* UCLA’s first fall practice was split into two groups, with the starting unit in the first group and mostly backups in the second.

* Practice was mostly focused on scrimmage work, but there was some valuable individual group time as players need to show coaches what they can do after a summer of work.

* Injury notes: Only thing to report is a slight muscle tweak by Josh Smith, unrelated to his knee injury. Smith tweaked his groin and is probably day-to-day, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see him back soon.

* Mike Harris has been suspended for the Kansas State game for a violation of team rules, UCLA head coach Rick Neuheisel said after practice.

* Dietrich Riley got some work with the first-team defense, and no doubt, he is physically ready for September 4. Like I’ve said here before, the kid is huge. Get him into pads, and he’ll look no different than a senior. Not sure he’s strong enough to contribute now, but the guy is built.

* Darius Bell had a few nice runs in the Pistol, and it will be interesting to see how he is used throughout the fall. I’ll try to chat with him during the next couple days.

* Ricky Marvray, Randall Carroll and Anthony Barr were the standout pass-catchers, with Barr hauling a one-handed grab that brought out some oohs and aahs. Carroll is running very well, and not just deep – he’ll become a valuable receiver if he can master the short routes, too. Marvray, well, he’s just a beast out there.

* As of now, Jeff Baca is at left tackle, Ryan Taylor at left guard, Kai Maiava at center, Eddie Williams at right guard and Micah Kia at right tackle. That will change, almost for sure. Keep an eye on Sean Sheller, as he’s still battling at the left tackle spot. Bob Palcic wants eight linemen, and it appears he has it, though.