Kansas' Todd Reesing, left, and Derek Fine wait to talk to reporters after learning Sunday they're headed to the Orange Bowl.

Published on December 3, 2007

Kansas University senior defensive lineman James McClinton, of Garland, Texas, raises his orange in recognition to the Jayhawks' receiving an Orange Bowl bid at during a press conference Hadl Auditorium in this file photo. McClinton bit into the orange, saying that was his reaction to learning they got an Orange Bowl bid. It is the first time in KU history that the football team has been selected to participate in a Bowl Championship Series game.

Published on December 3, 2007

KU senior James McClinton, left, takes a bite out of an orange Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 during a press conference at Hadl Auditorium regarding the Jayhawks' selection to play in the Orange Bowl. In the background, sophomore Todd Reesing, of Austin, Texas, and senior Derek Fine, of Sallisaw, Okla., watch in awe.

Published on December 3, 2007

KU sophomore quarterback Todd Reesing, left, of Austin, Texas, and senior tight end Derek Fine, of Sallisaw, Okla., laugh as teammate senior James McClinton, of Garland, Texas, bites into an orange during a press conference Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 at Hadl Auditorium.

Published on December 3, 2007

KU sophomore quarterback Todd Reesing, left, answers reporters' questions Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 during a press conference at Hadl Auditorium regarding the Jayhawks' bid to the Orange Bowl.

Published on December 3, 2007

Oranges are displayed Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 during a KU press conference concerning the football team's bid to the Orange Bowl.

Published on December 3, 2007