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Kansas defeats Virginia Tech in historic Orange Bowl victory
Kansas University running back Brandon McAnderson hams it up for the cameras with defensive end James McClinton after KU's 24-21 victory Thursday at the Orange Bowl in Miami.
January 4, 2008
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KU fans celebrate victory in Lawrence
KU fans in downtown Lawrence revel in the Jayhawks' 24-21 Orange Bowl victory over Virginia Tech. Enlarge video
2008 Orange Bowl
Miami, here we come
Journal-World KU reporter Jonathan Kealing is covering the fans in and on their way to Miami for the Jayhawks' first ever BCS bowl game. Check out some pitstops and potholes on the way to Miami and keep up with Journal-World Orange Bowl coverage from Miami on our interactive road trip map.
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Kansas Football 2007 Year in Pictures
Relive the 2007 Kansas football season in pictures
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2008 Orange Bowl KU-VT
- Aqib Talib talks about his MVP performance and Deion Sanders impersonation
- Dexton Fields talks about letting this one sink in for a bit before getting hyped for 2008
- Joe Mortensen discusses outplaying Virginia Tech's defense
- Justin Thornton talks about his pivotal pick deep in VT territory Thursday night
- KU coach Mark Mangino and players (Talib, Thornton, Mortensen, Reesing) took the podium for a moment after clinching the 2008 Orange Bowl win
- Marcus Henry talks about answering a daunting Virginia Tech defense
- Todd Reesing talks about proving doubters from all along the road wrong on his team's biggest stage yet
- VT linebacker Xavier Adibi talks about the toughness Todd Reesing displayed Thursday
- VT receiver Justin Harper talks about his level of respect for Aqib Talib after the Orange Bowl
- VT running back Branden Ore talks about what the Hokie offense saw all night from the KU defense
Miami — As oranges flew into the crowd Thursday night and with their favorite players on the grandstand, fans of the Kansas University Jayhawks danced in their seats.
And fans in Lawrence crowded downtown, screamed for joy and shot off fireworks.
There was a lot to celebrate: first-ever Orange Bowl victory, first-ever Bowl Championship Series victory, first-ever 12-win season.
"KU winning this game is the best thing to happen to our team, ever," said Robbie Schloss, a KU fan from Cleveland, after KU defeated Virginia Tech 24-21 in the Orange Bowl.
Jayhawk fans weren't content, however, simply to celebrate.
They let it be known that they were tired of the mistreatment they thought their favorite team had received all season.
"This whole trip was worthwhile, just to see Kansas get some respect for the football it plays," said David Staloch, of Minneapolis. Staloch's daughter is a member of the KU cheerleading squad.
Other fans agreed.
"It's about time something good happened at Kansas," said Lucas Jesseph, a KU junior from Shawnee.
In Lawrence, drivers honked on Massachusetts Street, as revelers hung out of sun roofs and windows sporting Jayhawk T-shirts and flags. Several said the celebration caught them by surprise because it's something typically reserved for basketball season around here.
"It was the best time of my life. I loved it," said Mike McCabe, a 2007 KU graduate who lives in Overland Park.
The Jayhawk football team arrives in Topeka about 1:30 p.m. today, with return to Lawrence sometime thereafter.
2008 Orange Bowl
- B-C-Yes indeed (01-04-08)
- Keegan: Jayhawks prove they're best ever (01-04-08)
- Game doesn't 'fit' for Tech (01-04-08)
- Mortensen's kick block proves huge (01-04-08)
- Ads promoting Kansas run during Orange Bowl (01-04-08)
- Orange Bowl notebook (01-04-08)
- How they scored (01-04-08)
- KU-Virginia Tech Box Score
- 2007 Schedule
- 2007 Roster
- 2007 Depth Chart
Staff writer George Diepenbrock contributed to this story.
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The_Voice_of_Reason (Anonymous) says…
Rock Chalk all the way!!!
4 January 2008
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compmd (Anonymous) says…
Kansas Football: A Winning Tradition…
…since September. :)
The look on the VT coach's face at times was hilarious. Awesome game, and a great end to a great season. Rock Chalk!
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asimpleman (David Roberts) says…
Huh?
