Observations from the first practice...

• Brad Wright loves to test his players' conditioning and stamina to see how well they trained over the summer.
• Several players had to pull out during the course of practice due to the heat. Garrett Hood and Ray Parker, Jr. were two of them.
• Parker, Jr. really picked it back up when he got back into it, impressing new defensive line coach Mike Bugar.
• Freshman wide receiver Darius Bolden made several tough catches across the middle during a receiver/cornerback drill.
• Morris Crosby looks like a natural at CB. He really put in the effort during the spring and summer. He should have a starting spot come the first game.
• Texas State will hold practice at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow and Thursday this week, not 3:00 p.m.