Uncovering the Unconventional: College Footballs Jersey Number RetirementIn this episode, we delve into the intriguing tradition of jersey number retirement in college football, focusing on universities like Oklahoma, Alabama, USC, and Notre Dame that dont officially retire numbers. We explore how this approach allows for the continued use of legendary players numbers, even by future athletes. We also discuss the evolution of jersey numbers, from the early days of players wearing one number for both offense and defense to todays specialized units. Notably, we highlight Oklahomas history of multiple players wearing the same number, including Heisman Trophy winner Billy Sims and two-time consensus All-American Rocky Calmus, both of whom wore number twenty.The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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