I think the OP has a valid point. The use of duplicate numbers among players who will actually play should be eliminated. There is always a chance that two guys with the same number could show up on special teams. A couple of injuries, and suddenly the situation arises. In any case, Golden is the one who made this routine among contributing players. I'd like to see it curtailed or eliminated.
What about the kid at FSU that wears Charlie Ward's retired 17 when he is on spc teams with the other number 8 on FSU
Really? Jeez. I grew up with the team in the 80s so I hate this trend of dupe numbers. It takes away from the value of the number, which for me, has more nostalgia to it.
See, Even though I've been a Canes fan for a minute, I'm still rather young, and I agree w/ you....the dup numbers does take away from the value of it and takes away from the nostalgia. I understand that dup numbers happen from time to time, but it appears we have the most out of any CFB team among scholly players. I don't recall that being this way under Coker or even Shannon. If I'm wrong, then I'm wrong...but I could swear that this trend start happening under Golden to appease players. Players should have to earn their numbers, especially if that number was worn by a former great Cane, imo.
