Jersey Number Changes - Traditions & Superstitions

[Tuscaloosa]

So, do you guys have any traditions or superstitions with your jersey numbers? I really only have one currently. I always give my kickers and punters jersey numbers in the 60's, going with 65 and 69 when available. I first started doing it just to give the good numbers, that the CPU gives them, to someone else, but then I really got used to seeing it and it became a tradition. When I was a kid, I used to give my defensive impact player 99, regardless of position lol. 5'5'' 150lb CB with #99.

[sherrane]

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An ATHLETE is given a number from 1-19.

An ATHLETE QB gets a single digit number.
An ATHLETE RB gets a number from 10-19.


This helps me with play calling. I know I can run a halfback pass with #14 and can run more option with #3.


An ATHLETE OL will get a number in the 50's.


Walkons that make the roster get special numbers as well. I have a QB walkon wearing #23 and a DE walkon wearing #37.



Like your kicker numbers, I usually change them to a non-standard number. I don't have a range as you do. I try to maintain college rules as best as I can, so any kicker's number cannot be a duplicate who might be on the kicking team. My concern about 60's is it would probably be a duplicate of an OL.


At one point I used to number CBs in the 20's, FS in the 30's, and SS in the 40's. That way I'd know what position they were recruited for if I changed their positions. I no longer do that.


I try to respect the retired numbers of the school I'm coaching. It isn't right having #34 carry the ball for Georgia or Auburn. Kentucky has over 30 retired numbers, so they are one of the schools I relax that rule for.

[nofx94]

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I like to have my fastest defensive back, running back, or receiver have a number in the single digits, as inspired by Reggie Bush, Joe McKnight, CJ Gable, Steve Smith, Robert Woods, etc. Best linebacker often wears 55, because that's a USC tradition. My receivers probably have the most variety, with numbers varying from the single digits to the 80s, including the 20s, 30s, and 40s.

Since watching Last Chance U, I want at least one defensive lineman to wear a single digit. Otherwise their numbers are usually between 30-99. I like having guys in the 80s because they used to do that in the olden days of pro ball.

Linebackers I tend to do 30-59 with the occasional guy in the 90s, 20s, teens, or single digits. I've had one QB wear a number in the 20s.

I try to always change around the numbers of freshmen when they come in and mostly leave them alone after that. Though I realized I didn't have a guy wearing 55, so I changed my top rated linebacker's number. But usually I like to keep them the same after making one change early.

I tend to have kickers anywhere above 40.

I just really like that you're free to do as you'd like in college. I like for it to look funky compared to the pros

[Tuscaloosa]

Re: Jersey Number Changes - Traditions & Superstitions

An ATHLETE is given a number from 1-19.

An ATHLETE QB gets a single digit number.
An ATHLETE RB gets a number from 10-19.


This helps me with play calling. I know I can run a halfback pass with #14 and can run more option with #3.


An ATHLETE OL will get a number in the 50's.


Walkons that make the roster get special numbers as well. I have a QB walkon wearing #23 and a DE walkon wearing #37.



Like your kicker numbers, I usually change them to a non-standard number. I don't have a range as you do. I try to maintain college rules as best as I can, so any kicker's number cannot be a duplicate who might be on the kicking team. My concern about 60's is it would probably be a duplicate of an OL.


At one point I used to number CBs in the 20's, FS in the 30's, and SS in the 40's. That way I'd know what position they were recruited for if I changed their positions. I no longer do that.


I try to respect the retired numbers of the school I'm coaching. It isn't right having #34 carry the ball for Georgia or Auburn. Kentucky has over 30 retired numbers, so they are one of the schools I relax that rule for.

I don't use the editor, so I don't have duplicate numbers. At least, I thought that was the only way to have duplicates...

[NolesFanatic17]

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For my Teambuilder Dynasty I only have 2 number traditions. 1 my best Defensive End wears 35 and the opposite DE wears a single digit. 2 My center wears a 50 digit Guards wear a 60 digit and Tackles wear a 70 digit.


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[SilverBullet19]

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One think I am heavily considering starting is "honorary doubles." It's kind of a variation of Temple's thing. At Temple, a single digit number (1-9) is considered a big honor and has to be earned.

I plan to do something similar, but with doubles. So: 11, 22, 33, 44, 55, 66, 77, 88, 99 are all big honors to be bestowed upon a player. That way lineman can get into the action too. These aren't always necessarily bestowed upon the BEST player, but maybe the most meaningful. We all know how you can build an affinity for a player, and maybe he performs way above his ratings. That's kinda what these would be for, someone with a lot of heart.

