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Extra! Extra! Write the headline

April 3, 2008, 2:51 p.m. Updated April 4, 2008, 11:07 a.m.

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So, just how would you capture the euphoria of victory -- or, god forbid, the agony of defeat -- in just a few words?

As the Jayhawks get ready for their big game against North Carolina in the Final Four, we're giving everyone a chance to submit their suggested headlines for Sunday morning's paper.

Some advice: Be clever, descriptive and, of course, concise. Remember: Your optimistic words just might end up being prophetic.

For now, we'll stick with taking ideas for the national semifinal, the one pitting Bill Self and the No. 1-seeded Jayhawks against Roy Williams and his No. 1-seeded Tar Heels.

But keep in mind that a KU win Saturday in San Antonio would open up a new list of suggestions - for headlines following the national title game, to be contested Monday night.

So put on your editor's visor, grab a thesaurus and get to work. We'll get things started with one suggestion for a main headline and what we in the newspaper business call a subhead or a deck:

We're stayin'!

KU sends Roy's Heels home from Final Four

Now, it's your turn. Post your headlines in the comments below.

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  1. hawkbuilder (anonymous) says…

    Hawks put Carolina ON the pines!

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  2. missanthalbee (anonymous) says…

    Hawk's Tar Roy's Heels!

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  3. KUDAD (anonymous) says…

    Hawks Over Heels: A Stunning "D"-Feat

    Hansbrough's O-fer is Maric/Big Country-like

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  4. JJE007 (anonymous) says…

    Interest Rate Drops in Lawrence!

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  5. dannylandulf (anonymous) says…

    KU Moves On...

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  6. TtownKUlivin (anonymous) says…

    KU on the 'Heels of Championship

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  7. bleedredhuskers (anonymous) says…

    Chalk 1 Up!Jayhawks win the title.

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  9. foodboy (anonymous) says…

    dadgum sweet!!

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  10. Scoreboard (anonymous) says…

    There's No Crying In Lawrence today.

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  11. Logan72 (Alia Ahmed) says…

    Tarred and Feathered!Jayhawks dress the Tarheels!

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  12. jehovah_bob (anonymous) says…

    Jayhawks Tarred and Feathered After Being Jinxed by LJWorld Editorial

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  13. Logan72 (Alia Ahmed) says…

    jumping jehovah_bob,So, LJW and all of us KU fans are very, very powerful and have the ability to determine or "jinx" the outcome of a game played by two teams and their coaching staffs? Hmmm?

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  14. xyz (anonymous) says…

    The Bigger the Heel, the Harder the Fall: Hawks Win 102-49!

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  15. Coach_Eric (anonymous) says…

    Rush to Judgment: KU Junior Fuels Title Run

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  16. july241983 (anonymous) says…

    Remember the AlamodomeKU defeats Williams' Heels in OT Thriller

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  18. snap_pop_no_crackle (anonymous) says…

    Pinball Wizard in a Miracle Cure!

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  19. xyz (anonymous) says…

    Saturday Night at the Big Dance: Hawks Texas Two-Step Over Heels

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  20. oscarfactor (anonymous) says…

    "Kansas is Alamo-valiant, But Carolina Goes Santa Ana on Their Arses."

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  21. Confrontation (anonymous) says…

    Sucks to be a K-Suck Fan!

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  22. ModerateOne (anonymous) says…

    Win: ROYal Flush! (with a picture of a KU dunk)Lose: Daggum It, Roy Wins!

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  23. trufoodie (anonymous) says…

    KU Victory! Self inflicted!!!

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  24. jayhawkerincali (anonymous) says…

    You're Not In Kansas Anymore, Roy: UNC Clicks Their 'Heels Back to NC

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  25. xyz (anonymous) says…

    Hawks Send Heels Running, Not Walking, Down the River- - - - - - - - Hawks Make Texas Toast of Heels- - - - - - - - - Hawks Win: Dad Gummed It!- - - - - - -Hawks Win: Neener, Neener to Deaner and Roy!

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  27. doolindalton (anonymous) says…

    "second favorites" to play for first;jayhawks fly by grieving 'heels

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  28. IllTeachYou (anonymous) says…

    KU Victorious!!!

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  29. jehovah_bob (anonymous) says…

    Jahawks Choke Like the Mexican Army at the Battle of San Jacinto

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  30. xyz (anonymous) says…

    After Lopsided Loss to KU, Roy Announces He's Going to OSU

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  31. sherbert (anonymous) says…

    No Joy for Roy!

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  32. filmguru (anonymous) says…

    Hawks Tar & Feather Heels

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  33. Andini (anonymous) says…

    Nobody likes to play basketball. Nobody. The other players hurt you, sometimes very badly. First you play because your father wants you to. Then you play to get the girls. If you keep on playing, you do it for scholarships, and to get the girls. Then you play for the money and the girls. Then you get to just watch the games, and that's fun. But nobody likes to play basketball. Nobody.

