Single Digit Numbers

While jersey numbers can get doubled up for offense and defense, it sounds like they won’t do that for the single digit guys. From the article @lo countryposted, it seems like they are going to have no more than 10 players in single digits. I actually like that, as it shows it’s a reward for the truly outstanding players. 

 
JJ Husker said:
Single digits, the new non discriminatory blackshirts tradition.

Or if they also continue the blackshirt tradition…..how badass is the guy with a single digit blackshirt? Huh? Huh? Think about that.
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I find it alarming the lack of talk about when black shirts will be handed out.  We are into week 2 and I don't think I've seen anyone ask

 
runningblind said:
It was going fine until you guys brought it up. Now we're cursed.
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I'll enjoy seeing a number 4 flying around at LB again!

I am curious if any players really don't want the single digit - some guys are really attached to their numbers and have worn the same one since they were kids. I think you  have to recognize what an honor it is and change anyway. But say Buschini earned a single digit number, is he going to change after specifically going with 18 to honor Berringer? Moot point this year because a punter isn't going to get voted one of the "toughest players" (not offense intended to punters, they just don't do a lot of the tough parts of practice), but players wear numbers to honor friends and family a decent amount.

 
Husker in WI said:
I'll enjoy seeing a number 4 flying around at LB again!

I am curious if any players really don't want the single digit - some guys are really attached to their numbers and have worn the same one since they were kids. I think you  have to recognize what an honor it is and change anyway. But say Buschini earned a single digit number, is he going to change after specifically going with 18 to honor Berringer? Moot point this year because a punter isn't going to get voted one of the "toughest players" (not offense intended to punters, they just don't do a lot of the tough parts of practice), but players wear numbers to honor friends and family a decent amount.
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Excuse me?  Kicking in the wind might just be the toughest thing anyone does in the sport!  Right @MyBloodIsRed16@Mavric?  :lol:

 
Husker in WI said:
I'll enjoy seeing a number 4 flying around at LB again!

I am curious if any players really don't want the single digit - some guys are really attached to their numbers and have worn the same one since they were kids. I think you  have to recognize what an honor it is and change anyway. But say Buschini earned a single digit number, is he going to change after specifically going with 18 to honor Berringer? Moot point this year because a punter isn't going to get voted one of the "toughest players" (not offense intended to punters, they just don't do a lot of the tough parts of practice), but players wear numbers to honor friends and family a decent amount.
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I don’t think any of the “honored” players would be forced to take a single digit number they didn’t want. Would kind of defeat the purpose.

 


He could still wear a single digit during practice, wonder if they'll do that. It would look a bit weird, but they wear the practice jerseys a lot more than the game ones anyway.

 
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