When the team you're covering for the local paper loses 34-0, putting up 4 yards more than the opposing team's second string running back, you know that the game isn't probably going to be your best photographic outing. Going through my take two or three times has provided a lot of opportunities for me to think about not where the Missouri Tigers went wrong but where I let a tough game shooting get the best of me. When your team goes 0-7 on third downs you can't play safe and when the few big plays happen, it's tough to be on the opposite side of the end zone each time. At last, you really need to find the images that say "losing" and not "fighting hard".
I've never covered a college team in my short career that has suffered a blow-out loss and this won't be my last time, so just like the Tigers I'm going to take my lumps and remember what to do the next time.
Georgia players raise their helmets while walking toward the end zone to finish their warmups prior to their game at Missouri on October 11, 2014.
Missouri fans wave their hands during the Missouri Waltz as members of the band march on field during their pregame show, prior to the Tigers' game against the Georgia Bulldogs.
A Missouri cheerleader flies through the air prior to Tigers' game against the Georgia Bulldogs.
Missouri players prepare to be led onto the field by strength and conditioning coach Pat Ivey, center, prior to the Tigers' game against the Georgia Bulldogs.
Missouri players take the field, led by strength and conditioning coach Pat Ivey, center, prior to the Tigers' game against the Georgia Bulldogs.
Missouri defensive back Aarion Penton hits Georgia fullback Matthew Fox, causing an incomplete pass in the first quarter of Georgia's 34-0 win at Missouri on Saturday, October 11, 2014.
Missouri defensive lineman Harold Brantley hits Georgia quarterback Hutson Mason as Mason is called for intentional grounding during the first quarter of Georgia's 34-0 win at Missouri on Saturday, October 11, 2014.
Georgia running back Nick Chubb is swallowed up by Missouri defensive lineman Josh Augusta and Missouri linebacker Kentrell Brothers during the first half of Georgia's 34-0 win over Missouri. Chubb, who stepped in for suspended Heisman candidate Todd Gurley, had 38 carries for 143 yards.
Missouri running back Russell Hansbrough looks for a hole to run through in the first half against Georgia.
Georgia quarterback Hutson Mason looks to throw to Georgia wide receiver Michael Bennett (not shown) for his sole passing touchdown on the day in the first half in the Bulldogs 34-0 win over the Missouri Tigers.
Georgia running back Nick Chubb loses his helmet after being tackled by three Missouri players in the first half.
Georgia quarterbacks Hutson Mason and Faton Bauta warm up before the second half of their eventual 34-0 win over Missouri.
Georgia offensive tackle John Theus tries to throw an extra block on Missouri linebacker Kentrell Brothers to allow Georgia running back Nick Chubb extra yards in the second half.
Missouri running back Marcus Murphy prepares to receive a punt in the second half.
Missouri wide receiver Jimmie Hunt bobbles a pass into the hands of Georgia safety Quincy Mauger for an interception in the second half.
Georgia running back Nick Chubb fights against two Missouri defenders during the second half.
Hairy Dawg, mascot for the Georgia Bulldogs, hams it up for the camera as his team runs away with the game in the second half.
Missouri linebacker Michael Scherer avoids a flag for a late hit as Georgia quarterback Hutson Mason awkwardly slides after a short run in the second half.
Missouri defensive back John Gibson tries to peel off from a blocker to get to Georgia running back Brendan Douglas, running behind him.
Georgia linebacker Tim Kimbrough makes a diving effort to tackle Missouri running back Marcus Murphy during a punt return in the second half.
A slowly dwindling Tigers Lair still held more people than most of the rest of the stadium near the end of the fourth quarter of Missouri's 34 point shutout loss to Georgia.
Fans leave Memorial Stadium early during the Missouri blowout 34-0 loss to Georgia.
Missouri defensive lineman Shane Ray looks frustrated as he walks off the field after his last play in Missouri's 34-0 loss to Georgia on Saturday, October 11, 2014.
Georgia players leave the field, holding up three fingers in solidarity with their suspended Heisman candidate teammate running back Todd Gurley. Gurley was suspended during an investigation into his potentially selling autographs, a violation of NCAA rules.