Protecting the Orange
8/4/2014 8:12:00 PM | Football
Syracuse wears protective head gear in an effort to reduce head injuries
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When the Orange took the field for day three of preseason camp, the team wore shoulder pads for the first time. The addition of shoulder pads also means protective headgear on top of the student-athlete's helmets in the hopes of protecting them from concussions.
The Orange began wearing the Guardian Caps in spring practice and donned them for the first time this preseason Monday.
"I just feel like it's better to be safe than sorry," said head coach Scott Shafer. "You don't hear that cracking of the helmets in practice, which I'd imagine has to be a good thing."
The Guardian Cap is a removable soft shell layer that covers the exterior of a student-athlete's helmet. It is designed to reduce the impact the head takes.
"We're in an era where you have to be careful and have to protect the player's head," said head equipment manager Kyle Fetterly. "This piece does a very good job of that and that's something we're conscious of."
Senior linebacker Dyshawn Davis echoed Shafer's sentiments, hoping that the padding will help keep the Orange on the field.
"Protection and safety are always first," Davis said. "We've had a lot of guys go down in the past with concussions, the pads are protecting us so if that can help us prevent injuries while playing this game then I'm all for it."
According to senior wide receiver Jarrod West, the protective padding has no effect on the student-athlete's abilities in practice, only limiting the feeling to the head when making contact.
"It definitely takes the shock off and it doesn't do anything [to you]," West said. "It doesn't get in my vision when I'm catching balls or anything like that."
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 $80, 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).
When the Orange took the field for day three of preseason camp, the team wore shoulder pads for the first time. The addition of shoulder pads also means protective headgear on top of the student-athlete's helmets in the hopes of protecting them from concussions.
The Orange began wearing the Guardian Caps in spring practice and donned them for the first time this preseason Monday.
"I just feel like it's better to be safe than sorry," said head coach Scott Shafer. "You don't hear that cracking of the helmets in practice, which I'd imagine has to be a good thing."
The Guardian Cap is a removable soft shell layer that covers the exterior of a student-athlete's helmet. It is designed to reduce the impact the head takes.
"We're in an era where you have to be careful and have to protect the player's head," said head equipment manager Kyle Fetterly. "This piece does a very good job of that and that's something we're conscious of."
Senior linebacker Dyshawn Davis echoed Shafer's sentiments, hoping that the padding will help keep the Orange on the field.
"Protection and safety are always first," Davis said. "We've had a lot of guys go down in the past with concussions, the pads are protecting us so if that can help us prevent injuries while playing this game then I'm all for it."
According to senior wide receiver Jarrod West, the protective padding has no effect on the student-athlete's abilities in practice, only limiting the feeling to the head when making contact.
"It definitely takes the shock off and it doesn't do anything [to you]," West said. "It doesn't get in my vision when I'm catching balls or anything like that."
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 $80, 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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