That's because Jayhawks don't exist ... In the years since the Civil War, the name has become less of a stick to beat anti-slavery advocates and more as a way to characterize all those living ...

So, a rivalry that had its roots in the Civil War came to a close ... The rivalry peaked in 2007 when the Jayhawks and Tigers met as top-3 teams in the regular-season finale.

The Jayhawks are 116-49 all-time in the tournament ... KU goes on to note that during the Civil War, the Jayhawk transformed from a "ruffian image" to a "patriotic symbol," with former Gov.