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NFL denies Clark number change
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NFL denies Clark number change
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NFL denies Clark number change
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Reputation:94
Level:All-Star
Since:Oct 18, 2007
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Ryan Clark wanted to chang his number from 25 to 21 to honor his friend and former teammate, sean taylor. The nfl gave probably the dumbest explaination I've ever heard saying "Once you have a number for so long you have to pay to change it" well clark was willing to but they still b!tched him off. Another reason why some of those executives are a bunch of shin-tzu puppies. He will wear it in practice though. The nfl spends time with those stupid issues like td dances, wear the cheerleaders warm up, players hair-length, and stupid rules about jersey changes instead of issues like Michael Vick, hgh/steriods, off the field stuff, and funds for former players.
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08125/879004-66.stm
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NFL denies Clark number change
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NFL denies Clark number change
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Reputation:91
Level:All-Star
Since:Aug 1, 2007
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I think thats crazy if the numbers open and he wants to repects a friend the (nfl) shouldn't say a word he shouldn't have to ask. Its like when Ben wanted to put P4J on his cleats or when Jon Kitna wanted to wear a hat saying something about Jesus. The NFL should worry more about the crime rate and help the younger players deal with a the money thats being thrown at them so they can keep it and retire wealthy. Instead they want to be in peoples business over stupid stuff. Maybe the leagues higher ups should be made up of only guys who played in the NFL like Steve Young, Brett Farve, Merrill Hoge etc aleast they would have a clue what the players need and deserve.
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NFL denies Clark number change
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NFL denies Clark number change
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Reputation:96
Level:Superstar
Since:Jan 29, 2008
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this is nonsense, i agree if the numbers open it should be up to the team to chose. a bit over bearing. lol
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NFL denies Clark number change
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NFL denies Clark number change
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Reputation:96
Level:Superstar
Since:Feb 9, 2008
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I agree. The league should honor and cherish players wanting to switch numbers in honor of other players. They should be more worried about the crime rate and off-season mishaps by players. It should be up to the team orgzanization if they should allow a player to switch numbers. No big deal about this though
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NFL denies Clark number change
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NFL denies Clark number change
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Reputation:97
Level:Superstar
Since:Sep 4, 2007
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total BS, they let Alan Faneca switch to 66 once Jim Sweeny left. If Ryan Clark wants to honor Sean Taylor, he should be allowed to show his allegiance.
Sounds like the NFL Nazis are on patrol again, I thought they had more important things to do like deal with Matt Walsh, Marvin Harrison, Cedric Benson, and Pacman Jones.
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NFL denies Clark number change
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NFL denies Clark number change
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Reputation:91
Level:All-Star
Since:Jan 13, 2008
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I wonder if enough people complain to the league about it, or enough players on the team say something about, if the league will change their minds.
All of the posts on here are spot on here about the NFL being too up tight about this kind gesture. If enough red-blooded football fans say something about it. Roger Goodel and his boys should come to their senses. Maybe in the form of an ESPN special or a petition to league headquarters.
Those guys in the "no fun league" need to stop being so oblivious about the personal side of football. LET Ryan Clark WEAR #21 FOR GOD'S SAKE. IT REALLY ISN'T A BIG DEAL.
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NFL denies Clark number change
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NFL denies Clark number change
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Reputation:99
Level:Superstar
Since:Mar 22, 2007
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agreed. its for the best of reasons, to honor a friend.
hopefully he will keep trying if its what he wants.
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NFL denies Clark number change
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NFL denies Clark number change
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Reputation:95
Level:Superstar
Since:Oct 2, 2006
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personally i've no problem with it. i believe CLARK should concentrate on getting his weight and strength back instead of whining about a # change. let's not forget when him and SMITH went down with injuries so did our "D"
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NFL denies Clark number change
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NFL denies Clark number change
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Reputation:96
Level:Superstar
Since:Jan 4, 2007
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Jwmose33,
I dont think there is any Whining going on here .. Clark just wants to honor a friend.. I wonder what the fine is for him wearing the #21? $500? - I'd let him wear it - pay the fine and keep petitioning the NFL for the permanent number change.. It's absolutely absurd that the NFL cares if he switches his number..
By the Way - Clark has been concentrating on his off season training and should be ready to go - I believe he participated this past weekend in mini camp.
enjoy,
bb
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NFL denies Clark number change
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NFL denies Clark number change
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Reputation:95
Level:Superstar
Since:Oct 2, 2006
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according to this morn's POST GAZETTE he's running with the first team.
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