Camp Notebook: Week 1
8/7/2023 4:30:00 PM | Football
The Syracuse football team returned to Syracuse last week, reporting for training camp and completing the first five practices of their preseason, before taking their first off day on Monday.
Here's what you might have missed from the first week of 'Cuse Camp:
Tuesday, Aug. 1 - Report Day
The Orange reported for preseason camp on August 1. The day began with a media availability with Coach Babers, Damien Alford and Justin Barron, before the required standard fare of team entrance meetings with various support staff units occupied the rest of day one.
Check out what Coach Babers, Alford and Barron had to say on report day:
Wednesday, Aug. 2 - Day 1
The Orange returned to the practice field!
After practice, media met with Coach Babers and offensive players. Check out some of those interviews here: Coach Babers | Garrett Shrader | Oronde Gadsden
Thursday, Aug. 3
The team held its second practice in just helmets as part of the mandated acclimation period to start camp.
Friday, Aug. 4
Shoulder pads came on!
After practice, the team's defensive players were available to the media. See what Marlowe Wax, Caleb Okechukeu and Alijah Clark had to say.
Bonus: Check out this miced up with Orange center Josh Ilaoa for an inside look at camp:
Saturday, Aug. 5 | Sunday Aug. 6
'Cuse had two more practices in shoulder pads and helmets, before Monday's off day.
The team will hold their first full-pad practice on Tuesday.
News and Notes:
- The team's official roster was updated prior to the start of camp. See all the new additions here: 2023 roster
- Preseason accolades continue to roll out, including two Maxwell Award Watch List additions, Garrett Shrader on the Weurffel Trophy Watch List, Oronde Gadsden on the Preseason All-ACC Team, and Trebor Pena on the Hornung Award Watch List. Those watch lists will continue into the fall, with the bulk of the remaining awards expected to release preseason lists this week.
- Syracuse was picked to finish 10th in the ACC. The voters are comprised of media credentialed for ACC Kickoff, and often sway to a significantly heavier presence from the Carolinas and Virginia due to proximity to the event. The good news for Orange fans, is under Babers, the Orange have only finished below their preseason rank once in the past seven seasons. Typically, the team exceeds that preseason mark.
The Orange open the 2023 season on Sept. 2 vs. Colgate. Season tickets, partial plans and individual game tickets are now on sale at Cuse.com/Tickets. Season tickets, which start at just $99, remain the best value for Orange fans. Fans can also purchase group tickets, hospitality packages and tailgate packages. With two of the last three games in the JMA Dome having been sold out, fans are encouraged to secure their seats today to be part of the action.
Here's what you might have missed from the first week of 'Cuse Camp:
Tuesday, Aug. 1 - Report Day
The Orange reported for preseason camp on August 1. The day began with a media availability with Coach Babers, Damien Alford and Justin Barron, before the required standard fare of team entrance meetings with various support staff units occupied the rest of day one.
Check out what Coach Babers, Alford and Barron had to say on report day:
Wednesday, Aug. 2 - Day 1
The Orange returned to the practice field!
We. Are. Back. pic.twitter.com/MaaqTWFBVX
— Syracuse Football (@CuseFootball) August 3, 2023
After practice, media met with Coach Babers and offensive players. Check out some of those interviews here: Coach Babers | Garrett Shrader | Oronde Gadsden
Thursday, Aug. 3
The team held its second practice in just helmets as part of the mandated acclimation period to start camp.
Friday, Aug. 4
Shoulder pads came on!
After practice, the team's defensive players were available to the media. See what Marlowe Wax, Caleb Okechukeu and Alijah Clark had to say.
Bonus: Check out this miced up with Orange center Josh Ilaoa for an inside look at camp:
"It's therapeutic" 🤣@honchojosh on the 🎤 pic.twitter.com/KbIfystqMB
— Syracuse Football (@CuseFootball) August 3, 2023
Saturday, Aug. 5 | Sunday Aug. 6
'Cuse had two more practices in shoulder pads and helmets, before Monday's off day.
The team will hold their first full-pad practice on Tuesday.
News and Notes:
- The team's official roster was updated prior to the start of camp. See all the new additions here: 2023 roster
- Preseason accolades continue to roll out, including two Maxwell Award Watch List additions, Garrett Shrader on the Weurffel Trophy Watch List, Oronde Gadsden on the Preseason All-ACC Team, and Trebor Pena on the Hornung Award Watch List. Those watch lists will continue into the fall, with the bulk of the remaining awards expected to release preseason lists this week.
- Syracuse was picked to finish 10th in the ACC. The voters are comprised of media credentialed for ACC Kickoff, and often sway to a significantly heavier presence from the Carolinas and Virginia due to proximity to the event. The good news for Orange fans, is under Babers, the Orange have only finished below their preseason rank once in the past seven seasons. Typically, the team exceeds that preseason mark.
The Orange open the 2023 season on Sept. 2 vs. Colgate. Season tickets, partial plans and individual game tickets are now on sale at Cuse.com/Tickets. Season tickets, which start at just $99, remain the best value for Orange fans. Fans can also purchase group tickets, hospitality packages and tailgate packages. With two of the last three games in the JMA Dome having been sold out, fans are encouraged to secure their seats today to be part of the action.
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