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09-04-2007, 01:41 AM
TCU defensive end Blake returns, but status remains uncertain
Associated Press
Updated: September 2, 2007, 9:45 PM ET
FORT WORTH, Texas -- TCU standout defensive end Tommy Blake returned to practice Sunday night after missing the No. 22 Horned Frogs' 27-0 season-opening victory over Baylor.
While Blake took part in the team's hour-long light workout, coach Gary Patterson said Blake's status for Saturday night's game at No. 4 Texas was still uncertain. The Horned Frogs have Monday off before getting back on the practice field Tuesday.
Doctors didn't clear Blake to play in the opener after he was away on a medical leave with an undisclosed illness last week, though he returned in time to go through Friday's walkthrough and it appeared he might play. The defensive end also missed five practices and a scrimmage in mid-August when he went home for personal reasons.
Patterson said Blake could play against Texas if doctors clear him and "if I think everything's OK. It's my job to judge and make sure it's in the best interest in the team and the best interest in him too.''
The two-time All-Mountain West Conference selection and top NFL prospect watched the Baylor game from a patio outside of Patterson's office above the end zone.
Even without Blake, the MWC leader with seven sacks and 16½ tackles for losses last season, the Frogs had their first season-opening shutout since 1971. They had four interceptions, three in the second half when Baylor had only 78 yards -- after 204 yards before halftime.
Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press
Associated Press
Updated: September 2, 2007, 9:45 PM ET
FORT WORTH, Texas -- TCU standout defensive end Tommy Blake returned to practice Sunday night after missing the No. 22 Horned Frogs' 27-0 season-opening victory over Baylor.
While Blake took part in the team's hour-long light workout, coach Gary Patterson said Blake's status for Saturday night's game at No. 4 Texas was still uncertain. The Horned Frogs have Monday off before getting back on the practice field Tuesday.
Doctors didn't clear Blake to play in the opener after he was away on a medical leave with an undisclosed illness last week, though he returned in time to go through Friday's walkthrough and it appeared he might play. The defensive end also missed five practices and a scrimmage in mid-August when he went home for personal reasons.
Patterson said Blake could play against Texas if doctors clear him and "if I think everything's OK. It's my job to judge and make sure it's in the best interest in the team and the best interest in him too.''
The two-time All-Mountain West Conference selection and top NFL prospect watched the Baylor game from a patio outside of Patterson's office above the end zone.
Even without Blake, the MWC leader with seven sacks and 16½ tackles for losses last season, the Frogs had their first season-opening shutout since 1971. They had four interceptions, three in the second half when Baylor had only 78 yards -- after 204 yards before halftime.
Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press