Gridiron exclusive 8.29.03

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  KU strength and conditioning director Chris Dawson (white cap, top center) patrols the field during pre-practice warm-ups, shouting encouragement and calling out players’ names.

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  The sound of pads and helmets crashing together has gotten louder as the week progresses. The defenders are in white.

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  At a little after 7 a.m. the Anderson Family Strength Center is filled with members of the KU football team. Tight end Derek Fine, center, wears his game face as he works out with a barbell.

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  Huddled before starting a two-minute drill, Bill Whittemore calls a play for his teammates.

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  Offensive lineman Adrian Jones moves his man away from the quarterback area during a one-on-one blocking drill.

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  Defensive tackle Chuck Jones makes a rush for the passer in a defensive drill during Wednesday's practice.

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  Bill Snead's inside look at KU football.

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  Quarterback Brian Luke is a little late pulling the trigger as linebacker Banks Floodman breaks through the line in a defensive drill during a recent Kansas University football practice. Defensive tackle Chuck Jones is the other rushing defender in white.

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  KU football players crisscross the Memorial Stadium field during warm-ups.

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  Linebacker Gabe Toomey sits in a tub of ice-cold water that was chilled with five large bags of ice after practice.

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  Bill Snead's inside look at KU football.

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  After a quick dip in an ice-filled tank, linebacker Greg Tyree heads for the locker room and a shower after practice.