Day 2 behind the scenes

See images from the second weigh-in at the 2015 Carhartt College National Championship!

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Tournament Director Hank Weldon talks with a local TV station prior to the Day 2 weigh-in.
Tournament Director Hank Weldon talks with a local TV station prior to the Day 2 weigh-in.
Allyson Marcel and Tyler Rivet of Nicholls State University caught 8 pounds, 7 ounces today and took the lead going into the final day.
Allyson Marcel and Tyler Rivet of Nicholls State University caught 8 pounds, 7 ounces today and took the lead going into the final day.
East Carolina pulls into the weigh-in. Word is they had a good day.
East Carolina pulls into the weigh-in. Word is they had a good day.
Anglers line up at the tanks.
Anglers line up at the tanks.
Many are sweating bullets about trying to make the Top 5.
Many are sweating bullets about trying to make the Top 5.
Others are enjoying the moment.
Others are enjoying the moment.
Rivet and Marcel take the lead when weigh-in begins.
Rivet and Marcel take the lead when weigh-in begins.
A very good crowd showed up to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point sun dial, where the weigh-in's have been held.
A very good crowd showed up to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point sun dial, where the weigh-in’s have been held.
Thumbs up for the leaders.
Thumbs up for the leaders.
Jeremy Gilley and Kelly Johnson had a bounce back day for Appalachian State.
Jeremy Gilley and Kelly Johnson had a bounce back day for Appalachian State.
Checking out a three-fish limit from a team on Day 2.
Checking out a three-fish limit from a team on Day 2.
Rivet and Marcel get interviewed for the TV show.
Rivet and Marcel get interviewed for the TV show.
East Carolina gets a loud welcome as they come on stage.
East Carolina gets a loud welcome as they come on stage.
Zach Blalock and Mike Corbishley started the day in 15th and look to jump into the Top 5.
Zach Blalock and Mike Corbishley started the day in 15th and look to jump into the Top 5.
With 6-15 they are sitting fine in the Top 5...for now.
With 6-15 they are sitting fine in the Top 5…for now.
They get interviewed as well...
They get interviewed as well…
Alabama strolls into the weigh-in site.
Alabama strolls into the weigh-in site.
The crowd is hanging strong as 81 of the best college teams in the nation show off their hardwork on Day 2.
The crowd is hanging strong as 81 of the best college teams in the nation show off their hardwork on Day 2.
Zander Monk and Taylor Thomas didn't weigh a fish this week, but enjoyed their first National Championship.
Zander Monk and Taylor Thomas didn’t weigh a fish this week, but enjoyed their first National Championship.
The defending National Champions are waiting at the tanks.
The defending National Champions are waiting at the tanks.
Jake Whitaker and Andrew Helms weighed another limit and are third heading into the final day.
Jake Whitaker and Andrew Helms weighed another limit and are third heading into the final day.
Anglers gather at the tanks.
Anglers gather at the tanks.
The line is getting long and the weights are getting tight.
The line is getting long and the weights are getting tight.
Clemson and Daytona State tell fish stories.
Clemson and Daytona State tell fish stories.
The Day 1 leaders from Texas A&M are waiting backstage with a limit.
The Day 1 leaders from Texas A&M are waiting backstage with a limit.
They move into second and are six ounces behind heading into the final day.
They move into second and are six ounces behind heading into the final day.
Andrew Helms of UNC Charlotte scopes out the leaderboard.
Andrew Helms of UNC Charlotte scopes out the leaderboard.
Frank Appaluccio and Logan Shaddix needed 4 pounds, 3 ounces to tie for the 5th and final spot...they nailed 4-3 to advance.
Frank Appaluccio and Logan Shaddix needed 4 pounds, 3 ounces to tie for the 5th and final spot…they nailed 4-3 to advance.
Bumping out East Carolina due to the tiebreaker scenarios...it's a game of ounces.
Bumping out East Carolina due to the tiebreaker scenarios…it’s a game of ounces.
Some of the leaders gather backstage.
Some of the leaders gather backstage.
Talking about their days.
Talking about their days.
Appaluccio and Shaddix still can't believe they had enough while Blalock and Corbishley process what just happened.
Appaluccio and Shaddix still can’t believe they had enough while Blalock and Corbishley process what just happened.
The Top 5 will fish for a National Championship tomorrow. The Top 4 will advance to the College Classic bracket for a shot at qualifying for the Bassmaster Classic.
The Top 5 will fish for a National Championship tomorrow. The Top 4 will advance to the College Classic bracket for a shot at qualifying for the Bassmaster Classic.
Top 5 meeting. Final day take off is at 6 a.m. at the Tiki Beach Bar and Grill.
Top 5 meeting. Final day take off is at 6 a.m. at the Tiki Beach Bar and Grill.