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Omg the Hammer

  • R Lewis wins the LB bench press

    32 reps of 225lbs

    He also ran a 4.68 forty

    Wow!!!!

    T Lewis finished with 22 reps and a 4.88 forty

    This post was edited by Pavesooner on 3/1/2012 at 10:37 PM

    Pavesooner ●

  • Yikes, thought his 40 could be better but he's quite the bad a**. Good for him!

    That's who I am... a Sooner.

    burbanksooner1 ●

  • He did 36 reps not 32

    oumodguy

  • Travis Lewis will be a late-round selection if he gets drafted at all. Before any of you start flaming, look at his measurables: size, speed, strength, consider his weaknesses that we all saw: pass coverage, inability to fight through blocks, lack of physicality at the point of attack, and then ask yourself this question: What need does the NFL have for an undersized, slow linebacker?

    soonerdowns

  • I would love to see him try an better that at OUr pro day. Him and Travis. I also believe that he can be faster than that.I didn't see the workout. Does any one know how he did in the drills? Its his flexibility and balance they seem to refer to as his weaknesses. He will obviousy be better suited as a 3-4lb on the next level but I just wonder what they might of thought of his work in the drills. He ran with the DLs right?

    This post was edited by bjg on 3/2/2012 at 7:05 AM

    bjg

  • soonerdowns said...

    Travis Lewis will be a late-round selection if he gets drafted at all. Before any of you start flaming, look at his measurables: size, speed, strength, consider his weaknesses that we all saw: pass coverage, inability to fight through blocks, lack of physicality at the point of attack, and then ask yourself this question: What need does the NFL have for an undersized, slow linebacker?

    Agreed. I believe the same thing. But to be honest I never thought he was a serious prospect, not even last year.While his injury may have hampered his time, there were so many other glarring issues for him. He is not a strong tackler. His speed was notice more by his ability to chase down from behind. Don't get me wrong, he is a good athlete but on the next level he is going to have to play LB and I just never felt he was physical enough to take on that role. Special teams is where his career will have to flourish. Putting on all that weight would have been less a mystery if he had done better on the bench. His pro day will tell alot.

    bjg

  • A little surprised by Travis' 40 time. I agree Downs, with those numbers, he may be a free agent.

    allgonzo

  • soonerdowns said...

    Travis Lewis will be a late-round selection if he gets drafted at all. Before any of you start flaming, look at his measurables: size, speed, strength, consider his weaknesses that we all saw: pass coverage, inability to fight through blocks, lack of physicality at the point of attack, and then ask yourself this question: What need does the NFL have for an undersized, slow linebacker?

    Where do you get your drugs?

    Travis Lewis is one of the top tacklers in OU history and led the team every year he was on the team. You don't do that with all the "weaknesses" you pointed out. This year is no real indicator because he played the entire season with a cast inside his shoe and he was still our top tackler.

    This is OU's top 3 all time in tackling:

    1. Daryl Hunt LB 1975-1978 530
    2. Jackie Shipp LB 1980-1983 489
    3. Travis Lewis LB 2008-2011 440

    In a single game:
    1. Jackie Shipp LB 1981 So. Missouri 23
    2. Rocky Calmus LB 1999 So. Colorado 22
    3. Kevin Murphy DL 1983 Jr. Missouri 21
    Daryl Hunt LB 1977 Jr. Missouri 21
    Rod Shoate LB 1974 Sr. Texas 21
    6. Rodney Rideau DB 1999 Sr. Notre Dame 20
    Daryl Hunt LB 1976 So. Iowa State 20
    8. Travis Lewis LB 2008 So. Texas 19

    Career:
    Season G- GS UT AT Total Loss Sacks INT FC FR PBU
    2008 14-14 70 74 144 11.5-38 3.5-21 4-108 1 0 3
    2009 13-13 56 53 109 9.5-23 1-5 1-5 1 0 2
    2010 14-14 63 46 109 5.5-24 1.5-15 3-43 0 2 5
    2011 12-12 53 30 83 4.0-12 1.0-8 1-22 2 0 2
    Career 53-53 242 203 445 30.5.97 7.0-49 9-178 4 2 12

    Not a bad carreer for one with so many weaknesses, Not a flame just facts. Also, TL was a Starting LB at the University of Oklahoma. One who with the weaknesses YOU witnessed wouldn't have played a down based on your observations.

