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Football Practice Report: Sept. 1

Editor, GoDucks.com

Venue: Outdoor practice fields
Format: Full pads

On one of the final plays of practice Tuesday, senior defensive end Tui Talia busted through the scout-team offensive line, batted a pass back toward the quarterback and then – looking like Ifo Ekpre-Olomu against Michigan State last season – completely laid out in an attempt to intercept the ball, albeit unsuccessfully.

It was an extraordinary effort, befitting a team that’s gearing up to open its season Saturday evening against Eastern Washington in Autzen Stadium (5 p.