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 receiver Johnathan Wilson celebrates a touchdown last season. Wilson looks to be one of the Jayhawks' best receiving threats this season.

Published on September 2, 2010

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

Coach Rich Price hits a ball during infield practice before an earlier game against Missouri this season. Price, who is in his seventh season at Kansas, will be coaching his son Robby Price for the last time this season.

Published on May 5, 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 first baseman Amanda Jobe watches the ball enter her glove for an out at first after a ground ball to Kansas pitcher sarah Vertelka. Vertelka gave up seven hits and all four of the Wichita State runs.

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 short stop Mariah Montgomery drives a ball to right field, driving in one run and advancing another to third base. Montgomery continued her hit streak to five games after batting two for five during the second game against Wichita State Wednesday night.

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

Junior pitcher Allie Clark winds up on a pitch during the first inning of the second game of the Jayhawks double-header Wednesday night against Wichita State. Clark pitched a complete game giving up four hits and two runs to the Shockers 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

Freshman center fielder Alex Jones slides across home plate for Kansas' only run during a 4-1 loss to Wichita State. Jones batted 1-4 with one strikeout.

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