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First Day of UT Football Practice

Freshman David Oku grabs a pass as Savion Frazier reaches for it during the first day of fall practice at the Haslam Field on the University of Tennessee campus on Tuesday.

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Freshman David Oku grabs a pass as Savion Frazier reaches for it during the first day of fall practice at the Haslam Field on the University of Tennessee campus on Tuesday.

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  • Freshman Nu'Keese Richardson lines up during the first day of fall practice at the Haslam Field on the University of Tennessee campus on Tuesday.
  • Freshman David Oku grabs a pass as Savion Frazier reaches for it during the first day of fall practice at the Haslam Field on the University of Tennessee campus on Tuesday.
  • University of Tennessee quarterback Jonathan Crompton, left, throws to wide receiver Quintin Hancock, right, during the Vols' first official practice.
  • Defensive players Chase Nelson and Dan Williams participate in drills during the first day of fall practice at the Haslam Field on the University of Tennessee campus on Tuesday.
  • Freshman Marsalis Teague during the first day of fall practice at the Haslam Field on the University of Tennessee campus on Tuesday.
  • Montario Hardesty reaches for a catch during the first day of fall practice at the Haslam Field on the University of Tennessee campus on Tuesday.
  • University of Tennessee football head coach Lane Kiffin shares a light moment with a player during the Vols' first official practice.
  • University of Tennessee freshman running back David Oku, right, holds on to the ball as freshman Herman Lathers, left, and junior Tyler Wolf, center, defend during the Vols' first official practice.
  • Quarterback Nick Lamaison passes the ball during the first day of fall practice at the Haslam Field on the University of Tennessee campus on Tuesday.
  • Senior Rico McCoy chases freshman Bryce Brown (right) as he runs for the ball during the first day of fall practice at the Haslam Field on the University of Tennessee campus on Tuesday.
  • Head Coach Lane Kiffin with quarterback Nick Stephens during the first day of fall practice at the Haslam Field on the University of Tennessee campus on Tuesday.
  • Top freshman prospect Bryce Brown makes a breakaway run during the University of Tennessee football team's first official practice.
  • Quarterback's Jonathan Crompton and Nick Lamaison during the first day of fall practice at the Haslam Field on the University of Tennessee campus on Tuesday.
  • Bryce Brown and Tauren Poole participate in a drill during the first day of fall practice at the Haslam Field on the University of Tennessee campus on Tuesday.
  • Head Coach Lane Kiffin directs players during the first day of fall practice at the Haslam Field on the University of Tennessee campus on Tuesday.

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gainesville_vol writes:

Two things strike me about the picture of Oku catching a pass. One, he doesn't have his mouthpiece in, it is in his mask. Isn't that a penalty in a game? Two, where are his eyes? He obviously has just touched the ball and is looking at where he is going to run. Isn't he supposed to look the ball into his hands until he has it secured?

Huttdawg100 writes:

in response to gainesville_vol:

Two things strike me about the picture of Oku catching a pass. One, he doesn't have his mouthpiece in, it is in his mask. Isn't that a penalty in a game? Two, where are his eyes? He obviously has just touched the ball and is looking at where he is going to run. Isn't he supposed to look the ball into his hands until he has it secured?

It's the first day of practice, so I wouldn't beat him up. This kid has Reggie Bush written all over him. Speed. Agility. The ability to catch the ball out of the back field. I'm excited to see how kiffin utilizes his unique talents over the next few years

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