The SWFL Chronicle’s Michael H Blank received official approval by the SEC on September 9th to cover and photograph Conference Football Events for the publication. Mr. Blank is a noted and exhibited photographer and the Publisher of The SWFL Chronicle has multi-generational family involvement with college football. This led to the decision to investigate adding college football coverage to the already successful Chronicle’s area of coverage.
Mr. Blank noted, “This is a great honor and a significant challenge. The SEC’s press system is essentially two tiered. First, there is the SEC approval, which we’ve received, but we still need to request permission at each event to attend and operate as media. While I look forward to the opportunity to photograph these games, I am keenly aware there will be a very sharp learning curve as it is a hectic dance as everyone is trying to get that perfect shot.” Mr. Blank continued to say, “We know this will be a while in development while we work out how, and if, this fits best into the Chronicle.”
The Publisher of The SWFL Chronicle, McKinley G. Williams stated, “Fittingly, I can say I threw the ball to Mr. Blank on this and he ran with it. He took the initiative and pushed this through to reach this first milestone. I am looking forward to the photographic coverage and assistance in commentary he will provide.” Mr. Williams continued, “It is easy working with Mr. Blank on difficult projects because, using another sporting euphamism he always wants the ball. I can count on him to strap his helmet on an running through any obsticle that gets in the way.”
When ask why he chose to look at adding sports coverage, The SWFL Chronicle’s Publisher, McKinley G. Williams commented, “I believe team sports, particularly early on in life, helps build character and a healthy, competitive nature. This used to be a regular part of our culture, now, in too many places, sports have fallen by the way side. We have left children without the healthy outlet of sports and a result we have unhealthy bodies housing unhealthy minds.” Mr. Williams hopes that adding coverage will not just add to the circulation of the chronicle, but help bring sports back more fully into the fabric of everyday life.
To find out more, or to speak with The SWFL Chronicle’s staff,
please contact McKinley G. Williams via email at
mckinley@theswflchronicle.com
