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The Greater of Two Evils: Loss of Landry Jones or Travis Lewis?



All I said was "At least it wasn't Landry Jones." and the fight was on. My buddy contended that Lewis is the heart and soul of a young defense and that no one on the roster can replace his combination of experience, knowledge, or leadership. I countered that Jones is just as irreplaceable and is an integral part of over 75 snaps each game. The argument went back and forth and is still unresolved. The loss of either could, and in the case of Travis Lewis will, jeopardize a win in any game in which they don't play.

The question is: In your opinion, which player, Landry Jones or Travis Lewis, would constitute a greater loss over the first four games (Lewis is expected to miss these games) of OU's 2011 schedule?

View poll after the jump.

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Which player would affect the win/lost column the most if lost for the first four games?
Travis Lewis
14 votes
Landry Jones
82 votes

96 votes | Poll has closed

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Well the votes are in

and even as more votes are posted, the percentages seem to have leveled off at around 85% for Jones and 15% for Lewis.

Although certainly not definitive, I believe it shows a fan confidence level in OU’s ability to lessen the effect of the loss of Lewis at linebacker as opposed to the uncertainty of losing a 3rd year starter at quarterback.

That being said, let’s all pray for a quick and complete recovery for Travis and a historic march to an Eighth National Championship!

"Some people are born on third base and go through life thinking they hit a triple." Barry Switzer (meant, I believe, to describe UT and UT fans)

by Terra Clepta on Aug 12, 2011 10:57 AM CDT reply actions  

85% isn't definitive?

Your standards…They’re high.

Avoid the Noid.

by Uncle Earmuffs on Aug 16, 2011 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions  

as bad as the loss of Lewis is

it’s not a 3 year starting QB…those are just irreplaceable.

by Redhawk on Aug 12, 2011 11:17 AM CDT reply actions  

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