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So much for the #1 jersey tradition

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So much for the #1 jersey tradition -
JohnnySeoul Reputation:96 Level:Superstar Since:Sep 13, 2006
	May 8, 2008 4:40 pm Score: 93 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate:
	This new head coach is killing you guys. He cares nothing for the rich tradition of Michigan football. For years, the #1 jersey went to the standout WR. I meant so much, former Wolverine, Braylon Edwards even set up a scholarship for it. Now, the new head coach just spit on that tradition and gave the #1 jersey to a freshman DB. Sorry, but that's completely disrespectful.
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cswavel Reputation:92 Level:All-Star Since:Mar 12, 2008
	May 8, 2008 5:22 pm Score: 85 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate:
	How do you know this for sure? and also why is he passing out #s to freshman on May the 8th. Also who is the player.
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HenneForHeisman Reputation:98 Level:Superstar Since:Dec 2, 2006
	May 8, 2008 6:16 pm Score: 93 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate:
	i smell some b.s.... no sources or even names!
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JohnnySeoul Reputation:96 Level:Superstar Since:Sep 13, 2006
	May 8, 2008 6:57 pm Score: 86 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate:
	ESPN "Rome is Buring" Wednesday May 8, 2008 Plus, here's another link: http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080507/BLOG14/80507077/1118/ RSS I'm shocked no Wolverines' fans knew of this......are the fans giving up too?
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gc3420 Reputation:95 Level:Superstar Since:Oct 31, 2006
	May 8, 2008 7:48 pm Score: 93 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate:
	I heard it and read it all week , BE said it on a Radio Show. First I don't think the kid from South Carolina will get the #1 Jersey with all the backlash the Wolverine nation will throw done on anyone who is not a star wearing that number but also remember Tyrone ButterField wore that jersey and number as well. So will see it's sometimes is for the top reciever ie Braylon, Alexander,CArter and sometimes a scrub.I really don't care who wears what jersey number on MIchigan just as long as they come to play and win as a team and not play for themselves and maybe Rich Rod is doing what my coach did and not make one player bigger then the team or number.
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realfootballfan Reputation:96 Level:Superstar Since:Oct 1, 2007
	May 9, 2008 9:33 am Score: 91 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate:
	JT Floyd wore #1 in high school and was told the number was available during recruiting. the numbers will be assigned in August. until then, nothings written in stone. besides, Braylon ponied up a nice piece of change to keep the #1 tradition alive for future WRs. they're not going to cause any more turmoil by giving it to a 3 star defensive back. trust me. my prediction is RR, Braylon and Floyd have a talk and JT picks another number.
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anotherwvufan Reputation:94 Level:All-Star Since:Oct 16, 2006
	May 9, 2008 12:37 pm Score: 92 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate:
	Welcome to the RR show. When it comes to a power struggle between alumni and the coach, RR will not back down. It will be a new look for Michigan football. I would be surprised if the #1 jersey goes to a star receiver or is reserved for anyone other than a prized recruit. You will see many of your traditions replaced in the coming year (years?) Has he started the "Snap the Ball" theme for more exciting football (or quicker 3 and outs) yet?
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vaeer Reputation:93 Level:All-Star Since:Mar 19, 2008
	May 9, 2008 11:23 pm Score: 82 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate:
	I hope he wasn't told his number 1 would be available when he got to Michigan as a recruiting ploy. I also find it difficult to believe RR would do this knowing the tradition of the number in Michigan football. But......who knows for sure.
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iatsemedic Reputation:10 Level:Amateur Since:May 10, 2008
	May 10, 2008 2:53 am Score: 44 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate:
	Hey, I heard the kid from Lowel MI is transfering out of Oklahoma. He would be a great fit in 09 for michigan
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iatsemedic Reputation:10 Level:Amateur Since:May 10, 2008
	May 10, 2008 2:56 am Score: 30 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate:
	maybe we can give him the #1 at least it would be an offensive player that way
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Buckstomp33 Reputation:94 Level:All-Star Since:Oct 8, 2007
	May 9, 2008 12:52 pm Score: 91 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate:
	Actually I heard the #1 jersey tradition was being transferred to tOSU. Justin Boren will be the first to receive the Braylon Edwards Scholarship as a Buckeye.
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screwosu Reputation:92 Level:All-Star Since:Jan 24, 2008
	May 9, 2008 2:45 pm Score: 91 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate:
	I read this the other day and was a little bit surprised. I didnt think much of it until BE was talking about. He said that he was going to have a little talk with RR about what he was doing. However, I can not see RR giving out that number to a freshman DB and messing with the tradition that has been there for years. If he is thinking about doing this, he better take a second and think twice.
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