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    Defensive coordinator Mike Ryan watches a play from the sideline at the University of Maine's first football practice on Thursday.

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    UMaine’s formidable defense is led by junior linebacker Deshawn Stevens, who had a team-high 120 tackles last season. The Black Bears had the nation’s best run defense a year ago, allowing 79.2 yards per game.

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    Emmanuel Reed lunges to make a catch during practice. Reed, a transfer running back from Buffalo, ran with the second unit.

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    Running back Jordan Rowell carries the ball during practice. Rowell, a transfer from Northern Illinois, ran with the first unit.

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    Coach Nick Charlton addresses his players after Thursday's first practice.

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    Defensive back Manny Patterson catches the ball during a drill. Patterson was named to the Buck Buchanan Watch List on Thursday as one of the 25 best FCS defensive players in the nation

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    Players run through an offensive drill.

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    Emmanuel Reed tries to avoid defensive lineman Max Roberts during practice.

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    Defensive back Jordan Swann celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass during the University of Maine’s first football practice on Thursday.

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    Strength coach Jon Lynch instructs players to do yup, you guessed it, push ups at Thursday's practice.

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    Wide receiver Andre Miller goes through a drill.

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    Running backs coach Makana Garrigan works with players on a blocking drill.

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    Running back Joe Fitzpatrick carries the ball during a drill. Fitzpatrick did not practice on opening day with a back issue.

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    Tight end Michael Laverriere, who missed most of th last two seasons with injuries, gets in position.

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    Chris Ferguson sets up in the pocket and makes a throw during practice.

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    Coach Nick Charlton directs players during practice. Charlton said it’ll be a while before starters are named.

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    Wide receiver Earnest Edwards, right, joins his teammates in a huddle. Edwards did not participate in drills because of a hamstring issue.

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    Wide receiver Andre Miller catches a pass during University of Maine football practice Thursday in Orono.

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