Kansas Jayhawks (11-2)
2007 schedule and results
Date Time Opponent Score W/L/T Stories
Sat. Sep. 1 7:00 PM p.m. ET Central Michigan 52-7 W Box
Sat. Sep. 8 7:00 PM p.m. ET Southeastern Louisiana 62-0 W Box
Sat. Sep. 15 7:00 PM p.m. ET Toledo 45-13 W Box
Sat. Sep. 22 7:00 PM p.m. ET Florida International 55-3 W Box
Sat. Oct. 6 12:00 PM p.m. ET at Kansas State 30-24 W Box
Sat. Oct. 13 12:30 PM p.m. ET Baylor 58-10 W Box
Sat. Oct. 20 5:30 PM p.m. ET at Colorado 19-14 W Box
Sat. Oct. 27 7:00 PM p.m. ET at Texas A&M 19-11 W Box
Sat. Nov. 3 12:30 PM p.m. ET Nebraska 76-39 W Box
Sat. Nov. 10 8:00 PM p.m. ET at Oklahoma State 43-28 W Box
Sat. Nov. 17 3:30 PM p.m. ET Iowa State 45-7 W Box
Sat. Nov. 24 8:00 PM p.m. ET Missouri 28-36 L Box
Thu. Jan. 3 8:00 PM p.m. ET Virginia Tech 21-24 L Recap | Box
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/foot…
4 January 2008
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yankeelady (Anonymous) says…
Too bad Virginia Tech couldn't have a worthy opponent to play. rock chalk indeed. Now let's hear them explain why we didn't deserve to be there. What a great season, can't wait until next year.
4 January 2008
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ohjayhawk (Anonymous) says…
simpleman - They even have it wrong on VT's schedule/results page…
Virginia Tech Hokies (12-2)
2007 schedule and results
Date Time Opponent Score W/L/T Stories
Sat. Sep. 1 12:00 PM p.m. ET East Carolina 17-7 W Box
Sat. Sep. 8 9:15 PM p.m. ET at LSU 7-48 L Box
Sat. Sep. 15 1:30 PM p.m. ET Ohio 28-7 W Box
Sat. Sep. 22 1:30 PM p.m. ET William & Mary 44-3 W Box
Sat. Sep. 29 12:00 PM p.m. ET North Carolina 17-10 W Box
Sat. Oct. 6 6:00 PM p.m. ET at Clemson 41-23 W Box
Sat. Oct. 13 12:00 PM p.m. ET at Duke 43-14 W Box
Thu. Oct. 25 7:30 PM p.m. ET Boston College 10-14 L Box
Thu. Nov. 1 7:30 PM p.m. ET at Georgia Tech 27-3 W Box
Sat. Nov. 10 3:30 PM p.m. ET Florida State 40-21 W Box
Sat. Nov. 17 3:30 PM p.m. ET Miami (FL) 44-14 W Box
Sat. Nov. 24 12:00 PM p.m. ET at Virginia 33-21 W Box
Sat. Dec. 1 1:00 PM p.m. ET at Boston College 30-16 W Box
Thu. Jan. 3 8:00 PM p.m. ET at Kansas 24-21 W Recap | Box
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/foot…
4 January 2008
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pimp11 (Anonymous) says…
You can only ride on the coat tails of the V.Tech Tragedy for so long……. Its sad that people will look at this HUGE victory for KU and say,” well Tech had a lot to deal with this season, so we're not surprised they werent clicking on all cylinders.”
Give credit where credit is due!!!
rock chalk jayhawk!!!
4 January 2008
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riverdrifter (Anonymous) says…
Our claim to No. 1 is as legit as any. Screw the LSU/OSU game.
Say it loud and say it proud: We're No. 1!
4 January 2008
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guesswho (Anonymous) says…
Great job team!!
Maybe that game at Arrowhead really did help our players get used to a non-home game, national TV, etc. They didn't play with jitters.
4 January 2008
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fleeba (Anonymous) says…
Rock Chalk Jayhawk, Go KU!
Good job guys!!!
4 January 2008
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hatfieldream (Anonymous) says…
So happy and proud to be a Jayhawk this morning. But I am canceling my subscription to SI for having KU as 11-2 for the season and VT as 12-2. Seriously, what is up with that??
4 January 2008
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NavyVet (Anonymous) says…
how 'bout them /hawks, baby!!!
