Kansas head coach Mark Mangino talks with members of the media during Thursday's press conference in Fort Worth.

Published on December 23, 2005

Houston head coach Art Briles talks with members of the media at the Fort Worth Bowl press conference Thursday.

Published on December 23, 2005

KU's David Ochoa talks with the media at Thursday's press conference in Fort Worth.

Published on December 23, 2005

The Fort Worth Bowl football.

Published on December 23, 2005

Kansas coach Mark Mangino, left, cracks a joke - prompting a laugh from Houston coach Art Briles - during a Fort Worth Bowl news conference. Coaches and players met the press Thursday in Fort Worth, Texas.

Published on December 23, 2005

KU senior standout Nick Reid meets the press.

Published on December 23, 2005

Members of the media question Kansas head coach Mark Mangino during the Fort Worth Bowl press conference Thursday.

Published on December 23, 2005

Kansas University's Kerry Meier (10) and Caleb Blakesley visit Mick Brown, 3, of Arlington, Texas, who suffered a spiral fracture of his right femur while playing football. A group of Jayhawk and Houston players visited Cook Children's Hospital on Wednesday in Fort Worth, Texas, to give gifts and autographs to children as part of their Fort Worth Bowl experience.

Published on December 22, 2005

Houston and KU players gather around Mona Castillo, 9, of Bridgeport, Texas.

Published on December 22, 2005

Kansas University players Kerry Meier, left, and Angus Quigley visit with Chris Gomez, 16, at Cook Children's Hospital on Wednesday in Fort Worth, Texas.

Published on December 22, 2005

Kerry Meier signs an autograph for Amanda Baca, 9, of Arlington, Texas, Wednesday at the Cook Children's Hospital. Players from KU and Houston visited patients and their families at the hospital while in Fort Worth for the upcoming Fort Worth Bowl.

Published on December 22, 2005

KU's Justin Thornton talks with Chris Gomez, 16, of Arlington, Texas, Wednesday at Cook Children's Hopsital. A group of Jayhawks and Houston Cougars visited with children at the hospital in Fort Worth.

Published on December 22, 2005

KU's Justin Thornton, left, and Houston's Tristen Robertson visit with Mick Brown, 3, of Arlington, Texas, who was at Cook Children's Hospital with a broken leg from playing football. Players from both teams visited the hospital Wednesday while preparing for the Fort Worth Bowl.

Published on December 22, 2005

KU's Angus Quigley signs an autograph for Amanda Baca, 9, at the Cook Children's Hospital Wednesday.

Published on December 22, 2005

Cook Children's Hospital staff watch the Jayhawks and Cougars visit with patients at the hospital Wednesday.

Published on December 22, 2005

Justin Thornton uses teammate Angus Quigley as a table to sign an autograph for Allie, 7, and her mother Misty Ueckert of Ballinger, Texas. The Ueckerts were getting autographs for Allie's brother, Trent, 13, not pictured, who was at the Cook Children's Hospital for cancer treatment.

Published on December 22, 2005

Kansas University's Justin Thornton gives an autographed poster to Rayna Smith, 10, of Mansfield, Texas, as her father, Beau, watches at left. The Jayhawk and Houston Cougar players visited patients Wednesday at Cook Children's Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas.

Published on December 22, 2005

KU football players Nick Reid, left, and Charlton Keith participate in a hypnosis exercise Tuesday at a reception for Fort Worth Bowl teams.

Published on December 21, 2005

KU's Aqib Talib, right, spars with a Houston player at the begining of the evening at Billy Bob's. Tensions briefly rose before a presentation at the bar and restaurant where both teams were treated to food and entertainment Tuesday.

Published on December 21, 2005

Mark Mangino and Lew Perkins laugh at Micah Brown's impersonation of the head coach during a hypnotist skit at Fort Worth.

Published on December 21, 2005

Jason Swanson laughs at the antics of a hypnotist at Billy Bob's Texas, the largest honky tonk in the world. Both the KU and Houston players were treated to dinner and entertainment Tuesday evening.

Published on December 21, 2005

KU's Banks Floodman laughs at the KU players on stage alongside Houston players who were hypnotized for the crowd's enjoyment Tuesday. The entertainment and food were provided by the Fort Worth Bowl.

Published on December 21, 2005

KU's Rodney Allen gets some barbecue during a reception for KU and Houston players Tuesday.

Published on December 21, 2005

Kansas University coach Mark Mangino leads his team off the field after workouts for the Fort Worth Bowl. The Jayhawks met the media after practice Tuesday in Burleson, Texas.

Published on December 21, 2005

Kansas University quarterback Jason Swanson (8) unloads a pass under the watchful eye of KU coach Mark Mangino. The Jayhawks held their first Fort Worth Bowl practice in Texas on Monday in Burleson.

Published on December 20, 2005

KU's Mark Simmons talks with members of the media after Tuesday's practice.

Published on December 21, 2005

Senior linebacker Kevin Kane talks about KU's defense.

Published on December 21, 2005

Kansas University running back Clark Green plays some pool at a reception for the Jayhawks and their Fort Worth Bowl opponents, the Houston Cougars, Tuesday in Fort Worth, Texas. The game will kickoff at 7 p.m. Friday.

Published on December 21, 2005

Kansas University defender Jermial Ashley talks about playing in his hometown for the Fort Worth Bowl.

Published on December 21, 2005

Kansas University football coach Mark Mangino shares a laugh with media members after practice. The Jayhawks worked out Tuesday in Burleson, Texas.

Published on December 21, 2005

Kansas University football coach Mark Mangino directs the Jayhawks during their first practice in Texas. KU held an open practice Monday in Burleson, Texas.

Published on December 20, 2005

Coach Mark Mangino watches some of his players work on offense during practice at Burleson High School in Burleson, TX Monday afternoon.

Published on December 20, 2005

Senior cornerback Marcus Hicks (10) and Junior cornerback Kenneth Thompson(2) work through some drills during practice Monday afternoon at Burleson High School in Burleson, TX.

Published on December 20, 2005

Kansas linebacker Banks Floodman (5) and safety James Holt (12) work on a loose-ball drill.

Published on December 20, 2005

Sophomore defensive tackle James McClinton works through some drills during practice in Burleson, TX Monday afternoon.

Published on December 20, 2005

Kansas University Football team works drills during practice at Burleson High School Monday afternoon in Burleson, TX.

Published on December 20, 2005

KU senior wide receiver Mark Simmons works through a receiving drill during practice at Burleson High.

Published on December 20, 2005

Senior quarterback Jason Swanson works on offense during practice at Burleson High School Monday afternoon in Burleson, TX.

Published on December 20, 2005

Senior quarterback Jason Swanson catches a hike during practice at Burleson High School Monday afternoon in Burleson, TX. The Kansas Jayhawks will be going head to head against the Houston Cougars this Friday in the Fort Worth Bowl.

Published on December 20, 2005