    I've decided Soonerdowns means down to a sooner. Today it happens to be TL.

    Facts speak louder than your witnessed weaknesses.

    Still waiting on your pharmacuetical connection.

    chemalum77

  • While I agree that T. Lewis' stock has dropped pretty dramatically this year, to say he will go undrafted is reaching a bit. I could see him drop as low as the 4th round, but I'd be surprised if he fell past that. Unfortunate, though, that if he left last year he probably would've been a 2nd round pick.

    SoonerFromDal

  • It's hard to overcome a 4.8, that's DE speed and even DT speed at a few. Lewis has great instincts but let's be honest, he is average at pass coverage and has trouble getting off blocks. I like Lewis but he's built for a cover 2 scheme (like the Bears or Bucs) but with a 4.8 fourty, that kills his draft stock.

    SoonerSeif ●

  • Walgreens....They sell that new reality drug you may want to look into. What I see in those stats is a guy who's production was steadlily on the decline. Now that is not how I want to see Travis but sense you brought out the numbers.... So if I'm a scout who went by numbers only thats what I would have to take into account. As you said just stating facts.

    bjg

  • He needs to drop some weight.He was 246lbs. when he ran that time.235 is much better for him.

    frizz

  • chemalum77 said...

    Where do you get your drugs?

    Travis Lewis is one of the top tacklers in OU history and led the team every year he was on the team. You don't do that with all the "weaknesses" you pointed out. This year is no real indicator because he played the entire season with a cast inside his shoe and he was still our top tackler.

    This is OU's top 3 all time in tackling:

    1. Daryl Hunt LB 1975-1978 530
    2. Jackie Shipp LB 1980-1983 489
    3. Travis Lewis LB 2008-2011 440

    In a single game:
    1. Jackie Shipp LB 1981 So. Missouri 23
    2. Rocky Calmus LB 1999 So. Colorado 22
    3. Kevin Murphy DL 1983 Jr. Missouri 21
    Daryl Hunt LB 1977 Jr. Missouri 21
    Rod Shoate LB 1974 Sr. Texas 21
    6. Rodney Rideau DB 1999 Sr. Notre Dame 20
    Daryl Hunt LB 1976 So. Iowa State 20
    8. Travis Lewis LB 2008 So. Texas 19

    Career:
    Season G- GS UT AT Total Loss Sacks INT FC FR PBU
    2008 14-14 70 74 144 11.5-38 3.5-21 4-108 1 0 3
    2009 13-13 56 53 109 9.5-23 1-5 1-5 1 0 2
    2010 14-14 63 46 109 5.5-24 1.5-15 3-43 0 2 5
    2011 12-12 53 30 83 4.0-12 1.0-8 1-22 2 0 2
    Career 53-53 242 203 445 30.5.97 7.0-49 9-178 4 2 12

    Not a bad carreer for one with so many weaknesses, Not a flame just facts. Also, TL was a Starting LB at the University of Oklahoma. One who with the weaknesses YOU witnessed wouldn't have played a down based on your observations.

    I've decided Soonerdowns means down to a sooner. Today it happens to be TL.

    Facts speak louder than your witnessed weaknesses.

    Still waiting on your pharmacuetical connection.

    I saw those weaknesses in Lewis too. As far as the numbers, the player playing that position in BVs defense is going to lead the team in tackles. Lewis was a good LBer but not better than Calmus, Marshall, Lehman, and preinjury Mitchell. I agree with the listed weaknesses and always thought Lewis was part of the problem we had with big run plays up our gut that has been unusually common in recent years.

    I'm expecting an upgrade as soon as his replacement gets some experience.

    I like TL and the way he carried himself as a Sooner and he was great at times.

    Deep Red

  • chemalum77 said...

    Where do you get your drugs?

    Travis Lewis is one of the top tacklers in OU history and led the team every year he was on the team. You don't do that with all the "weaknesses" you pointed out. This year is no real indicator because he played the entire season with a cast inside his shoe and he was still our top tackler.

