Bradley McDougald (24) and Greg Brown (5) lead the Hawks in the Alma Mater as KU defeated South Dakota State 31-17 on Sept. 1, 2012

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Richard Gwin/Journal World-Photo.TeheJay Hawks sang the Rock Chalk Chant to the crowd after KU defeated South Dakota State 31-17 on Sept. 1, 2012

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South Dakota State head coach John Stieglmeier watches late in the game from the sidelines.

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Kevin Young and Ben Goodman swarm Tyler Patmon (33) following Patmon's interception against South Dakota State on Sept. 1, 2012.

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Eric Srack was the businessman responsible for the flood of synthetic drugs in Salina, police say. His store, The Grind, sold a wide variety of synthetic drugs until police raided the business in 2010. Srack was convicted of three drug crimes in 2011, and is currently in the Kansas prison system.

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Kansas running back Taylor Cox gets some good yards on South Dakota State defensive back Bo Helm.

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Taylor Cox puts a stiff arm on South Dakota State defensive back Bo Helm.

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Kansas linebacker Michael Reynolds slaps hands with students following the Jayhawks' 31-17 win over South Dakota State, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas cornerback Corrigan Powell (18) and Bradley McDougald (24) lead the singing of the Alma Mater to the student section following the Jayhawks' 31-17 win over South Dakota State, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas tight end Mike Ragone makes a catch in the end zone for a touchdown in the third quarter.

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Kansas receiver D.J. Beshears has a pass broken up by South Dakota State defensive back David Godley, in the first half.

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Kansas defensive lineman Keba Agostinho hones in on South Dakota State quarterback Eric Kline as he blocks a pass early in the first half, as KU hosted South Dakota State on Sept. 1, 2012.

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Kansas running back Tony Pierson leaves behind South Dakota State defensive back Bo Helm as he heads for his second touchdown of the game in the third quarter, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas coach coach Charlie Weis disputes a referee's call in the first half on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas receiver Daymond Patterson makes a move on South Dakota State defenders on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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South Dakota State's quarterback Eric Kline hands off to back Zach Zenner as Zener makes a 99-yard touchdown run on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas quarterback Dayne Crist gives last-minute instructions to his teammates trying to move the Hawks down field on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas quarterback Dayne Crist throws to the endzone as he is pressured by South Dakota State defensive lineman Nick Krings in the second quarter, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas' Josh Ford blocks a punt by South Dakota State's Ethan Sawyer in the first half of Saturday's game at Memorial Stadium.

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KU's defense makes a stop on South Dakota State quarterback Eric Kline for a loss during Saturday's game at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas’ Tayler Tolefree sends the ball past the outstretched arms of Arkansas State’s Ashley Tipps during their match Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 at the Horejsi Center. Kansas won the match, 3-1.

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Kansas’ Amy Wehrs celebrates a point during Kansas’ match against Arkansas State Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 at the Horejsi Center. Kansas won the match, 3-1.

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Kansas’ Jamie Mathieu is unable to make the dig during Kansas’ match against Arkansas State Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 at the Horejsi Center. Kansas won the match three sets to one.

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Kansas players celebrate their victory against Arkansas State Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 at the Horejsi Center. Kansas won the match, 3-1.

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Kansas’ Brianne Riley celebrates a point during Kansas’ match against Arkansas State Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 at the Horejsi Center. Kansas won the match, 3-1.

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Kansas’ Tiana Dockery celebrates a kill with teammates during Kansas’ match against Arkansas State Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 at the Horejsi Center. Kansas won the match, 3-1.

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Kansas’ Jamie Mathieu is unable to make the dig during Kansas’ match against Arkansas State Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 at the Horejsi Center. Kansas won the match, 3-1.

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Kansas’ Brianne Riley celebrates a point during Kansas’ match against Arkansas State Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 at the Horejsi Center. Kansas won the match three sets to one.

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Freshman Sean Jucdan of Olathe wears one of the many towels handed out before the game on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas running back Tony Pierson (3) is hoisted up by lineman Duane Zlatnik as he celebrates a touchdown with teammates Jimmay Mundine (41) and Toben Opurum in the first quarter, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas running back Tony Pierson trudges in for a touchdown against South Dakota State in the first quarter, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Madelyn Burger, 13, of Houston cheers for the Kansas football on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas running back Tony Pierson runs in the first quarter of KU's game against South Dakota State on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Lawrence resident Josh Flax tastes one of his hot poppers that he created for the tailgate party prior KU's home opener against South Dakota State.

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Tailgaters who came to Memorial Stadium in the Kanbulance, an ambulance decked out in crimson and blue, bring an impressive set up and a serious attitude when it comes to cooking up grub before KU games.

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Kanbulance tailgater Wes Smith takes a bite of a spicy dog at the Kansas University football team's 2012 home opener against South Dakota State University.

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Passengers wait for "Sadie" #126, a steam engine built for the LeHigh Valley Coal Co., in 1931, to roll out of the station in Baldwin City for a ride to Norwood during the Midland Railway's Labor Day Weekend Railfest Saturday Sept. 1, 2012.

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Jayhawk fans grill burgers in front of the Kanbulance outside Memorial Stadium prior to Kansas University's game against South Dakota State.

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Smoke from the "Sadie" #126, steam engine rolls over passengers riding in the Wabash flat-car during a ride at the Midland Railway's Labor Day Weekend Railfest Saturday Sept. 1, 2012.

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Midland Railway conductor Allen Maty, who helped found the Midland organization in August of 1987 rides on a steam engine excursion from the Baldwin City station to the town site of Norwood during the Midland Railway's Labor Day Weekend Railfest Saturday Sept. 1, 2012.

