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Le Hedstrom, KU class of 1965, hung out with Izzy the iguana on South Beach during his visit to the Orange Bowl.

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Ashley and Steve Strand are graduates of Virginia Tech who live in Lawrence. Steve is a native Kansan who roots for Kansas University during basketball season but will support his alma mater during the Orange Bowl.

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Chris Kurtz, a 2004 KU graduate, celebrated New Years Eve on South Beach.

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Jayhawk fan Chris Kurtz tamed a gator during his trip to the Orange Bowl.

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A young fan showed his appreciation to the seniors on the Jumbotron.

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Big Jay "drove" the bus for the Jayhawks on the way to Forbes Field for the Orange Bowl.

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The wildlife came out to play at the Plantation Preserve golf course in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. John Towner played a round of golf at the course. John, his wife, Betty, and her son, Michael Kelly, drove from Lawrence a few days before the Orange Bowl to enjoy the great weather.

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John Towner played a round of golf at the Plantation Preserve in Fort Lauderdale. John is Alvamar CC golf pro Randy Towner's father. John, his wife, Betty, and her son, Michael Kelly, drove from Lawrence a few days before the Orange Bowl to enjoy the great weather!

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A palm tree's shadow looms over the Plantation Preserve golf course in Fort Lauderdale. John Towner, his wife, Betty, and her son, Michael Kelly, drove from Lawrence a few days before the Orange Bowl to enjoy the great weather.

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Chris Kurtz, KU class of 2004, took pictures from his car while driving non-stop from Kansas City to Miami to attend the Orange Bowl.

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Chris Kurtz, who graduated from Kansas University in 2004, drove straight from Kansas City to Miami. He photographed the Tennessee Titans stadium on the way.

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Ice hangs from a KU weather vane in Jeff Armstrong's first photo before leaving Lawrence to attend the Orange Bowl.

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Otto Schnellbacher, of Topeka, is a 1948 KU grad and member of the school's first Orange Bowl team. Schnellbacher's team lost in the final minutes of the game on a disputed call. Schnellbacher went on to play pro football.

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Kansas players Todd Reesing, left, and Kerry Meier hit the buffet table before leaving a news conference at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. KU's offense met the press Monday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Kansas running back Brandon McAnderson sits for an interview during a press conference Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Kansas offensive lineman Cesar Rodriguez answers questions from media members during a press conference Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing meets the press at an Orange Bowl news conference. Reesing, who talked to the media Monday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., has been a huge key to the Jayhawks' offensive success this season, but he had plenty of help.

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Kansas receiver Marcus Henry smiles as he answers questions from reporters during a press conference Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing talks with media members during a press conference Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Virginia Tech cornerback Brandon Flowers speaks with media members during a press conference Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Virginia Tech's Victor "Macho" Harris meets the press. Harris is a standout cornerback on the vaunted Hokies' defense.

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Kansas receiver Kerry Meier listens to questions during a press conference Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Kansas tight end Derek Fine sits for an interview during a press conference Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Kansas offensive coordinator Ed Warinner gives opening comments during a press conference Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Virginia Tech cornerback Brandon Flowers speaks with media members during a press conference Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Virginia Tech cornerback Victor "Macho" Harris talks with media members during a press conference Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Virginia Tech defensive end Orion Martin speaks with media members during a press conference Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster speaks with media members during a press conference Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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