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Kansas Jayhawk fans move up in 2017 Fandom 250

By Stan Unruh

LAWRENCE, KS - JANUARY 21: Kansas Jayhawks fans cheer on their team as they are introduced prior to a game against the Texas Longhorns in the first half at Allen Field House on January 21, 2017 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
LAWRENCE, KS - JANUARY 21: Kansas Jayhawks fans cheer on their team as they are introduced prior to a game against the Texas Longhorns in the first half at Allen Field House on January 21, 2017 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) /
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The 2017 vote count is in and Kansas Jayhawk fans rank No. 129 in the Fandom 250. The Jayhawks take a big jump over the 2016 poll.

Ask any national broadcaster or reporter. Those dedicated journalists who travel across the country will confirm what Kansas fans already know. There are many outstanding fans but none more dedicated than Kansas Jayhawk fans.

In the world of college athletics, Kansas Jayhawks fans are among the most informed, intelligent and committed to their teams. National media frequently features passionate Jayhawks fans. That same passion is reflected in the 2017 Fandom rankings released by FanSided this week.

Kansas Jayhawk fans should be especially proud this year. Kansas fans made a dramatic move up in rank. In 2016, the voting left the Jayhawks at No.160 and No. 12 among college sports fans. The move up 31 places in the ranking this year is impressive.

It shows a lot about the dedication of Kansas Jayhawk fans in the competition that includes other colleges, other sports, entertainment entities and more. Kansas remained at No. 12 among other college sports fans for 2017. Only two other Big 12 teams cracked the top 20 in the college division this year.

One of the few Big 12 Teams included

In addition to the Jayhawks, Oklahoma came in at No. 5 and Texas at No. 16 in this year’s voting. I’m not sure how the folks in Norman pulled off a ranking ahead of Kansas. On the other hand, how did they finish that far ahead of the Horns?  As a matter of fact you don’t see any Big 12 purple in the ranking.

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We need to acknowledge Kansas basketball and Hall of Fame coach Bill Self for an assist with this recognition. The long history and tradition of Kansas basketball plays a huge part in generating the passion and love shown by Jayhawk fans. In addition, Self’s team winning 13 straight conference championships says it all. If Kansas can win on the football field next season, the Jayhawks will continue to move up in the Fandom 250.

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