Fan stories

We asked readers to send us stories about their shrines, their rituals, and anything else they wanted to share about being a Jayhawk fan. Read their stories below. Check out our tournament Fan Photos as well!

Lawrence friends that have been scattered across the country meet in Chicago and celebrate the Jayhawks championship win underneath the (Mario) Chalmers street sign in Lincoln Park on May 4th. Troy Haigh (Chicago), Pepe Avelar (Dallas), Deidra Coleman (Chicago), Elizabeth Ellis (Columbus, OH), Chris Atkins (Lawrence), and Gayle Hoopingarner (Lawrence).

by Gayle

Lawrence friends that have been scattered across the country meet in Chicago and celebrate the Jayhawks championship win underneath the (Mario) Chalmers street sign in Lincoln Park on May 4th. Troy Haigh (Chicago), Pepe Avelar (Dallas), Deidra Coleman (Chicago), Elizabeth Ellis (Columbus, OH), Chris Atkins (Lawrence), and Gayle Hoopingarner (Lawrence).

A quick picture of Russell Robinson while the cars were stopped during the National Champs parade.

by Monte Cedillo

A quick picture of Russell Robinson while the cars were stopped during the National Champs parade.

The Jayhawks return to Allen Fieldhouse after beating Davidson to advance to the Final Four.

by Monte Cedillo

The Jayhawks return to Allen Fieldhouse after beating Davidson to advance to the Final Four.

At the Alamo Dome in San Antonio on April 5th. This picture was taken during the KU vs. North Carolina game, the best game I have ever witnessed in person!

by Kelley Kovich

At the Alamo Dome in San Antonio on April 5th. This picture was taken during the KU vs. North Carolina game, the best game I have ever witnessed in person!

Cale Witt, 4 months, is ready to cheer on the Jayhawks in their National Championship victory of Memphis. Cale is the son of Zak Witt and Anjuli Hutchins of Lawrence.

by Aimee Riegel

Cale Witt, 4 months, is ready to cheer on the Jayhawks in their National Championship victory of Memphis. Cale is the son of Zak Witt and Anjuli Hutchins of Lawrence.

Baby Jayhawk in training! Melanie Baldwin, 28, and Kyra Baldwin, 7 months, get ready for the National Championship game.

by Melanie Baldwin

Baby Jayhawk in training! Melanie Baldwin, 28, and Kyra Baldwin, 7 months, get ready for the National Championship game.

Madison Jo Lehmann cheers on the Hawks.

by Taletha Houk

Madison Jo Lehmann cheers on the Hawks.

KU fan Brian Hartley built this computer four years ago.

by Brian Hartley

KU fan Brian Hartley built this computer four years ago.

Lawrence resident Aaron Emerson raised the KU flag in Al Asad, Iraq after the championship game.

by Hillary Emerson

Lawrence resident Aaron Emerson raised the KU flag in Al Asad, Iraq after the championship game.

We love the Jayhawks!

by Kalli Sanders

We love the Jayhawks!

This is my English Bulldog

by Tucker Gabriel

This is my English Bulldog "Daisy" on her first birthday. Go Hawks!

Cousins Addeline Garcia (4 yrs old), Graci Nobo (3 yrs old) and Ella Nobo (5 yrs old) cheer on the KU Basketball players at the KU parade on Sunday, April 13, 2008.

by Torri Nobo

Cousins Addeline Garcia (4 yrs old), Graci Nobo (3 yrs old) and Ella Nobo (5 yrs old) cheer on the KU Basketball players at the KU parade on Sunday, April 13, 2008.

Alexandria Breitenbach and Kelly Johnson before the championship game on April 7, 2008.

by Kelly Johnson

Alexandria Breitenbach and Kelly Johnson before the championship game on April 7, 2008.

The Marshalls in San Antonio for Final Four. Sandy, Chris, George, Jennifer, Denise and Billy after KU beat Memphis
April 7, 2008.

by Jennifer Lynn Marshall

The Marshalls in San Antonio for Final Four. Sandy, Chris, George, Jennifer, Denise and Billy after KU beat Memphis April 7, 2008.

Fan celebrate Kansas' National Championship in San Antonio, TX.

by Kirk Worthington

Fan celebrate Kansas' National Championship in San Antonio, TX.

Isaiah and Angela Eberhart and their new baby girl, Kaidren Ann, after Sunday's parade. Kaidren was born Friday, April 11 and was released from the hospital at 1 p.m. on Sunday, just in time to make it to the parade downtown.

by Brad Wilson

Isaiah and Angela Eberhart and their new baby girl, Kaidren Ann, after Sunday's parade. Kaidren was born Friday, April 11 and was released from the hospital at 1 p.m. on Sunday, just in time to make it to the parade downtown.

