Just the other day I read that Mario Cristobal is struggling with the possibility of retiring No. 26 at Miami in honor of Sean Taylor after the NFL team he played for (Washington) retired his No. 21 last season.
Miami does have four numbers retired – George Mira, Vinny Testaverde, Jim Dooley and Ted Hendrick. And, of course, it is the same dilemma Cristobal faces that most high-profile schools face – there are so many legendary players that if you retire all of the best you may not have enough numbers left to field a team.
This is something that Florida has avoided. The only jersey that is retired that I know of is basketball player Neal Walk’s No. 42, and even that was pulled out of the closet accidentally for a few games.
But since Florida remains stubborn on the Ring of Honor qualifications, maybe a UF could retire a few jerseys for the ceremony and feel-good moments. Dooley’s Dozen tackles 12 players I would at least consider. I’m not saying all 12 should have jerseys retired, but they should be considered (if they ever form a committee on this, I volunteer).
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Our old friend “0”
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I can’t stand players wearing “0”, so much so that I have been in arguments online about whether it is even a number. So, after the two guys wearing it this year finish the season, let’s burn it. I’ll bring the lighter fluid.
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No. 55, again
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As we all know, Steve Spurrier wanted to un-retire his number when he took the head coaching job at Florida and the only other one retired was Scot Brantley’s. So, when the head ball coach calls, you acquiesce. Considering all that Scot is going through health-wise, it would be a heck of a gesture to paint No. 55 on that well. And Mike Pouncey can tell people it’s him, too.
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Therefore, No….
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