4 January 2008
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NavyVet (Anonymous) says…
how 'bout them 'hawks, baby!!!
4 January 2008
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alm77 (Anonymous) says…
How can Sports Illustrated STILL have it wrong nine hours later??? arrrrrggggggg. they suck.
4 January 2008
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dminear60 (Anonymous) says…
The Hawks showed real class and sportmanship when they took a knee. I am so proud to be a Jayhawk! Mangino was right, this is only the beginning of the football future at Kansas and we are no longer just a basketball school!
4 January 2008
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HodgePodge (Erin Parmelee) says…
Gee, where are all those loud mouthed Mizzou fans this morning??
Rock on Jayhawks!!
4 January 2008
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dminear60 (Anonymous) says…
HodgePodge: Those lound mouthed Mizzou fans are posting comments on the KC Star and showing what truly poor sports they can be. This feels so great…nothing a Mizzou fan could say can take away from the fact that we are Orange Bowl Champs!
4 January 2008
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jazzttt (Anonymous) says…
Whatta year to be a Jayhawk! Seconds on the sportsmanship gesture by taking a knee. True, VTech HAS been through a lot this year, but their tragedy had nothing to do with the football team. I was a little worried at first when I saw the 2008 schedule with Texas, TTech, OU, and up-and-coming South Fla on it, but I think we'll do just fine, wasn't KU something like 5-1 against other bowl teams this year?—even one of our “cupcakes” {CMU} got to a bowl. Time to rally around the basketball team who's also on a mission to bring back some hardware from the final four, then look forward to beating the Tiggers in Arrowhead.
4 January 2008
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HodgePodge (Erin Parmelee) says…
dminear60 (Anonymous) says:
HodgePodge: Those lound mouthed Mizzou fans are posting comments on the KC Star and showing what truly poor sports they can be. This feels so great:nothing a Mizzou fan could say can take away from the fact that we are Orange Bowl Champs!
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Typical. No wonder they have a reputation for class. ;)
4 January 2008
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jazzttt (Anonymous) says…
Whatta year to be a Jayhawk! Seconds on the sportsmanship gesture by taking a knee. True, VTech HAS been through a lot this year, but their tragedy had nothing to do with the football team. I was a little worried at first when I saw the 2008 schedule with Texas, TTech, OU, and up-and-coming South Fla on it, but I think we'll do just fine, wasn't KU something like 5-1 against other bowl teams this year?—even one of our “cupcakes” {CMU} got to a bowl. Time to rally around the basketball team who're also on a mission to bring back some hardware from the final four, then look forward to beating the Tiggers in Arrowhead.
4 January 2008
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Fatty_McButterpants (Anonymous) says…
Can I get a picture of the look on Beamer's face after we blocked the VT field goal attempt? I want to hang it on my wall with the caption, “But they had a weak schedule!” underneath. Seriously, he looked like he was about to cry. It was awesome!
4 January 2008
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FatTony (Anonymous) says…
If you click through to the Game Recap the SI has it correct, its only on the team homepage that the record is wrong, either way still sloppy. Then again during the broadcast we were called Kansas State and in the pre recorded open, suddenly UK moved from Lexington to Lawrence.
4 January 2008
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Valkyrie_of_Reason (Kathy Getto) says…
Way to go! What a great game.
4 January 2008
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EXks (Anonymous) says…
Hawks you rock! This has to be the best game in my life.
We were seconds and inches from scoring again, but we gracefully let the clock run out.
What a team! Coach M., what a speech you gave.
Congrats men!
4 January 2008
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smithmagenis (Anonymous) says…
Way to go gentlemen. Thank you for being such a class act and giving Lawrence even more to be proud of. Wonderful job, you deserve all that comes out of this for you.
4 January 2008
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The_Original_Bob (Anonymous) says…
Perhaps this will permantly keep OUMUfan away.
4 January 2008
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Uhlrick_Hetfield_III (Anonymous) says…
A great victory, I couldn't believe that Governor Roundheels tried to horn her way into the pictures after the screwing she's given KU the past couple of years.
4 January 2008
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Dazie (Aileen Dingus) says…
Will there be a parade?
4 January 2008
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Confrontation (Anonymous) says…
Mass Street was a blast last night! We headed there right after the game, and the streets became congested really fast. This Jayhawk Spirit is the only thing that makes this town livable. Where is the baby Missery fan, Joshos? Still crying in his beer today?
