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Kansas receiver Raimond Pendleton dives between Sam Houston State defenders Derrick Raymer (39) and Jeff Sparks after a reception in the third quarter Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas safety Justin Thornton shoves Sam Houston State receiver Chris Lucas out of bounds during the third quarter Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas fans look for wristbands from the Jayhawks as they leave the field following their 38-14 win over Sam Houston State.

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Kansas' Todd Reesing scrambles for yards against Sam Houston State University on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

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Kansas' Kerry Meier (10) holds as Jacob Branstetter (14) hits a field goal against Sam Houston State University on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

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Joshua Pate, a 6th grader from Colony, Kan., roots the Jayhawks on in the second half after playing drums in his school marching band's halftime performance on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

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Kansas' Angus Quigley drags Sam Houston State's Luke McCall on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

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The Kansas defense stops Sam Houston State's Catron Houston on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

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Kansas defensive end Jake Laptad sacks Sam Houston State quarterback Rhett Bomar for a loss on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

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Kansas Head Coach Mark Mangino chats with Sam Houston State University staff as he walks off the field after the Jayhawks beat SHSU, 38-14, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

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Kansas receiver Kerry Meier is taken down after a reception by Sam Houston State defenders Luke McCall (42) and Derrick Raymer (39) during the fourth quarter Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 at Kivisto Field.

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Field umpire Hugh Douglas goes down with Kansas receiver Dezmon Briscoe and Sam Houston State cornerback Stanley Garrett on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas' Kerry Meier runs for a touchdown after snagging a pass from Todd Reesing in the second quarter against Sam Houston State's Jeff Sparks on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

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A sea of Kansas fans wave the wheat after the Jayhawks first touchdown against Sam Houston State University on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

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Kansas running back Jocques Crawford leaves Sam Houston State cornerback Wonseleh Brewer on the turf during the third quarter Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas linebacker James Holt snags the leg of Sam Houston State quarterback Rhett Bomar during the third quarter Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas' Todd Reesing throws up his hands after scrambling and throwing a touchdown to Dezmon Briscoe against Sam Houston State University on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

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Kansas' Isiah Barfield brings down Sam Houston State's James Aston by the shoestrings on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

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Sam Houston State's Head Coach Todd Whitten reviews his play sheet on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

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Kansas Justin Thornton comes close to intercepting Sam Houston State on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

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Kansas running back Angus Quigley (22) drags Sam Houston State's Luke McCall, who lost his helmet on the play, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

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Former Kansas basketball player Mario Chalmers greets fans during the KU-Sam Houston State University on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

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Former Kansas basketball players Darnell Jackson and Mario Chalmers yuk it up during the KU-Sam Houston State University game on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

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Kansas linebacker Joe Mortensen hugs defensive tackle Richard Johnson Jr. after Johnson's sac in the second quarter Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas cornerback Chris Harris extends to bring down Sam Houston State running back James Aston on third down during the first quarter Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas safety Darrell Stuckey returns an interception during the second quarter Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing looks for a hole before heaving a bomb down field to receiver Dezmon Briscoe for a touchdown against Sam Houston State during the second quarter Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing extends for yardage against Sam Houston State during the first quarter Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas quarterbacks from left, Todd Reesing, Kerry Meier and Tyler Lawrence roll out during warmup drills prior to the start against Sam Houston State Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas University Twirler Jennifer Jones performs during the Kansas University KU Band Day Parade in downtown Lawrence, Kan. on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

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Drummers from the Free State Marching Band keep tempo near 9th and Massachusetts streets during the KU Band Day Parade in downtown Lawrence, Kan. on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

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Members of the Lawrence High Marching Band belt out a song along Massachusetts Street during the KU Band Day Parade in downtown Lawrence, Kan. on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

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About 45 high school marching bands from Kansas and Missouri performed during the KU Band Day Parade in downtown Lawrence, Kan. on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

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About 45 high school marching bands from Kansas and Missouri performed during the KU Band Day Parade in downtown Lawrence, Kan. on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

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A brass player readies for a song during the KU Band Day Parade in downtown Lawrence, Kan. on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

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The Tonganoxie Chieftains play in stride along Massachusetts Street during the KU Band Day Parade in downtown Lawrence, Kan. on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

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Trombone players from the Baldwin High School Marching Band perform during the KU Band Day Parade in downtown Lawrence, Kan. on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

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Bystanders root on the high school marching bands as they cross 9th and Massachusetts streets during the KU Band Day Parade in downtown Lawrence, Kan. on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

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About 45 high school marching bands performed in the KU Band Day Parade in downtown Lawrence, Kan. on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

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Members of the Oak Park High School Marching Band perform during the KU Band Day Parade in downtown Lawrence, Kan. on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

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The conductor for the Sumner High School Marching Band dances in the street during the KU Band Day Parade in downtown Lawrence, Kan. on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

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The McClouth High School marching band warms up on the corner of Seventh and Vermont streets prior to the starr of the Kansas University Band Day parade Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 in downtown Lawrence.

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Patriotic Finale is one of the numbers in store for spectators gathered downtown.

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Atchison High mellophone player Noelia Ramirez, fixes her cap before the parade Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 in downtown Lawrence.

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Hickman Mills High School freshman trumpeters Chonte Woods, front, and Nicholas Yamamoto tilt back for a blast of water as they wait to march down Massachusetts Street for the Kansas University Band Day parade Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

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Girl Scouts with Troop 7715 watch from Seventh Street as the bands make their way past the Eldridge Hotel during the Kansas University Band Day parade Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 in downtown Lawrence.

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The Shawnee Heights marching band of Tecumseh heads past the Vermont Street post office toward Massachusetts to take part in the Kansas University Band Day parade Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 in downtown Lawrence.

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Four-year-old Fletcher Austin, Lawrence, covers his ears from the noise while sitting in his wagon watching the parade Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 in downtown Lawrence.

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The Tonganoxie High School marching band make their way past the Eldridge Hotel as they prepare to make their way onto Massachusetts Street for the Kansas University Band Day parade Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 in downtown Lawrence.

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Members of the Sumner marching band lean back as they dance in formation while entering the Kansas University Band Day parade Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 in downtown Lawrence.

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Head coach Bill Self's national championship ring.

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