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Kansas center Sasha Kaun gets a hug from Lauren Self following the Jayhawks National Championship win over Memphis Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas cheerleaders embrace following the Jayhawks National Championship win over Memphis Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Cindy Self puts her hands together in prayer during the Jayhawks celebration following their National Championship win over Memphis Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas' Jeremy Case and Sherron Collins embrace after defeating Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas center Sasha Kaun, right, hugs teammate Matt Kleinmann following the Jayhawks National Championship win over Memphis Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas' Brandon Rush and Jeremy Case hug nearby Danny Manning on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas coach Bill Self raises his fists to the KU fans in the Alamodome.

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Kansas' Darrell Arthur and Matt Kleinmann celebrate on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas University's Mario Chalmers (15) leads the celebration as time runs out on the Jayhawks' 75-68 overtime victory over Memphis. Chalmers hit a three-pointer to tie it with 2.1 seconds left in regulation, and the Jayhawks went on to win their first national title in 20 years.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins, center, celebrates with Mario Chalmers (15) and Darrell Arthur (00) after the Jayhawks defeated Memphis in the national championship game on April 7, 2008, in San Antonio. KU and Memphis meet tonight for the first time since the title game.

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Kansas during the first half Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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The Kansas Jayhawks go wild with jubilation on the court following their national championship win over Memphis Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Jayhawk fans watch the action Monday, April 8, 2008 during the national championship game at the Jackpot Saloon.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers and Brandon Rush salute each other in overtime Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Fans come together in a hug while celebrating the Jayhawk national championship win Monday, April 7, 2008 on Massachusetts St.

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Jayhawk fans watch the action Monday, April 8, 2008 during the national championship game at the Jackpot Saloon.

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A Jayhawk fan breaks into a scream with other KU fans Monday, April 7, 2008 as KU wins the national championship while watching the game at the Jackpot Saloon.

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Jayhawk fans explode in celebration at the Jackpot Saloon & Music Hall, 943 Mass. Downtown bars were packed Monday night as thousands gathered to watch KU claim its first national basketball title in 20 years by beating Memphis, 75-68 in overtime.

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Jayhawk fans go crazy as KU wins the national championship against Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 while watching the game at the Jackpot Saloon.

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Jayhawk fans explode into celebration as KU defeats Memphis to win the national championship Monday, April 7, 2008 while watching the game at the Jackpot Saloon.

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KU fans are overcome with joy Monday, April 7, 2008 while celebrating the Jayhawks' national championship win on Mass. St.

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Kansas forward Darrell Arthur goes up for the tip in overtime against Memphis forward Robert Dozier during the first half Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas fans go crazy following Mario Chalmers' three-pointer which pushed the game into overtime late in the second half Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers and Sherron Collins celebrate after beating Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers elevates for the three-pointer that put the game into overtime. Chalmers connected with 2.1 seconds left to tie it at 63, and the Jayhawks went on to win, 75-68 in overtime, April 7, 2008, in San Antonio.

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Kansas' Brandon Rush and Darrell Arthur get in the face of Memphis' Chris Douglas-Roberts on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas defenders Darrell Arthur, left, and Brandon Rush reach in to defend against a shot by Memphis guard Chris Douglas-Roberts during overtime Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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The Kansas Basketball Band goes wild after the Jayhawks defeated Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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2002 Kansas Alumn Carlos A. Obando, from Houston, Texas., thrusts a placard into the air after the Jayhawks defeated Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self tries to calm down the Jayhawks as they begin to slip in the second half Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas Head Coach Bill Self leaves the court to the applause of Kansas fans after defeating Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers meets with fans after the Jayhawks defeated Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Memphis Coach John Calipari buries his head as the game slips away.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers drives against Memphis' Joey Dorsey on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas players watch highlights of the game against Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Former Kansas player Julian Wright hugs passersby after Kansas defeated Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Memphis guard Derrick Rose, left, cuts around Kansas’ Mario Chalmers in this April 7, 2008, file photo at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Memphis was forced on Thursday to vacate all of its victories from the 2007-08 season, where it lost to KU in the national championship. Memphis used an ineligible player, believed to be Rose.

