Gridiron exclusive 8.28.03

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  KU offensive lineman Adrian Jones answers questions from sports writers at a press conference Tuesday in Hadl Auditorium.

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  Student trainer Alicia Heili, a KU Garden City senior, squeezes a sponge of cold water on the head of linebacker Gabe Toomey during the team's five minute break during practice.

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  KU wide receiver Scott Bajza talks with Journal-World sports writer Gary Bedore during Tuesday's press conference in Hadl Auditorium.

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  Special teams coordinator Clint Bowen watches punter Walter Douglas and ball snapper Zack Hood (54) as they go through a drill during practice.

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  KU football players push together, yell out a brief cadence and "break it down" as they head for team drills and practice.

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  Tight End Brett Nelson works on his hand-eye coordination in front of the machine that shoots out tennis balls.

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  Brian Stowell, a KU graduate assistant, helps tackle Bob Whitaker get a good stretch during pre-practice drills.

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  Three college players in pads easily fill four seats on a bus taking them to practice at Memorial Stadium. From left: Danny Lewis, Brian Luke and Justin Henry.

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  Strength and condition coach, Chris Dawson helps a player stretch while keeping an eye on the field during team warmups before practice.

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  Clark Green, KU's scheduled starting tailback for Saturday's Northwestern game, in a press conference in Hadl Auditorium Tuesday afternoon.

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  KU coaches look over a depth chart during an early morning meeting. From left: coaches Brandon Blaney, Mark Mangino, Bill Young, Clint Bowen, Dave Doeren and Earnest Collins.

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  Running back Jerome Kemp, left and safety Dan Coke in the KU dressing room before heading for the practice field.

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  KU safety Zack Dyer bows his back during an early morning workout in the Anderson Family Strength Center. The exercise is to strengthen leg and glute muscles.

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  Offensive line coach Ed Warinner, in his first year at KU, runs towards the line of scrimmage during practice.

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  Bill Snead's inside look at KU football.

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  Bill Snead's inside look at KU football.

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  The KU offensive line, led by center Joe Vaughn, hides quarterback Bill Whittemore as they break the huddle and head for the line of scrimmage.

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  KU running back John Randle is surrounded by reporters and microphones in Tuesday's pressconference in Hadl Auditorium.

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  Jonathan Lamb, a safety from Lenexa, practices taking snaps from Zack Hood. KU special teams coordinator Clint Bowen looks on.

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  Punter Curtis Ansel pats field-goal and kickoff specialist Johnny Beck after he made a fieldgoal. Ansel was the ball holder.

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  KU linebacker Gabe Toomey does squats with a barbell during an early morning workout. Waiting his turn is defensive end Chuck Jones.

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  KU offensive lineman Marcus Ford, left, and linebacker Josh Homoluka chat in the locker room before heading for practice.

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  KU head football coach Mark Mangino in an early morning meeting with his coaching staff.

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  KU offensive linemen Travis Dambach (69) and Bob Whitaker take advantage of their five-minute break during practice.

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  KU Defensive End Reggie Curry yells encouragement to one of his team mates during practice.

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  KU wide receiver Scott Bajza faced video cameras and newsmen in Hadl Audiotrium Tuesday.

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  Before their pre-7 a.m. workout, a combination of offensive and defensive players line up for a quick weigh-in for strength and condition coach Chris Dawson, lower right.

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  KU quarterback Bill Whittemore squats with weights during an early morning work out in the Anderson Family Strength Center.