A Kansas Jayhawk dangles from a nearby light post at the Mizzou Arena Friday

February 3, 2012 | 4:47 p.m. CST

Brian Hayes and Vince Van Haute talk to other campers outside of Mizzou Arena on Friday. A Kansas Jayhawk dangles from a nearby light post, showing the school-spirited atmosphere among the MU students camping out for the game against KU on Saturday night.

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