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Kansas Head Coach Bill Self is congratulated on his national title victory against Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas' Darnell Jackson flies in a gets a hand in the face of Memphis' Derrick Rose on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas center Sasha Kaun reaches for an inbounded ball during the second half Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas celebrates their national title against Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas celebrates their national title against Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas celebrates their national title on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas fans line the stands after KU defeated Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas assistant coach Danny Manning clips his share of the net following the Jayhawks National Championship win over Memphis Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas players watch a highlight reel of the NCAA tournament following the Jayhawks National Championship win over Memphis Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers hoists his claim to the net following the Jayhawks National Championship win over Memphis Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas fans celebrate during the first half Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self whips the net during the clipping ceremony following the Jayhawks National Championship win over Memphis Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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The Kansas Jayhawks hoist the NCAA Championship trophy following the Jayhawks National Championship win over Memphis Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self slaps hands with fans as he makes his way from the court with his arm around his son Tyler Self following the Jayhawks National Championship win over Memphis Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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The Kansas Jayhawks hoist the NCAA Championship trophy following the Jayhawks National Championship win over Memphis Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers hoists a piece of the net on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas' Sherron Collins hoists the trophy on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas Head Coach Bill Self celebrates after cutting down the net after beating Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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The Kansas Jayhawks go wild with jubilation following the Jayhawks National Championship win over Memphis Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas fans go crazy during the second half Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas' Brandon Rush connects over Memphis' Derrick Rose on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas' Sasha Kaun defends Memphis' Derrick Rose on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Streamers rain down on the Alamodome after Kansas defeated Memphis.

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Photographers jostle for safety as Kansas' Mario Chalmers and Memphis' Antonio Anderson fly out of bounds on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas' Sherron Collins watches as Memphis' Derrick Rose fall to the ground on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas defenders Sasha Kaun, back, and Sherron Collins hound Memphis guard Antonio Anderson on his way to the bucket during the second half Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas guard Brandon Rush extends to defend against a drive by Memphis guard Chris Douglas-Roberts during the first half Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas guard Brandon Rush swoops in to defend against a drive by Memphis guard Chris Douglas-Roberts during the second half Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas' Darnell Jackson and Brandon Rush defend against Memphis Chris Douglas-Roberts on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas' Darnell Jackson defends Memphis' Chris Douglas Roberts on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas' Sherron Collins has the ball smacked away by Memphis' Derrick Rose and and Antonio Anderson on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas forward Darnell Jackson wants a traveling call from a game official as he defends Memphis guard Derrick Rose during the first half Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas' Brandon Rush attempts to steal the ball from Memphis' Chris Douglas-Roberts on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas forward Darrell Arthur (00) celebrates a dunk. At left is Memphis guard Doneal Mack.

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Kansas Head Coach Bill Self argues a call against his team on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas' Mario Chalmers drains a three against Memphis' Antonio Anderson on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas' Sherron Collins drives baseline against Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins hooks a pass around Memphis forward Robert Dozier during the first half Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Jock's Nitch store employees and friends watch the KU game inside the downtown store. KU played Memphis in the final game of the NCAA Men's Basketball championships Monday, April 7, 2008.

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Young teens and children watch the KU game on a TV at Pizza Hut downtown. KU played Memphis in the final game of the NCAA Men's Basketball championship Monday, April 7, 2008.

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KU fans cheer for the Jayhawks while watching at the Red Lyon Tavern during the final game of the NCAA Men's Basketball championship Monday, April 7, 2008.

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Kansas' Brandon Rush and Darrell Arthur double team Memphis' Chris Douglas-Roberts on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas guard Brandon Rush floats a shot over the Memphis defense for a bucket and a foul during the first half Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Foreground at left Sarah Brown, KU sr., Omaha, NB., and Matt Weber, KU sr., Iowa City, to Browns left, cheer for the Jayhawks while watching the game at the Granada in the final game of the NCAA Men's Basketball championships Monday, April 7, 2008.

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Jayhawk fans celebrate at the Alamodome.

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KU guard Sherron Collins tangles with Memphis' Derrick Rose, left, for a loose ball. Antonio Anderson is at right.

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Kansas guards Mario Chalmers, left, and Brandon Rush hustle for a loose ball with Memphis defenders Derrick Rose, left, and Joey Dorsey during the first half Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Memphis guard Derrick Rose fades for a jumper over the Kansas defense during the first half Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas' Darrell Arthur dunks on Memphis' Joey Dorsey on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas' Russell Robinson jumps over Memphis' Joey Dorsey on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas forward Darrell Arthur delivers a dunk over Memphis forward Joey Dorsey during the first half Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas guard Brandon Rush is undercut by Memphis guard Antonio Anderson en route to the bucket during the first half Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas defenders Darrell Arthur, left, and Brandon Rush double-team Memphis guard Chris Douglas-Roberts in the 2008 NCAA Championship game. On Thursday Arthur and Rush declared for the 2008 NBA draft.

