Players tackle real life in graduation speeches
OU commencement ceremonies feature football stars; Sapulpa native talks about risks.
NORMAN — Two University of Oklahoma colleges sent their fall 2006 graduates into the real world Saturday with parting words of inspiration from football players.
Carl Pendleton , a defensive tackle recognized more this year for his achievements and attitude off the field than his impact on it, spoke at the College of Arts and Sciences fall convocation at the Lloyd Noble Center .
Three hours earlier, Colle...
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