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The eighth practice of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s preseason training camp was the warmest day of preseason training camp. A warm 96-degree day at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium provided a closer look at who's competing for snaps leading up to the season opener in Hawaii. 

During the team portion of practice, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s first offensive unit consisted of quarterback Khalil Tate, running back J.J. Taylor, wide receivers Jaden Mitchell, Tre Adams and Stanley Berryhill, left tackle Donovan Laie, left guard Josh Donovan, center Josh McCauley, right guard Cody Creason and right tackle Edgar Burrola. 

Here's the UA's first defensive unit: edge rusher Jalen Harris, nose tackle Finton Connolly, defensive tackle JB Brown, stud linebacker Kylan Wilborn, linebacker Colin School, will linebacker Tony Fields, cornerback Lorenzo Burns, bandit safety Christian Young, spur safety Tristan Cooper, free safety Scottie Young Jr. and cornerback Jace Whittaker. 

ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head coach Kevin Sumlin and Creason spoke to the media following Saturday's practice, here's what they had to say. 

Cody Creason said Saturday morning’s practice “was a good learning experienceâ€� for the newcomers to get adjusted to the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ weather.

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Kevin Sumlin’s biggest takeaways from ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥â€™s practice on Saturday:

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Kevin Sumlin said Saturday’s practice at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium was a “real evaluation.â€�

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Kevin Sumlin says Jamarye Joiner is “probably a top two or three athlete on this team.�

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Kevin Sumlin on ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥â€™s wide receiver group: “They’re young, but they’re all talented. ... They’re all gonna help us.â€�

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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ OL Cody Creason says the offensive linemen’s goal is to “lead the Pac-12 in rushing for the fourth straight year.â€�

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Kevin Sumlin on stud linebacker Kylan Wilborn: “He can get off the ball, he’s got great hands and can rush the passer.�

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Kevin Sumlin on the importance of players coming from athletic families:

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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ offensive lineman Cody Creason on freshman Jordan Morgan: “I was impressed with his athletic ability and what he can do.â€�

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Kevin Sumlin on wide receiver and ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ native Drew Dixon:

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Kevin Sumlin on ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ safety Scottie Young Jr.: “He’s really upped his game. ... He’s a much different player — much different guy than when I first got here.â€�

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Cody Creason on what he’s learned from ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ OL coach Kyle DeVan: ()

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Cody Creason on ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ DT JB Brown: “He’s a little small, but he doesn’t lack strength.â€�

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