Quarterbacks Chris Reil and Nathan Brown unleash throws during a drill Thursday afternoon. The two figure to be the top two QBs for the Bears this fall.

The quarterbacks work on their passing proficiency during Thursday’s camp-opening practice.

Coach Clint Conque addresses the team after the first practice of the fall. Conque addressed desire and injury care among other issues.

Quarterbacks coach Tood Cooley politely gives instruction to his pupils during Thursday’s practice.

Members of the Bear defense look on as their counterparts do battle with the offense. The Bears return nine starters on the defensive side of the football.

Junior wide receiver Aaron Fairooz hauls in a pass in the first practice of the fall. Fairooz led the team with 778 yards and 8 touchdown receptions in 2004.

Running back Willie Hopson prepares to take the handoff from running backs coach Hud Jackson. Hopson returns to the Bears after a one-year hiatus.

Senior running back Kentrel Rogers looks to evade the dummy in a drill Thursday afternoon. Rogers led the team with 14 touchdowns and had 1,012 yards.

Placekicker Garrett Morgan boots a field goal as punter Thomas Garland serves as the holder.

Senior wideout Michael Norvell takes a break during Thursday’s practice. Norvell, with 169 receptions, needs just four catches to break the UCA career record.

Willie Hopson gets some water as members of the offense study the on-field action.

James Paul boots a field goal in Thursday’s practice. Paul returns to action after taking his redshirt season a year ago.

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