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The Syracuse football team stands in front of a tree that survived the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center. The tree was replanted as part of the 9/11 Memorial.

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Syracuse running back Prince-Tyson Gulley (left) and linebacker Dyshawn Davis (right) take in the 9/11 Memorial.

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Syracuse running back Jerome Smith (left) observes the 9/11 Memorial Thursday.

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A Syracuse football player dons a winter hat with the words "New York" and the Pinstripe Bowl emblem on it.

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Syracuse cornerback Franklin Santos (43) and the rest of the Orange football team observes the 9/11 Memorial Thursday.

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The names of the victims of Sept. 11 are etched on a memorial wall.

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Syracuse quarterback Ryan Nassib stands outside at the 9/11 Memorial Thursday.

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Syracuse defensive tackle Zian Jones laughs as the football team views the 9/11 Memorial.

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Syracuse wide receiver Macauley Hill walks outside while the Orange visits the 9/11 Memorial.