Oklahoma LB Travis Lewis Injury Update

by OnlyOneOU on Sep 6, 2011 1:02 PM CDT in News

Travis Lewis, the undeniable leader of this Oklahoma Defense, suffered an injury in the off-season that put him out with a blanket statement of 6-8 weeks (I say blanket statement because any time a player is injured the first report comes back as "out 6-8 weeks" it would seem). Lewis suffered a broken bone in his toe. However, he went on record as saying that he would be back in time for the Florida State game. While this is possible, it seemed like a long shot. Assuming it was a possibility there was still the thought that Lewis wouldn't be able to go 100% and would share a majority of the snaps with Corey Nelson at LB.

Yesterday, Bob Stoops announced that Lewis was progressing very well and has had the cast taken off. In place of the cast, Lewis will be wearing a boot. While it would appear that much recovery has taken place, it is not for sure that Lewis will be healthy enough to start or even play at Doak Campbell. At this point all we as fans can do is wait to see if Lewis is cleared to play next week sometime. In the mean time, it looks as though Nelson is going to get his second career start and will have to play solid if not spectacularly against a top 10 foe.

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I think Travis is a shoe-in to start against FSU…

by captfoss on Sep 6, 2011 1:37 PM CDT reply actions

Well since Travis was in the large black walking boot LAST week

And was in a substantially less protective boot Saturday during the game, which was visible on the jumbotron…. I am not sure how much Bob is sharing.

This remark is not directed at OOO, but at Bob. Really, this was something the football world could see Saturday night.

by OU JJ on Sep 6, 2011 2:09 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

did you say you work sports medicine?

if so, what is the re-injury risk of this type of injury? not trying to be negative, just asking.

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by AUKingOState on Sep 6, 2011 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions

Most times with this type of injury the sesamoid breaks into 2 pieces

And then if it is aggravating they will just go in & excise the piece that is not aligning right. His has a hairline fracture (reportedly). Most times once you have full ROM in the toe you are clear.

I am not pretending to know the ins & outs like an expert with elite athletes. I just want people to know that it’s not the end of the world. If you are gonna have your leader go down, this the type of injury you would prefer.

Obviously, Travis is in good hands. And bob will share what he wants to with us.

by OU JJ on Sep 6, 2011 2:29 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Thanks,

It would seem that, especially after Bradford’s shoulder (which is a much worse injury, I know), that Stoops would end up being over protective, to avoid losing him for the entire season. Not that I think you will need him to beat FSU, but you still have two weeks of healing time, so just have Lewis harness his inner Terrell Owens and he should be fine.

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by AUKingOState on Sep 6, 2011 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions

You're completely right JJ

Just was reading remarks about it from Monday and figured I’d give a quick update

by OnlyOneOU on Sep 6, 2011 3:04 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

:-)

Just kinda like they are pointing out the obvious.. :-)

by OU JJ on Sep 6, 2011 3:12 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

I am willing to bet that if Travis Lewis is going to play Sept. 17th we won’t find out until some time on Friday the 16th just like we didn’t hear Ronnell Lewis was cleared by the NCAA until last Friday, we won’t absolutely NEED Travis to beat fsu but it would make it a better game defensively, BOOMER!!!!!!

by NormanSoonerFan#1 on Sep 6, 2011 9:04 PM CDT reply actions

I like T. Lewis on the field

He has spent the most time studying offensive formations and simply recognizes things Tom Wort won’t. OU gave up 4.2 yards per carry against Tulsa and with T. Lewis I think that number goes down. The LB’s are going to have a much bigger role against FSU than they did against TU and the more talent and experience on the field, the better IMO.

by OnlyOneOU on Sep 6, 2011 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions