For many of the top NCAA track and field programs throughout the country, it's rare to see certain teams step outside of their comfort zone when it comes to roster structure and recruiting efforts.
Within the ACC, there are numerous teams that have developed an identity in only a handful of events. A team like Florida State has placed a heavy emphasis on the hurdle and sprint events, while Virginia has thrived in the field events.
For a long stretch, Syracuse had established themselves a distance running stalwart.
However, the Cuse's distance running identity -- while still intact -- wasn't the focal point of its latest recruiting class. Instead, the future addition of top hurdle stars Brevin Sims and recent signee Ashley Wallace signal that the Orange men and women are looking to branch out and establish themselves as conference contenders outside of just a handful of distance events.
A native from Chattanooga, Tennessee, Sims h...
