Turkey Fussle

Police photographs taken of Harrison's unbruised hands following the alleged incident further point to his innocence, he said.

Harrison was never arrested, and no formal charges have been filed, though Pasadena city prosecutor Yvette McDowell is still consulting police officers who investigated the alleged incident, according to Chief Prosecutor Connie Orozco.

Added Pope Givens: "We didn t feel there was enough evidence to arrest him, but we put together a case and forwarded it to the city prosecutor's office."

Mills offered little comment when contacted this week.

"I can t say anything because I didn't see what happened," he said. "All I know is what I was told."

Morrow's parents, who declined comment when reached Friday, filed a complaint with the Pasadena Police Department in the days after the game. Although few witnesses had come forward, Muir and PHS officials acknowledged on Nov. 13 that several people observed the incident.

"None of this has been substantiated yet," Pope Givens said at the time. "Investigators and detectives are still interviewing witnesses. So far the only people saying a coach punched a player are the player and his parents."

Morrow, a senior who played for PHS last year and transferred to Muir over the summer, was allegedly punched as both teams converged near midfield to shake hands after the game.

"I talked to Phillip," Muir Athletic Director Melicia Protic said previously. "He said as he approached, [Harrison] reached back and hit him in the face mask ... Phillip and his parents are very upset and so are we."