The number 11 is an important number in the game of football, for obvious reasons. In terms of Oklahoma football, 11 is significant for even more reasons. In this edition of our Countdown to Kickoff series, I’m going to be reflecting on the careers of some of the most special talents in Oklahoma Sooners history, including linebacker Teddy Lehman and receiver Dede Westbrook.
Let’s start things off with Teddy, who was a beast on defense. After playing sparingly in 2000, Lehman quickly became known as one of the team’s most aggressive defenders. The Tulsa native routinely blew up opponents in the backfield, and once he got a hand on a ball carrier, it was over.