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Gallery: Strapping up for practice with Syracuse football

Syracuse offensive linemen square up for a blocking drill on Aug. 23.
Syracuse offensive linemen square up for a blocking drill on Aug. 23. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
The Orange opens their season on Aug. 31 at Western Michigan.
The Orange opens their season on Aug. 31 at Western Michigan. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Ravian Pierce, who caught four touchdowns last season, catches a pass.
Ravian Pierce, who caught four touchdowns last season, catches a pass. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Pierce totaled 29 receptions and 263 yards in his first season at Syracuse.
Pierce totaled 29 receptions and 263 yards in his first season at Syracuse. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Sophomore tight end Aaron Hackett played in nine games but failed to record a stat in his first season.
Sophomore tight end Aaron Hackett played in nine games but failed to record a stat in his first season. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Syracuse head coach Dino Babers discusses practice plans.
Syracuse head coach Dino Babers discusses practice plans. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Anthony Queeley turns up field after hauling in a pass.
Anthony Queeley turns up field after hauling in a pass. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Pierce positions himself to corral a pass.
Pierce positions himself to corral a pass. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Redshirt freshman Russell Thompson-Bishop looks at a throw from one of his quarterbacks.
Redshirt freshman Russell Thompson-Bishop looks at a throw from one of his quarterbacks. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Syracuse football warmed up for spring practices with routes vs. air drills between wide receivers, tight ends and quarterbacks.
Syracuse football warmed up for spring practices with routes vs. air drills between wide receivers, tight ends and quarterbacks. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
The Orange finished 4-8 last season after beginning the year 4-3.
The Orange finished 4-8 last season after beginning the year 4-3. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Wide receivers Sharon Johnson (front) and Kevin Johnson Jr. take a break between sets.
Wide receivers Sharon Johnson (front) and Kevin Johnson Jr. take a break between sets. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Devin C. Butler appears poised to lead SU's receiving corps this season.
Devin C. Butler appears poised to lead SU's receiving corps this season. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Syracuse opens its season on Friday at Western Michigan.
Syracuse opens its season on Friday at Western Michigan. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Linebacker Jake Wright (39) pursues the ballcarrier in a tackling drill.
Linebacker Jake Wright (39) pursues the ballcarrier in a tackling drill. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer

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By Alexandra Moreo Senior Staff Photographer

Throughout the month of August, several Syracuse football practices were made available to members of the media for 10 minutes. This gallery provides a look into the various sights seen at the start of a recent Syracuse football practice just before head coach Dino Babers’ squad takes on Western Michigan on Friday.

Published on August 27, 2018 at 11:01 pm
Contact Alexandra: amoreo@syr.edu

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