Video captured U.S. Marines showing Deion Sanders’ University of Colorado football players this week just how intense an off-season workout can get, BroBible said.
Image source: YouTube screenshot
What are the details?
The outlet said things kicked off with a 6 a.m. wake-up call and then some pep talks.
Image source: YouTube screenshot
But things were far from rah-rah, as the outlet said one of the Marines told the college players they were in for a “taste of the Marine Corps.”
Indeed.
A 45-minute video captured the Marines putting the players through a “combat fitness test” with physical challenges that included “maneuver under fire, ammo can presses, air squats” as well as wind sprints.
Image source: YouTube screenshot
Image source: YouTube screenshot
The training session ended with an exercise called the “Buddy” during which players carry teammates over a specified distance, the outlet said.
Image source: YouTube screenshot
The message from the Marines for the day was about trust and accountability, the outlet added.
How are folks reacting?
A number of commenters underneath the accompanying video enjoyed watching the players be put through arguably a lot more physical intensity than they’re accustomed to:
- “This will take the players to another level of discipline,” one commenter said.
- “Man, I been waiting for something like this,” another commenter declared. “The culture about to change for real! Semper Fi Marines!”
- “As a veteran this whole video is hilarious,” another commenter said. “You can see the thoughts come across their faces that we all had during basic.”
- “Thank you to the Marines for their service home and abroad,” another commenter said. “As a daughter of a Marine turned 82nd Airborne Ranger, I know first hand that this was just a [speck] of what they train through. Kudos to the coaching team for bringing this to the Buffs. They will be better for it! Great work guys!”
Here’s the video of the session. Content warning: Language:
Colorado Football EXTREME Marine Training!youtu.be
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