Photos: Two-time national champion Georgia holds first practice

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Photos: Two-time national champion Georgia holds first practice

Georgia, the two-time defending national champion, opened the defense of its titles with the first practice ahead of the 2023 season on Thursday.

Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo (right) watches quarterback Carson Beck during Georgia’s practice session in Athens on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck spins a football. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Georgia quarterback Brock Vandagriff rolls out to make a throw. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Georgia quarterback Brock Vandagriff makes his throw. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton looks for a receiver. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Georgia defensive line coach Tray Scott directs players on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Georgia running back Kendall Milton speeds upfield. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Georgia running back Daijun Edwards carries the football. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Georgia wide receiver Rara Thomas runs a route. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Georgia tight ends coach Todd Hartley talks to players. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Georgia running back Daijun Edwards seeks out contact. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Georgia offensive lineman Jared Wilson instructs teammates on the line. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) during Georgia’s practice session in Athens, Ga., on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Georgia defensive backs coach Fran Brown. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck makes a throw. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) during Georgia’s practice session in Athens, Ga., on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton unleashes a pass. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Georgia outside linebacker Chaz Chambliss wears extra head protection as he prepares to rush. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Georgia wide receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint runs a route Thursday. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Georgia running back Andrew Paul looks for an opening. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Georgia pass game coordinator and wide receivers coach Bryan McClendon during practice Thursday. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Georgia outside linebacker Samuel M'Pemba works out on Thursday. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey takes off during practice Thursday. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Brock Bowers wore extra head protection too.

Players go through the first day of Georgia football practice on Thursday, Aug. 3.

Players go through the first day of Georgia football practice on Thursday, Aug. 3.

Georgia football coach Kirby Smart at first day of practice on Thursday, Aug. 3.

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (right) throws under the eye of offensive coordinator Mike Bobo during practice on Thursday, Aug. 3.

Georgia football coach Kirby Smart at first day of practice on Thursday, Aug. 3.

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Credit: Tony Walsh/UGAAA

Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo (right) watches quarterback Carson Beck during Georgia’s practice session in Athens on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

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