Category: Sports Features
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By: Michelle A. Monroe It’s not all just popcorn and cotton candy, concession workers say. “I know when people think of concessions, people think it’s just hot dogs and nachos, but we put in a lot of hard work and we make these events happen; it takes a lot of time and preparation,” said Cameron…
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By: Michelle A. Monroe A UA alumnus’ voice booms through the stadium announcing Arizona’s movements across the field. Jody Oehler, the public address announcer for the Arizona football team, graduated from the UA in 2003 with a degree in communication. “A lot of people are just weirded out because I sound like I’m significantly older…
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By Michelle A. Monroe Published: Friday, September 17, 2010 Updated: Friday, September 17, 2010 02:09 There’s something explosive on the field and it isn’t the players. Two pyrotechnists make the booming and bombastic opening sequence for each Arizona home football game. “I always wanted to push the button and make things go boom,” said Steve…
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A stadium will be watching — up to 57,000 fans to be exact. You’ve spent countless hours poring over years of highlights and videos. Saturday, you’ll be working for two hours trying to focus on every detail of the game.
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“I’ve always loved football since growing up and I figured coming to college I wanted to work in athletics. I sought out to find a job in football and this was the first one that got picked up,” said Robert Lloyd, student equipment manager and sociology junior.
Michelle A. Monroe 