Images from the Jayhawks’ first practice on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011.

photo by: Nick Krug

Members of the offensive line, Trevor Marrongelli, 69, Riley Spencer, 79, Jeff Spikes and Tanner Hawkinson, 72, converse during a break in workouts on the first day of practice, Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011.

photo by: Nick Krug

Running back Deshaun Sands bursts off the line as the Jayhawks run sprints during the team's first practice on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011.

photo by: Nick Krug

Head coach Turner Gill walks around his team as the Jayhawks stretch during the first practice on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011.

photo by: Nick Krug

Running back Darrian Miller breaks through a line during the team's first practice on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011.

photo by: Nick Krug

Freshman quarterback Brock Berglund works out with the quarterbacks during the team's first practice on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011.

photo by: Nick Krug

Defensive tackle Patrick Dorsey swoops in to hit a tackling dummy during the team's first practice on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011.

photo by: Nick Krug

Strength coach John Williams smiles as he walks through a line of players during the team's first practice on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011.

photo by: Nick Krug

Head coach Turner Gill, left, watches over the field as he talks with linebackers coach Vantz Singletary during the team's first practice on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011.