Jersey Number Changes - Traditions & Superstitions

[Viper_TV]

I like to really base my numbering system on how college football is today. If I have an absolute stud at MLB, I give him #10. If I have a good RG, I give him #72 because that was my number.

I give RBs numbers between 5 and 29. Even my D-Line can get really low numbers, like #3 for example. I pretty much give the juniors and seniors lower numbers if possible and the freshmen and sophomores get the higher numbers. There are however obvious exceptions like OLinemen and receivers, but I try to give older receivers 1-19 if possible.

[THE LOVER]

I like running backs and quarter backs to wear numbers in the 90s.


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[beast10]

i also sometimes award players that have grown into bigger roles with better numbers.

i know i had a lb wearing like 38, get an upgrade to #8 as a junior. i don’t do this too often, but if the guy is making play after play, wearing some random number, i’m like who is this guy lol


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[Tuscaloosa]

Quote: Originally Posted by THE LOVER

I like running backs and quarter backs to wear numbers in the 90s. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

A purist, I see.

[iLikeMeerkats83]

If I have a really good scrambling QB and the number is available, his number is going to be 1. Not sure why, that number just looks really cool to me on a scrambling QB.


I usually hold off on giving out my favorite numbers (3, 8, 96 to name a few of those numbers) to players unless they end up being really good or I think they'll end up being really good.


Those are the only two "traditions" I can think of that I have, but reading this thread gave me some ideas for new traditions to try out whenever I start a new dynasty!

[SilverBullet19]

I actually rarely use #1, but especially on a QB.

Our QB in high school was very talented...but also incredibly egotistical. He was generally a jerk to everyone and thought he was a gift from god. Wound up going D1 and squandered it, quit after 1 year because he didn’t bother to put in any effort. Thought he could get by on talent alone.

As such, I associate #1 with egotistical jerks lol, so I seldom give it out. I actually disliked a Qb I brought in because it was his number, dude rode the bench but had a great senior year as a 1 year starter.

I don’t mind it for other positions though


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[ZN30]

I typically try to give it a much variety as I can year to year so I keep things fresh and simulate variability in the really world.

That said, there are a few thing special quirks I've added over the years. I'm running a teambuilder, so all thee have come about as a result of my team's performance:

#7 - Worn by record breaking RB Justin Montgomery. Was a junior when I took over the program and set the single season rushing and TD records for the team and NCAA as a junior and senior. Helped the program from an upstart to a contender.

#10 - Worn by record setting QB Randall Goolsby. A 3 year starter who set team and NCAA records for passing yards and TDs. Was a recruit in Montgomery's senior year and helped my program go from an upstart become a powerhouse.

#2 - Worn by record setting WR Ryan Winston, a 4 year player who played along side Goolsby, had 99 speed and became a solid over the middle receiver in addition to a deep threat over his career.

For a long time, these numbers were retired and no one wore them. Recently, I've started using them again and given them to standout players.

#7 went to an ATH FS who also doubled as a running QB in special situations. 3 year start on defense.

#10 went to a 4 year starter at OLB during his junior year and currently worn by my athletic freshman TE.

#2 went to my current QB--6'5, 243, throws and runs well. National championships as a RS Freshman and Sophomore and through 11 games this season - almost 3,000 yards pass and 30 TDs, and 1,500 yards rushing with 20 TDs. Has become the primary in my running game since my HB went down for the season.

[nofx94]

USC's retired numbers: 3 (Carson Palmer), 5 (Reggie Bush), 11 (Matt Leinart), 12 (Charles White) 20 (Mike Garrett), 32 (OJ), 33 (Marcus Allen).



#55 has historically gone to a special linebacker, so I like to do that too.

Also decided to make my backup middle linebacker in the 3-3-5, rilb in 3-4 #62 after Friday Night Lights MLB Ivory Christian #62).

Also going to take the LSU tradition of naming a great player #18. Is already my starting runningback. Might make it defensive captain in the future or something.