DawgNation has complete coverage of Georgia's preseason practices.

David Ching writes: Interchangeable nose guards Kwame Geathers and John Jenkins helped Georgia's defense take a big step forward in 2011. Now they’re getting recognized.

Ching writes: Georgia coach Mark Richt announced after Saturday morning's practice that cornerback Branden Smith will be available for the Bulldogs' season-opening game against Buffalo.

Video: The first day of on-field practice for the Georgia Bulldogs was preceded by a session with the media. Excitement and spirits were high.

Video: Richt and members of the Bulldogs football team answer DawgNation's question about how the new Georgia freshmen performed during summer workouts.

Ching writes : Around the Hedges in 80 days -- Today’s impact player is true freshman place-kicker Marshall Morgan.

Ching writes : While announcing on Thursday that Kolton Houston’s NCAA eligibility issues will continue indefinitely, Richt singled out two players who must try to fill Houston’s spot at right tackle: sophomore Watts Dantzler and true freshman John Theus.

Ching writes : A college football team’s first preseason practice represents the first time a coaching staff can officially begin working with its most recent signing class. And after Friday’s second preseason practice, it’s so far, so good with Georgia’s 17 newcomers, according to Richt.

Ching writes : Richt said freshman Josh Harvey-Clemons could probably play three or four different positions, but safety is where the coaching staff thinks he’s the best fit -- for now.