Since I've watched him struggle to tackle people and play pass defense in his first game against Utah State a couple of years ago, I've never been a big fan of OU linebacker (and U.K. native) Tom Wort. The guy has always seemed to be more hype than substance. If I had a dollar for every time Wort misses a tackle in a game, blows a zone coverage or Al Eschbach says on the radio "I'm told he looks great in practice," I'd be a rich man.
For some reason, though, the OU coaching staff continues to play the guy. I'm not sure why they do this, especially after the way Franklin Shannon played over the weekend, but here are some theories: