2 TABLE OF CONTENTS THE WAVE VOL.1,ISS.8 OCTOBER 30,2009 4 AKU tradition The Marching Jayhawks have been a part of Kansas' game day for decades 12 Kansas vs. Texas Tech Todd Reesing and the Jayhawks try to pick up a win on the road against the Red Raiders 14 Great expectations The Wave staff Coach Bill Self leads the men's basketball team as it starts the season ranked No.1 in preseason polls Editor-in-chief The Wave editor Sports editor Designers Brenna Hawley Scott Toland Cover photo by Weston White/KANSAN Stephen Montemayor Drew Bergman Casey Jack Miles Business manager Photo editor Sales manager News adviser Branstetter is a junior from Lawton, Okla. Weston White Lauren Bloodygood Maria Korte All contents, unless stated otherwise, © 2009 The University Daily Kansan His kick was the fourth-longest field goal made in Kansas football history and the longest of his career. Malcolm Gibson The Cover Sales and advertising adviser Jon Schlitt Jacob Branstetter celebrates after making a 57-yard field goal during last week's 35-13 loss to Oklahoma. About The Wave The Wave is a weekly sports magazine produced by The University Daily Kansan. Copies come out with The Kansan every Friday school is in session. Contact us The University Daily Kansan 111 Stauffer-Flint Hall 1435 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence, KS 66045 (785) 864-4810 SKU BOOKSTORES THE OFFICIAL BOOKSTORE OF SKU 5. THE WAVE OCTOBER 30,2009 1 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN