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Kansas defenders Kendrick Harper (24) and Phillip Strozier high step off the field after the Jayhawks managed to stop Minnesota on a fourth and one on KU's one yard line during the third quarter of the Insight Bowl Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

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Kansas receiver Raymond Brown hugs quarterback Todd Reesing as time dwindles in the fourth quarter of the Insight Bowl Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

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Kansas defenders Phillip Strozier, left, and Joe Mortensen celebrate a defensive stop against Minnesota near the goal line during the third quarter of the Insight Bowl Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

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Kansas cornerback Kendrick Harper (24) celebrates a fourth and one stop against Minnesota during the third quarter of the Insight Bowl Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

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A wild bunch of Kansas fans celebrate a touchdown by receiver Dezmon Briscoe during the third quarter of the Insight Bowl Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

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Kansas University student Chris Stoddard, Kansas City, Mo. lifts his camera over the fence to grab a photo of the Insight Bowl trophy.

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The Kansas defense brings down Minnesota quarterback Adam Weber during the fourth quarter of the Insight Bowl Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

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Kansas fans go wild as the Jayhawks take the before kicking off against Minnesota during the Insight Bowl Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

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Kansas defenders Jake Laptad (91) and James Holt (12) bring down Minnesota running back DeLeon Eskridge during the second quarter of the Insight Bowl Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

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Kansas running back Jake Sharp tears up the field during the second quarter of the Insight Bowl Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

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Kansas linebacker Mike Rivera pumps his fist after the Jayhawks recovered a Minnesota fumble during the third quarter of the Insight Bowl Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

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Kansas linebacker James Holt chases Minnesota quarterback Adam Weber during the fourth quarter of the Insight Bowl Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

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Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing heaves a pass over the Minnesota line during the fourth quarter of the Insight Bowl Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

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Kansas head coach Mark Mangino congratulates Minnesota head coach Tim Brewster following the Jayhawks' 42-21 win over Minnesota Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

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Kansas center Ryan Cantrell raises his helmet to the Jayhawk fans following the Jayhawks' 42-21 win over Minnesota Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

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Kansas head football coach Mark Mangino hoists the Insight Bowl trophy following the Jayhawks' 42-21 win over Minnesota Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

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Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing takes off on a long run past the Minnesota defense during the fourth quarter of the Insight Bowl Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. The play set up a final Jayhawk touchdown for running back Jake Sharp.

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Kansas receiver Dezmon Briscoe cruises into the end zone after a touchdown reception on the first play from scrimmage against Minnesota during the first quarter of the Insight Bowl Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

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Kansas receiver Dezmon Briscoe runs through a shaft of light leaving Minnesota defensive back Kyle Theret in the shadows on a touchdown run during the first quarter of the Insight Bowl Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

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Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing throws to receiver Dexton Fields during the first quarter of the Insight Bowl Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

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Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing avoids a tackle by outstretched Minnesota linebacker Deon Hightower during the first quarter of the Insight Bowl Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

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Kansas receiver Kerry Meier puts a move on Minnesota defensive back Marcus Sherels during the second quarter of the Insight Bowl Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

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Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing is drilled by Minnesota linebacker Deon Hightower on a run in the second quarter of the Insight Bowl Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

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Kansas center Ryan Cantrell blocks as quarterback Todd Reesing pulls back to pass against Minnesota during the second quarter of the Insight Bowl Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

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Kansas receiver Dezmon Briscoe throws off Minnesota safety Tramaine Brock during the second quarter of the Insight Bowl Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

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Kansas fans go wild as the Jayhawks take the field before kickoff against Minnesota during the Insight Bowl Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

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This little snack was part of the preparation for the 2008 Insight Bowl.

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Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing smiles as he stretches during warmups before taking on Minnesota in the 2008 Insight Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 31, at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

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Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing turns to fire a pass during warmups before kickoff against Minnesota in the 2008 Insight Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 31, at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

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Kansas fans cheer for the Jayhawks as they exit the field before kickoff against Minnesota Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 at the Insight Bowl in Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

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KU's Ivana Catic scraps for the ball with Houston's Brittany Mason on Wednesday Dec. 31, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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KU's Danielle McCray shoots over Houston's Courtney Taylor in the first half of Kansas' 73-56 victory over the Cougars on Wednesday Dec. 31 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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KU's Kysten Boogaard shoots over Houston's Courtney Taylor (24) and Roxana Button (22) for two of her six first-half points on Wednesday Dec. 31, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse. BKW

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KU's Danielle McCray (4) drives past Houston's Brittany Mason (5) for two points. The KU women's basketball team hosted Houston on Wednesday Dec. 31, 2008 and won their ninth game of the season by defeating Houston 73-56.

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The Kansas cheer squad pumps up Jayhawk fans gathered for a block party outside Sun Devil Stadium before kickoff of the Insight Bowl Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 in Tempe, Arizona.

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Kansas running back Jake Sharp receives a pass during warmups before kickoff of the Insight Bowl Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

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Oklahoma State wide receiver Dez Bryant, right, breaks the tackle of Oregon’s Walter Thurmond on a 33-yard touchdown catch. Oregon defeated OSU, 42-31, in the Holiday Bowl on Tuesday in San Diego.

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Texas Tech coach Mike Leach, left, and quarterback Graham Harrell talk during practice as the team prepares for the Cotton Bowl. Tech will face Mississippi on Friday in Dallas

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Kansas cornerback Justin Thornton (46) breaks up a pass intended for Oklahoma receiver Ryan Broyles in this file photo from Oct. 18. Thornton started the season at safety but moved to corner, a move that has helped improve the Jayhawks’ pass defense.

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Bob Timm, curator of the mammal exhibit at KU’s Natural History Museum, has two degrees from the University of Minnesota and knows the history of the school’s mascot, the “golden gopher,” which is actually a ground squirrel.

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