The Jayhawk secondary, clockwise from center, are Isiah Barfield, Tyler Patmon, Keeston Terry, Corrigan Powell, Bradley McDougald and Greg Brown.

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KU linebackers Huldon Tharp, left, Darius Willis and Steven Johnson.

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Nick Krug/Journal-World Photo.Kansas defensive end Toben Opurum

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Kansas receivers, clockwise from front left, Daymond Patterson, Ricki Herod, Chris Omigie, Kale Pick, Andrew Turzilli, Christian Matthews and D.J. Beshears.

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Kansas University junior D.J. Beshears has fine-tuned his approach to playing wide receiver this fall. The speedy and versatile Beshears will still be utilized as a kick returner, but he figures to take most of his snaps at receiver, where he has put a premium on blocking downfield for Jayhawk running backs to find more room.

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Kansas University wide receiver Daymond Patterson will be counted on as the Jayhawks No. 1 receiver this fall. Patterson led KU with 60 catches in 2010.

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Kansas running back James Sims.

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Kansas safety Lubbock Smith.

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Kansas linebacker and Lawrence native Tyler Hunt, 49, is teased by cornerback Greg Brown, right of center, as he kneels down for an individual portrait during KU's Media Day on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011 at Memorial Stadium.

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The Kansas offensive line, from left, Tanner Hawkinson, Duane Zlatnik, Jeremiah Hatch, Trevor Marrongelli and Jeff Spikes.

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Kansas freshman running back Brandon Bourbon.

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The shadows and shapes of KU football players seek shelter under an umbrella during team photographs Tuesday, August 9, 2011, during media day at Memorial Stadium. From left are JaCorey Shepherd, Marquis Jackson and Collin Garrett.

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Kansas University receiver Kale Pick.

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Kansas senior quarterback Quinn Meacham.

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Kansas University special teams players are, Back row, from left: long snappers Justin Carnes and Tanner Gibas; front row, from left, punter Victor McBride, and kickers Alex Mueller and Ron Doherty.

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Kansas offensive lineman Duane Zlatnik.

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Kansas players line up and use each others backs to fill out photograph forms Tuesday, August 9, 2011. The KU football team held their annual preseason media day at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas safety Bradley McDougald.

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Kansas Running backs from left back row, Nick Sizemore, James Sims, Brandon Bourbon and Anthony Pierson. Front row is Deshaun Sands and Rell Lewis.

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Kansas tight end Tim Biere.

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Kansas University defensive linemen, from left, Patrick Dorsey, Toben Opurum and Richard Johnson made it a priority over the offseason to work on their quickness. Dorsey will miss six to eight weeks with a broken foot, so Opurum and Johnson will be relied upon to carry the defensive line early in the season.

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Kansas quarterback Jordan Webb.

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Kansas quarterbacks, from left, Quinn Mecham, Jordan Webb and Blake Jablonski.

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Kansas quarterbacks, from left, Quinn Mecham, Jordan Webb and Blake Jablonski.

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Kansas defensive end Toben Opurum.

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Kansas defensive end Toben Opurum.

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