KU in Orlando 12.19.03

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  This group of KU football players filled three cars of the Magic Mountain rail ride at Orlando, Florida's Disney World during their visit Thursday.

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  Charles Gordon (3), a KU wide receiver and his coach, Mark Mangino, encounter a group of reporters after Thursday's closed practice in Orlando.

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  Members of the Kansas University football squad spend part of Thursday afternoon at Disney World after morning practice. The Jayhawks are in Orlando, Fla., in preparation for Monday’s Tangerine Bowl against North Carolina State.

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  Kansas University graduate assistant John Papuchis, left, encourages KU defensive lineman Reggie Curry to hustle during practice. The Jayhawks worked out Thursday in Orlando, Fla.

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  KU athletic director Lew Perkins, right, chats with Jayhawk football coach Mark Mangino. The two talked while the team worked on pre-practice exercises Thursday in Orlando, Fla.

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  KU's football team has had US Interstate 4 mostly to themselves when they travel in the Orlando area. A motorcycle escort will lead them to practices and other events during the week they'll be in Orlando.

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  Orlando television cameras were aimed at KU running back John Randle during an interview after practice Thursday. The Wichita freshman has been playing both offense and defense for the Jayhawks.

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  KU linebacker Gabe Toomey pushed through two blockers as he chased the quarterback during Thursday's practice in Orlando.

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  Linebacker Gabriel Toomey pointed a good-natured finger at the offensive linemen he and his teammates were about to encounter during Thursday’s practice.

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  Defensive lineman Travis Watkiins watches his teammates during Thursday's practice in Orlando. Injured for most of the season, Watkins is looking forward to Monday's game with North Carolina State.

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  Some Jayhawks and their friends took a wet ride on a water slide at Disney World. They are, top row, left to right: Bill Whittemore and Scott Bazja; second row: Nick Kurtenbach and unknown; front row: Tony Quartaro, son of KU assistant coach Nick Quartaro, and Garett Guzeman.

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  KU quarterback Bill Whittemore, left foreground, was asked for a television interview during his team's visit to Disney World Thursday.