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ORANGE BOWL: Jayhawks go on the defensive

By The Associated Press

This article was published January 4, 2008 at 6:00 a.m.

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Kansas' Aqib Talib (3) celebrates with teammates after returning an interception for a touchdown during the Jayhawks' victory over Virginia Tech in Thursday's Orange Bowl in Miami. It was Kansas' first major bowl appearance since it played in the 1969 Orange Bowl.

MIAMI - The surprising Kansas Jayhawks achieved the unexpected again Thursday - they won the Orange Bowl with defense.

While their high-powered offense was stymied most of the night, the Jayhawks came up with three interceptions and beat Virginia Tech 24-21 in the Orange Bowl to cap one of the finest seasons in school history.

The turnovers led to 17 Kansas points, including Aqib Talib's 60-yard return for the game's first score. He was chosen the game's MVP.

For more information see today's Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

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