View Full Version : How good is Curtis Lofton?
the_edge
12/2/2007, 03:43 AM
I know he stuggles a bit in pass coverage, but man, he's the best against the run I've seen in a LONG time.
He's a BEAST, and next year he's going to be scary.
Curly Bill
12/2/2007, 03:50 AM
All linebackers struggle in pass coverage...that's why they're linebackers and not DB's.
...but to answer your question: I think he's one of the top 5 linebackers in the country. Another year next year like this one and he'll be a rich young man.
ultimatesooner1
12/2/2007, 04:00 AM
Curtis is far and away the best lb we have had in the Stoops era and maybe even in ou history
BoulderSooner79
12/2/2007, 04:28 AM
I think he's good.
:D
Oh, and and how about clutch ? The forced fumble inside the 5 on Charles in the UT game was the turning point. I know the tipped pass against MU was a gift, but he manages to be in the right place @ the right time.
Octavian
12/2/2007, 04:30 AM
absolute manimal
AllAboutThe'O'
12/2/2007, 04:41 AM
absolute manimal
Did someone say "manimal?"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iQ-mzYRl3s
Octavian
12/2/2007, 04:59 AM
Uh luv 'im like a fat kid luv cake
Leroy Lizard
12/2/2007, 05:21 AM
Curtis is far and away the best lb we have had in the Stoops era and maybe even in ou history
Curtis is great, but Brian Bosworth was a truly incredible linebacker that was the best I ever saw. Maybe Nobis and Butkus were better, but I never got to see them play.
KantoSooner
12/2/2007, 05:46 AM
I love Bosworth, but don't forget, he played behind nosetackle Tony Casillas who was kind of all universe. Take Casillas away and Bosworth's stats take a big, big hit.
SouthFortySooner
12/2/2007, 09:37 AM
he has enough power in his fingertips to bring down great qb's. you just expect him to make the tackle, bust the play, and so on ...
Okla-homey
12/2/2007, 09:38 AM
I would love a t-shirt with this on it:
CURTIS LOFTON IS A MAN! HE'S #40![hairGel]
Curtis is great, but Brian Bosworth was a truly incredible linebacker that was the best I ever saw. Maybe Nobis and Butkus were better, but I never got to see them play.
Speaking of Bosworth, there's a player on UCLA's defense, #54, named Bosworth. Ths Son of Boz?
boomersooner28
12/2/2007, 09:42 AM
I would give my right testicle before I would let Curtis Lofton hit me in full pads.
Wishboned
12/2/2007, 09:43 AM
Speaking of Bosworth, there's a player on UCLA's defense, #54, named Bosworth. Ths Son of Boz?
Nephew.
And there was a play at the beginning of the game, Daniels tried to run the option, the pitch man was covered, and Lofton stuck Daniels hard. I knew right then it was going to be a long night for Daniels.
tulsaoilerfan
12/2/2007, 10:29 AM
Nephew.
And there was a play at the beginning of the game, Daniels tried to run the option, the pitch man was covered, and Lofton stuck Daniels hard. I knew right then it was going to be a long night for Daniels.
Daniel pretty much got the **** knocked out of him almost every time he carried; Granger played a hell of a game
LittleWingSooner
12/2/2007, 10:30 AM
Curtis Lofton is the best LB we've had since Brian Bosworth.
Blitzkrieg
12/2/2007, 10:42 AM
I love Bosworth, but don't forget, he played behind nosetackle Tony Casillas who was kind of all universe. Take Casillas away and Bosworth's stats take a big, big hit.
Boz played one year behind Casillas.
tulsaoilerfan
12/2/2007, 10:50 AM
Boz played one year behind Casillas.
2 actually, 84 and 85, and in 85 Casillas missed 4-5 games with a knee injury i believe
Blitzkrieg
12/2/2007, 11:20 AM
Boz was a dominant college player, Lofton is very good.
Stitch Face
12/2/2007, 11:23 AM
Eh, he's alright...
Pigface1
12/2/2007, 11:23 AM
Lofton is all over the field, best LB at OU in a long time, imo. He's a game breaker.
TXBOOMER
12/2/2007, 12:18 PM
Curtis Loftin is by far and away the best since Boz and may be better next year. That is saying alot considering some of the LB's we've had. He is a true freaking stud!
tulsaoilerfan
12/2/2007, 12:51 PM
Boz was a dominant college player, Lofton is very good.
Not knocking Boz by any means, but he never had to play against the type of offenses Lofton plays against today; i think Lofton is just as good
Landthief 1972
12/2/2007, 01:42 PM
Lofton not being up for the Butkis award is a TRAVESTY.
76soonergrad
12/2/2007, 02:23 PM
Three time All American linebacker Rod Shoate was pretty good, too.
He also had great teammates.
jwlynn64
12/2/2007, 03:58 PM
Both Boz and Lofton are great. The Boz scared people though. Curtis just seems too nice. I think that most people felt Brian was going to follow them home and eat their family! ;)
Leroy Lizard
12/3/2007, 01:13 AM
I was discussing an upcoming OU game with my former boss back in 1985. OU was about to play Pitt, I believe. My boss was a Iowa fan and didn't know much of anything about the Sooners. But he did tell me "That Boz guy is a ****** ANIMAL!!"
I don't think Lofton gets that sort of respect.
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