Oklahoma Sooners 2011: How Will the Linebackers Look Without Travis Lewis?
Source: Bleacher Report NCAAF - Aug 18, 2011 at 2:48 PM
Shades of 2009 are creeping in and it is making everyone in Norman a little nervous.
Two years ago saw a lineup full of NFL talent become riddled with injuries. This included incumbent Heisman winner Sam Bradford (totaled two quarters of play) and future first-rounder Jermaine Gresham (never stepped on the field). The offensive line began to pile up on the trainer’s table as well and the lack of depth showed.
This year, preseason All American linebacker Travis Lewis is out seven more weeks with a broken bone in his foot. Travis led the team in tackles three straight seasons.
Another hole was created when senior middle linebacker Austin Box tragically died this summer.
Not to fear, Sooner Nation. It seems
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