ORANGE BOWL: Jayhawks go on the defensive

By The Associated Press

Photo by Associated Press

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.

ADVERSTISMENT

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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