floydnimrod Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Reggie BushIf he doesn't get #5, I say go with #25 Mancakes: The Bandhttps://twitter.com/FloydNimrod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac the Knife Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 He won't get it. Those rules are in place for a reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgbry44 Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Yeah I dont see it happening either. Even through the darkest days....this fire burns...always Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopard88 Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 I would be surprised if he is allowed to wear No. 5, but I wish the NFL would begin to give stronger consideration to granting exceptions to the numbering system in certain cases. I know there is no objective standard that can be applied to such requests, but where a player has had a particularly noteworthy college career wearing a non-conforming number, exceptions should be allowed (examples -- Doug Flutie with No. 22, Bernie Kosar with No. 20). Colleges generally conform to the NFL's numbering system, so it is unlikely that we would see a flood of requests. Most Liked Content of the Day -- February 15, 2017, August 21, 2017, August 22, 2017   /////    Proud Winner of the CCSLC Post of the Day Award -- April 8, 2008 Originator of the Upside Down Sarcasm Smilie -- November 1, 2005  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgbry44 Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 I would be surprised if he is allowed to wear No. 5, but I wish the NFL would begin to give stronger consideration to granting exceptions to the numbering system in certain cases. I know there is no objective standard that can be applied to such requests, but where a player has had a particularly noteworthy college career wearing a non-conforming number, exceptions should be allowed (examples -- Doug Flutie with No. 22, Bernie Kosar with No. 20). Colleges generally conform to the NFL's numbering system, so it is unlikely that we would see a flood of requests. The only numbering rules colleges go by have to do with pass eligibility. Outside of that they pretty well run all over the place. You got guys like Brodrick Bunkley wearing 86, Williams wearing 9, Sims wearing 34, Tye Hill in 8, etc....If they give one guy an exception that will just open the floodgates. The League office really isnt worried about a players legacy from college as much as they are keeping the status quo. Even through the darkest days....this fire burns...always Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Just let anyone have any number. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrdevil Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Just let anyone have any number. Like Mac said there is a reason why the rules are in place. They are there to make it easier for the refs (and fans) to tell a players position on the field. Whether or not they are an eligible receiver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 College is getting by. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-kj Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 College is getting by. College also allows two players on the same team to wear the same number in the case of having more than one hundred players. Because, you know, teams need that many players. Buy some t-shirts and stuff at KJ Shop! KJ Branded | Behance portfolio  POTD 2013-08-22 On 7/14/2012 at 2:20 AM, tajmccall said: When it comes to style, ya'll really should listen to Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez Street Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 College is getting by. Well I'd distance myself from the college game...that is for sure. @DavidStreeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgbry44 Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 I dont think it really should be that big of a deal, but I dont see the NFL making a change or allowing an exception just for the sake of doing so. If a team ran out of 20-49's for some crazy reason then they would probably bend and open up other pass eligible numbers, but that shouldnt ever be a problem so I dont see it changing.Another difference is that in college 90's are also pass eligible. Even through the darkest days....this fire burns...always Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac the Knife Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 College is getting by. College also allows two players on the same team to wear the same number in the case of having more than one hundred players. Because, you know, teams need that many players. The NCAA football program isn't as well structured or disciplined as the NFL, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgbry44 Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Yeah no joke...how fun would it be if the NCAA tried to enforce "sock rules" like the NFL! Even through the darkest days....this fire burns...always Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnWis97 Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 College is getting by. College also allows two players on the same team to wear the same number in the case of having more than one hundred players. Because, you know, teams need that many players. After a couple of special teams injuries, Wisconsin's kickoff team once had two players wearing #20 on the field at the same time. I think it was in the late 1990s. Disclaimer: If this comment is about an NBA uniform from 2017-2018 or later, do not constitute a lack of acknowledgement of the corporate logo to mean anything other than "the corporate logo is terrible and makes the uniform significantly worse." Â BADGERS TWINS VIKINGS TIMBERWOLVES WILD POTD (Shared) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 College is getting by. College also allows two players on the same team to wear the same number in the case of having more than one hundred players. Because, you know, teams need that many players. I mean geeeeeeeeeez :rolleyes: ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 :rolleyes: ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafs13 Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 It would be so cool if he could get number 5, but I don't think he will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred T. Jane Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Just let anyone have any number. Like Mac said there is a reason why the rules are in place. They are there to make it easier for the refs (and fans) to tell a players position on the field. Whether or not they are an eligible receiver. The excuse for the fans is pretty lame. Anyone at a hockey game ever say "Gee, I wish the NHL made defencemen wear specific numbers so we'd know who they were!" Heck, they don't even wear numbers for test cricket. Don't see anyone crying about that either. I can understand at least the reasoning for eligibility, but you can always make a down lineman eligible in formation, putting the reasoning on not-quite-solid foundation. Besides, if a referee can't tell the difference between a wide receiver and a left tackle, he should invest in thicker glasses... [Croatia National Team Manager Slavan] Bilic then went on to explain how Croatia's success can partially be put down to his progressive man-management techniques. "Sometimes I lie in the bed with my players. I go to the room of Vedran Corluka and Luka Modric when I see they have a problem and I lie in bed with them and we talk for 10 minutes." Maybe Capello could try getting through to his players this way too? Although how far he'd get with Joe Cole jumping up and down on the mattress and Rooney demanding to be read his favourite page from The Very Hungry Caterpillar is open to question. --The Guardian's Fiver, 08 September 2008 Attention: In order to obtain maximum enjoyment from your stay at the CCSLC, the reader is advised that the above post may contain large amounts of sarcasm, dry humour, or statements which should not be taken in any true sort of seriousness. As a result, the above poster absolves himself of any and all blame in the event that a forum user responds to the aforementioned post without taking the previous notice into account. Thank you for your cooperation, and enjoy your stay at the CCSLC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJMorris3 Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 There's a simple solution. List him officially as a kicker or punter (QB won't work because then you couldn't bring in the backup QB.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 I think if a RB wants 5 it should be fine its not like hes a LB that wants 5. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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