April 26, 2001
LAS VEGAS - An array of celebrities from the worlds of sports and entertainment are set to join UNLV's head football coach at the Third Annual John Robinson Celebrity Invitational presented by Del Webb this Sunday and Monday.
Joining Robinson on the links will be returners such as former and current NFL stars Marcus Allen, Keyshawn Johnson, Ronnie Lott and Jackie Slater. Also expected to attend is the head coach of national champion Oklahoma, Bob Stoops, head coach of Tulsa, Keith Burns, Sonny Lubick of Colorado State, R.C. Slocum of Texas A&M, Ted Tollner of San Diego State and former Washington Redskins head man and new San Diego Chargers offensive coordinator Norv Turner.
Basketball greats Bill Russell, Reggie Theus and Spud Webb are also scheduled to take part.
The public is invited to watch the Celebrity Shoot Out at beginning at 3 p.m. on Sunday at the Revere and Monday's tournament beginning at 12:30 pm at Anthem Country Club.