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[QUOTE="SUOrange44, post: 1078525, member: 8"]
Bnoro...you are a terrific poster with great takes on everything, particularly recruiting. However, I really disagree on the 44 issue. I know it has been discussed on here ad nauseum (sp?) but I really believe you use every tool in the shed when it comes to recruiting.

Since that USF game where they retired it, the reference to 44, the prior greats who wore it and the historical ties to the University have waned. Every game when Richardson, Owens, Konrad, etc. was wearing the jersey would lead to an in game telecast vignette on the number, the legends, etc.

Now that is far more the exception than the rule. As long as we are trumpeting the number on campus and once players get in for visits, etc. my opinion is we should be giving the rare player who can handle it and who wants it the opportunity...and I have come around FWIW to the idea of a team vote to award the jersey to an upperclassmen each year if need be based on leadership, success on the field, etc.

Current recruits focus on who the last one was to wear a number at a school. If it sways a single recruit or helps with his family, I say go for it.

That being said, really happy we got Strickland no matter what number he wears...

SUOrange44
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