Robert Edward Day IV celebrating at the parade with Ashley Woodward. His parents are Robert and Dawn Day of Lawrence.

by Dawb Day

Robert Edward Day IV celebrating at the parade with Ashley Woodward. His parents are Robert and Dawn Day of Lawrence.

Jana Hague made this sign for the Jayhawk victory parade.

by Jana Hague

Jana Hague made this sign for the Jayhawk victory parade.

Brenna Preisinger, 7 1/2 months, dressed in her KU gear on April 7, 2008, all ready for the game!

by Raven Preisinger

Brenna Preisinger, 7 1/2 months, dressed in her KU gear on April 7, 2008, all ready for the game!

Taken in San Antonio on Monday night after the victory.

by Laura Rogers

Taken in San Antonio on Monday night after the victory.

Our children with Russell Robinson before the victory parade in Lawrence. The parade commenced in the parking garage of their mothers work. The kids got autographs from nine of the players and Bill Self.

by Jeff and Michelle Spreer

Our children with Russell Robinson before the victory parade in Lawrence. The parade commenced in the parking garage of their mothers work. The kids got autographs from nine of the players and Bill Self.

Stan, Ryan and Mike celebrating a Kansas Jayhawks National Chamionship Parade!

by Ryan Martin

Stan, Ryan and Mike celebrating a Kansas Jayhawks National Chamionship Parade!

Jeremiah Jones, 8 months, at his first parade celebrating the Jayhawks' win. He is the child of Brain and Ellen Jones of Lawrence.

by Dawn Day

Jeremiah Jones, 8 months, at his first parade celebrating the Jayhawks' win. He is the child of Brain and Ellen Jones of Lawrence.

Championship Parade from The Eldridge.

by Eric Mersmann

Championship Parade from The Eldridge.

KU fans in China.

Photo by Patti Regan

KU fans in China.

KU fans in China.

Photo by Patti Regan

KU fans in China.

Jayhawk Fans in China

We have always followed Jayhawk basketball closely, so when we took teaching jobs in Shekou China seeing the team play got, well, complicated.

The KU flag flying over Camp Cropper in Baghdad Iraq, with baby Jay here.

by Paul Vancleave/Submitted Photo

The KU flag flying over Camp Cropper in Baghdad Iraq, with baby Jay here.

The kids and staff at One of a Kind showing their Jayhawk spirit before the KU/Memphis game.

The kids and staff at One of a Kind showing their Jayhawk spirit before the KU/Memphis game.

The kids and staff at One of a Kind showing their Jayhawk spirit before the KU/Memphis game.

The kids and staff at One of a Kind showing their Jayhawk spirit before the KU/Memphis game.

After the game

When it looked as if KU was not going to win the game, I asked our Camp Commander if I could fly the KU flag over the Camp if they won. He said it was not likely for them to win, however if they did I could fly for the day. This is a few minutes after they won. The flag is flying over Camp Cropper in Baghdad Iraq, with baby Jay here.

The KU flag flying over Camp Cropper in Baghdad Iraq, with  baby Jay here.

by Paul Vancleave/Submitted Photo

The KU flag flying over Camp Cropper in Baghdad Iraq, with baby Jay here.

The KU flag flying over Camp Cropper in Baghdad Iraq, with  baby Jay here.

by Paul Vancleave/Submitted Photo

The KU flag flying over Camp Cropper in Baghdad Iraq, with baby Jay here.

The KU flag flying over Camp Cropper in Baghdad Iraq, with  baby Jay here.

by Paul Vancleave/Submitted Photo

The KU flag flying over Camp Cropper in Baghdad Iraq, with baby Jay here.

Aftermath of victory can make you forget priorities

This basketball season has been a memorable year of reunions for my myself and family. It began last Thanksgiving when my sister spearheaded a trip to bring us all together for the first time in 18 years, meeting in Albuquerque, NM.

Pictured at left is former KU physics professor Peter Richards of Salem, Oregon and son Alec Richards, a former Lawrence resident now living in Albuquerque, NM.  The two met in San Antonio Sunday to get tickets for Monday night's championship game at the Alamodome.   Photo was taken by a UCLA fan immediately following Monday night's championship game.

by Alec Richards/Submitted Photo

Pictured at left is former KU physics professor Peter Richards of Salem, Oregon and son Alec Richards, a former Lawrence resident now living in Albuquerque, NM. The two met in San Antonio Sunday to get tickets for Monday night's championship game at the Alamodome. Photo was taken by a UCLA fan immediately following Monday night's championship game.

