August 30th, 2014 at 11:08 AM ^
It's official per the football Twitter account.
August 30th, 2014 at 11:08 AM ^
Good for him. Embrace the responsibilities, Funch!
August 30th, 2014 at 11:08 AM ^
Michigan Football Twitter just posted it as well
August 30th, 2014 at 11:09 AM ^
One is Funchess
August 30th, 2014 at 11:10 AM ^
Devin Funchess will wear No. 1 this season. Here is a statement from @D_FUNCH on his number change #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/WqcfzhlWLF
— Michigan Football (@umichfootball) August 30, 2014
August 30th, 2014 at 11:09 AM ^
Funchess. So. Many. Number. Changes.
August 30th, 2014 at 11:10 AM ^
But this one I'm okay with.
August 30th, 2014 at 11:16 AM ^
I cant decide if I hate the numbers because it inhibits players from creating their own legacy number...
Or I love it because of the team the team the team focus... and history and responsibilities that come with the numbers...
August 30th, 2014 at 11:36 AM ^
What it sounds like from his statement it was Funchess's idea. So you know whatever.
August 30th, 2014 at 11:57 AM ^
No it doesn't.
August 30th, 2014 at 11:36 AM ^
What it sounds like from his statement it was Funchess's idea. So you know whatever.
August 30th, 2014 at 11:58 AM ^
Eh, I'm still skeptical though
August 30th, 2014 at 11:37 AM ^
What it sounds like from his statement it was Funchess's idea. So you know whatever.
August 30th, 2014 at 11:59 AM ^
Ya know what? I agree.
August 30th, 2014 at 11:10 AM ^
I'm not mad at this. But then again these things never seem to upset me. Do I still fit in?
August 30th, 2014 at 11:11 AM ^
THAT is the right number for Funchess.
August 30th, 2014 at 12:15 PM ^
87 needs to go to someone who catches everything and destroys small planets when he blocks.
August 30th, 2014 at 2:44 PM ^
Jared Glanda?
August 31st, 2014 at 6:38 PM ^
Jareth.
August 30th, 2014 at 11:11 AM ^
That's a lot to live up to. I hope this means he'll have a monster season.
It'll just be nice to see that number on the field again!
August 30th, 2014 at 11:13 AM ^
Wear it well, young man. Go Blue!
August 30th, 2014 at 12:17 PM ^
Seems to be holding up his end. Already has a TD.
August 30th, 2014 at 11:14 AM ^
As long as Braylon approves :P
p.s. who was the last guy to wear #1? Gallon certainly deserved it last year.
August 30th, 2014 at 11:19 AM ^
Braylon I believe
August 30th, 2014 at 11:14 AM ^
Funchess is going to be the #1 target. And now everyone just needs to look at his number to know it.
That's quite a legacy to live up to.
August 30th, 2014 at 11:15 AM ^
I hope no one throws a fit over this. It's going to look awesome having a rampaging WR wearing #1 again.
August 30th, 2014 at 11:17 AM ^
is he a good receiver? yes absolutely. He's for sure the best offensive weapon we have on this team. But this to me feel's like the staff is just giving out these numbers to appeal to the fans. This is especially true with Countess getting the number 2 jersey. Are they good? yes absolutely and I'm happy that they suit up for the good guys. But have they earned the right to wear those jersey's? Funchess is debatable, but Countess really hasn't earned it.
August 30th, 2014 at 11:18 AM ^
Yeah I mean after Vincent Smith no one deserves to wear #2.
If Funchess improves his dropsies he and Jake Ryan are probably the 2 best players on the team in their position. Funchess could be a 1st round draft pick - no one else on this team who is eligible can make that claim.
August 30th, 2014 at 11:46 AM ^
Spare us. Vincent smith was an offensive player. It's not even close to the same thing as wearing number 2 as a defensive player. You're embarassing yourself
August 30th, 2014 at 11:59 AM ^
Looking good on your first day
August 31st, 2014 at 6:39 PM ^
So, like Shawn Crable then? Yeah, I get where you're coming from...
August 30th, 2014 at 11:19 AM ^
I think it goes with leadership and work ethic. If Hoke thinks they earned it, then they deserve it.
August 30th, 2014 at 11:20 AM ^
Yes, you must be the second defensive player to win the Heisman in order to wear #2.
Between this and people tweeting negative things at Funchess I've read enough. Its just a number.
August 30th, 2014 at 11:41 AM ^
I like that the #1 jersey is finally back out there. My only desire is that Hoke gives the number to some incoming freshman after Funchess is gone so we can finally be done with the mouth breathers making these "need to earn it" arguments. No one had to earn it before Braylon, and it's a shame that we've gone nearly a decade without anyone wearing #1 because somehow that became the standard. Hopefully this is the start of that coming to the end.
August 31st, 2014 at 6:36 PM ^
I understand your thinking. But by your logic, new traditions would never be possible. "It wasn't always this way until someone changed it." So? 21 used to not have a patch. 98 wasn't issued.
August 30th, 2014 at 1:44 PM ^
Tyrone Butterfield....
August 30th, 2014 at 11:17 AM ^
Happy for that man. Represent it right Funch!
August 30th, 2014 at 11:18 AM ^
Knew it!
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August 30th, 2014 at 11:18 AM ^
I expect him to have the best recieving year Michigan has seen since a young Chad Henne was throwing to a senior Braylon Edwards.
Get 'er done, Devins!
August 30th, 2014 at 6:16 PM ^
Jeremy Gallon's record setting year last year?
August 30th, 2014 at 11:18 AM ^
I expect him to have the best recieving year Michigan has seen since a young Chad Henne was throwing to a senior Braylon Edwards.
Get 'er done, Devins!
August 30th, 2014 at 11:18 AM ^
3 numbers in 2 years. Sucks if you tried to get Funchess jerseys.
August 30th, 2014 at 11:18 AM ^
I expect him to have the best recieving year Michigan has seen since a young Chad Henne was throwing to a senior Braylon Edwards.
Get 'er done, Devins!
August 30th, 2014 at 11:20 AM ^
So...NOT as good as one whole season ago?!
August 30th, 2014 at 11:18 AM ^
Oh hell yes!
August 30th, 2014 at 11:18 AM ^
This. Is. Awesome.
August 30th, 2014 at 11:24 AM ^
Funchess honored with #1 Jersey. #anthonycarter pic.twitter.com/hbhkuRrNti
— Beth Mowins (@bethmowins) August 30, 2014
From the front:
Welcome to the club, @D_FUNCH. pic.twitter.com/ez6CO0RW9Z
— Michigan Football (@umichfootball) August 30, 2014
August 30th, 2014 at 11:32 AM ^
OK, i admit that does look awesome.
August 30th, 2014 at 11:48 AM ^
Awesome to see the #1 again. Hello old friend