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  34. castarke25 (anonymous) says…

    Hawks Fly past Roy to Championship Game!!!!Self leads Hawks to Championship Game!!!!Its not a Joke Roy Choked!!!!!

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  36. bradh (anonymous) says…

    A picture of Big Jay leading Roy on a leash with the caption, "Heel, Roy, heel."

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  37. jreiling (anonymous) says…

    Self Determination Wins

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  38. kugrad (anonymous) says…

    Williams "I'm Staying HOME" Jayhawks Keep Playing in San Antone!

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  39. KUDAD (anonymous) says…

    Tarheels Retreat, Hat in Hansbrough

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  40. The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…

    LJ World Jinxes 'Hawks by Running Silly Contest. Self to OSU after Loss.

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  41. rse1979 (anonymous) says…

    Self-sufficientCoach leads Jayhawks to finals

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  42. rse1979 (anonymous) says…

    Loss:Heel's Freeze OverUNC Shooters Cold as Ice in Victory over Jayhawks

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  43. Raider (anonymous) says…

    Win: Heeled!Lose: Heeled.

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  45. oldvet (anonymous) says…

    Carolina Blues!

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  46. godroxs (anonymous) says…

    Ol' Roy Sent home singing the Cremson and Blues

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  47. SofaKing (anonymous) says…

    Phog won Larry did itRoy couldn'tBill will

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  48. thebcman (anonymous) says…

    Hawks Poise Foils Roy's Boys

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  49. coolmarv (anonymous) says…

    Andini (Anonymous) says: Nobody likes to play basketball. Nobody. The other players hurt you, sometimes very badly. First you play because your father wants you to. Then you play to get the girls. If you keep on playing, you do it for scholarships, and to get the girls. Then you play for the money and the girls. Then you get to just watch the games, and that's fun. But nobody likes to play basketball. Nobody.Wow. Two "nobody likes" by the infamous Ben B. in one week. Way to go Andinihttp://www2.ljworld.com/onthestreet/2008/apr/01/tos_april1/#c560114

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  50. ronwell_dobbs (anonymous) says…

    Self-Esteem: 'Hawks win it for Bill

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  51. KU (anonymous) says…

    "Jayhawks Well-Heeled""Self-Heeling Remedy: KU wins!""Hawks Dig In Their Heels, Hold On For Victory"

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  52. Mackadoo (anonymous) says…

    This Time Williams' Tears 'Self'-InducedJayhawks send Psycho-T and the rest of the Heels home with a game-winning three by Jeremy Case

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  54. jonas (anonymous) says…

    Lawrence Grouches Grump as Grateful Students and Citizens Celebrate.

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  55. tarhawker (anonymous) says…

    Self-Made 'Hawks Tar Roy's 'Heels

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  56. acg (anonymous) says…

    Confrontation is a woman? No way. I figured someone as tacky and rude as that had to be a real big fat guy, with moobs, who lives in a trailer park (the gross one behind the hospital) and hasn't been touched in an intimate way since 1993 when his friends from the bowling alley chipped in and bought him that $20 hooker.

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  57. flyinggoat (anonymous) says…

    Come Heel or High WaterAlamodome flooded with fans, emotion as KU heads to title game

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  58. LoneHawk1 (anonymous) says…

    Jayhawk Jubilation!!! Carolina Blues.

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  59. wi_jayhawk (anonymous) says…

    Jayhawk Seniors shut down Hansborough, UNCOne more game...Jayhawks still flying in San Antonio

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  60. tmflood (anonymous) says…

    "Love Roy, Hate Dean. The Jayhawks move on!"

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  61. hatchethead (anonymous) says…

    Tobacco Free FinalBill Smokes While Roy ChokesAnd no one gives a dime about Carolina

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  63. lordharumph (anonymous) says…

    KU - They're on a mission from Phog!

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  64. BigPrune (anonymous) says…

    Jayhawks Feather TarheelsRoy's Boys BestJayhawk Ruins BruinsJayhawks Jump Pouncer

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  65. jayhawkdude46542 (anonymous) says…

    KU knocks Carolina on its Heels

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  66. royalpain (anonymous) says…

    "Remember the AlaMario!"-Chalmers buries last second trey to send Roy's boys packing

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  67. blahblahblah (anonymous) says…

    'Tar'nation! Roy cries as 'Hawks fly (with picture of a dunk over Hansbrough)

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  68. tams (anonymous) says…

    Is that tar on their heels....?

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  69. jehovah_bob (anonymous) says…

    Tarheels Going to SeaWorldJayhawks Take the Long Riverwalk Home

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  70. B_H (anonymous) says…

    Dr. Hanson, Please excuse my absence... Stucked in San Antonio

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  72. Haiku_Cuckoo (anonymous) says…

    KU knocks Carolina on its Heels=========Great headline. That's a winner right there.

