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Ronnell Lewis perseveres for Sooners despite disorder

 
By Jenni Carlson    Comment on this article Leave a comment
Published: November 18, 2009

NORMAN — Ronnell Lewis sprinted across the practice field, arms pumping, legs driving.

photo - The things that make Ronnell Lewis a promising defensive prospect — intensity and tenacity — are also his biggest barriers to success. They could sideline him. Slow him. Even kill him. Lewis has the sickle cell trait, an inherited blood disorder. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
The things that make Ronnell Lewis a promising defensive prospect — intensity and tenacity — are also his biggest barriers to success. They could sideline him. Slow him. Even kill him. Lewis has the sickle cell trait, an inherited blood disorder. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman

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