Sophomore Jared Kimmel (90) is back on the field for the Orange after suffering a season-ending knee injury four games into the 2007 campaign. Tonight all Syracuse football fans are invited to Fanfest to watch the Orange practice.
'Cuse Camp Clips ... with Jared Kimmel
8/18/2008 2:21:40 PM | Football
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Sophomore Jared Kimmel returns to the field for the 2008 campaign after spending the last eight games of the 2007 season on the sidelines with a knee injury. The 6-foot-6 defensive end suffered a season-ending injury at Louisville. In just more than three games as a rookie, he recorded five tackles, including three solo, and forced a fumble. Learn more about Kimmel in this edition of 'Cuse Camp Clips.
The Harpursville, N.Y. native's father, Jamie, was a member of the Orange from 1980-1984, registering 20.5 career sacks which ranks sixth all-time at Syracuse. Adding to Kimmel lineage in Syracuse is his uncle, Jerry, who lettered for SU from 1982-1985 and Shane Kimmel, Jared's cousin, who is a true freshman on the 2008 team.
Tonight all Orange football fans will have an opportunity to see the team in action on Monday, August 18 at the annual Fanfest. There will also be activities for the whole family, including an autograph session at the end of practice from 8:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. and the football team will take the field at 5:45 p.m. Admission is free.
Sophomore Jared Kimmel returns to the field for the 2008 campaign after spending the last eight games of the 2007 season on the sidelines with a knee injury. The 6-foot-6 defensive end suffered a season-ending injury at Louisville. In just more than three games as a rookie, he recorded five tackles, including three solo, and forced a fumble. Learn more about Kimmel in this edition of 'Cuse Camp Clips.
The Harpursville, N.Y. native's father, Jamie, was a member of the Orange from 1980-1984, registering 20.5 career sacks which ranks sixth all-time at Syracuse. Adding to Kimmel lineage in Syracuse is his uncle, Jerry, who lettered for SU from 1982-1985 and Shane Kimmel, Jared's cousin, who is a true freshman on the 2008 team.
Tonight all Orange football fans will have an opportunity to see the team in action on Monday, August 18 at the annual Fanfest. There will also be activities for the whole family, including an autograph session at the end of practice from 8:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. and the football team will take the field at 5:45 p.m. Admission is free.
The event at the Les Vielbig Track (next to Coyne Field and the Schwartzwalder and Katz football practice fields) will feature Otto and the Orange cheerleaders, inflatable “jumpies” for kids, retail tables featuring Syracuse merchandise and food vendors. Orange fans can pick up their annual poster, schedule card and team roster before the first game, along with gathering membership information for the ‘Cuse Kids Club. Season tickets and individual game tickets will be available for purchase.
The Orange has completed 15 days of preseason camp and has 12 remaining until the 2008 season begins at Northwestern (August 30, 12:00 p.m., ESPN2).
The Orange has completed 15 days of preseason camp and has 12 remaining until the 2008 season begins at Northwestern (August 30, 12:00 p.m., ESPN2).
Tickets for the 2008 season are available online and at the Carrier Dome Box Office (1-888-DOMETIX). Fans who have ordered 2008 season tickets should watch their mailboxes as tickets have been mailed.
What was your ‘Welcome to college football moment?
It was probably meeting Chris Thorner for the first time on my official visit. I wasn't actually at school yet, but meeting him, yeah, he was a different dude.
What did it mean to you to have former SU standout and NFL fullback Kyle Johnson speak with the team yesterday?
He's a guy who has played before, so obviously it's someone you look up to. His story, you can learn a lot from him.
What is the most challenging part of playing defensive end?
Well, for me, since I had that knee injury, I'm always thinking about opposing people coming in at me from the side.
How do you feel the team is stacking up in camp as you pass the mid-way point?
I think the team's looking really good. We have a lot of young players out there right now, but they're learning their stuff, so I think we'll be alright.
Who in your life has given you the most valuable ‘life lesson’?
Definitely my Dad has, especially with him playing her and playing in the league. He's someone I've learned a lot from.
Five years after graduating from Syracuse I will be …
Hopefully still playing, but career-wise, I'd like to do something in the automotive industry maybe.
Advice to first-year teammates?
Get in the weight room is the best thing you can do. It's tough to learn because you don't really get all the reps as some of the older players, but getting strong definitely helps out for the next year.
How do you maintain your focus on training camp and not look ahead to the season-opener at Northwestern on August 30th?
They haven't installed anything specifically for Northwestern right now, so it kind of keeps you going on what you have to do. You're definitely thinking about it, though.
Favorite Professional sports team?
Oakland Raiders
Oakland Raiders
Favorite Professional athlete?
Dwight Freeney
Dwight Freeney
What do you think about Brett Favre getting traded to the Jets?
It's going to be weird not seeing him with Green Bay.
It's going to be weird not seeing him with Green Bay.
Other than football, what sport do you think you could dominate at Syracuse?
I'd like to wrestle.
I'd like to wrestle.
Favorite Color?
Black.
Black.
Favorite routine in the weight room?
Either squats or bench.
Either squats or bench.
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