KANSAN.COM / THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN / MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2010 / SPORTS
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COLORADO 45
BALLREWIND
ond-half rally
There were several plays the team conferred the "turning point" — an onside k recovery and a fumble recovery onense to name a couple. But senior offence tackle Brad Thorson said that pass to Ison was the play of the game on offense d a testament to the influence Mecham night to the Jayhawks.
"That was a huge signal to the team it was time to put in that extra effort," orson said.
Webb and Pick have both been in these nations before, but couldn't get the team notely close to the production seen in fourth quarter of Saturday's game. In it quarter, the Jayhawks scored 35 points, the four previous Big 12 games comed, they scored 40.
Freshman running back James Sims dives into the end zone for a touchdown Saturday against Colordao. Sims led the Jayhawks with 123 yards on 20 carries.
Despite leading such a historic comeback, Mecham will have to wait and see if the starter in the next game at No. 8 isa
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"I'll be interesting to see," he said.
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Abovic, junior quarterback Quinn Mecham throws the ball upfield during the first half. Mecham completed 23 of 28 attempts and turned the ball over twice in the 52-45 victory at Memorial Stadium Saturday afternoon. Left, Sophomore wide receiver D.J. Beshears runs into the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter Saturday against Colorado. The Jayhawks rallied in the fourth quarter to win the game 52-45.
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Quote of the Game
"You all need to come out here and get ready for the biggest comeback ever."
- Gill told his players this while trailing 35-10 at halftime.
Gill
Grades
Running backs: James Sims ran for 123 yards and a staggering four touchdowns in the second half during the comeback. As a whole, the running backs tallied 165 yards in the second half. A plus.
Quarterback: After throwing two interceptions in the first half, Quinn Mecham was perfect in the final thirty minutes. He threw for 165 yards and two touchdowns on 12-12 passing in the second half. B plus.
Defense: The first half was nothing new for the defense, as Colorado jumped out to a 35-10 lead.The second half was a different story, however, as the unit held the Buffaloes to a mere 10 points forcing a fumble and grabbing a Tyler Patmon interception in the fourth quarter. B.
Coaching: Turner Gill decided to stay with the struggling Mecham at halftime, and Mecham didn't disappoint. The decision to throw the ball downfield more opened up the running game in the second half. Gill's stoic demeanor also changed in the historic second half. On more than a few bad calls, he was in the refs' faces or running down the sideline demanding an explanation. Tyler Patmon said Gill's fire pumped up the players in the fourth quarter. A.
Turning Point
Down 45-24 in the fourth quarter, the coaching staff decided to attempt a surprise onside kick, something they hadn't practiced all year. Bradley McDougald's recovery led to a Johnathan Wilson touchdown four plays later. Colorado's lead dwindled to 14 with nine minutes left.
—Kory Carpenter
Schedule
Date Opponent Result/Time
9/4 vs. North Dakota State L, 6-3
9/11 vs. Georgia Tech W, 28-6
9/17 at Southern Miss L, 31-16
9/25 vs. New Mexico State W, 42-16
10/02 at Baylor L, 55-7
10/14 vs. Kansas State L, 59-7
10/23 vs. Texas A&M (Homecoming) L, 45-10
10/30 at Iowa State L, 28-16
11/06 vs. Colorado W, 52-45
11/13 at Nebraska 6 p.m.
11/20 vs. Oklahoma State TBA
11/27 vs. Missouri 11:30 a.m.
Freshman comerback Tyler Patmon scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the game against Colorado on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Kansas came back in the fourth quarter and won 52-45 after trailing by 28 points.
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