Photo by: Michael J. Okoniewski
Training With America's Best
8/12/2014 2:23:00 PM | Football
Orange and 2nd Brigade Combat Team of 10th Mountain Division workout together
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When Assistant Athletics Director for Athletic Performance Will Hicks assembled the Orange for a workout Tuesday morning, his audience was much larger than normal.
The 2nd Brigade Combat Team of the 10th Mountain Division joined the Syracuse student-athletes for a morning workout on the second day of Cuse's week at Fort Drum.
The group went through a lengthy workout, with the soldiers mixed in between each player.
"What we do we think is real, real serious, but it's not as close to being as serious as what these guys do," Hicks said. "So for us to be able to [workout together] and for them to have a little fun with it and get away from what they actually do and enjoy being 18 to 23-year-old young men, I think that was just as important as anything we did in the workout.
"Every day when we get to walk outside and do what we want to do, someone else had to give up something for it. The fact that we're here and they're extending it to us is great."
At the conclusion of the workout, senior linebacker Dyshawn Davis led the team and soldiers together in the Orange's pre-practice chant.
"It was funny because our guys don't get that loud in practice and then we come here and get a chance to work out with these guys and everyone gets loud and excited," Davis said. "I felt it and it felt good to have the soldiers in there jumping around as well. It was a great experience."
The Orange and 2nd Brigade then sat down for lunch before the student-athletes hit the field for an afternoon practice.
Syracuse opens the season at home Friday, Aug. 29 against Villanova. Season tickets for 2014, which start at $99, and the three-game package that includes Villanova, Florida State and a third home game in the Dome of the fan's choice ($125 per package) are available now online (www.Cuse.com), by phone (888-DOMETIX), at Destiny USA kiosks and at the Carrier Dome Box Office (Gate B). In addition, discounted group tickets (20+), with prices as low as $10 each, are available for all home games by calling the Ticket Sales office (443-3212).
Tickets for the 'Syracuse Section' for the 2014 New York's College Classic vs. Notre Dame at MetLife Stadium are on sale now, starting at $45, via www.NYCollegeClassic.com, phone (888-DOMETIX, Option Zero), or in person at the Carrier Dome Box Office (Gate B).
For complete coverage of Syracuse and Syracuse football, follow us on Facebook (Syracuse Orange & Syracuse Football) and Twitter (@Cuse & @CuseFootball). Check out exclusive videos on Orange All-Access and behind-the-scenes pictures on Instagram (syracuseathletics).
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Related Links: Cuse Football Blog | Tickets | 2014 Depth Chart | Photo Gallery
When Assistant Athletics Director for Athletic Performance Will Hicks assembled the Orange for a workout Tuesday morning, his audience was much larger than normal.
The 2nd Brigade Combat Team of the 10th Mountain Division joined the Syracuse student-athletes for a morning workout on the second day of Cuse's week at Fort Drum.
The group went through a lengthy workout, with the soldiers mixed in between each player.
"What we do we think is real, real serious, but it's not as close to being as serious as what these guys do," Hicks said. "So for us to be able to [workout together] and for them to have a little fun with it and get away from what they actually do and enjoy being 18 to 23-year-old young men, I think that was just as important as anything we did in the workout.
"Every day when we get to walk outside and do what we want to do, someone else had to give up something for it. The fact that we're here and they're extending it to us is great."
At the conclusion of the workout, senior linebacker Dyshawn Davis led the team and soldiers together in the Orange's pre-practice chant.
"It was funny because our guys don't get that loud in practice and then we come here and get a chance to work out with these guys and everyone gets loud and excited," Davis said. "I felt it and it felt good to have the soldiers in there jumping around as well. It was a great experience."
The Orange and 2nd Brigade then sat down for lunch before the student-athletes hit the field for an afternoon practice.
Syracuse opens the season at home Friday, Aug. 29 against Villanova. Season tickets for 2014, which start at $99, and the three-game package that includes Villanova, Florida State and a third home game in the Dome of the fan's choice ($125 per package) are available now online (www.Cuse.com), by phone (888-DOMETIX), at Destiny USA kiosks and at the Carrier Dome Box Office (Gate B). In addition, discounted group tickets (20+), with prices as low as $10 each, are available for all home games by calling the Ticket Sales office (443-3212).
Tickets for the 'Syracuse Section' for the 2014 New York's College Classic vs. Notre Dame at MetLife Stadium are on sale now, starting at $45, via www.NYCollegeClassic.com, phone (888-DOMETIX, Option Zero), or in person at the Carrier Dome Box Office (Gate B).
For complete coverage of Syracuse and Syracuse football, follow us on Facebook (Syracuse Orange & Syracuse Football) and Twitter (@Cuse & @CuseFootball). Check out exclusive videos on Orange All-Access and behind-the-scenes pictures on Instagram (syracuseathletics).
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