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Georgia State opens football practice

Georgia State opens football practice on Thursday, August 4, 2011.

Georgia State University coach Bill Curry directs Jabrill Hightower during the first practice at the GSU Football Complex Thursday morning in Atlanta. GSU is preparing for its second football season. The home opener is against Clark Atlanta Friday night Sept. 2 at the Georgia Dome.

The MARTA train runs past Georgia State University's practice field with the Atlanta skyline in the background during the first day of practice at the GSU Football Practice Complex Thursday morning in Atlanta, Ga., August 4, 2011.

Georgia State University cornerback Jamal Ransby (26) gets by an obstacle during a tackling drill in GSU's first practice at the GSU Football Practice Complex Thursday morning in Atlanta, Ga., August 4, 2011.

Georgia State University Running Backs coach Joe Hamilton, left, talks with running back Travis Evans (21) during GSU's first practice at the GSU Football Practice Complex Thursday morning in Atlanta, Ga., August 4, 2011. Hamilton, the former Georgia Tech All-American quarterback, is in his second year as an assistant coach at GSU.

Georgia State University first year Strength & Conditioning Coach Ben Pollard encourages players during sprints at GSU's first practice at the GSU Football Practice Complex Thursday morning in Atlanta, Ga., August 4, 2011.

Georgia State University starting quarterback Bo Schlechter (12) listens to offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach John Bond talk to wide receiver Sidney Haynes (19) and others in the huddle during GSU's first practice at the GSU Football Practice Complex Thursday morning in Atlanta, Ga., August 4, 2011. Schlechter is the only available quarterback with experience since 2010 starter Drew Little will be suspended for the first four games.

Georgia State University defensive backs Brandon Jones (20, left) and Jamaal May (34, center) run sprints during GSU's first practice at the GSU Football Practice Complex Thursday morning in Atlanta, Ga., August 4, 2011. GSU is preparation for their second football season with their home opener against Clark Atlanta Friday night Sept. 2 at the Georgia Dome.

Georgia State University defensive end Christo Bilukidi (53) reacts to a move by the offense during GSU's first practice at the GSU Football Practice Complex Thursday morning in Atlanta, Ga., August 4, 2011.

Georgia State University center Ben Jacoby (62) talks with offensive line coach Mike Riddle, right, during GSU's first practice at the GSU Football Practice Complex Thursday morning in Atlanta, Ga., August 4, 2011.

Against a large blue wall of Georgia State University's new football complex, GSU defensive lineman C.J. Stephens (77, center) and Terrance Woodard (75, right) grab a towel during a drill in GSU's first practice at the GSU Football Practice Complex Thursday morning.

Georgia State University wide receiver Darren McCray runs after a catch during GSU's first practice at the GSU Football Practice Complex Thursday morning in Atlanta, Ga., August 4, 2011.

Georgia State University starting quarterback Bo Schlechter attempts a pass during GSU's first practice at the GSU Football Practice Complex Thursday morning in Atlanta, Ga., August 4, 2011.

Georgia State University quarterback Drew Little (11) is shown next to running back Rosevelt Watson (3) during GSU's first practice at the GSU Football Practice Complex Thursday morning in Atlanta, Ga., August 4, 2011. 2010 starter Drew Little will be suspended for the first four games of the season due to a violation of team rules.

Georgia State University starting quarterback Bo Schlechter, left, talks with teammate as fellow quarterback Drew Little, right, watches practice during GSU's first practice at the GSU Football Practice Complex Thursday morning in Atlanta, Ga., August 4, 2011.

Georgia State University freshman quarterback Ben McLane, from Brookwood H.S., puts on his helmet during GSU's first practice at the GSU Football Practice Complex Thursday morning in Atlanta, Ga., August 4, 2011.

Georgia State University coach Bill Curry stopped practice to talk to the players close to the end of GSU's first practice at the GSU Football Practice Complex Thursday morning in Atlanta, Ga., August 4, 2011.

Georgia State University running back Donald Russell (20) gets a water break as he talks with fellow running back Parris Lee, left, during GSU's first practice at the GSU Football Practice Complex Thursday morning in Atlanta, Ga., August 4, 2011. This is Russell's first practice as a member of GSU since he transfered from Kentucky.

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Georgia State University coach Bill Curry directs Jabrill Hightower during the first practice at the GSU Football Complex Thursday morning in Atlanta. GSU is preparing for its second football season. The home opener is against Clark Atlanta Friday night Sept. 2 at the Georgia Dome.

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