Mercury College B.A.S.S. Finals Day Three Weigh-in

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<p>  </p> <p> Andrew Upshaw and Ryan Watkins of Stephen F. Austin check in at the dock as they prepare to weigh in on Day Three of the Mercury College B.A.S.S. National Championship.</p>
 

Andrew Upshaw and Ryan Watkins of Stephen F. Austin check in at the dock as they prepare to weigh in on Day Three of the Mercury College B.A.S.S. National Championship.

<p> Auburn anglers Shane Powell and Jordan Lee visit with Jordan’s older brother, Matt, a former College B.A.S.S. competitor.</p>
Auburn anglers Shane Powell and Jordan Lee visit with Jordan’s older brother, Matt, a former College B.A.S.S. competitor.
<p>  </p> <p> Randy Tolbert and Chase Simmemon of Georgia get ready to weigh in.</p>
 

Randy Tolbert and Chase Simmemon of Georgia get ready to weigh in.

<p> Andy Shafer and Weston Brown of Texas A&M cool their heels at the dock, waiting for the weigh-in to start.</p>
Andy Shafer and Weston Brown of Texas A&M cool their heels at the dock, waiting for the weigh-in to start.
<p>  </p> <p> Andrew Upshaw relaxes as he discusses the day with Watkins. Both said they did all they could.</p>
 

Andrew Upshaw relaxes as he discusses the day with Watkins. Both said they did all they could.

<p> After their motor didn’t start, Virginia Tech’s Carson Rejzer retrieves a tow rope that pulled him and teammate Wyatt Blevins in to the check-in dock.</p>
After their motor didn’t start, Virginia Tech’s Carson Rejzer retrieves a tow rope that pulled him and teammate Wyatt Blevins in to the check-in dock.
<p> They suffered a five-pound penalty for getting back five minutes late.</p>
They suffered a five-pound penalty for getting back five minutes late.
<p>  </p> <p> Auburn’s  Shane Powell and Jordan Lee weighed in 13 pounds, 10 ounces to take the lead.</p>
 

Auburn’s  Shane Powell and Jordan Lee weighed in 13 pounds, 10 ounces to take the lead.

<p> Texas A&M’s Andy Shafer and Weston Brown brought in four fish that weighed 7-7.</p>
Texas A&M’s Andy Shafer and Weston Brown brought in four fish that weighed 7-7.
<p> Powell and Lee congratulate each other in the hot seat after dodging A&M's attempt to unseat them.</p>
Powell and Lee congratulate each other in the hot seat after dodging A&M’s attempt to unseat them.
<p>  Simmemon and Tolbert walk from their boat to the stage as the next team to try.</p>
 Simmemon and Tolbert walk from their boat to the stage as the next team to try.
<p>  Simmemon and Tolbert came close but couldn’t surpass Auburn, bringing in 12-15.</p>
 Simmemon and Tolbert came close but couldn’t surpass Auburn, bringing in 12-15.
<p>  </p> <p> Upshaw and Watkins make their way to the stage, providing possibly the final challenge to Auburn as the teams all could see Virginia Tech was late.</p>
 

Upshaw and Watkins make their way to the stage, providing possibly the final challenge to Auburn as the teams all could see Virginia Tech was late.

<p> The SFA anglers share an emotional embrace when their weight, 15-4, was announced.</p>
The SFA anglers share an emotional embrace when their weight, 15-4, was announced.
<p> Auburn’s anglers react as their dream was shattered.</p>
Auburn’s anglers react as their dream was shattered.
<p>  Upshaw and Watkins show off their winning fish, the last one coming in the final moments.</p>
 Upshaw and Watkins show off their winning fish, the last one coming in the final moments.
<p> Virginia Tech comes on stage, knowing with the penalty their fate was sealed.</p>
Virginia Tech comes on stage, knowing with the penalty their fate was sealed.
<p>  Emcee Kyle Carter announces that Stephen F. Austin is the 2011 Mercury College B.A.S.S. National Champion.</p>
 Emcee Kyle Carter announces that Stephen F. Austin is the 2011 Mercury College B.A.S.S. National Champion.
<p>  </p> <p> It’s official and Upshaw and Watkins again embrace, emotions overwhelming them both.</p>
 

It’s official and Upshaw and Watkins again embrace, emotions overwhelming them both.

<p>  </p> <p> Watkins and Upshaw raise their trophies high.</p>
 

Watkins and Upshaw raise their trophies high.

<p> Larry Upshaw congratulates his son, Andrew, who again was moved to tears by the victory.</p>
Larry Upshaw congratulates his son, Andrew, who again was moved to tears by the victory.
<p>  </p> <p> Upshaw and Watkins are interviewed for Bassmaster TV, which will run coverage of Mercury College B.A.S.S. on ESPNU.</p>
 

Upshaw and Watkins are interviewed for Bassmaster TV, which will run coverage of Mercury College B.A.S.S. on ESPNU.