The Man Beneath The Helmet – Tom Wort

Every year we learn their names, their numbers and their stats. If we’re lucky, we see their personality shine through after a big play or during the slice of a quote in the newspaper. The men in the Oklahoma Sooners jerseys are more than a number in a program or another chance at a national title. They are student athletes with stories waiting to be told. We’d like to thank OU Athletics Communications staff for their assistance. The Oklahoman brings you “The Man Beneath The Helmet.”

Oklahoma middle linebacker Tom Wort (Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman)

NAME: Tom Wort

NICKNAME: T-Time

If I weren’t playing football, I’d be playing soccer.

If I could trade positions for a day, I’d choose safety.

My favorite part of OU is Coach’s parking spot.

My favorite part of football is playing Texas.

Despite what you’ve heard, I’ve never met the Queen.

My favorite part of football is playing Texas.

The weirdest question I’ve ever been asked is “Have you ever met the Queen?”

I chose my number because it was the next linebacker number available in high school