This week, the U.S. Marine Corps filmed a video showing Deion Sanders' University of Colorado football players just how intense their offseason training is. Brobible said.
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What are the details?
According to the outlet, things started with a 6 a.m. wake-up call followed by a pep talk.
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But the situation wasn't outrageous, with one Marine saying he wanted college athletes to have a “taste of the Marines.”
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The 45-minute video shows the Marines putting the athletes through a “combat fitness test” that involves physical challenges such as “maneuvers under fire, ammo can presses, aerial squats” and wind sprints. It is being
Image source: YouTube screenshot
Image source: YouTube screenshot
The training session ended with a “buddy” drill in which players carried teammates a certain distance, the paper said.
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The message from the Marines that day was one of trust and responsibility, the paper added.
How are people reacting?
Many commenters below the attached video enjoyed watching the players being exposed to much more physical intensity than they are probably used to.
- “This will take the players to a new level of discipline,” said one commenter.
- Another commenter declared: “Ah, I've been waiting for something like this.” “The culture is really changing! Semper Fi Marines!”
- Another commenter said, “As a veteran, this whole video is hilarious.” “You could see the emotion on their faces that we all had during basic practice.”
- “Thank you Marines for their service at home and abroad,” said another. “As the daughter of a Marine and a member of the 82nd Airborne Ranger, I know firsthand that this was just an Airborne Ranger. [speck] About what they train. Kudos to the coaching team for bringing this to the Buffs. They will be better! Great job guys! ”
Here is the video of the session. Content warning: language:
Colorado Football Extreme Marine Training!youtube.be
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