White goes up for a shot during a game against Southwest Minnesota State at Frost Arena in Brookings, S.D., on Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Bob Otten, right, tees off as Larry Lundeen, left, watches on the 18th hole of the Elmwood Golf Course in Sioux Falls on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Hay bales in a field along Interstate 90 East of Sioux Falls  on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

The Plain White T's perform during a concert at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Concert-goers look on during Parachute's set during a concert at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Parachute performs during a concert at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

The Plain White T's perform during a concert at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

USD's #4 Tia Hemiller and Drake's #3 Lizzy Wendell both try and gain posession of the ball during a game at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

USD's #4 Tia Hemiller steals the ball from Drake's #14 Alyssa Marschner during a game at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

USD's #30 Margaret McCloud goes up for a shot during a game against Drake at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Drake's #4 Kyndal Clark shoots a free throw during a game against USD at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Roosevelt's #13 Tagyn Larson reacts with her teammates after Roosevelt scored during a match against Huron at the Mitchell Corn Palace in Mitchell, S.D., on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Roosevelt's #16 Erinn Temple drops to her knees to set a ball during a match against Huron at the Mitchell Corn Palace in Mitchell, S.D., on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Northern State's #12 Drew Smith reacts with her teammates during a match Augustana at the Elmen Center on the Augustana College campus in Sioux Falls on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

A person on a bicycle makes their way down 10th Street through a snowy downtown Sioux Falls on Thursday evening, Nov. 21, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Oscar DeVries stands for a portrait amongst his Halloween decorations outside his home, which are part of his "Haunted Porch," at 48026 Oak Trail Place in Sioux Falls on Monday, Oct. 28, 2013. DeVries said he started decorating for Halloween in the mid-90's. "I just love to make the kids smile and scare them a little bit," DeVries said. "I think it's more fun for me than it is for them," he said. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Aberdeen Central fans cheer for their team during a match against O'Gorman at the Mitchell Corn Palace in Mitchell, S.D., on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

O'Gorman's #20 Katie Messler, left, and #22 Jessica Mieras hug after defeating Aberdeen Central during a match at the Mitchell Corn Palace in Mitchell, S.D., on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

SDSU vs. USD (11.16.13)

Today was the showdown game between South Dakota State University and University of South Dakota at the DakotaDome in Vermillion, S.D., which is a place I've become all too familiar with over the last three days while shooting South Dakota State Championship football.

Today's assignment was something different for me, though. College football instead of high school.

I spent the morning covering the tailgate party and my afternoon covering the game.

It was a pretty good day.

I did the usual tailgate party coverage--people playing bean bags, people eating, people grilling, etc.--and then I decided to do something a little different. I shot 10 candid, detail shots of different things that fans were wearing to support their teams.

I think it turned out quite well. I ended up putting nine photos together in a diptych of sorts to illustrate how people support their team.

The game coverage went well, too. Nothing out of the ordinary. SDSU ended up defeating USD 27-12.

Here are some of my favorites from the day, including the fan support photos. More of the day's coverage can be seen on the Argus Leader website. 

Fans from both sides show off their team spirit. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

SDSU's #31 Zach Zenner rushes with the ball during a game against USD at the DakotaDome in Vermillion, S.D., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Brats on a grill during a tailgate party before a game against USD and SDSU at the DakotaDome in Vermillion, S.D., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

SDSU's #14 Winston Wright rushes for a touchdown after an interception during a game against USD at the DakotaDome in Vermillion, S.D., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Rachael Larson, left, takes a photo of her friends, Tessiah Sprague, center left, and Camile Kling, center right, as Kaylee Karsky stands by during a tailgate party before a game between USD and SDSU at the DakotaDome in Vermillion, S.D., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

A pass intended for USD's #84 Riley Donovan is broken up by SDSU's #15 Andrew Brown during a game at the DakotaDome in Vermillion, S.D., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Jarrod Edelen eats a brat covered in sauerkraut and chili during a tailgate party before a game between USD and SDSU at the DakotaDome in Vermillion, S.D., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

SDSU's #6 Austin Sumner is brought down by USD's # Auston Johnson during a game at the DakotaDome in Vermillion, S.D., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

From left, SDSU's #5 Larves Jones, #83 Jason Schneider and #64 Josh Kage react after Schneider scored a touchdown during a game against USD at the DakotaDome in Vermillion, S.D., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

From left, SDSU's #5 Larves Jones, #83 Jason Schneider and #64 Josh Kage react after Schneider scored a touchdown during a game against USD at the DakotaDome in Vermillion, S.D., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Fans partake in a tailgate party before a game between USD and SDUS at the DakotaDome in Vermillion, S.D., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

USD's #6 Terrance Terry is brought down by SDSU's #40 Nick Mears during a game at the DakotaDome in Vermillion, S.D., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Deb Specht plays bean bags during a tailgate party before a game between USD and SDSU at the DakotaDome in Vermillion, S.D., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

SDSU's #31 Zach Zenner rushes for a touchdown during a game against USD at the DakotaDome in Vermillion, S.D., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Randy Vonehwegen grills hot dogs and hamburgers during a tailgate party before a game between USD and SDSU at the DakotaDome in Vermillion, S.D., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

USD fans look on during a game against SDSU at the DakotaDome in Vermillion, S.D., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

Five-year-old Ashton Oberle plays catch during a tailgate party before a game between USD and SDSU at the DakotaDome in Vermillion, S.D., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

A USD fan looks on during a game against SDSU at the DakotaDome in Vermillion, S.D., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

SDSU's #6 Austin Sumner throws a pass during a game against USD at the DakotaDome in Vermillion, S.D., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

USD's #33 Keyen Lage reacts and Tyler Starr react after an interception during a game against SDSU at the DakotaDome in Vermillion, S.D., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

SDSU's #83 Jason Schneider carries the ball for a touchdown after catching a pass during a game against USD at the DakotaDome in Vermillion, S.D., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)

SDSU fans cheer for their team during a game against USD at the DakotaDome in Vermillion, S.D., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. (Joe Ahlquist / Argus Leader)