KU in Orlando 12.18.03

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  With palm trees and Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium as a backdrop, Kansas University defensive coordinator Bill Young walks among stretching Jayhawks. Shortly after arriving Wednesday in Orlando, Fla., KU hit the practice fields for a short workout in preparation for Monday’s Tangerine Bowl.

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  Coach Brandon Blaney conducts a drill for KU's offensive linemen during an indoor practice session at the Anschutz Pavilion.

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  KU trainer Ellen Shackelford, a Lawrence senior, wrapped up in a towel to keep warm during the Jayhawks’ chilly football practice. Kansas worked out in cool weather — by Florida standards — Wednesday at Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium.

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  Former Kansas running back Curtis McClinton and his former coach Don Fambrough watched the Jayhawk's football practice in Orlando Wednesday. McClinton, a KU hall of famer, played football and ran the hurdles from 1959 to 1961. Fambrough coached him when he was an assistant to Jack Mitchel. McClinton went on to play for the Kansas City Chiefs and currently lives in Kansas City.

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  KU football coach Mark Mangino talks with members of the media outside the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium.

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  Kansas coach Mark Mangino, pointing, talks to the Jayhawks after their short practice outside the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium. KU went from the airport to the practice fields Wednesday in Orlando, Fla., site of Monday’s Tangerine Bowl.

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  KU coaches Brandon Blaney, left, and Ed Warinner check out a defensive set while working with the offensive line Wednesday in Orlando. KU offensive linemen in the background are: Justin Henry (76) and Danny Lewis (78). Chris Roberts is at the far right.