    This is OU's top 3 all time in tackling:

    1. Daryl Hunt LB 1975-1978 530
    2. Jackie Shipp LB 1980-1983 489
    3. Travis Lewis LB 2008-2011 440

    In a single game:
    1. Jackie Shipp LB 1981 So. Missouri 23
    2. Rocky Calmus LB 1999 So. Colorado 22
    3. Kevin Murphy DL 1983 Jr. Missouri 21
    Daryl Hunt LB 1977 Jr. Missouri 21
    Rod Shoate LB 1974 Sr. Texas 21
    6. Rodney Rideau DB 1999 Sr. Notre Dame 20
    Daryl Hunt LB 1976 So. Iowa State 20
    8. Travis Lewis LB 2008 So. Texas 19

    Career:
    Season G- GS UT AT Total Loss Sacks INT FC FR PBU
    2008 14-14 70 74 144 11.5-38 3.5-21 4-108 1 0 3
    2009 13-13 56 53 109 9.5-23 1-5 1-5 1 0 2
    2010 14-14 63 46 109 5.5-24 1.5-15 3-43 0 2 5
    2011 12-12 53 30 83 4.0-12 1.0-8 1-22 2 0 2
    Career 53-53 242 203 445 30.5.97 7.0-49 9-178 4 2 12

    Not a bad carreer for one with so many weaknesses, Not a flame just facts. Also, TL was a Starting LB at the University of Oklahoma. One who with the weaknesses YOU witnessed wouldn't have played a down based on your observations.

    I've decided Soonerdowns means down to a sooner. Today it happens to be TL.

    Facts speak louder than your witnessed weaknesses.

    Still waiting on your pharmacuetical connection.

    It is my contention that OU's LB's get way too much credit in general given OU's scheme.

    T. Lewis racked up a lot of numbers on the play of G. McCoy, A. Taylor etal.

    NorthCalSooner

  • chemalum77 said...

    Where do you get your drugs?

    Travis Lewis is one of the top tacklers in OU history and led the team every year he was on the team. You don't do that with all the "weaknesses" you pointed out. This year is no real indicator because he played the entire season with a cast inside his shoe and he was still our top tackler.

    This is OU's top 3 all time in tackling:

    1. Daryl Hunt LB 1975-1978 530
    2. Jackie Shipp LB 1980-1983 489
    3. Travis Lewis LB 2008-2011 440

    In a single game:
    1. Jackie Shipp LB 1981 So. Missouri 23
    2. Rocky Calmus LB 1999 So. Colorado 22
    3. Kevin Murphy DL 1983 Jr. Missouri 21
    Daryl Hunt LB 1977 Jr. Missouri 21
    Rod Shoate LB 1974 Sr. Texas 21
    6. Rodney Rideau DB 1999 Sr. Notre Dame 20
    Daryl Hunt LB 1976 So. Iowa State 20
    8. Travis Lewis LB 2008 So. Texas 19

    Career:
    Season G- GS UT AT Total Loss Sacks INT FC FR PBU
    2008 14-14 70 74 144 11.5-38 3.5-21 4-108 1 0 3
    2009 13-13 56 53 109 9.5-23 1-5 1-5 1 0 2
    2010 14-14 63 46 109 5.5-24 1.5-15 3-43 0 2 5
    2011 12-12 53 30 83 4.0-12 1.0-8 1-22 2 0 2
    Career 53-53 242 203 445 30.5.97 7.0-49 9-178 4 2 12

    Not a bad carreer for one with so many weaknesses, Not a flame just facts. Also, TL was a Starting LB at the University of Oklahoma. One who with the weaknesses YOU witnessed wouldn't have played a down based on your observations.

    I've decided Soonerdowns means down to a sooner. Today it happens to be TL.

    Facts speak louder than your witnessed weaknesses.

    Still waiting on your pharmacuetical connection.

    Umm, not sure what your point is about pharmaceuticals, but any accusation that I'm a consistently negative poster is just plain absurd.

    You've countered my argument that TL will be a late round draft pick or undrafted FA by listing all of his many accomplishments while at OU. That's great. But I'm not disagreeing with any of that. Travis Lewis did indeed do all of those things as a Sooner football player. And if NFL teams were drafting a linebacker based on how well he performed for the Oklahoma Sooners I'm sure TL would be near the top of everyone's list. But they're not. They're drafting a linebacker based on how well they project he will perform in the NFL.

    Tell you what, if Travis Lewis gets drafted anywhere in the first four rounds I'll come on here and proclaim my ignorance to the world. You have my word on that. But I don't see that happening. And that's not cause I'm a TL hater or "down to be a Sooner" or whatever else crap you're spewing out your fingers onto the keyboard, it's because I'm a rational man who can remove emotion from what should be an entirely logical argument. It's unfortunate that you are unable to do the same.

    soonerdowns

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