Portis Lawsuit over #26

albionmoonlight · 06-06-2005, 03:24 PM

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...x.html?cnn=yes

Here's my question that maybe someone who knows athletes can answer. Why are athletes so attached to their numbers?

Whenever I play rec-type leagues, I try to get #34 because I like Walter Payton. But I certainly don't really care whether I get it or not. And I would never pay lots of money in order to get or keep a number when I was switching teams.

I'm not saying that players are wrong to care so much. And I am not saying that Portis is unique in this regard (far from it). I am just wondering why players seem to care so much.

judicial clerk · 06-06-2005, 03:31 PM

I call #75.

Maple Leafs · 06-06-2005, 03:37 PM

There's certainly some sentimental value attached. Especially in cases where the number has some sort of personal significance (Jagr comes to mind).

Beyond that, a player's number is a major part of his "brand". From a marketing perspective (and players love to market themselves) it's a key component.

Mustang · 06-06-2005, 03:38 PM

Spend 1/2 million on some bling with 26 all over the place and you get pretty attached to a number.

Maybe they need to setup a pro athletes Jewelry Exchange.. "Hey, I have #26 medallions.. you have any #24 for sale?"

Blackadar · 06-06-2005, 03:39 PM

Portis is an ass. Pay the man the other $20k like you said you would.

Ksyrup · 06-06-2005, 04:08 PM

Settled for $18K. I bet that extra $2K in savings is worth the public lumps Portis has taken and will take over this. Sheesh.

Blackadar · 06-06-2005, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

Settled for $18K. I bet that extra $2K in savings is worth the public lumps Portis has taken and will take over this. Sheesh.

As I said...what an ass.

Draft Dodger · 06-06-2005, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

Settled for $18K. I bet that extra $2K in savings is worth the public lumps Portis has taken and will take over this. Sheesh.

and I'm sure it'll more than pay for his lawyer fees. way to go Portis!

AlexB · 06-06-2005, 06:39 PM

Great line by Mike Carlson in his weekly column in First Down (the British weekly football paper), which puts a hitherto unthought of slant on the colleges role in developing future NFL players for situations in their professional careers:

'Miami were pioneers among American institutions of higher education in preparing their student-athletes for the realties of the criminal justice system.'

Portis obviously either didn't take enough/took too many notes!

enigma · 06-06-2005, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by albionmoonlight

Why are athletes so attached to their numbers?

This is a very good question.

BigJohn&TheLions · 06-06-2005, 07:24 PM

Look at Andre Rison... He had "80" tattooed on his arm. Then, he never wore #80 again.

kcchief19 · 06-06-2005, 09:52 PM

Athletes aren't any different than a lot of other people who are really good at what they do and are very superstitious. I think in the vast majority of the cases you'll find that players are attached to the number because they think the number might be responsible for their success, especially if they have worn it all their lives.

06-06-2005, 03:38 PM	#4
Mustang Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wisconsin	Spend 1/2 million on some bling with 26 all over the place and you get pretty attached to a number. Maybe they need to setup a pro athletes Jewelry Exchange.. "Hey, I have #26 medallions.. you have any #24 for sale?" __________________ You, you will regret what you have done this day. I will make you regret ever being born. Your going to wish you never left your mothers womb, where it was warm and safe... and wet. i am going to show you pain you never knew existed, you are going to see a whole new spectrum of pain, like a Rainboooow. But! This rainbow is not just like any other rainbow, its...

06-06-2005, 04:08 PM	#6
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Settled for $18K. I bet that extra $2K in savings is worth the public lumps Portis has taken and will take over this. Sheesh. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete." Last edited by Ksyrup : 06-06-2005 at 04:09 PM.

06-06-2005, 06:39 PM	#9
AlexB Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Newbury, England	Great line by Mike Carlson in his weekly column in First Down (the British weekly football paper), which puts a hitherto unthought of slant on the colleges role in developing future NFL players for situations in their professional careers: 'Miami were pioneers among American institutions of higher education in preparing their student-athletes for the realties of the criminal justice system.' Portis obviously either didn't take enough/took too many notes! __________________ 'A song is a beautiful lie', Idlewild, Self Healer. When you're smiling, the whole world smiles with you. Sports!

06-06-2005, 07:24 PM	#11
BigJohn&TheLions College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New York	Look at Andre Rison... He had "80" tattooed on his arm. Then, he never wore #80 again. __________________ In the immortal words of a great alcoholic, "Can't we all just get along?"

06-06-2005, 03:31 PM	#2
judicial clerk College Benchwarmer Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Portland, OR	I call #75.

06-06-2005, 03:37 PM	#3
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	There's certainly some sentimental value attached. Especially in cases where the number has some sort of personal significance (Jagr comes to mind). Beyond that, a player's number is a major part of his "brand". From a marketing perspective (and players love to market themselves) it's a key component. __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

06-06-2005, 03:39 PM	#5
Blackadar Retired Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fantasyland	Portis is an ass. Pay the man the other $20k like you said you would.

06-06-2005, 09:52 PM	#12
kcchief19 Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Kansas City, MO	Athletes aren't any different than a lot of other people who are really good at what they do and are very superstitious. I think in the vast majority of the cases you'll find that players are attached to the number because they think the number might be responsible for their success, especially if they have worn it all their lives.

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