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Kansas special teams players Keeston Terry, left, Ben Heeney (31) and Huldon Tharp (34) collapse on McNeese State returner Champlain Babin during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas running back Anthony Pierson celebrates as he makes it into the endzone for a touchdown against McNeese State during the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas running back James Sims cuts through a hole as he heads up the field for a big gain against McNeese State during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas defensive end Toben Opurum reaches up to touch the recently installed bronze Jayhawk outside the Anderson Family Football Complex before kickoff against McNeese State on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas safety Bradley McDougald comes in to bring down McNeese State receiver Damion Dixon after a catch during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas starting quarterback Jordan Webb warms up before the season opener against McNeese State on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas defenders Steven Johnson (52) Greg Brown (5) and Toben Opurum (35) collapse on McNeese State tailback Andre Anderson for a loss during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas fan Harrison Nitz, 4, Salina, covers his ears as the KU marching band heads down the hill to Memorial Stadium before the season opener against McNeese State on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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The Kansas Jayhawks leave the field before kickoff against McNeese State because of a weather delay on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas cornerback Greg Brown celebrates after tackling McNeese State tailback Andre Anderson for a loss during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas defensive end Toben Opurum elevates to defend a throw from McNeese State quarterback Cody Stroud during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field. At right is linebacker Darius Willis.

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Kansas fans leave the field because of a weather delay before kickoff against McNeese on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas running back Anthony Pierson turns up field and leaves McNeese State free safety Brandon Robinson in the dust during the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas safety Keeston Terry takes down McNeese State tailback Javaris Murray after a reception during the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas fans stand before kickoff for a moment of silence for former Kansas University head football coach Don Fambrough, who passed away Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.

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Kansas quarterback Jordan Webb throws over the McNeese State defense during the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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McNeese State safeties Malcolm Bronson (34) and Ryan Bronson bring down Kansas running back Darrian Miller during the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas head coach Turner Gill glances up at the clock during the third quarter on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas quarterback Jordan Webb is hoisted by his teammates after running for a touchdown against McNeese State during the fourth quarter on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas receivers Kale Pick (7) and JaCorey Shepherd bump chests after Shepherd's second touchdown of the game against McNeese State during the fourth quarter on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas receiver JaCorey Shepherd pulls in a touchdown pass from quarterback Jordan Webb over McNeese State free safety Malcolm Bronson during the third quarter on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas receiver JaCorey Shepherd dives past McNeese State cornerback Seth Thomas and into the endzone for a touchdown during the third quarter on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas freshman Chris Esposito of Westchester, New York, looks over his glasses during the excitement as the Jayhawks take the field against McNeese State during the quarter on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas lineman Trevor Marrongelli congratulates quarterback Jordan Webb (2) after the Jayhawks' 42-24 win over McNeese State on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas running back Brandon Bourbon regains his balance during a run in the fourth quarter on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

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Kansas fans Rick Johnson and his son Josh, McPherson, Kan., had little to smile about as the rain delayed the start of Saturday's game against McNeese State.

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Kansas fans crowd the entryway to the field as they await the Jayhawks entrance on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at Kivisto Field.