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Crowds watch as "Sadie" #126, a steam engine built for the LeHigh Valley Coal Co., in 1931, lets off steam and moves into position to hitch up to some passenger cars during the Midland Railway's Labor Day Weekend Railfest Saturday Sept. 1, 2012. at the Midland Railway's Labor Day Weekend Railfest Saturday Sept. 1, 2012.

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Kansas fan Maggie Kopp, Leawood, shows off a couple of Boxer puppies, Rosie, left, and Gertie, who were decked out in Jayhawk shirts for Saturday's game.

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A pair of crimson and blue flamingos stake their claim outside a tailgate prior to kickoff against South Dakota State on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas fans Dan Lewis, Lenexa, and Ann Kindle, Overland Park, toss bean bags while tailgating in the parking lot prior to kickoff against South Dakota State on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium. Lewis says he'd been at the stadium tailgating since 5:30 a.m.

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Kevin Coons, Ottawa, and his daughter Faith, 2, watch the passing scenery as they ride a Wabash flat-car pulled by steam engine at the Midland Railway's Labor Day Weekend Railfest Saturday Sept. 1, 2012.

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Kansas’ Kyra Kilwein approaches the finish line during the women’s 5K race at the Bob Timmons Classic, held Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, at Rim Rock farm.

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A group of Kansas runners starts the women’s 5K race at the Bob Timmons Classic, held Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, at Rim Rock farm.

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Kansas’ Josh Baden (121) and Reid Buchanan (122) approach the finish line during the men’s 6K race at the Bob Timmons Classic, held Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, at Rim Rock farm.

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"Sadie" #126, a steam engine built for the LeHigh Valley Coal Co., in 1931, rolls down the track to hitch up to some passenger cars during the Midland Railway's Labor Day Weekend Railfest Saturday Sept. 1, 2012.

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Wearing his new engineer's hat Jack Harrington, 6, Ft. Leavenworth, shows his parents how the train cars connect to each other during a steam engine ride at the Midland Railway's Labor Day Weekend Railfest Saturday Sept. 1, 2012.

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"Sadie" #126, a steam engine built for the LeHigh Valley Coal Co., in 1931, rolls down the track to hitch up to some passenger cars during the Midland Railway's Labor Day Weekend Railfest Saturday Sept. 1, 2012.

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Hameed Yusuf, foreground right, greets 7-month-old Khloe and her mother Kamari Logan at the entrance of Yusaf and his family's' new Habitat home at 1933 Maple Lane, Saturday Sept. 1, 2012. Yusaf, his wife Asikat Hameed and their five children will live in the 80th Lawrence Habitat for Humanity house which was dedicated Saturday. Kamari helped build the Hameed home and is in line for a future Habitat Home in Lawrence.

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Kansas fan Patsy Forck of Paola, Kan. sports a menacing Jayhawk mask and wig, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas quarterback Dayne Crist throws to receiver Kale Pick against South Dakota State in the fourth quarter, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas safety Bradley McDougald takes off up the field after an interception in the third quarter against South Dakota State, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas running back Tony Pierson makes a cut on a touchdown run against South Dakota State in the third quarter, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas special teams coach Clint Bowen looks to hug receiver Josh Ford after Ford's blocked punt by South Dakota State in the second quarter, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas defensive lineman Josh Williams raises his arms after recovering a fumble by South Dakota State in the second quarter, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas head coach Charlie Weis lets loose on an official as he disputes a penalty against the Jayhawks in the second quarter, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas running back Taylor Cox breaks through some tackles during a run against South Dakota State in the second quarter, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas head coach Charlie Weis has a talk with quarterback Dayne Crist and tight end Mike Ragone in the second quarter, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas head coach Charlie Weis and receivers coach Rob Ianello call a timeout in the first quarter, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas quarterback Dayne Crist fires a pass to a receiver against South Dakota State in the first quarter, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas running back Taylor Cox breaks through a few tackles during a run against South Dakota State in the first quarter, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas defenders lag behind as South Dakota State running back Zach Zenner races the length of the field for a touchdown in the first quarter, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas quarterback Dayne Crist calls out a play from behind center against South Dakota State in the first quarter, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas receiver Kale Pick is hit by South Dakota State defensive back Bo Helm after hauling in a 43-yard pass on the first play from scrimmage in the first quarter, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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The Kansas Jayhawks huddle together before charging out to the field to take on South Dakota State, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Rock Chalk Dancer Kristi Moore, a senior from Colorado Springs flips her hair as she and the dancers perform during the pregame festivities, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas quarterback Dayne Crist pulls back to throw during warmups prior to kickoff against South Dakota State on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas fan Ken Kneebone, Lenexa, wraps up his grandson Max Garrett, 12, Lenexa as the two compete for passes outside Memorial Stadium, Saturday, September 1, 2012.

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Douglas Perry, Patrick Timmis, Bao-Tin Van Cong and Mai Tadokoro make up the per the percussion section for “Die Blume von Hawaii” at the Eutin Festival. Perry, Timmis and Tadokoro are Kansas University students.

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From left, John Paladino of Wichita, outgoing Mo-Kan Federation governor; Gary Bartlett of Lawrence, vice president of membership and new clubs; and Tommy Johnson of Lawrence, incoming Mo-Kan Federation governor, are pictured at the new officer installation meeting at the 2012 Cosmopolitan International Convention. The event was July 25 to 29 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Bartlett, of Lawrence, submitted the photo.