Kansas JAYHAWKS claim 12th win in program history
Kansas over Virginia Tech in a rainy South Florida game marks the program’s first 12-win season. Players like Derek Fine and Anthony Collins praise the rebuilding progress under Mark Mangino as Lance Reesing throws for a TD and runs for another while Joe Mortensen blocks a potential tying field goal.
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Belichick Wins Award Amid Controversy and Success
Patriots coach Bill Belichick earned the award after a season that included a 16-0 regular season, a league fine on the Jets for taping, and draft-pick penalties. Kraft praised Belichick’s relentless work, noting he guided the team through Spygate era tactics to a dominant offensive output and multiple playoff runs.
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Jayhawks Quiet Critics in Orange Bowl Victory
Kansas defeats Virginia Tech 24 21 in the Orange Bowl to end a long drought for major bowls. Sean Glennon threw a late interception, Rendon Pendleton recovered the onside kick, and Raimond Pendleton secured the win with a ball control finish. Anthony Collins and Reesing led a defense heavy effort as KU extended its season high scoring pace but relied on defense to seal the victory.
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Jaguars Ready for Playoffs After Steelers Test Run
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin used mind games by showing tapes of Jacksonville's win to his team as Pittsburgh prepares for a playoff duel. Fred Taylor powered the Jaguars with 147 rushing yards and a late 12 yard TD in a previous December win that outgained Pittsburgh 224 to 115. Taylor mocked Heinz Field’s grass while Steelers players spoke confidently about the matchup and Ben Roethlisberger hinted Garrard faces a tougher playoff test.
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