Kansas backup quarterback Dayne Crist looks to pass against Baylor during the fourth quarter, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 at Floyd Casey Stadium in Waco, Texas.

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Kansas linebacker Jake Love hangs his head after a Baylor touchdown during the third quarter, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 at Floyd Casey Stadium in Waco, Texas.

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Veritas' Andrew Harvey (24) wraps up St. Mary's Academy's Ian Fletcher during the KCAA class 2A state championship game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 at St. Mary's.

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Veritas' Andrew Harvey (24) tries to avoid a swarming St. Mary's Academy defense during the KCAA class 2A state championship game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 at St. Mary's.

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Veritas' Chad Stieben (28) tries to break a tackle by St. Mary's Academy's Ian Fletcher during the KCAA class 2A state championship game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 at St. Mary's.

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Veritas' Chad Stieben, right, steps in front of y St. Mary's Academy's Timothy Fullerton to break up a pass during the KCAA class 2A state championship game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 at St. Mary's.

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St. Mary's Academy's Conner Plumley (52) and Timothy Fullerton team up to bring down Veritas' Elijah Harvey during the KCAA class 2A state championship game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 at St. Mary's.

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Veritas' Andrew Harvey (24) extends the ball over the goal line for a touchdown as he is being brought down by St. Mary's Academy's Timothy Fullerton during the KCAA class 2A state championship game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 at St. Mary's.

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Veritas' Elijah Harvey is upended by St. Mary's Academy's Joseph Skees for a loss during the KCAA class 2A state championship game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 at St. Mary's.

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Veritas' Chad Stieben (28) outruns the St. Mary's Academy defense down the sideline for a long game during the KCAA class 2A state championship game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 at St. Mary's.

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Veritas' Alex Lynch (41) consoles teammate Elijah Harvey (13) as they walk off the field following their KCAA class 2A state championship game against St. Mary's Academy, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 at St. Mary's.

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Kansas safety Bradley McDougald can't stop Baylor running back Glasco Martin during a run in the third quarter, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 at Floyd Casey Stadium in Waco, Texas.

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Veritas' Elijah Harvey (13) walks off the field as St. Mary's Academy players celebrate their victory in the background following the KCAA class 2A state championship game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 at St. Mary's.

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Kansas receiver Chris Omigie bobbles what would have been a touchdown pass against Baylor during the third quarter, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 at Floyd Casey Stadium in Waco, Texas.

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Kansas head coach Charlie Weis heads off the field as the Baylor student section sings their Alma Mater following the Jayhawks' 41-14 loss to the Bears, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 at Floyd Casey Stadium in Waco, Texas.

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Kansas quarterback Michael Cummings heaves a pass downfield as Baylor defensive end Chris McAllister closes in during the second quarter, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 at Floyd Casey Stadium in Waco, Texas.

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Memphis Grizzlies' Zach Randolph (50) makes contact with Golden State Warriors' Brandon Rush (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. Rush left the game with an injured knee after this play.

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Kansas linebacker Darius Willis and the rest of the defense wait for time to run out in the Jayhawks' 41-14 loss to Baylor, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 at Floyd Casey Stadium in Waco, Texas.

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Kansas head coach Charlie Weis reacts after a missed opportunity to score deep in Baylor territory during the second quarter, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 at Floyd Casey Stadium in Waco, Texas.

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Kansas Baylor during the quarter, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 at Floyd Casey Stadium in Waco, Texas.

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Kansas safety Dexter Linton drags down Baylor receiver Terrance Williams during the first quarter, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 at Floyd Casey Stadium in Waco, Texas.

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Dark clouds hang over the stadium as Kansas quarterback Michael Cummings runs in a touchdown against Baylor during the second quarter, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 at Floyd Casey Stadium in Waco, Texas.

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Kansas receiver Daymond Patterson catches a pass during warmups prior to kickoff against Baylor, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 at Floyd Casey Stadium in Waco, Texas. Nick Krug/Journal-World Photo

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Kansas defenders Anthony McDonald (51) and Greg Brown (5) watch as Baylor receiver Tevin Reese heads in for a touchdown during the fourth quarter, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 at Floyd Casey Stadium in Waco, Texas.

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Kansas players Kale Pick (7) and Tanner Hawkinson (72) collide as they try to recover a fumble by running back James Sims, back, during the third quarter against Baylor, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 at Floyd Casey Stadium in Waco, Texas.

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Kansas quarterback Michael Cummings is pressured by Baylor defensive end Terrance Lloyd during the third quarter, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 at Floyd Casey Stadium in Waco, Texas.

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Kansas fan Taraja Worrell looks to slap hands with Kansas quarterback Michael Cummings after Cummings' second-quarter touchdown against Baylor, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 at Floyd Casey Stadium in Waco, Texas.

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Kansas running back James Sims leaves Baylor defenders Terrance Lloyd (11) and Mike Hicks (17) in the dust as he runs in a touchdown during the first quarter, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 at Floyd Casey Stadium in Waco, Texas.

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Kansas running back Tony Pierson (3) is taken off his feet by Baylor linebacker Sam Holl during the first quarter, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 at Floyd Casey Stadium in Waco, Texas.

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Keira Jones and Hope Corizzo stand next to a banner advertising Kansas FreedomFest, a two-day country music festival they organized to help honor veterans.

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Lawrence running back Tyrone Jenkins (34) runs over a defender for extra yards in a Class 6A state playoff game on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, at Gardner.

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Lawrence High's Kieran Severa (39) wraps up Gardner running back Traevohn Wrench (20) during their Class 6A state playoff game on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, at Gardner.

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The West Middle School eighth-grade football team celebrates after beating Southwest Middle School, 20-6, on Oct. 16. The Warhawks finished the season with 7 wins and no losses. West coach and teacher Fred Fergus submitted the photo.