Matt Rissien, Overland Park, Kan. senior, holds up a Missouri Tiger stuffed animal as if he were hanging it before the start of a Missouri basketball game.

Published on November 6, 2011

Matt Rissien, Overland Park, Kan. senior, holds up a Missouri Tiger stuffed animal as if he were hanging it before the start of a basketball game against Missouri. Cameras recognize Rissien as one of KU's most recognizable super fans. “KU basketball has taken over my life,” Rissien said. “Most of my wardrobe is blue. I pretty much always wear KU colors unless we lose- then I wear black.”

Published on March 9, 2011

Senior lineman Brad Thorson (76) blocks junior defensive end Travis Stephens during a play. Kansas' blue team won 14-10.

Published on August 19, 2010

Published on August 18, 2010

Junior linebacker Justin Springer, sophomore wide receiver Daymond Patterson and sophomore tight end Tim Biere must learn to balance their lives as athletes with their academic struggles.

Published on May 4, 2010

High school Jayhawk invitational.

Published on May 3, 2010

Senior pitcher Sarah Vertelka throws a pitch against Wichita State Wednesday night. Vertelka, who chose Kansas over Long Beach State and Nevada, is tied for the team lead with 63 strikeouts and ranks second on the team with six victories.

Published on April 29, 2010

Senior short stop Sara Ramirez dishes the ball to first base for an out Wednesday night. Kansas won 9-2 after dropping the first game of the double-header 4-1 against Wichita State.

Published on April 29, 2010

Freshman right fielder Rosie Hull knocks the ball to right field for a base hit against Wichita State. Hull was three for five with and RBI and stolen base in the second game Wednesday night.

Published on April 29, 2010

Junior pitcher Allie Clark fields a hit that came back at her against Wichita State Wednesday at Arrocha Ballpark. Clark struck out three batters in a 9-2 victory.

Published on April 29, 2010

Senior second baseman Sara Ramirez slides over to field a ground ball before pitching it to first base for an out. Kansas dropped the first game of their non-conference double header Wednesday night 4-1.

Published on April 29, 2010

Senior pinch runner Alicia Irwin slides into a tag at home plate after pinch running for freshman short stop Mariah Montgomery. Kansas dropped the first game 4-1 before defeating Wichita State 9-2 in the second game of the Wednesday night double-header at Arrocha Ballpark.

Published on April 29, 2010

Senior second baseman Sara Ramirez slips in behind a base runner at first to apply a tag for an out. Kansas faced Wichita State in a double-header Wednesday night, splitting the games with a 4-1 loss during the first and a 9-2 victory during the second.

Published on April 29, 2010

Freshman left fielder Maggie Hull lays down a bunt against Wichita State Wednesday night at Arrocha Ballpark. Hull batted 1-3 at the plate with a stolen base in the Jayhawks 4-1 loss.

Published on April 29, 2010