These are a few pictures from practice taken during the morning session on Saturday, August 11th.

The players gather for practice on Saturday morning. In the background you can see the construction of what will be 1,600 new dorms.

The trainers and football assistants make sure the team has plenty of water at all times.

Assistant Head Coach Alan Gooch talks to his running backs. Alex Haynes (#4), Sean Gaudion (#34), Corey Baker (#21), and Terrance Williams (#1).

Coach Sean Beckton instructs his wide receivers. Pictured are: Doug Gabriel (#11), Jimmy Fryzel (#16), Ivery Gaskins (#10), and Marcus Glover (#86). Britt McGriff, Jimmy Johnson, Thad Ward, and Luther Huggins are in the front.

Some of the starting offensive linemen participate in a drill. Pictured are: Taylor Robertson (#70), Mike Mabry (#65), Willie Comerford (#66), and Steve Edwards (#74).

The future of the O-Line. Adam Butcher (#89), Norman Lewis (#62), Jeff Harper (#76), and Rico Heagle (#90).

Trying to beat the heat? The players submerse themselves in barrels filled with ice to cool off after practice.