(4/29) Blake Says Player was shoved, Switzer gets award and articles

Friday, April 29, 2005 Notes and Articles

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Former Coach Blake Says Player was shoved: Former Oklahoma coach John Blake testified in Darren DeLone’s assault trial Thursday, saying a Nebraska player was shoved into RUF/NEKS member Adam Merritt, contradicting testimony from a member of the OU band. “It was an accident. I have no doubt about it,” Blake said. “All of us right away knew it was an accident.” (NewsOK)

Switzer gets Award: Former Oklahoma football coach Barry Switzer was given the Abe Lemons/Paul Hansen Award from Oklahoma City University on Thursday night. The award was created in honor of the many contributions that both Abe Lemons and Paul Hansen made to further sports in Oklahoma. The award recognizes individuals who have significantly contributed to the growth of sports in the state. (NewsOK)

White gets Chiefs tryout: The Oklahoman

Chiefs will give White a look: Kansas City Star