No Single-Digit Numbers

[CyHawk]

Will it be a motivator, or will it be like the area code that the last coach built up to be a big deal? It seems to be a great idea if executed.

 

[Huskerfollower4life]

The jersey is going to matter on this team. That's the essence behind what's being done. 

One can only hope, Colorado has the same approach as us.

 

[JJ Husker]

One can only hope, Colorado has the same approach as us.

Why you have to go and ruin it?

 

[thexyz]

One can only hope, Colorado has the same approach as us.

Without intending to sound snide, it comes down to the jersey being so much more than an article of clothing. It's what it represents. Past, present, future. 

 

[GSG]

One can only hope, Colorado has the same approach as us.

 

[Huskerfollower4life]

:cry :bat

 

[BaytownHusker]

I don't understand the importance of not giving the team single digit numbers.  A number is just a number its the person behind the number that is important.

This is just another example of how far removed in the understanding of how these kids work. Damn near every player eligible for a single digit WANTS one. 

 

[Hilltop]

One can only hope, Colorado has the same approach as us.

The concept has been used by numerous coaches in the past.  It isn't like we are copying what Deon is doing.  

Here is just one example.

https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/23/sports/ncaafootball/uniform-number-virginia-notre-dame-michigan.html

 

[MyBloodIsRed16]

How does one Dilute their account?

 

[GSG]

How does one Dilute their account?

Try again! If you look at the puzzle you'll see that the U is already on there. 

 

[MyBloodIsRed16]

Try again! If you look at the puzzle you'll see that the U is already on there. 

So it is 

 

[Mavric]

How does one Dilute their account?

Many accounts are already pretty diluted ....

 

[thexyz]

Many accounts are already pretty diluted ....

There were a few deluded accounts during the coaching search that's for sure!  :lol:

 

[lo country]

This is just another example of how far removed in the understanding of how these kids work. Damn near every player eligible for a single digit WANTS one. 

You put it out that the baddest MF'ers wear single digits, the media picks it up, fans and others see it and you have a fierce competition to earn the single digit jersey....It'll motivate the players.

 

[BaytownHusker]

You put it out that the baddest MF'ers wear single digits, the media picks it up, fans and others see it and you have a fierce competition to earn the single digit jersey....It'll motivate the players.

Oh i get it, i have coached many of sport and years. I know exactly how bad those solo digit numbers are wanted.