Clay Henry: Switzer is always worth the trip

Our interview ended with Barry Switzer’s pledge to “do it again in 10 years.” I hope I’m around for that. I will not be surprised if my favorite coach is still doing sit downs with old friends in his grand study.

I knew he’d agree to entertain my questions when I called last December and we finally pulled it off in early May, it was wonderful.

It was worth every bit of the six-hour trip from my home in Norfork. The anticipation was great. I wore a smile all the way home.

I always thought Switzer treated me well because of my family tree, but Switzer handles every interview the same way. He delights those asking the questions with glib answers.

I will say I’m lucky with him because I’m a Henry.

Switzer has always considered me family because of his connection to my father, the late Orville Henry. I asked him to autograph one of the two books on Switzer. I teared up when I read it after making it home. It said, “Love you and your dad.”

I knew he meant it.