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Kansas cornerback Justin Thornton (46) chases down Texas wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (84) during the first quarter of the NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. SS1121

Kansas shows some fight, but not enough, in loss to Texas

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AUSTIN, Texas | With the nation watching, Kansas coach Mark Mangino showed a softer side. He walked onto the field to check on his injured players, even trying to help freshman running back Toben Opurum off the ground. He told a referee that he was “a good man.” He gave sophomore Daymond Patterson a big ol’ hug after a long punt return. You could have called it a Bear hug.

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