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The south end student section looks to disrupt a free throw by Rhode Island forward Kahiem Seawright during the second half.

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Kansas forward Julian Wright is all smiles as he heads to the bench during the second half of Saturday night's game against the Rams at Allen Fieldhouse. Wright scored a career high 23 points against Rhode Island.

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Kansas guard Rodrick Stewart dishes a pass across the middle as he is tailed by Rhode Island center Darrell Harris during the first half of Saturday night's game against the Rams at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self watches along side assistant Tim Jankovich as Rhode Island closes in on the Jayhawks lead during the second half of Saturday night's game against the Rams at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Rhode Island guard Jimmy Baron attempts to hold back Kansas guard Brandon Rush as he glides in to the bucket during the first half of Saturday night's game against the Rams at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Brandon Rush throws down a dunk during the first half of the December 30, 2006, game against the Rams at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Brandon Rush looks to block a shot by Rhode Island forward Will Daniels during the first half of Saturday night's game against the Rams at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Russell Robinson sits on the bench wrapped up in a towell after leaving the game with the flu. Robinson played just nine minutes.

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Kansas guard Russell Robinson comes in to defend against Rhode Island guard Jimmy Baron as he looks to pass to forward Kahiem Seawright during the second half of Saturday night's game against the Rams at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas center Sasha Kaun lunges in to defend against a shot from Rhode Island forward Will Daniels during the second half of Saturday night's game against the Rams at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Darnell Jackson fights for a rebound with Rhode Island center Darrell Harris during the second half of Saturday night's game against the Rams at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins pulls up for a three-pointer over Rhode Island guard Jimmy Baron during the second half of Saturday night's game against the Rams at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins looks to deflect a pass from Rhode Island guard Parfait Bitee during the second half of Saturday night's game against the Rams at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Rhode Island forward Kahiem Seawright hikes up a leg as he and Kansas forward Darrell Arthur battle for a rebound in the first half of Saturday night's game at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Rhode Island forward Will Daniels goes airborne as he collides with Kansas guard Jeremy Case during the first half of Saturday night's game against the Rams at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Darrell Arthur puts up a shot over Rhode Island defenders Will Daniels, left, and Frank Monge during the first half of Saturday night's game against the Rams at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Julian Wright throws down an exclamation point on Rhode Island center Darrell Harris during the first half of Saturday night's game against the Rams at Allen Fieldhouse.

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The Kansas Jayhawks celebrate their Big 12 Tournament victory over Texas before their fans at the American Airlines Center in Dallas Sunday evening.

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Kansas University pitcher Don Czyz throws against Wichita State. The Jayhawks beat the Shockers, 13-6, Wednesday at Hoglund Ballpark.

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Kansas fans tear down the goalposts following KU's victory over Kansas State on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas defensive back Anthony Webb follows defensive end Paul Como to the endzone afer Webb picked off a pass by Kansas State quarterback Josh Freeman during the fourth quarter of Saturday's game against the Wildcats at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas linebacker Mike Rivera wraps up Kansas State runningback Leon Patton during the first half of Saturday's game against the Wildcats at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas University junior Colby Wissel raises his hands in victory as he nears the finish line at the Big 12 Cross Country Championships. Wissel won Friday's 8K event at Rim Rock Farm in a time of 24 minutes, 34.40 seconds.

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Kansas true freshman quarterback Todd Reesing scampers past Colorado safety Lionel Harris for a Jayhawk touchdown in the fourth quarter of Saturday's 20-15 win over the Buffaloes at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas University recruit Darrell Arthur, right, sits with KU signee Sherron Collins during Late Night in the Phog in October. Arthur is ended his lengthy search and picked KU today.

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KANSAS UNIVERSITY COACH BILL SELF gives a thumbs up following a victory over Kansas State. Self agreed to a five-year contract extension Thursday that takes him through the 2010-2011 season.

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Mark Mangino addresses the media during his first weekly news conference. He lauded freshman quarterback Kerry Meier on Tuesday in Hadl Auditorium.

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Kansas receiver Marcus Henry can't get a grip on a pass by quarterback Adam Barmann as Baylor cornerback Anthony Arline pursues on one of the Jayhawks' final attempts to get into field goal range late in the second half.

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The Baylor crowd goes wild as receiver Dominique Zeigler is hoisted up in the final minutes of Saturday's game after scoring what proved to be the winning touchdown of their 36-35 comeback win over Kansas at Floyd Casey Stadium in Waco.