Currently, in my Sonoma State dynasty, I have retired numbers. So far just #3, he was the first (and only so far) 4 year starter at QB, came in when the program was new and set tons of records. I plan to retire #5, Ryan Newhall. Best receiver in school history and set NCAA records as well. 3 straight 100+ catch seasons if I recall correctly. Set the NCAA record for career yards and catches.

Otherwise, I just kinda pick a number that feels good on a player.

[muchacho]

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I like to give #1 to my fastest player.

I save #7 for the truly gifted athlete/two way player.

#44 for my best linebacker. (It was my number and my favorite “The Boz”)

#69 for best D-lineman

70s reserved for all-conference/all-american or award winning O-linemen.



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[itsbigmike]

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If I'm using a real team, any retired number in real life I won't use (unless it's a school with a ton of them, like Kentucky, which is mentioned above).

Otherwise, I just tend to number players the way I think they would be numbered in real life in today's era of football.

If I'm using a teambuilder I'll end up retiring numbers when called for. I also like to honor my best player sometimes, like No. 1 at Michigan being a number that has to be earned by a WR and stuff like that. Kind of make it all up as I go.

[brent3419]

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for me my fastest wrs wear numbers in the 10s, my starting LBs wear numbers in the 50s, and my kickers normally wear numbers in the 40s.

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[NolesFanatic17]

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One think I am heavily considering starting is "honorary doubles." It's kind of a variation of Temple's thing. At Temple, a single digit number (1-9) is considered a big honor and has to be earned.



I plan to do something similar, but with doubles. So: 11, 22, 33, 44, 55, 66, 77, 88, 99 are all big honors to be bestowed upon a player. That way lineman can get into the action too. These aren't always necessarily bestowed upon the BEST player, but maybe the most meaningful. We all know how you can build an affinity for a player, and maybe he performs way above his ratings. That's kinda what these would be for, someone with a lot of heart.



Currently, in my Sonoma State dynasty, I have retired numbers. So far just #3, he was the first (and only so far) 4 year starter at QB, came in when the program was new and set tons of records. I plan to retire #5, Ryan Newhall. Best receiver in school history and set NCAA records as well. 3 straight 100+ catch seasons if I recall correctly. Set the NCAA record for career yards and catches.



Otherwise, I just kinda pick a number that feels good on a player.

What is the criteria you have for Retiring Numbers. I have some players currently on my North Alabama State team I think will earn that honor. I’ve got some ideas for criteria (must hold major records, be a All-conference or All-American at-least 2 years in program) my biggest thing is how long did you wait after the player left your program before the Number was retired


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[SilverBullet19]

Jersey Number Changes - Traditions & Superstitions

What is the criteria you have for Retiring Numbers. I have some players currently on my North Alabama State team I think will earn that honor. I’ve got some ideas for criteria (must hold major records, be a All-conference or All-American at-least 2 years in program) my biggest thing is how long did you wait after the player left your program before the Number was retired


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It’s really a feel thing, along with records and such. They have to have some serious impact aside from numbers alone. I currently don’t have a guy on the roster than I think will get the honor, but things do change. Transfers are ineligible, you’ve gotta choose my school from the start lol. Here’s my logic for my two so far:

For #3 (Brian Givens), the reasons were: first 3 star recruit (highest at the time), 4 year starter, set every school record, and was instrumental I building Sonoma State into a competitive program. If it wasn’t for him, my program wouldn’t have risen so fast. He took a leap of faith at Sonoma State over some other very decent offers.

His career passing numbers won’t likely be surpassed, unless it’s a 4 year starter as well, whereas plenty of his season ones have been broken. Still though, his importance was top tier.

I retired it 2 years after he graduated, but no one wore it for either of those seasons. Our offense really struggled without him the first year.

#5 (Ryan Newhall). I haven’t officially retired it, he just finished up last season, no one is wearing it though. 3 straight 100 catch seasons, holds every receiving record except single game catches and single game TD’s. Holds NCAA record for receptions and yards. A model of consistency in his 4 years. 3 different QB’s, and was the go-to for each of them. Was clutch over and over, and I could always rely on him. Was a 1st round pick.

He was just hat receiver who was always there and hugely instrumental in back to back national titles.

