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[QUOTE="BillSU, post: 1731035"]
…….But just as important have been lifestyle alterations like removing soda from the vending machines in the football cafeteria, scratching waffles and pancakes from the breakfast menu and promoting hydration to the point where players sometimes overdrink and throw up excess water.

Players can be seen carrying jugs of water around campus and go out to bars and parties less frequently, Palmer said — especially impressive considering SU's men's and women's basketball teams are in the Final Four.

"We want to leave the old Syracuse reputation behind us," redshirt freshman defensive end Jake Pickard said. "This is a new era of Syracuse football."

"There are certain things that we're emphasizing that are carrying over into their day life, but also their night life," Babers said.

And while it's far from the end result in turning around the program, it's a necessary step toward beginning.

Said senior walk-on linebacker Hernz Laguerre: "Without that faith, you can't be successful. It doesn't matter who you are."

This was an article that made a huge difference for me. HC Babers talked about it after he was hired. I’ll bet letters have already gone out to the new class confirming what they should be doing. If you want to be part of SUFB those in the incoming class who do not get themselves into the best shape they can will find it very difficult to be here. Babers is what I thought he’d be; fair, family but very tough, expecting the best from everyone or you don’t play. I believe he is the best new coach we’ve ever had and will not be leaving any time soon. Does anyone else see a remarkable difference here between Babers and past head coaches?
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