4 January 2008
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MUKUOUFan (Anonymous) says…
Sorry “The_Original_Bob”, not a chance! I've dissed on KU not deserving to be in the Orange Bowl for two weeks (much to your annoyance), and after last night's Orange Bowl I think it only appropriate for me to “man up” and say I was wrong. KU looked great, Coach Mangino has been a class act all the way, congratulations.
4 January 2008
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Bone777 (Anonymous) says…
Wee hee!!!
4 January 2008
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MaryKatesPillStash (Anonymous) says…
I'm betting there will be a parade. I think we've had them in the past. I thought they might schedule one for tomorrow, but I haven't heard anything, so I guess not.
4 January 2008
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coolmarv (Anonymous) says…
Good job Hawks!
Wasn't KU protecting their lead by 'taking a knee' more than 'not running up the score'? Didn't want to run the risk of that pigskin popping out again on the one. Maybe I'll finally have to buy a KU shirt supporting the football program. I'm not a big football fan but this year was great and a lot of fun.
4 January 2008
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joshos (Anonymous) says…
My my,
Do you people need stimulation that bad? If I ring a bell will you salivate like Pavlov's dogs?
I could throw out some excuses I heard from jayhawk nation after the loss to Mizzou (VT missed two field goals, it was cold and rainy, etc.) but I won't. I honestly thought you guys wouldn't score a point but you played well enough to win last night so good on you.
I was going to comment on the parachute sized black muumuu of a windbreaker Mangino was wearing but instead I have to focus on that moronic hat Boy Wonder wore after the game. For Pete's sake, you just won the biggest game of you career so why look like an imbecile by wearing the hat your grandparents bought on their Disney World vacation to a nationally televised press conference? Terrell Owens you are not.
4 January 2008
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The_Original_Bob (Anonymous) says…
” could throw out some excuses I heard from jayhawk nation after the loss to Mizzou (VT missed two field goals, it was cold and rainy, etc.) but I won't.”
Um, you just did.
4 January 2008
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ATOWN03 (Anonymous) says…
The thing thats funny to me is, how little respect the jayhawks are STILL getting. It was all over blown when they got the bid and just about everyone in the sports media was tryin to say we didn't belong there. Now that we won, your not here much from espn or fox. ESPN'S Mark May is about a joke and he is always acting like his is the best in his field. After we won, it was so funny to sit and watch him talk about the game, when he talk about how much VT was going to come out and beat us…LMAO!
4 January 2008
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craigers (Anonymous) says…
I could swear that VT got one blocked!!!!
4 January 2008
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HodgePodge (Erin Parmelee) says…
Honestly….why do people feel compelled to point out that Magino has (in the immortal words of Chris Farley) “a bit of a weight problem?” Do you think he doesn't know about it? And what in the heck does it have to do with his ability as a coach?
4 January 2008
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dminear60 (Anonymous) says…
joshos: Why don't you crawl back to Missiouri and whine? Your bitterness not very becoming, for you or the University of Missouri.
We are entitled to celebrate our victory and we will savor this for years. So shame on you for trying to belittle our fine team and our fine coaches.
4 January 2008
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Confrontation (Anonymous) says…
You all don't understand. Joshos is actually twice the size of Mangino, and that's after you add the camera weight. Joshos has never played football, or any other sport for that matter. His room (in his parent's basement) is actually covered with “I heart Mangino” posters. When he's not crying over Mizzou losses, he's fantasizing about Mangino riding in on a white horse and rescuing Mizzou's football program.
4 January 2008
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dminear60 (Anonymous) says…
Confrontation: Ouch, that was harsh…but deserved!
4 January 2008
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OKjayhawk (Anonymous) says…
Hey all!! I haven't posted in a while, but I would like to say on behalf of all the OU Sooners down here: Excellent Job! The guys looked great last night, and we're proud of ya'll!
4 January 2008
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fabian_zimbabwe (Anonymous) says…
Actually, I thought Todd's hat was quite sassy…wouldn't mind having one myself (if I knew where to buy one).
4 January 2008
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Haiku_Cuckoo (Anonymous) says…
Hats off to Coach Mangino, Lew Perkins and the football team!!