The thing with me is, for someone who is the same position, it will be nearly impossible to get a number retired because it’s nearly impossible to match these guys. So it’s very, very unlikely another receiver or quarterback will get their number retired in this dynasty. For that reason, I sometimes consider making them an honorary number, bestowed to a guy in their same position of QB or WR to be worn if they are worthy. Kinda like how the Cowboys bestow 88 on a guy


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[NolesFanatic17]

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It’s really a feel thing, along with records and such. They have to have some serious impact aside from numbers alone. I currently don’t have a guy on the roster than I think will get the honor, but things do change. Transfers are ineligible, you’ve gotta choose my school from the start lol. Here’s my logic for my two so far:

For #3 (Brian Givens), the reasons were: first 3 star recruit (highest at the time), 4 year starter, set every school record, and was instrumental I building Sonoma State into a competitive program. If it wasn’t for him, my program wouldn’t have risen so fast. He took a leap of faith at Sonoma State over some other very decent offers.

His career passing numbers won’t likely be surpassed, unless it’s a 4 year starter as well, whereas plenty of his season ones have been broken. Still though, his importance was top tier.

I retired it 2 years after he graduated, but no one wore it for either of those seasons. Our offense really struggled without him the first year.

#5 (Ryan Newhall). I haven’t officially retired it, he just finished up last season, no one is wearing it though. 3 straight 100 catch seasons, holds every receiving record except single game catches and single game TD’s. Holds NCAA record for receptions and yards. A model of consistency in his 4 years. 3 different QB’s, and was the go-to for each of them. Was clutch over and over, and I could always rely on him. Was a 1st round pick.

He was just hat receiver who was always there and hugely instrumental in back to back national titles.

The thing with me is, for someone who is the same position, it will be nearly impossible to get a number retired because it’s nearly impossible to match these guys. So it’s very, very unlikely another receiver or quarterback will get their number retired in this dynasty. For that reason, I sometimes consider making them an honorary number, bestowed to a guy in their same position of QB or WR to be worn if they are worthy. Kinda like how the Cowboys bestow 88 on a guy


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For my DE that has set records I’m thinking of doing something along the lines of Retiring his Jersey but not the actual Number. Cause I actually plan on his number be a hand down number that goes with my schools history. I don’t have any recruits that start yet as all my original roster starters were Freshmen and haven’t left yet. But I may borrow some of your criteria ideas for my dynasty.


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[sherrane]

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I don't use the editor, so I don't have duplicate numbers. At least, I thought that was the only way to have duplicates...

That is correct. The game will not allow you to create duplicate numbers on a team.

[RoyMela]

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1-9: QB:s
11-19: P and K, and only on special occations a WR if their number range is full.
20-29: CB
30-39: RB and FS. RB:s
40-49: FB, TE and SS. Top FB is always #44.
50-59: LB. I always have max 10 LB's dressed, so if I have 11th player, I redshirt him and have him wear any number until he is active. Then give him a 50's number.
60-69: C and G. #66 and #60 are for centers only
70-79: T, and DT:s who can also play OL of needed
80-89: WR. #88 and #80 are for my top WR's.
90-99: DL. All DE's are 90's and if a DT needs another number, he gets a 70's number.

I never change numbers if i change players position. If I move a CB to FS, he is still wearing 20's. Same if I move OT to OG or other way around.

For some reason that makes things very simple, specially when filling in spots in special teams formation subs.

And for some reasons, I always edit Revolution helmets to something else. That helmet looks so ugly in the game.

[SilverBullet19]

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1-9: QB:s
11-19: P and K, and only on special occations a WR if their number range is full.
20-29: CB
30-39: RB and FS. RB:s
40-49: FB, TE and SS. Top FB is always #44.
50-59: LB. I always have max 10 LB's dressed, so if I have 11th player, I redshirt him and have him wear any number until he is active. Then give him a 50's number.
60-69: C and G. #66 and #60 are for centers only
70-79: T, and DT:s who can also play OL of needed
80-89: WR. #88 and #80 are for my top WR's.
90-99: DL. All DE's are 90's and if a DT needs another number, he gets a 70's number.

I never change numbers if i change players position. If I move a CB to FS, he is still wearing 20's. Same if I move OT to OG or other way around.

For some reason that makes things very simple, specially when filling in spots in special teams formation subs.

And for some reasons, I always edit Revolution helmets to something else. That helmet looks so ugly in the game.

your numbering system is very NFL like lol

I also edit helmets away from “standard” and schutt the deeper into my dynasty I get, since they become outdated, but that’s something for a whole different thread


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