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  73. Royals (anonymous) says…

    On another topic...."Coach Mangino To Throw Out Royals First Pitch At Home Opener On Tuesday"And that's the truth.

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  74. Chicken_Strip (anonymous) says…

    Roy Goes Home. KU Wins!!!

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  75. chuckberry32 (anonymous) says…

    No Joy For Roy's BoysorSee Ya Later Roy Traitor!

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  76. KUDAD (anonymous) says…

    Hawks Make Heels Say UNCle

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  77. Royals (anonymous) says…

    Now this headline makes me chuckle.http://www.nypost.com/seven/04022008/sports/yankees/alex_tagged_my_ex_wife__jose_104572.htm

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  78. KUfaninFLA (anonymous) says…

    Self Gratification!

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  79. Puff_Dragon (anonymous) says…

    In other news- During wild jubilation in downtown Lawrence, Kansas after the beating given to the Tarheels by the Jayhawks, a man dressed as a squirrel was run over by a KU 60 passenger bus. The only information given by the P.D. is that it was a missourian with a tattoo "jehova_bob"

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  81. mcrozb (anonymous) says…

    Roy's boys beaten by ourSelf

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  82. oldalum (anonymous) says…

    UNC HawkerizedSorry. Can't bring myself to think about losing. Someone else will have to come up with a loser headline.

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  83. Kam_Fong_as_Chin_Ho (anonymous) says…

    "Greyhound Bus Driver Kicks Roy Williams Off Bus for Crying too Loud on Drive Back To North Carolina"

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  84. jehovah_bob (anonymous) says…

    Puff:that's jehovaH_bob, do not forget the H.Unfortunately the squirrel suit was lost at the cleaners.And the most insulting thing in your post was that you called me a Missourian, now that is low.

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  85. N8iveSooner (anonymous) says…

    Jayhawks stomped by the 'Heels of UNC!!!

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  86. Kam_Fong_as_Chin_Ho (anonymous) says…

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  87. Confrontation (anonymous) says…

    This comment was removed by the site staff for violation of the usage agreement.

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  88. Confrontation (anonymous) says…

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  90. jehovah_bob (anonymous) says…

    Blue Light SpecialJayhawks Get Served

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  91. ModerateOne (anonymous) says…

    Heeled Wounds: Case Hits Three at Buzzer to Win in 3OT.

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  92. rkatzfey (anonymous) says…

    1 and 1 Leaves 2: Late Free Throws Advance Hawks

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  93. tonythetiger (anonymous) says…

    Heels tarred and feathered.

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  94. justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

    Leap Years Prove to Be Lucky Years for Jayhawk Players, Coaches, and Fans Alike

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  95. jaybate (anonymous) says…

    Hawks Rock, Heels Reel

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  96. jaybate (anonymous) says…

    ROY WHO?

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  97. jaybate (anonymous) says…

    ku out-mans roy's boys

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  99. jaybate (anonymous) says…

    hawks tar and feather heels

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  100. jaybate (anonymous) says…

    jays jams smoke carolina hams

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  101. jaybate (anonymous) says…

    vengeance minesaith the phog

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  102. jaybate (anonymous) says…

    is this heaven?no, its ku over carolina by ten

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  103. jaybate (anonymous) says…

    march comes in like a heel,goes out like a hawk

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  104. jaybate (anonymous) says…

    ku straight-jackets psycho-t in the madness

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  105. kellyojo78 (anonymous) says…

    When KU and UCLA win tomorrow:KU gets sweet ROYvenge.now it's time for sweet revenge

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  106. jayharchitect (anonymous) says…

    Heels Pay Heed to the Phog

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  108. jhawks1510 (anonymous) says…

    Heels Tarred!Carolina Destroyed by Chalmers Induced Threeteor ShowerRoy's Boys DestroyedHeels SchmeelsHeels Cry UNCle!Roy Disrobes During Game, Ejected.Hawks Humble Heels.

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  109. bovice (anonymous) says…

    unc you later'Hawks send Heels home in NCAA semifinal round

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  110. aginglady (anonymous) says…

    Slapping Festival disrupts game:Presumed users disappeareded from arena.

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  111. actorman (anonymous) says…

    "ku straight-jackets psycho-t in the madness"That's good stuff.

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  112. actorman (anonymous) says…

    20-20 Hindsight: 'Hawks one win from matching '88.'Hawks staying; Roy going home.

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  113. actorman (anonymous) says…

    KU crushes UNC, now on to NC

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  114. sfrogh (anonymous) says…

    Self-proclaimed Victory!

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  115. okiedave (anonymous) says…

    K.U. Rocks Again - Self says "No" to Looney Booney U.

