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Bowling with the Jayhawks: The Tangerine Bowl

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Bowled over: Rivers riddles Kansas in Tangerine rout

Mark Mangino Kansas University's football team had nearly a month to prepare for Philip Rivers. It wasn't enough. Rivers set North Carolina State and Tangerine Bowl records Monday night at Florida Citrus Bowl for completions (37), completion percentage (82.2), passing yards (475), touchdown passes (five) and total offense (495 yards). Tangerine Bowl officials had billed their game as a high-scoring duel between Rivers and KU's Bill Whittemore. Both senior quarterbacks delivered, but it was Rivers who came out on the winning end of a 56-26 blowout. Full Story.

Behind the Scenes with Bill Snead

Bill Snead, Journal-World senior editor, has been given exclusive access to the Kansas University football team during their trip to Orlando, Fla., for the Mazda Tangerine Bowl. Snead will photograph the team on the flight there, at practice and in more relaxed settings as the Jayhawks prepare for Monday's game. See the photo galleries.

From the Wolfpack's Hometown Newspaper
The News & Observer

Rivers' mighty finish

N.C. State's Philip Rivers said he wouldn't have wanted it to end any other way. The senior quarterback left the field Monday at the Tangerine Bowl beaming, with a winner's smile. He also left it in the fourth quarter with senior wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery while State fans at Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium thundered their affection for two players who have meant so much to the school and the football program the past four years. text Full Story.

Columns

Woodling: Reno-Orlando trip not for everyone

Chuck WoodlingReno, Nev. - You CAN get there from here. To Orlando, Fla., that is. But I know of only one person doing it. When the Kansas University football team was selected for the Tangerine Bowl, several media folks who cover the Jayhawks -- yours truly included -- groaned because they already had made travel plans to cover the men's basketball team at the Wolf Pack Classic in Reno. audio Full Story.

Liberty Bowl/Bowl History

'73 Liberty Bowl: Favored Jayhawks fail to prevail over NC State

Going into the December 17, 1973 Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Ten., the Jayhawks were modest favorites over the North Carolina State Wolfpack. NC State's 31-18 upset victory came despite the Jayhawks holding onto a 10-10 tie score in the third quarter. Full Story.


The Press Conference

Jayhawks will make return to bowl scene against N.C. State

Kansas University had waited long enough. The Jayhawks' eight-year football postseason drought ended Saturday afternoon when coach Mark Mangino formally accepted an invitation to play North Carolina State in the Tangerine Bowl Dec. 22 in Orlando, Fla. audio video Full Story.

Animated Plays

Clark Greene nears the century mark (from the game)
Who would think that amidst Whittemore's 42 passing attempts for 243 yards and 17 rushes for 84 yards that a running back would have any time to get just as close to that century mark in rushing? Well, much like he has all season, Clark Greene made a valiant effort ... View play.

Whittemore Improvises (from the game)
Just when you think that he's been knocked out of his senses, Whittemore bounces back and brings the team with him. Yes, much as we all know Whittemore often carried the Jayhawks to their much-improved 2003 season record of 6 wins and 7 loses overall (in fact, they were one of the top 3 teams in the country to improve so dramatically this year). In this play, he demonstrates ... View play
All About the Opponent
Trip Guide
If you're heading to the game, don't miss our excellent trip guide and get the lowdown on everything from where to stop along the way to getting parking reservations to getting tickets to those other attractions in Orlando. Go!
Big XII Bowl Watch

Keep up with who's in what bowl from the Big XII. Go!
KU - NC State Stat Comparison
Wanting to know how KU stacks up to NC State? Look no further than our team stat comparison chart. Go!
Live Chats
Mark Mangino
After leading KU to four more wins than last season and the Tangerine Bowl, KU head coach Mark Mangino chatted with KUsports.com readers. Read the Transcript.

Mark Simmons
KU wide receiver Mark Simmons answered questions about his pregame rituals, favorite routes to run and other topics. Read the Transcript.
Message Boards
The few times that KU did bring pressure, they forced a short pass that was well-covered. Why they didn't do this more is a mystery.
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Your Thoughts
What will be the key to KU winning the Tangerine Bowl?
Stopping NC State quarterback Philip Rivers 16%61 votes
Stopping NC State running back T.A. McLendon 4%16 votes
Bill Whittemore having 400 yards of total offense 8%29 votes
Clark Green or John Randle having a breakout rushing game 2%8 votes
KU's defense playing like it did against Missouri 37%136 votes
All of the above 33%121 votes
 371 total votes

Note: This is not a scientific poll. The results reflect only the opinions of those who chose to participate.
Season Recap
Mark Mangino's second season as KU head football coach didn't start as he would have liked, as the Jayhawks fell to Northwestern in their rain-soaked season opener. Read On.
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