Vols' first day of practice in pads

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Quarterback Jonathan Crompton passes the ball during the first day of practice in pads for football players at the University of Tennessee on Wednesday.
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Freshman Steven Fowlkes takes a water break during the first day of practice in pads for football players at the University of Tennessee on Wednesday.
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Vols during the first day of practice in pads for football players at the University of Tennessee on Wednesday.
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Offensive Coordinator David Clawson is hit by senior offensive guard Anthony Parker during drills at the first day of practice in pads for football players at the University of Tennessee on Wednesday.
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Freshman lineman Preston Bailey knocks the helmet off of teammate Donald Langley during the "Tennessee Drill" where players are pitted against one another on the first day of practice in pads at the University of Tennessee on Wednesday.
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Freshman Ben Bartholomew chases a loose ball in a fumble drill during the first day of practice in pads for football players at the University of Tennessee on Wednesday.
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Defensive tackles coach Dan Brooks (right) and senior Robert Ayers (left) celebrate with senior defensive tackle Demonte' Bolden (center) during the "Tennessee Drill" where players are pitted against one another on the first day of practice in pads at the University of Tennessee on Wednesday.
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Vols during the first day of practice in pads for football players at the University of Tennessee on Wednesday.
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Head coach Phillip Fulmer talks with sophomore Darius Myers during the first day of practice in pads for football players at the University of Tennessee on Wednesday.
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Sophomore defensive back Dennis Rogan makes a hit during a fumble drill on the first day of practice in pads for football players at the University of Tennessee on Wednesday.
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Quarterback Jonathan Crompton waits for instructions during the first day of practice in pads for football players at the University of Tennessee on Wednesday.
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Freshman wide receiver Ahmad Paige makes a catch during the first day of practice in pads for football players at the University of Tennessee on Wednesday.
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