Stories from Thursday, January 1, 2009

TEMPE, Ariz. -- The Kansas Jayhawks had plenty of reasons to celebrate, and just as many to look forward to next season. The Jayhawks hope their 42-21 victory over Minnesota in the Insight Bowl on Wednesday will be a springboard for 2009.

Nebraska Bowl History Jan. 1, 2009 Gator Bowl -- Nebraska 26, Clemson 21 Jan. 1, 2007 Cotton Bowl -- Auburn 17, Nebraska 14 Dec. 28 2005 Alamo Bowl -- Nebraska 32, Michigan 28 Dec. 29, 2003 Alamo Bowl --Nebraska 17, Michigan St. 3 Jan. 3, 2002 Rose Bowl -- Miami 37, Nebraska 14...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Nebraska quarterback Joe Ganz was sprawled out on the ground, trainers huddled around him, teammates, coaches and fans wondering whether he would be able to continue playing. Ganz eventually made his way to the sideline, cleared his head, got back in the game and ended up hoisting the Gator Bowl's most valuable player trophy.