Billy Sims apologizes for cheering stunt at Heisman ceremony

 
BY JAKE TROTTER | Modified: December 16, 2008 at 4:49 pm | Published: December 16, 2008   

NEW YORK — Former Oklahoma running back Billy Sims, winner of the 1978 Heisman Trophy, apologized Monday night if he "crossed a boundary” during Saturday’s Heisman Trophy presentation.

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Heisman Trophy winner Billy Sims says he will never quit saying, "Boomer.” AP photo

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