Kansas defensive tackle Darius Parish raises his hands before the fans following the Jayhawks' 52-45 win over Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas receiver Chris Omigie pulls in a pass during warmups prior to kickoff against Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas quarterback Quinn Mecham warms up prior to kickoff against Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas running back James Sims moves toward the goalline against Colorado during the first quarter, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas football coach Turner Gill, left, disputes an interference call following a Colorado punt during the first quarter of the Jayhawks’ victory Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Gill will face his alma mater, Nebraska, for the first time this week.

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Kansas safety Prinz Kande lays out for an attempted tackle on Colorado tailback Rodney Stewart during the second quarter, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Kivisto Field.

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Colorado defensive tackle Will Pericak bats a pass from Kansas quarterback Quinn Mecham during the second quarter, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Kivisto Field.

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Colorado safety Travis Sandersfeld (19) drags down Kansas running back Deshaun Sands during the second quarter, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas quarterback Quinn Mecham throws a touchdown pass to receiver D.J. Beshears against Colorado during the second quarter, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Kivisto Field.

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The Memorial Stadium crowd rises up as Kansas running back James Sims leaves Colorado linebacker Liloa Nobriga on the ground for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Kivisto Field. The extra point by Jacob Branstetter tied the game.

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Kansas running back James Sims heads toward the endzone for a touchdown against Colorado during the fourth quarter, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas receiver D.J. Beshears celebrates a touchdown by running back James Sims (29) against Colorado during the fourth quarter, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Kivisto Field. The touchdown set up the game-tying field goal by Jacob Branstetter.

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Kansas cornerbacks Greg Brown (5) and Chris Harris (16) wrap up fellow corner Tyler Patmon after his touchdown on a Colorado fumble during the fourth quarter, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas cornerback Tyler Patmon scoops up a fumble by Colorado receiver Toney Clemons as he heads for the endzone during the fourth quarter, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas safety Olaitan Oguntodu flexes after a defensive stop against Colorado during the fourth quarter, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas receiver Johnathan Wilson pulls the Colorado defense after a reception during the fourth quarter, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas safety Olaitan Oguntodu signals Jayhawks' ball as the Colorado special teams unit huddles over the pile following an onside kick by KU during the fourth quarter, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Kivisto Field.

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The Jayhawks race onto the field following their 52-45 comeback victory over Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas quarterback Quinn Mecham (8) runs through a hole in the Colorado defense during the fourth quarter of the Jayhawks’ 52-45 victory Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas head coach Turner Gill throws up his arms in protest to an unnecessary roughness call against the Jayhawks during the fourth quarter, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Kivisto Field. Despite the call, Kansas came back to win 52-45.

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Kansas receiver Daymond Patterson pulls in a one-handed catch in front of Colorado cornerback Jimmy Smith during the fourth quarter, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas cornerback Tyler Patmon swoops in to intercept a pass intended for Colorado receiver Scotty McKnight during the fourth quarter, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas receiver D.J. Beshears escapes a tackle by Colorado cornerback Derrick Webb during the fourth quarter, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Kivisto Field.

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Colorado defensive end Josh Hartigan wraps up Kansas running back James Sims in the third quarter, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas strength coach John Williams celebrates a defensive stop with cornerback Chris Harris during the fourth quarter, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas linebacker Toben Opurum forces a fumble by Colorado receiver Toney Clemons during the fourth quarter, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Kivisto Field. The fumble was recovered and returned for a touchdown by KU cornerback Tyler Patmon.

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Kansas defensive end Jake Laptad knocks the ball loose from Colorado quarterback Cody Hawkins during the fourth quarter, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Kivisto Field. The fumble was recovered by Colorado.

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Colorado linebacker Liloa Nobriga pushes Kansas running back James Sims out of bounds during the fourth quarter, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas receiver Daymond Patterson jukes Colorado defenders Jimmy Smith (3) and Travis Sandersfeld (19) during the fourth quarter, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas cornerback Isaiah Barfield watches as Colorado receiver Paul Richardson pulls in a catch deep in the Jayhawks' territory during the fourth quarter, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas running back James Sims looks runs in for the go-ahead touchdown against Colorado during the fourth quarter, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas fans celebrate the Jayhawks' comeback during the fourth quarter, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Kivisto Field.

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