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Fully-padded football practice a clear sign that start of the season is near
Gainesville practice
Gainesville running back Naim Cheeks carries the ball during practice Wednesday at the Bruce Miller Field. Photo by Bill Murphy
With the calendar now turned to August, and football players wearing full pads, the start of the regular season is now just a few weeks away.
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