SPARTANS IN THE D...LITERALLY! Author:Hondo S. Carpenter Sr.Publish date:Sep 11, 2010 10:37 AM EDT The Spartans just did their traditional PHALANX walk on the field and are warming up now! Photo courtesy of Starr Portice. As you can see the Spartans are here at Ford Field and warming up!  One hour and 22 minutes to kickoff!