The University of Maine football team gathers on Morse Field on the first day of training camp Wednesday in Orono. It was the first workout for the Black Bears since the death of freshman defensive back Darius Minor last Tuesday.

Junior wide receiver Earnest Edwards, left, battles for a pass with Nah'Sir Morgan, a freshman wide receiver, during Wednesday's opening practice.

Lineman Cody Levy runs drills at the start of the first day of training camp for UMaine.

Chris Ferguson enters his second season as Maine’s starting quarterback after winning the job last fall as a true freshman and starting all 10 games, with 16 TD passes and 11 interceptions.

Former Cheverus High running back Joe Fitzpatrick runs a drill on the first day of training camp. Fitzpatrick, a redshirt junior, is Maine’s top returning running back after the transfer of Josh Mack.

Quarterback Chris Ferguson hands off to teammate Ramon Jefferson during practice.

Sterling Sheffield runs drills.

Alphonso Foray reaches for a pass as AJ Dawson breaks up the play.