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North Carolina Coach Roy Williams sports a Kansas sticker as KU plays against Memphis in the national title game.

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Fans sing the Rock Chalk Jayhawk cheer at the Granada before tip-off of the Jayhawks game against Memphis in the final game of the NCAA Men's Basketball championships Monday, April 7, 2008.

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The Kansas Jayhawks come together in a huddle prior to tipoff Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Kansas Band Member Andrew Flyer screams during a song as KU plays against Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas' Brandon Rush warms up against Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas tips off against Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Our view from the upper deck. The crow's nest at Allen Field House isn't bad at all.

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Patsy Lankford with her granddaughter, Maisie Bauerle, prior to attending the KU-UNC game on Saturday night.

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Kansas Head Football Coach Mark Mangino awaits the beginning of the KU-Memphis game on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Scott Harrington at Saturday's KU pep rally in San Antonio.

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Kansas fan Alex Machen snaps a photo of the KU-Memphis game on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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K-State's Michael Beasley was on our Thursday flight down to San Antonio, (with Scott Harrington, Lawrence).

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Carter Trybom, 3 month old son of Drew and Debra Trybom, Lawrence, is a first Generation TarHawk. He is keeping both mom and dad happy by wearing his final 4 TarHeals/Jayhawk outfit that Grandma Ri made for him. Carter is the grandson of Robert & Rita Trybom, Lawrence and Richard & Susie Whitaker, Perry.

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Photo taken after the USC vs. KU game in Los Angeles.

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Young Jayhawk fan Austin Sanders, 11, looks to capture the excitement in the Alamodome with a photograph prior to tipoff of the national championship against Memphis Monday, April 7, 2008 in San Antonio.

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Kansas warms up prior to the start of the national championship game against Memphis Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Placards line the perimeter of the Riverwalk during the River Rally before the game against Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas cheerleaders float down the river before the game against Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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The Kansas Basketball Band floats down the Riverwalk entertaining Jayhawk fans during the River Rally before the game against Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas cheerleaders lead Jayhawk fans in the Alma Mater before the national championship game Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas fans show their support for the Jayhawks during the River Rally along the Riverwalk before the game against Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas fan Jim Bowers, from Alabama, hollars for the hawks during the River Rally along the Riverwalk before the game against Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Jayhawk fans Ajay Arora, left, and his wife Priti Arora, Overland Park, along with Wayland and Patsy Lankford, Lawrence erupt with the Kansas cheering section along the Riverwalk as the KU basketball band and Cheer Squad begin to play from riverboats Monday, April 7, 2008 in downtown San Antonio.

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Members of the KU Cheer Squad pump up the crowd of Jayhawk fans gathered along the Riverwalk Monday, April 7, 2008 in downtown San Antonio.

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Marty Kennedy and his wife Patty show off their Jayhawk float.

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KU fans line up outside Quinton's Bar and Deli, 615 Mass. St. to get seats for Monday night's NCAA championship game between Kansas and Memphis. Some were lined up as early as 7 a.m. Quintons will close mid-afternoon and then open for KU game fans at 4 p.m.

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Darcy Stefanik and Alexis Kruse, juniors at KU, have been waiting outside Quinton's Bar and Grill in downtown Lawrence since 7 a.m. Quinton's will seat people for tonight's NCAA national championship game starting at 4 p.m.

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Streamers fall on the court after Kansas defeated Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kansas' Elizaveta Avdeeva returns a volley. Avdeeva injured her ankle during her singles match, and KU lost to Texas Tech on Saturday at Robinson Courts.

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Stanford's Candice Wiggins runs down the floor with her fist in the air. Wiggins led Stanford past Connecticut, 82-73, on Sunday in Tampa, Fla.

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Allen Fieldhouse is set to open at 7:30 p.m. tonight for fans wanting to watch Kansas and Memphis battle for the national championship in San Antonio. About 7,000 people watched the Kansas-North Carolina game Saturday.

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The outcome of Kansas' run for the national title will be determined this evening at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Twenty years have passed since the Jayhawks won their last national title. Neither Kansas' head coach Bill Self nor Memphis' head coach John Calipari have ever won a national title, though both coaches cut their teeth in Lawrence working for former KU coach Larry Brown.

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Erica Argyropoulos, a Kansas University doctorate student from Scott Depot, W.Va., shops for championship game T-shirts Sunday at Jock's Nitch, 837 Mass. "I teach, so I have to get a shirt to wear to class," Argyropoulos said. "You don't get to the national championship every day, so you have to enjoy it."

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