February 7th, 2010 at 11:07 AM ^
Correct. He and Vincent Smith are both currently wearing #2.
February 6th, 2010 at 2:59 AM ^
Roundtree
February 6th, 2010 at 8:17 AM ^
Well Manningham never got to wear #1 so I'm thinking a player will have to be something special now to earn it. Do any of the current guys have it in them? We'll see.
February 6th, 2010 at 10:35 AM ^
I don't think we can use Mario in the argument. Manningham could have been even better than he was but there was no way he was getting that jersey from Carr. Manningham was fantastic at Michigan but his attitude and off the field *ahem* activities kept him from any chances of receiving #1.
If Ricardo can prove on the field that he is deserving of it, he will definitely get it. Even as a freshman, he has the character to earn it. He is more mature than most upperclassmen.
August 16th, 2010 at 7:01 PM ^
I was under the impression that Manningham didn't want the #1 jersey.
February 6th, 2010 at 11:02 AM ^
It should be completely obvious when Rich Rod gives it out that player X deserves to get it.
Look how many classes came and went without the #1 receiver. I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if it isn't given out for several years.
If it does happen soon I'd say Roundtree. I think this is the year he shows up and breaks out.
February 6th, 2010 at 8:26 PM ^
If Ricardo produces on field, it's his.
#1 - Obviously - is about more than on field stuff.
It's about leadership, being a "Michigan Man", work ethic, attitude, etc.
Ricardo is really, really excited to be here, was a huge recruiter, and has the drive, pasion and work ethic. So if he produces on the field, I think it's his once he's a junior.
February 7th, 2010 at 8:21 PM ^
Despite the mini-controversy surrounding the jersey two years ago, I don't think we should refer to it as "infamous."
August 16th, 2010 at 6:51 PM ^
Miller hands down, he recruits his ass off! Loves UM and the tradition. Can't see why not a young talented kid, who moved his family closer to play his senior year of high school football doesnt deserve it. Thought stonum was promised it once too?
August 16th, 2010 at 7:07 PM ^
varsityblue: More praise for Stonum: "He's had and outstanding camp so far." RR hasn't put any thought into #1 jersey since Braylon flap.
August 16th, 2010 at 7:40 PM ^
Family Values at it's finest.