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  117. tpearceku (anonymous) says…

    Eggs Benedict! KU wins, naturally,and Roy lays an egg, naturally.

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  118. walkdog262 (anonymous) says…

    "Sitting on bench"or"Old Bible"

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  119. sbutcher (anonymous) says…

    heels tripped upku in Final Two

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  120. JayhawknSanDiego (anonymous) says…

    ok this thing won't let me use the caps the way I want, but here goes:AlamoDOMe-ination!(with "DOM" in caps, "e" lower case and "ination!" in caps)variation...Alamodom-ination, Hawks Fly Into Championship GameCry-olina, Hawks Send Roys Boys HomeCry-olina, Roy Blames SELF for UNC LossSan Antoni-OH MY, Hawks Win In Double OT (or just "Hawks Win" or "In Single OT" you get the idea

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  121. aginglady (anonymous) says…

    put asteriks before and after what you want in caps, the system doesn't kick those out.

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  122. JayhawknSanDiego (anonymous) says…

    really?Alamo*DOM*e-*ination!*VariationAlamo*DOM-ination*, Hawks Fly Into Championship Game

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  123. memagicman (anonymous) says…

    Hawks Bruise Heels, How Bad Roy Feels!Self Finds Achilles In Texas Slowdown.or, less favorable:Roy Well HeeledFormer KU Coach Haunts HawksIn Long Awaited, Soon Abated Showdown

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  124. rockchalkgottschalk (anonymous) says…

    Kaun-Do K.O.s Psycho-THawks pound tar our of Heels!

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  126. rockchalkgottschalk (anonymous) says…

    Kaun-Do K.O.s Psycho-THawks pound tar out of Heels!

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  127. JayhawknSanDiego (anonymous) says…

    A spin on a post above...Interest Rate Drops in Chapel Hill, UNC Eliminated!

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  128. jhwkfan162515 (anonymous) says…

    If KU beats UNC: UNC on its Heels as KU winsIf KU loses to UNC: KU Tarred and FeatheredIf KU beats Memphis or UCLA in the title game: we are the champions!!!!!!If KU loses to UCLA: Grin and Bear It: Bruins beat 'Hawks for title.If KU loses to Memphis: Declawed: Tigers beat 'Hawks for title.

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  129. rsalyer (anonymous) says…

    Jayhawks Drink Roy's Milkshake

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  130. kathleeningraham (Kathleen Ingraham) says…

    Tears of Roy

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  131. Strikewso (anonymous) says…

    rush hour!Hawks ground Heels to reach title game

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  132. 1wetwilly (anonymous) says…

    T-Boone "$20 million and four years,"Bill "I'm on it, T."

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  133. cwag (anonymous) says…

    Do Ya Think We're Sexy?Hawks win one for Rod Stewart

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  135. rmomlinda (anonymous) says…

    K.U. "Heeled" thy "Self"

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  136. JayhawknSanDiego (anonymous) says…

    brandon-ed, Rush Leaves His Mark On UN C

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  137. bearded_gnome (anonymous) says…

    '"down the alley from the Alamo ..."bounce, bounce bop.

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  138. Dominic_Sova (anonymous) says…

    "A Good Year For Statistics, and KU"

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  139. Estabon (anonymous) says…

    We're Over it

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  140. aginglady (anonymous) says…

    Hawk's *FLY*, Tarheels cry.

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  141. Tinydoglips (anonymous) says…

    Self Done.Roy Who?

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  142. Leslie93 (anonymous) says…

    UNC destROYed

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  144. thisiknow (anonymous) says…

    Tarheels just got Billyballed !!!!

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  145. TKB (anonymous) says…

    title wave!(with photo of fans waving the wheat)

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  146. Confrontation (anonymous) says…

    Rammy and acg are the typical losers who post any crap they want, but then they report everyone else to the LJWorld police. They can't handle the heat, or face up to the fact that they're pathetic people.

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  147. Antique (anonymous) says…

    jayhawks reign, End 20 Year Drought! Beth class of '77

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  148. Antique (anonymous) says…

    Tues. Headline: We Won It All!!Lois m '68

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  149. SouthernBelle (anonymous) says…

    1.Our Self. Our Hawks. Our Season. Kansas Jayhawks are the National Champions!

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  150. SouthernBelle (anonymous) says…

    Or...In the unlikely event that we lose...No Self Pity! Jayhawks lose the championship to Memphis, but walk away with their heads held high.

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  151. SouthernBelle (anonymous) says…

    Self serves up a National Championship Title!

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  153. SouthernBelle (anonymous) says…

    Rock Chalk! Rock Stars! Kansas Jayhawks win the 2007/2008 National Championship!

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  154. SouthernBelle (anonymous) says…

    We Did It By Our Self!

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  155. 66hawk (anonymous) says…

    Hawks Tame Tigers!

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