Bush to wear '25' for Saints

[jdlea]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

For me, I like organization and familiarity. I'd hate it if the numbering system were changed. As to the argument about making things easier for the officials, you may not like the answer, and maybe they are dumber than college officials, but do you really want to make things harder for them in the pros, knowing how they perform now?

The official reason for the numbering system, which was established in 1973, was for a better system of identification of players. Listening to Dan Patrick the other day, he disputed that notion. He said, "I thought the way we identified players was by the name they have stitched on the back of their jerseys." If that's the case, then why have numbers at all?

I guess it's just going to be a personal preference sort of thing. It's so subjective, I don't think you're going to find logical, convincing arguments either way. I like the system the way it is now. I can't really tell you why, apart from the fact that this is how I've always known it, and I'd really hate for it to be changed. Especially for someone with all the hype like Reggie Bush. Imagine if we had changed the system for Ki-Jana Carter or Akili Smith?

I certainly think that the fact it's convention is a good arguement. I mean hell, I'm a computer programmer/engineer, everything I do is based on convention. However, it wouldn't bother me to see it change. However, like I was saying, I think that lineman and linebackers should have to wear assigned numbers. Let RBs, TEs, WRs, and DBs wear whatever they want for all I care.

[jordanz301]

im glad they didnt change it for reggie bush...hes no one special hes just a first rounder thats unproven. hes so full of himself that he thinks he can be the ONLY exception in the nfl since who knows. i dnt like reggie bush.....hes full of himself........until he proves himself in the nfl hed better keep his cockiness more to himself

[hooskins]

good

[wolfeskins]

the main reason to change rules is to better the game. allowing running backs to wear #5 does not better the game in any way. i'm glad the nfl did not change it's rule.

[jdlea]

Originally Posted by jordanz301

im glad they didnt change it for reggie bush...hes no one special hes just a first rounder thats unproven. hes so full of himself that he thinks he can be the ONLY exception in the nfl since who knows. i dnt like reggie bush.....hes full of himself........until he proves himself in the nfl hed better keep his cockiness more to himself

Why does him asking if he can wear #5 make him cocky? He asked if he could wear the number he's worn since he was in high school and probably before that. I don't see what the big deal is. He hasn't complained about it, he just asked the league if he could wear the number.

The last exception was Keyshawn, btw. He had to get permission to wear 19 and now receivers all over the league wear numbers in the teens.

[jordanz301]

ur aloud to wear numbers in the teens if most of the numbers in the 80's are gone......keyshaun= proven to make plays......reggie=nobody!!!!!!!

[jdlea]

Originally Posted by jordanz301

ur aloud to wear numbers in the teens if most of the numbers in the 80's are gone......keyshaun= proven to make plays......reggie=nobody!!!!!!!

Really? That's funny cause Keyshawn was allowed to wear #19 by the NFL when he was a rookie. So, clearly he hadn't proven anything at the time.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by jdlea

Really? That's funny cause Keyshawn was allowed to wear #19 by the NFL when he was a rookie. So, clearly he hadn't proven anything at the time.

Yeah, I don't understand that. Why did they make an exception for Keyshawn before the official rule change?

Anybody know the answer to that one?

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by jdlea

Why does him asking if he can wear #5 make him cocky? He asked if he could wear the number he's worn since he was in high school and probably before that. I don't see what the big deal is. He hasn't complained about it, he just asked the league if he could wear the number.

The last exception was Keyshawn, btw. He had to get permission to wear 19 and now receivers all over the league wear numbers in the teens.

I've never understood why the league allowed Keyshawn #19, or why he prefers it. Officially though, the league started granting wide receivers jersey numbers between 11-19 because teams started running out of numerals between 80-89 as more and more wideouts and tight ends were added to their rosters.