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Texas A&M coach Mike Sherman was especially proud of his team’s near-shutout following the Aggies’ 61-7 triumph over Kansas on Saturday.
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If Kansas University football coach Turner Gill could get his players to execute on the field the way he has them talking in the media room, he might be on to something.
Kansas quarterback Jordan Webb was briefly removed from the game late in the first quarter of Saturday’s 61-7 loss to Texas A&M after taking a hit in the back from Texas A&M cornerback Lionel Smith.
KU coach Turner Gill gives an opening statement following the Jayhawks' 61-7 loss to Texas A&M on Nov. 19, 2011.
Kansas coach Turner Gill talks to reporters following the Jayhawks' 61-7 loss to Texas A&M on Nov. 19, 2011.
Texas A&M had six touchdown drives in the first half — with each of those drives lasting less than 2 minutes, 3 seconds — in a 61-7 demolishing of Kansas on Saturday afternoon at Kyle Field in College Station.
The Aggies extended their lead to 61-0 at the end of the third quarter before emptying the bench.
KU's first half was one to forget. The Jayhawks had a snap over punter Ron Doherty's head for a safety and also a lost a fumble when a snap hit running back Tony Pierson, who was going in motion before the play.
The Jayhawks also surrendered a 72-yard punt return for TD to Dustin Harris in the second half.
A&M's Ryan Tannehill finished 21-for-26 passing for 280 yards and three touchdowns before getting taken out in the second half.
KU's Jordan Webb finished 19-for-27 for 133 yards passing with an interception.
The Jayhawks (2-9) will close the season with a 2:30 p.m. game on Nov. 26 against Missouri at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.