Georgia State opens season at Dome

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Georgia State opens season at Dome

August 30, 2012 - Atlanta, Ga: Georgia State University wide receiver Danny Williams looses his helmet as he is tackled by South Carolina State defenders after a catch in the first half of their game in the Georgia Dome Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., August 30, 2012. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

August 30, 2012 - Atlanta, Ga: Georgia State University defenders tackle South Carolina State running back Jalen Simmons, center, for a loss close to the goal line in the first half of their game in the Georgia Dome Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., August 30, 2012. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

August 30, 2012 - Atlanta, Ga: Georgia State University strong safety Demazio Skelton, right, hits South Carolina State wide receiver Caleb Davis (82) as he is unable to make the catch in the first half of their game in the Georgia Dome Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., August 30, 2012. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

August 30, 2012 - Atlanta, Ga: Georgia State University running back Parris Lee (7) gets the GSU student section fired up before their home opener against South Carolina State in the Georgia Dome Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., August 30, 2012. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

August 30, 2012 - Atlanta, Ga: Georgia State University students cheer as Georgia State University kicker David Miller kicks off to start their game against South Carolina State in the Georgia Dome Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., August 30, 2012. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

August 30, 2012 - Atlanta, Ga: Georgia State University corner back Brent McClendon (9) returns an interception ahead of South Carolina State wide receiver Lennel Elmore (1) in the first half of their game in the Georgia Dome Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., August 30, 2012. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

August 30, 2012 - Atlanta, Ga: Georgia State University running back Donald Russell (20) breaks away a long run in the first half of their game against South Carolina State in the Georgia Dome Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., August 30, 2012. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

August 30, 2012 - Atlanta, Ga: Georgia State University kicker Matt Ehasz (97) reacts after missing a field goal in the first half in their game against South Carolina State in the Georgia Dome Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., August 30, 2012. Also pictured is GSU holder David Miller (93). JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

August 30, 2012 - Atlanta, Ga: Georgia State University coach Bill Curry cheers on the defense after a defensive stop in the first half of their game against South Carolina State in the Georgia Dome Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., August 30, 2012. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

August 30, 2012 - Atlanta, Ga: Georgia State University quarterback Ben McLane is tackled for a short gain by a South Carolina State defender in the first half of their game in the Georgia Dome Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., August 30, 2012. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

August 30, 2012 - Atlanta, Ga: Georgia State University free safety Kail Singleton (24) celebrates his interception with teammate Isaiah Howard (22) in the first half of their game in the Georgia Dome Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., August 30, 2012. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

August 30, 2012 - Atlanta, Ga: Georgia State University quarterback Ben McLane (16) attempts a pass in the first half of their game against South Carolina State in the Georgia Dome Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., August 30, 2012. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

August 30, 2012 - Atlanta, Ga: Members of the Georgia State University marching band cheer as they wait for the GSU football team to arrive before GSU's opener against South Carolina State Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., August 30, 2012. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

August 30, 2012 - Atlanta, Ga: Georgia State University cheerleaders, marching band, and athletic director Cheryl Levick, left, greets safety D'Mario Gunn, center, and other members of the GSU football team as they arrive before their opener against South Carolina State Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., August 30, 2012. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

August 30, 2012 - Atlanta, Ga: Georgia State University coach Bill Curry, facing, greets athletic director Cheryl Levick, as he and the GSU football team arrives at the Georgia Dome before their opener against South Carolina State Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., August 30, 2012. This is the last season opener for GSU coach Bill Curry having made the announcement earlier this month that he will retire at the end of the football season. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

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August 30, 2012 - Atlanta, Ga: Georgia State University wide receiver Danny Williams looses his helmet as he is tackled by South Carolina State defenders after a catch in the first half of their game in the Georgia Dome Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., August 30, 2012. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

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