Pictured at left is Alec Richards of Albuquerque, NM and father Peter Richards of Salem, Oregon at the end of Monday night's game (photo taken by a UCLA fan in the Alamodome).  The two lived in Lawrence in the 1960's when the elder Richards taught physics at KU and have remained die-hard Jayhawk fans ever since.

by Alec Richards/Submitted Photo

Pictured at left is Alec Richards of Albuquerque, NM and father Peter Richards of Salem, Oregon at the end of Monday night's game (photo taken by a UCLA fan in the Alamodome). The two lived in Lawrence in the 1960's when the elder Richards taught physics at KU and have remained die-hard Jayhawk fans ever since.

Sharing photos of a young artist showing his team spirit before the KU vs. North Carolina game.   Matthew Krogull (11yrs) of Overland Park drew a 3 foot tall Jayhawk on his driveway  using sidewalk chalk!   He drew it freehand while looking at the KU sweatshirt he was wearing (upside down)!  What a sweet time to be a Jayhawk!

by Stacie Krogull/Submitted Photo

Sharing photos of a young artist showing his team spirit before the KU vs. North Carolina game. Matthew Krogull (11yrs) of Overland Park drew a 3 foot tall Jayhawk on his driveway using sidewalk chalk! He drew it freehand while looking at the KU sweatshirt he was wearing (upside down)! What a sweet time to be a Jayhawk!

Sharing photos of a young artist showing his team spirit before the KU vs. North Carolina game.   Matthew Krogull (11yrs) of Overland Park drew a 3 foot tall Jayhawk on his driveway  using sidewalk chalk!   He drew it freehand while looking at the KU sweatshirt he was wearing (upside down)!  What a sweet time to be a Jayhawk!

by Stacie Krogull/Submitted Photo

Sharing photos of a young artist showing his team spirit before the KU vs. North Carolina game. Matthew Krogull (11yrs) of Overland Park drew a 3 foot tall Jayhawk on his driveway using sidewalk chalk! He drew it freehand while looking at the KU sweatshirt he was wearing (upside down)! What a sweet time to be a Jayhawk!

Sharing photos of a young artist showing his team spirit before the KU vs. North Carolina game.   Matthew Krogull (11yrs) of Overland Park drew a 3 foot tall Jayhawk on his driveway  using sidewalk chalk!   He drew it freehand while looking at the KU sweatshirt he was wearing (upside down)!  What a sweet time to be a Jayhawk!

by Stacie Krogull/Submitted Photo

Sharing photos of a young artist showing his team spirit before the KU vs. North Carolina game. Matthew Krogull (11yrs) of Overland Park drew a 3 foot tall Jayhawk on his driveway using sidewalk chalk! He drew it freehand while looking at the KU sweatshirt he was wearing (upside down)! What a sweet time to be a Jayhawk!

Sharing photos of a young artist showing his team spirit before the KU vs. North Carolina game.   Matthew Krogull (11yrs) of Overland Park drew a 3 foot tall Jayhawk on his driveway  using sidewalk chalk!   He drew it freehand while looking at the KU sweatshirt he was wearing (upside down)!  What a sweet time to be a Jayhawk!

by Stacie Krogull/Submitted Photo

Sharing photos of a young artist showing his team spirit before the KU vs. North Carolina game. Matthew Krogull (11yrs) of Overland Park drew a 3 foot tall Jayhawk on his driveway using sidewalk chalk! He drew it freehand while looking at the KU sweatshirt he was wearing (upside down)! What a sweet time to be a Jayhawk!

My wife and I, alumni of KU, were relieved and proud to see our two-month-old son had become a Jayhawk fan.  Hopefully he won't get spoiled by knowing nothing other than a national championship team!

by Justin Birge/Submitted Photo

My wife and I, alumni of KU, were relieved and proud to see our two-month-old son had become a Jayhawk fan. Hopefully he won't get spoiled by knowing nothing other than a national championship team!

My son Kyle and I attended the home coming rally yesterday.  He was so excited!  He was showing off his tattoo with pride but after 2 hours of waiting he tired out and slept through the whole rally.  The caption I use for the sleeping picture is

by Jamie Newman/Submitted Photo

My son Kyle and I attended the home coming rally yesterday. He was so excited! He was showing off his tattoo with pride but after 2 hours of waiting he tired out and slept through the whole rally. The caption I use for the sleeping picture is "Oh the memories.....LOL!".