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Head coach Mark Mangino and the Kansas bench show their frustration after the Jayhawks turned the ball over in the second overtime.

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Kansas safety Jerome Kemp fails to tackle Toledo runningback Jalen Parmele as he runs into the endzone for the winning touchdown after two overtimes Friday night at the Glass Bowl.

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Kansas University quarterback Kerry Meier, right, sits on the Jayhawks' bench during Friday's 37-31 loss to Toledo. Meier was injured during the fourth quarter but re-entered the game.

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The Jayhawks perform a celebratory dance after defeating Florida 82-80 in the Las Vegas Invitational.

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Kansas forward Julian Wright battles for a rebound with Florida forward Joakim Noah during the first half of Saturday night's game against the Gators at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Kansas University's Serena Settlemier takes a cut against Wichita State. Against the Shockers, Settlemier hit one of her six grand slams this season.

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Kansas University's Serena Settlemier winds up for a pitch against Texas. Settlemier - who teamed with Kassie Humphreys to blank the mighty Longhorns, 1-0, last month, on Wednesday was named Big 12 player of the year.

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Kansas' Destiny Frankenstein collects high-fives after scoring against Nebraska on Friday, May 12, 2006, in the Big 12 softball tournament in Oklahoma City. Kansas beat Nebraska 2-0, with Frankenstein scoring both runs. Kansas advances to Saturday's championship game.

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Kansas players show off the championship trophy Saturday, May 13, 2006, after defeating Oklahoma 4-2 in the Big 12 softball tournament championship game in Oklahoma City.

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Kansas second baseman Jared Schweitzer, right, waits for the ball before tagging out Nebraska's Ryan Wehrle at second. Kansas defeated Nebraska, 9-7, Sunday in the Big 12 tournament title game.

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Kansas University players Buck Afenir, left, Erik Morrison, center, and Jared Schweitzer (8) tackle pitcher Don Czyz, bottom right, as they celebrate their victory against Nebraska in the Big 12 Conference baseball championship game. KU upended Nebraska, 9-7, Sunday in Oklahoma City.

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Kansas running back Jon Cornish stiff arms Northwestern State safety Russ Washington as he tears down the field during the second half of Saturday night's game at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas running back Jon Cornish leaves the Kansas State defense behind as he heads upfield on a long run during the first half of Saturday's game against Kansas State. Cornish needs 112 yards today against Missouri to establish KU's single-season rushing record.

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KU football coach Mark mangino answers questions regarding NCAA penalties imposed on his program. Mangino addressed the media Thursday at Hadl Auditorium.

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Kansas University chancellor Robert Hemenway, left, and athletic director Lew Perkins visit with an audience member following a news conference concerning the NCAA's response to infractions committed by KU. Hemenway and Perkins discussed the NCAA-imposed penalties at Hadl Auditorium.

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Kansas forward Darnell Jackson gets a thunk on the head from Bradley center Patrick O'Bryant in the second half of play.

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Kansas guard Russell Robinson makes his way from the court as the Bradley Braves celebrate their victory Friday night at the Palace of Auburn Hills.

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Kansas senior guard Shaquina Mosley takes off down court ahead of Nort Northern Illinois defense at Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas lost, 82-74, to Northern Illinois Friday night.

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Kansas freshman guard LaChelda Jacobs shoots over Nort Northern Illinois defense at Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas lost, 82-74, to Northern Illinois Friday night.

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Kansas university guard kelly kohn (2) goes to the basket. Northern Illinois defeated Kansas, 82-74, Friday in Allen Fieldhouse. Kohn, a freshman, scored a career-high 23 points in the loss.

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KU forward Lester earl mopes after the Jayhawks' second-round NCAA Tournament loss to the Rhode Island Rams on March 15, 1998. Kansas lost for the second year in a row as a No. 1 seed. The Jayhawks fell to Arizona in the Sweet 16 in 1997.

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Roy Williams, right, fights back emotions as Paul Pierce, left, leaves a news conference after the Jayhawks' NCAA Tournament loss to Rhode Island on March 15, 1998. It was Pierce's last game at Kansas University.

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Texas Tech's Antonio Huffman (36) breaks up a pass intended for Minnesota's Logan Payne. Texas Tech won the Insight Bowl, 44-41 in overtime, Friday night in Tempe, Ariz.

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Oregon State quarterback, right, Matt Moore is sacked by Missouri's Xzavie Jackson. Oregon State won, 39-38, on Friday in El Paso, Texas.

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