Is #98 the new #1?
I'm in the market for my first ever Michigan football jersey. Ever since I was a kid I wanted a #1 jersey (because of David Terrell). Now they don't really use that number, or even sell that jersey (except for a few places).
I'm wondering if the #98 jersey will become the new #1. Each year it will be given to the best player. Potentially you could always have the jersey of the best player. I guess it's hard to say how often they will give it out. If all else fails it's still a Tom Harmon jersey.
EDIT: ONE OF the best players. Better?
September 16th, 2013 at 8:09 PM ^
Not this week it ain't
September 17th, 2013 at 12:35 PM ^
Upvote +1 - Reason: Witty
September 16th, 2013 at 8:10 PM ^
September 16th, 2013 at 9:15 PM ^
September 17th, 2013 at 10:17 AM ^
I think most of you all missed the best topic for discussion in the thread, that being whether the #98 jersey should be more coveted going forward than the #1. First, Tom Harmon was clearly a better player than Braylon and even Anthony Carter. Is Devin the best player on the team? Who cares. The interesting part is whether or not Michigan could change and get out from under what I call the the "Braylon Edwards taint" on the #1 jersey. IMO Braylon ruined the mystique of the #1 and 'ole #98 could easily become more coveted.
The analysis as who deserves to wear the #98 jersey should not be based on who is the "best" player it should be based on who is "most valuable" and its clearly Devin this year.
September 17th, 2013 at 1:54 PM ^
Thank you. This is exactly what I was trying to get at. The great thing about having the #1 jersey used to be you had the jersey of a great player. The jeresy was timeless. I'm wondering if 98 will become as such. I think it will, but I'm a little hesitant.
September 17th, 2013 at 5:08 PM ^
IMO, maybe because I'm a bit older and know a bit more history, the #98 has always been more hallowed. In fact, if I recall correctly, no one wore it until this year, right??
The fact that people first think of Braylon Edwards when the topic of the #1 jersey comes up makes me both laugh and cry inside. It just goes to show you how well his efforts to make it about him have succeeded.
September 16th, 2013 at 8:12 PM ^
Haha Devin Grdner played bad this week.
September 16th, 2013 at 8:16 PM ^
If 98 was being worn by our best player wouldn't it clearly be worn by Taylor Lewan?
September 16th, 2013 at 8:17 PM ^
Okay, how about ONE OF the best players.
September 16th, 2013 at 8:19 PM ^
Can someone wear the #0 in football?
September 16th, 2013 at 8:22 PM ^
Per Section 4, Article 2:
"ARTICLE 2. a. All players shall be numbered 1 through 99. Any number preceded by zero (“0’’) is illegal."
September 17th, 2013 at 12:09 PM ^
Technically speaking, wouldn't that just prohibit the number 00? The number 0 isn't preceded by zero; it is zero. Of course, 0 isn't from 1-99...
September 16th, 2013 at 8:32 PM ^
September 16th, 2013 at 8:25 PM ^
Young fella, you should google "Anthony Carter".
September 16th, 2013 at 8:29 PM ^
Derp, obviously I know who that is. Terrell was just the one wearing it when I grew up.
September 16th, 2013 at 8:46 PM ^
September 17th, 2013 at 1:05 AM ^
September 16th, 2013 at 8:40 PM ^
#1 jersey = always
September 16th, 2013 at 8:46 PM ^
all you have to do is purchase a M jersey and take it to the local tailor and have her sew the no. 1 on it. You can order a blank jersey.
September 16th, 2013 at 8:53 PM ^
September 16th, 2013 at 9:12 PM ^
September 16th, 2013 at 8:53 PM ^
September 16th, 2013 at 8:57 PM ^
the number may lose its aura quickly
September 16th, 2013 at 9:00 PM ^
for years, so that I can wear it when we play Ohio State. How well do you think that will go over?
September 16th, 2013 at 9:47 PM ^
September 16th, 2013 at 9:55 PM ^
but the other 100 will think you are a genius
September 16th, 2013 at 10:32 PM ^
border into Ann Arbor will know exactly who that is. . .
September 16th, 2013 at 9:00 PM ^
If there's one thing I can absolutely count on no matter what is the concern we have over freaking numbers on this board.
Other things that cause concern:
1. Volume of band
2. Song selection of piped in music
3. Student attendance
4. Jersey numbers
5. Funches's blocking prowess
6. Bubble screens
September 16th, 2013 at 9:39 PM ^
Don't forget apparel and gear when it comes to me.
September 16th, 2013 at 9:46 PM ^
The most predictable half-dozen in the world.
I'd also add "lack of heart" and any reference to a former coach, ever.
September 17th, 2013 at 7:41 AM ^
September 16th, 2013 at 9:00 PM ^
September 16th, 2013 at 9:07 PM ^
September 17th, 2013 at 10:54 AM ^
Hopefully there is an expiration on the Braylon scholarship. In retrospect, letting an alumnus being able to micromanage something as mundane as a jersey number was a really bad idea.
September 16th, 2013 at 9:31 PM ^
Whatever Carl Tabb wore is the new #1
September 17th, 2013 at 12:24 AM ^
September 17th, 2013 at 4:51 PM ^
Both have to represent Huron High Scool with the #17. Yea homegrown boys!
September 16th, 2013 at 9:37 PM ^
David Terrell was good because of
Brady.. Brady should have won Orange Bowl MVP.
September 16th, 2013 at 9:47 PM ^
Just buy whatever jersey you want. Who honestly cares about the number; with any one, you'll have some greats and some stinkers involved. It's just a number.
September 16th, 2013 at 9:52 PM ^
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September 16th, 2013 at 10:03 PM ^
September 16th, 2013 at 10:19 PM ^
Denard gets that award
September 16th, 2013 at 10:14 PM ^
sounds like a bunch of haters in this thread
September 17th, 2013 at 1:32 AM ^