My son Kyle and I attended the home coming rally yesterday.  He was so excited!  He was showing off his tattoo with pride but after 2 hours of waiting he tired out and slept through the whole rally.  The caption I use for the sleeping picture is

by Jamie Newman/Submitted Photo

My son Kyle and I attended the home coming rally yesterday. He was so excited! He was showing off his tattoo with pride but after 2 hours of waiting he tired out and slept through the whole rally. The caption I use for the sleeping picture is "Oh the memories.....LOL!".

Way to go Jayhawks from a Cards fan!

Way to go Jayhawks,from a Louisville Cardinals fan ... Kansas has always been my second team after the cards! Congrats guys ... go Cards!

Die hard fans from the Forties

We used to watch the Jayhawks in Hoch Auditorium when we were students at KU.

Cleveland KU Watch Party-Saturday, April 5, Against UNC.

by Angela Shuckahose/Submitted Photo

Cleveland KU Watch Party-Saturday, April 5, Against UNC.

Cleveland KU Watch Party-Saturday, April 5, Against UNC.

by Angela Shuckahose/Submitted Photo

Cleveland KU Watch Party-Saturday, April 5, Against UNC.

Cleveland KU Watch Party-Saturday, April 5, Against UNC.

by Angela Shuckahose/Submitted Photo

Cleveland KU Watch Party-Saturday, April 5, Against UNC.

Cleveland KU Watch Party-Saturday, April 5, Against UNC.

by Angela Shuckahose/Submitted Photo

Cleveland KU Watch Party-Saturday, April 5, Against UNC.

Bringing KU fandom to other countries

I work as an Educational Assistant at St. Francis School (grade 4-8) in Fort Frances, Ontario.

 Students at St. Francis School in Fort Frances, Ontario cheering for the Jayhawks.

Photo by Sadie Windego/Submitted Photo

Students at St. Francis School in Fort Frances, Ontario cheering for the Jayhawks.

 Students at St. Francis School in Fort Frances, Ontario cheering for the Jayhawks.

by Sadie Windego/Submitted Photo

Students at St. Francis School in Fort Frances, Ontario cheering for the Jayhawks.

Scott Harrington at Saturday, April 5's KU pep rally.

by Brenda Harrington/Submitted Photo

Scott Harrington at Saturday, April 5's KU pep rally.

K-State's Michael Beasly was on our Thursday flight down to San Antonio.  Pictured here with Scott Harrington, Lawrence.

by Brenda Harrington/Submitted Photo

K-State's Michael Beasly was on our Thursday flight down to San Antonio. Pictured here with Scott Harrington, Lawrence.

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A new baby Jayhawk

My grandmother and my mother went to KU and now my first grand-child will be born Monday.

Jayhawk in a Tarheel world

I grew up in Kansas ... lived in Lawrence for several of them and love my Hawks!

The Three Little Jayhawks and The Big, Bad Tarheel

I wrote the following for our Final Four Pep Rally at the nursing home in Eudora. I took liberties with Coach Fambrough's story: The Three Little Jayhawks. I hope he doesn't mind. Steve Jensen gave voice to the story. Our residents loved it. Best wishes to the Jayhawks and Coach Self!

Last night's game

I was surprised Friday night to receive a half-time call from my jubilant sister in California because Lesta doesn't watch KU games live.

Basketball all night

Hello, Lawrence, Kevin and I are in Cambridge, England, on vacation.

All my friends call me Mr. KU

On any game day if you are in Buhler Kansas and you drive down Maple street you will see the pride I have for my Jayhawks.

From left, John, Major and Taylor Merriam, and their dog Goalie, show their support for KU.  The Merriams live in Syracuse, New York, but they have roots in Lawrence.

by John Merriam/Submitted Photo

From left, John, Major and Taylor Merriam, and their dog Goalie, show their support for KU. The Merriams live in Syracuse, New York, but they have roots in Lawrence.

Finding the right outfit

I like your articles so far. My particular good luck behavior involves my outfits.

Office shrine

Our shrine is in our office rather than our home. The first attachment is the first thing everyone sees when they enter the office. The pen and ink drawing in the blue frame is a photograph of the original Jayhawk drawing by Hank Malloy. The inscription is to Allan's Grandfather. The original is in the Kansas State Historical Museum.

Rituals for '88 will work in '08

I was a freshman at KU during the 1988 National Championship run.

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  • When: Sat., Oct. 18, 2:30 p.m. CT
  • Where: Norman, Okla.

  • Football
  • TV: ABC (Sunflower channels 12, 200 HD)
  • Schedules: KU | Oklahoma
  • Rosters: KU | Oklahoma
  • 2008 Stats: KU | Oklahoma
  • Men's Basketball
  • Late Night in the Phog
  • Date: Fri., Oct. 17
  • Time: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. (CST)
  • Where: Allen Fieldhouse

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