Kip Lewis describes leadership role with Oklahoma Sooners football team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 10:05 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Kip Lewis, linebacker for the Oklahoma Sooners, discussed his role as an emotional leader for the team. He emphasized his raw energy and aim to foster unity on game days during an interview. After Danny Stutsman's departure to the NFL, Lewis took on greater leadership responsibilities, helping to shape the defensive identity under head coach Brent Venables. He has shown impressive performance, finishing last season with 76 tackles and 10.5 tackles for loss. Oklahoma's defensive improvements correlating with Lewis' leadership indicate his significant impact on the team's performance.
- •Kip Lewis plays linebacker for the Oklahoma Sooners.
- •He aims to create unity on game days.
- •Lewis succeeded Danny Stutsman as a defensive leader.
- •He recorded 76 tackles last season.
- •Oklahoma's defense is evolving under Brent Venables.
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Kip Lewis on being the Oklahoma Sooners emotional leader
"Kip Lewis says he leads with raw energy and aims to create synergy to help Oklahoma win on game day.
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